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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
2
Classified pricing snippet shows multiple subscription options including three months in advance and delivered by mail. The fragment lists figures 6208 and 6.9 12 and references varying term lengths. No clear dates or publisher name is identifiable.
M M Shirk of Batavia spent yesterday in the city on business. Mrs H L Wolcott has returned to Ottumwa after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W K Cathey. Marchail Chilcott improved after illness at home on East Broadway. Glen Gantz arrived home from Great Lakes discharged. Hilton Lodge No 15 to meet Thursday at 7 30 with degrees. Henry Pickerel of Batavia visited yesterday. Mrs James B Bailey returned from Chicago after visit with relatives and son invalided home from France. Harold Pence of Camp Dodge attended Jerusha Hunt funeral. Ralph Peepler visiting relatives after navy discharge. Miss Burl Stephenson to return from Washington DC to resume at Parsons College. Miss Snell Logan Miss Pharis Janolf and Miss Bell to supervise kindergarten classes next semester. O M Young home from Camp Johnson with discharge. Mrs E B Horton left for Beardstown after visit here during Spanish influenza reports.
The following lists the jurors drawn for the February term of court. Names included jurors selected to serve in the upcoming session. The document records the pool of potential panelists for trials in the next term.
Fragmented OCR text shows a senate contest involving a Mr. Bon t addressing party members and committees. The piece mentions invitations to meetings and terms like confer with peers, with unclear references to vaccination or a prior event.
The text describes a prison or penitentiary at the far southern end of the continent, completely detached from the rest of the world, with references to named individuals and a remote setting.
Classified note advertises sprayed apples for sale by the bb and Bon with contact 606 for purchase.
Des Moines Iowa January 15 both houses today ratified the prohibition amendment Madison Wisconsin January 15 the ratification of national voted by the senate today The House votes Friday The funeral services for George I Byczek who passed away Monday night at his home near Glasgow will be held at ten oclock tomorrow morning at the Catholic church
Notice to parents states children turning five by February 1 1919 may enter kindergarten starting Monday January 20 in Logan Lincoln and Washington buildings. Returning kindergartners attend afternoon sessions while new pupils attend mornings under Superintendent A W Crane.
Thirteen contestants entered the high school debating team tryout last evening. The topic was Resolved that the Federal Government Policy of Price Control should be permanent. Eight were chosen: Albert Thornberry Leland Tallman Warren Mitchell Edward Roth Booker Smith Eugene Fleming Clyde Herriott. Judges were Miss Porter Miss McClain Miss Roth and Mr Hawkins.
Washington January items report selected German helmets captured by Pershing’s troops and relics from the war for distribution as prizes in the fifth Liberty loan campaign. Helmets to be allocated to federal reserve district HQs based on subscription quotas and used in district prize schemes.
We express thanks to friends for kindness at the death of Mrs J A Crawford and to Turney Wagon Works for their kindness. J A Crawford and Mr and Mrs Fred Crawford.
The annual meeting of the Fairfield Golf Club will be held Friday evening at seven thirty at the library. All members are urged to be present.
George Strong Post G A R will meet in South Side Odd Fellow hall on Thursday evening January 16 at 7 00 PM as guests of the W A C for joint installation of officers All members urged to attend especially new officers By order W W C BALL Commander
Advertisement lists storm doors storm windows and weather strips offered by Cable Lumber Company with phone contact 120.
An old notice states alcohol for cars is priced at 1.00 per Ley ton and mentions Star Garage as the location or seller.
Classified ads note STAR GARAGE offers alcohol for cars at one dollar per unit. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates a vehicular supply promotion.
Eastern Star chapter held a picnic supper at Masdénie hall and initiated new officers for the year. Mrs Anna M Orris of Iowa installed, with Mrs Fern Hewitt as installing marshal. Officers include Worthy Matron Cora Sullivan and Worthy Patron John Huglin, plus other elected roles and Sarah Roundtree as Warden.
McCord Chapter will confer the Mark Master degree on Friday night January 17. All Royal Arch Masons welcome. F S Cummings acting H P.
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