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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
3
The company markets an inner sole made from live wool felt designed to absorb impact, balance weight, and guard sensitive joints against pressure. The product aims to improve comfort for walking and reduce stress on feet and ankles.
Clarence Lynn of Keota visits relatives in the city. Numerous locals travel for visits, work, and family events including Truman Greenfield resuming work in Washington and several weddings, funerals, and hospital or travel notes. Regular Fairfield Lodge BPOE meets with initiation and lunch planned.
The mid year kindergarten begins next Monday in ward buildings Lincoln Logan forenoon and Washington afternoon. It serves children who turned five since the school year began. Registration occurs at the ward building of the family residence.
Washington reports the senate interstate commerce committee approved in principle a bill for compulsory investigation of rail labor disputes and publication of results. The measure bars interference with strikes or lockouts, and follows a White House push for the full railroad program. Chairman Adamson said a conference with President Wilson precedes action, including a provision to prevent strikes pending investigation.
Rev W E Graham delivers final talk on Peace citing growing interdependence and the need for a gospel based framework. He urges church schools and state to collaborate for durable peace. Semester exams begin next Tuesday. Second semester starts January 30 with Irvin Atwood out sick with influenza.
London dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg laid up at headquarters with a severe chill, per Amsterdam sources. The Berlin bourse cited the rumor in its market chatter.
An acetylene car tank exploded at the Meyer Jewelry company on the fifth floor of the Boley building at Twelfth and Walnut streets. General superintendent Harry N. Stow died, many were injured, one believed fatally, and property damage exceeded 40 600 dollars.
Muncie Indiana January 17 Judge Walker Gray of the city court dismissed charges against Thomas Parker saying a man who becomes intoxicated may lie down in a saloon or seek the jail to avoid becoming a tax burden. Parker testified after drinking he hurried to the jail and surrendered.
A fire at the Illinois State Reformatory in Pontiac began about noon in the store room by spontaneous combustion. Several inmates were injured and the probable loss runs to several thousand dollars.
Solomon Burnett, a farmer five miles west of Nashville Indiana, captured a coon weighing twenty nine pounds seven ounces. The find highlights a remarkable hunting record for the season and adds to local rural lore.
Roast beef with brown gravy is on the menu for the Presbyterian church supper Thursday evening at 5. Tickets are available at the church office and from church members. Proceeds will support community outreach programs.
A large crowd filled the Orpheum theater yesterday to witness the famed play Civilization, praised as one of the city’s best pictures. It will be shown again today to expected packed audiences.
City carpenters are urged to assemble at the hall over the White Tea store on Friday evening January 19 at 7 39 to discuss the wage scale for the coming year. 128 Committee.
George S Cochran announces sale of his share of the Foreman and Cochran grocery with all book accounts and liabilities transferred to the new firm. The notice states the new firm will assume all obligations.
A pleasant evening meal is available for 25 cents at the Presbyterian church this Thursday from 5 to 8 PM. The event invites the community to enjoy good food and fellowship.
Ellis Hose Co members host oyster supper for the council and city officials in the fire department station room. Invitation was extended at the last council meeting and accepted. The room, once a rest and club room, has been unused and may be restored for department use after the gathering.
Notice to dealers and consumers that due to rising production costs all five cent cigars will now be sold at five cents straight. Signed by Fred M. Raible W. F. Bevering and C. F. Long.
The Board of Registration will meet January 18 19 and January 27 at the usual ward polling places to register voters who were not registered or who changed residence. A January 30 meeting will register those away from the city. If not registered you cannot vote in the January 30 election. Mayor D F Spratt.
Readable notice urges attendance at the Presbyterian church supper Thursday evening. A separate ad promises money to loan on city property through Thoma & Thoma at 106.
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