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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1918

Page

3

Local residents visit friends and relatives in area

A stream of visitors and travelers arrived in the city and nearby towns. Charles Ritz and Miss Margaret Pickard stayed with friends while Pr R Gustison and many others visited relatives and attended weddings or prepared trips across the region.

Margaret Pickard of Cottonwood Pr. R. Gustison of Lockridge Nettie Kinstrey Pleasant Lawn Mt. Pleasant Washington

The Proposed Extra Session and Iowa's Constitutional Balance

Senator Geo W Ball argues over the plan for an extra legislative session called by Governor Harding to fund state institutions, address war-related needs, and avoid a one man government. He warns against executive overreach while urging action if crisis requires it, including potential ratification of the national Prohibition Amendment. He stresses the need to respond to the nation’s war effort and protect democratic governance in Iowa.

Geo. W. Ball Des Moines Register Harding Board of Control 37Th Assembly Iowa Supreme Court Congress Mississippi Bilbo Union

Fuel Conservation Plea From Fairfield Clergy and Minsters

A Fairfield reader urges fuel cutbacks across the community noting Dr. Garfield's orders, church leaders propose closing churches except for main services, and lodges suggest reducing meetings. He also calls for closing dance halls, moving picture shows, pool rooms, and gyms to aid wartime fuel conservation.

Daily Journal 8S. A. Power

Card of Thanks for Belle Woods Family Honors Floral Gifts

The children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of mother Mrs. Belle Woods. They specially thank Iowa Malleable Iron Co for a floral offering and note appreciation from the family.

Belle Woods Iowa Malleable Iron Co

Local social notes from Crookville and Fairfield area

Misses Mabel Gantz Is al and Pauline Jackson of Crookville visit the city today. William Cuddy returns from Bristow Virginia after weeks with friends. Mrs Avery Horton of Brighton visits with daughter Florence Horton at Parsons college. Ruth Looney of Comanche Montana visits J D Mitchell home and travels to Ottumwa. Judge and Mrs D D Leggett hear their son George Leggett in aviation, transferred to training camp Berkeley California. R Corey returns from Akron Ohio tire repair course. Mrs C Cottle and daughter Mrs Wm Gibbons visit L J Marcy, en route to California from New York. Mrs Clark Pulver of Weola in town from Fairfield hospital. Prof F E Watson of Parsons assists in Bloomfield debate. Chris Graber sells New London farm and buys one near Fairfield.

D. D. Leggett George Leggett Aviation Corps Columbus Ohio Berkeley Calif C. Cottle Wm. Gibbons L. J. Marcy California New York

Church Services And Closures Amid Fuel Famine

Households and churches adjust schedules due to fuel shortages. Morning worship continues with pulpit editorials on war. evening services suspended in some places while prayer meetings expand citywide until Easter. Various churches publish Sunday school times and notices of special events and announcements.

Epworth League Keesey NEW L. EB. Kuhns New Chicago College Addition Missions

Fairfield Business College Tuition Notice

All tuitions will be advanced after Monday January 21. Fair warning for all who will get ready. Fairfield Business College Junkin Block South Main street.

Fairfield Business College Junkin Block South Main Street

Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma and Thoma

Thoma and Thoma offer money to loan on improved city property located at 809 with terms and rates available on request. Potential borrowers may contact the firm for details, eligibility, and repayment options.

Thoma & Thoma

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