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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
2
The newspaper note indicates the issue is featured at the Fairview Post Office in Iowa as mail matter of the second class. It mentions Bean Taylor and W Taylor as editor and manager respectively in the header.
Evening concert in Moorhead studio at 7 20 features a diverse program with Chopin Schumann Beethoven and Handel pieces. Performers include Elizabeth Bock Florence Gavin Minnett Lena Webb Irma Magee Bessie Kemp Gladys Goff Mildred Larson and many others.
Des Moines reports the state department of justice is asked to interpret the new bank commission law and whether the state bank commissioner can refuse to issue certificates for new banks. Commissioner Measinger faces a court injunction against chartering a Bonaparte bank amid claims by Vail that the law grants power to deny charters when a market is crowded or not in community business interests.
The cold spell intensifies with temperatures dropping to 20 below. Coal supplies remain tight despite three cars arriving, and a Fuel Administration amendment restricts hours for billiard halls and cigar stores. The library and college cut operations. several college buildings may close. The board may close schools next week. announcements will follow. Local merchants comply with regulations.
Mayor Ralph H. Munro of Fairfield proclaims January 28 as Smileage Book Week to support the Commission on Training Camp Activities and the Military Entertainment Committee. The program raises funds to provide complimentary tickets, the Smileage Books, giving soldiers access to entertainments at army camps and in the field. Local residents are urged to contribute generously to bolster this patriotic effort.
Eastern Division of the Iowa Oratorical Association will hold a major contest Friday at Trustee gymnasium. Seven colleges compete Parsons Coe Cornell Penn Upper Iowa Iowa Wesleyan Luther. Top four advance to the state contest at Morningside College on March 1.
Notice announces history and English extension classes meeting Saturday February 2 in Miss Chidester's office at the Jefferson County courthouse at 9 a.m. The message emphasizes location and time for participants.
Geo Bray of Yeo visits the city on business. Mrs Harry Quick returns from visiting relatives in this city to Davenport. Mrs J J Valentine leaves for Creston and Greenfield. Mrs M K Barnes travels to Trenton Missouri for aunt’s death. J H Frush returns from Freedonia Kansas after relative’s passing. Mr and Mrs James Turner back from Ainsworth visit with Turners’ parents. Merle Mitchell returns to Davenport for work. For rent Seven room house on North B street see Lon H Israel. Extra large coal stove wanted for factory heat by A K Harper. Phone 26338.
Society notes report the Ex Elzevirs plan their annual tea for pledges tomorrow at four thirty at the hall with friends invited.
A terse message directs callers to dial 4274 for assistance labeled as 899. The note provides no further context or names.
My America Club presents a Negro Minstrel at Brookville Church on Friday evening February 1. Admission is 15 cents and 26 cents. Everyone invited to attend.
Vague notice states Mie Righil evades evaluation with hearings at the courthouse on Wednesday and Thursday. It mentions two trials remaining, an August examination, and reassurance from the state superintendent. The unreadable text limits details but indicates ongoing legal proceedings.
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