Special Values on All Odd Lots and Broken Sizes
All odd lots and broken sizes must be sold now to make room for new lines. Opportunity to buy dependable footwear at very attractive prices.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
3
Local Briefs Highlight Visits and Travels
A string of brief items notes Mrs X Nady visiting friends in Ottumwa, Miss Lillian Lyton likewise, and other locals traveling for visits or attending funerals. The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors resumes January session after a week, while several residents travel for family affairs and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
Sunday School Conference Held at First Methodist Church Today
The 21st district Efficiency conference of the State Sunday School association convenes at First Methodist Church with sessions on organized work county and district structures led by W D Stem A M Locker and Mabel Bailey. Luncheon is planned for 6 30 in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Sunday School Association
First Methodist
W. D. Stem
Sec’y
Iowa State Association
County Sunday School Association
A. M. Locker
Minnesota Assn
District Sunday School Association
Mabel Bailey
Wisconsin
Miss Bailey
W. D Stem
Locker
Classifications of Registered Men by Local Board
The list shows classifications for county registered men across five classes. Names and numbers are given for each class, noting volunteers for any branch are placed in Class Five and not called for the National Army. Final classifications may change as district rules apply, including agricultural exemptions decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminus Gaunte
Chas
Lamson
Arthur Brown
Thanking Friends for Support During Illness
A note of gratitude from Bernard Castell John Castell and H L McGaw and Mr and Mrs C W Green to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their mother and sister's long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Castell
John Castell
H. L. McGaw
C. W. Green
W C T U Postponed and Lodge Sessions Delayed
In this society note there is no W C T U meeting this month and Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No 96 also postpones tonight due to coal shortages. The installation of Modern Woodman and Royal Neighbors officers is moved to next Monday evening. Hawkeye Rebekah club to meet at Mrs B H Elliott’s East Adams street residence with Mrs J W Flindt assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No
Hawkeye Rebekah Club
B. H. Elliott
East Adams Street
J. W. Flindt
Mrs Louvarie H Stephens Dies in Burlington
Mrs Louise H Stephens aged 78 died at her Burlington home on January 12. Born September 20 1861 in Montrose Iowa she was mother to four children including Sergeant Ralph Stephens in France and Lieut Clyde H Stephens at Camp Cody Deming New Mexico. Also surviving are Mrs Carl Garmoe of Burlington and Samuel O Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Garmoé
Burlington
Louvaine H. Stephens
Clyde H. Stephens
City
Deming
New Mexico
Louvarie H. Stephens
Carl Garmoe
South Eighth Street
Mrs. Stephens
Montrose
Ralph Stephens
France
Camp Cody
This City
Samuel O. Stephens
Basket Ball Double Header at the Armory
A double header basketball event at the Armory Tuesday evening features the local Boy Scouts versus Libertyville Boy Scouts and the Fairfield Athletic Club taking on Parsons College. Admission is small with ladies free. The matches kick off a series at the Armory amid high local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Libertyville Boy Scouts
Fairfield Athletic Club
Parsons College
ath_letic Club
Parsons
J Engel Piano Tuner Chicago Now in Fairfield
J Engel piano tuner formerly of Chicago now permanently located in Fairfield. Sixteen years in business with six years factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffels Music House or James Hughes. Phone 1691.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fairfield
Scheffel
James Hughes
Notice to Boy Scouts Boosts American War Effort
The article calls 285,661 Scouts and 78,957 Scout officials to serve as dispatch bearers for the government. President Wilson and Mr. Livingstone pledge a prompt patriotic response under the slogan Every Scout to Boost America. Details will be given at next week's meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Army
Navy
Washington
Livingstone
America
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Claim Health Boost
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel to cleanse the liver and bowels. It promises improved complexion and energy, claims no dangerous after effects, and notes a price of 25 cents per box with daily use advised.
White Sea geography and early discovery by Richard Chancellor
The White Sea in northwestern Russia opens into the Arctic Ocean and touches Archangel province. It spans about 100 miles between the Kanin and Kola peninsulas, narrows to under 50 miles south, widens into three gulfs including the Onega and Dvina basins. The sea-route to it was found in 1553 by English navigator Richard Chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sea
Russia
Arctic Ocean
Archangel
Saninskain
Kola
Kandalak Gulf
Dwina
Onega
Richard Chancellor
Phillip Sidney
McCord Chapter Plans Monday Meeting and Installations
A regular McCord Chapter meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 PM. The program includes installation of officers and a Royal Arch degree proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCord
Royal Arch
Notice of Normal Training Examinations Dates
Public notice announces exams at the Court House on January 16 17 and 18. Teachers with Normal Training certificates and members of Fairfield Normal Training classes may enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fairfield
Typewriter Ribbons and Supplies For Sale
Tribune office offers typewriter ribbons for all machines and colors, plus typewriter paper and car bon paper available for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Money to Loan on Improved City Property
Thoma & Thoma offer money to loan on improved city property with 809 in the text. Details unspecified due to OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma & Thoma
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Ottumwa
George E. Leonard
Darling, Wis
A. H. Sumner
Vera Hartman
Mrs. O. B. Hartman
Loren Dusenbery
Pleasant
Mrs
Vern C. White
West
Washington Street
Ruth
William Mills
Mr. Pleasant
Fanny Dempsey
Edith Litton
Salem
Ida Merckens
W. F. Gra ‘Ham
Monmouth, Il
H. P. McLaughlin
A. P. Church
Belle Allender
Glendale
Charles L. Wilkins
Fort Dodge
Dollie Wilkins
Fred Workman
Ralph Workman
Des Moines
Birmingham
Wilson Heaton
Ft. D. A. Ruswell
Wyo
Lucretia Heaton
Hattiesburg, Miss
Jessie Black
B. F. Black
Fond du Lac
Wis
Frank Pierson
Lieut. Pierson
Joseph Hoffman
John MacCormack
Ernest Jacobs
Russell E. Collins
Chas. E. Wheatley
Harry S. Bennett
Harry H. Thornberry
Raymond O. Murphy
Everett Black
Oswald H. Whitmer
H. E. Banansdeln
Robt. Kneedler
Clay D. Cheppins
Carl O. Leafgreen
Jesse Forrest
John R. Hupp
Albert C. Whitmore
Albert J. Fritz
Carrol R. Johnson
Jas. E. McCurry
Dwight P. Fulton
Geo. R. Yount
Cecil C. Clements
Fred Lathrop
Clifford C. McClain
Anson R. Headley
Chester B. Day
John B. Finger
Alfred R. Rodenmayer
Alsey R. Faucett
Leo R. Parsons
Leslie G. Brier
J. Engel
J. M. McKain
Iowa
South Third Street
BOY Scouts
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
Orpheum Orchestra
William Fox
Dustin Farnum
Adolph Zukor
Billie Burke
Metro Pictures Corp
Emmy Wehlen
Coloh
The
Oms Sanmer Bros, Sey
Twin City Producing CO
Warthivakers
Chris Galore
Oliver Morosco
Vivian Martin
Goldwyn Distributing Corp
Mae Marsh
Sunshine Alley
Vesta
Lon H. Israel
Codagan & Atherton
East Broadway
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