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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
6
Bean Taylor Gaure R. Taylor serves as editor and manager in the periodical’s masthead. The section lists subscription terms and payment options for readers, outlining rates, delivery methods, and renewal procedures.
Major J. F. Clarke writes from the front about salvaged battlefield debris near a station, the Mt. Lee area of St Mihiel, German dugouts and tunnels, camouflage and gun emplacements, ruined villages and cemeteries, and a long road back to Toul with German prisoners and local laborers.
Archangel region dispatches report Bolshevik counterattacks repulsed with heavy losses as Allied forces surged more than twenty six miles along the Murman front. Communiqués claim Sunday advance reached Soudgwozero and specify heavy Bolshevik casualties and prisoners.
Fairfield voters are advised of a mass convention to nominate a municipal ticket on Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the Court House. The committee of four, named from four wards, will select candidates for Mayor Treasurer Assessor Park Commissioner and two at large councilmen. Ward caucuses precede on Monday at usual places.
A union evangelistic campaign opens next Sunday evening at the Baptist church. Rev. Kubns and Rev. Butler lead with meetings daily at 7 30 featuring a large chorus choir and special music. All denominations urged to attend the open event on Grasshopper Christianity.
Blizzard fails to delay Fairfield High School basketball doubleheader with Washington. Girls team from Ottumwa arrived this afternoon and games proceed at 7 30 tonight in the High School gym. Local fans show strong pep despite the storm.
Miss Lucile Parsons entertained schoolmates on Wednesday for her tenth birthday with a large birthday cake rose decorations and candles. The evening featured games music and refreshments. The Fairfield Fire Department annual banquet followed at the Fire Station on South Second Street with a supper and social evening. Wool Hose Flannel Shirts offered at low prices by Drake's on East Side.
A meeting of representative citizens at Starr and Jordans office endorsed the candidacies of Charles Lyon for Mayor and J W Price and J E Cohagen for Councilmen at large. An active effort to secure nomination at the Citizens mass convention March 11 at the Court House was decided, with an executive committee appointed to lead the campaign. The committee: Dillon Turney, chairman. H Hoopes. O P Johnson. J L Raney. Thomas C Allen.
Mrs Crowe of Muscatine is in the city to assist in caring for her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Charles Thayer who are ill with influenza.
A single lot of color selections priced at $1.00, combining $2 and $1.50 items from Drake Clo Co. An economical offer aimed at clearing mixed stock for the clothing company.
The regular meeting of George Strong Post will be held Monday evening March 3 at 5:00 PM. Wm C Ball Com.
Drake Clo. Co. advertises a sale offering a selection of men’s and boys’ overcoats at half price. Limited stock and sizes likely vary by storefront.
Drake Clox Co advertises winter wear including sweaters heavy gloves and mittens offered at cost. The notice highlights discounted prices aimed at customers seeking warm apparel for the season.
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