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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1918

Page

7

Local Briefs Salute City Visitors And Moves In Nuance

A stream of visitors and locals fill the city scene with business trips and social calls. Chicago auto show attendees Mr. and Mrs. Emry Clinkenbeard return home from Chicago while Mrs. Florence Wolf heads to Des Moines for a multi day visit. Other names include L. E. Fisher of Chicago James Stewart Ottumwa and Mrs. J. Goodmat Birmingham visiting relatives and staying with family.

Emry Clinkenbeard Chicago

Railroads pledge to avoid broad passenger service cuts

Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa railroad commission was assured by Burlington and Rock Island that passenger service will not suffer. Milwaukee has cut three local trains, with lines likely to substitute through trains. Burlington adds no Washington orders to curtail service and notes only winter adjustments and removal of some club and lounge cars to save costs while keeping public convenience in mind.

Iowa Des Moines State Railroad Commission Burlington and Rock Island Railroads Milwaukee Railroad Calmar Monticello Ottumwa Jefferson Chicago Omaha Milwaukee Rock, Island State Commission The Burlington Burlington Railroad Washington

Local notes from Keosauqua and vicinity

Hira Kirkpatrick was called to Oskaloosa by his ill father Abe Kirkpatrick. Finger attended Keosauqua as a petit juror on State vs Lewis Channel. the jury found assault guilty. Units A members at Fort MacPherson send belongings home signaling possible deployment. County newspapers chosen as official papers. Keosauqua faces frozen pipes and heating repairs. Plant lights go off at 11 PM under fuel administrator orders.

Hira Kirkpatrick Oskaloosa Abe Kirkpatrick Finger Keosauqua State Vs. Lewis Channel Stanley Watts Joe Norris Bill Johnson Fort MacPherson Board of Supervisors Charles Bogle Fairfield Lydia Wilson Charley Wilson Canton Ill C. J. Finger W. L. Carson

Meeting Notice for Clinton Lodge No 15

A notice announces a Thursday evening meeting of Clinton Lodge No 15 to perform work in the Third degree.

Clinton Lodge

Fairfield Athletic Association Bills Due

All persons having bills against the Fairfield Athletic Association are requested to present them at once to R. G. Walker secretary 923

Fairfield Athletic Association R. G. Walker

Food Hoarding Rules Strictly Enforced in County

Jefferson County Food Administration warns residents on sugar and flour limits. Families in town may hold 5 lbs of sugar and a 49 lb flour sack, with double quantities allowed in the country. Report excess to your dealer for guidance to return to regulated levels.

New London High School Adopts Earlier Hours and Saturday Classes

New London Iowa January 31 The New London High School changed its schedule. School will begin at 8 a.m. and dismiss at 2 30 p.m. with Saturday sessions. The year will end on May 4.

New London New London High School

Notice to Battery Members About Exam Timings

Notice to all Battery Members announces no drill at the armory this evening. Those seeking non commission examinations must be at Attorney R C Leggett's office at 7 15 prompt. Money to loan on improved city property Thoma and Thoma 809.

R. C. Leggett Thoma & Thoma

Wanted young boys to deliver Curtis publications

A Fairfield Iowa advertisement offers $1.00 per delivery to schoolboys who will distribute Curtis publications to customers. The position promises $100 total potential earnings plus liberal cash profits and other advantages. Apply to W F Bevering at 53 Broadway.

Curtis W. F. Bevering Broadway Fairfield

Soldiers Homes and Property Exempt from Taxes

Fairfield Iowa residents in military service may receive tax exemptions under Chapter 380 as clarified by the Attorney General. Homesteads are fully exempt if owned. non homeowners may claim up to 10000 dollars of other property exemption.

R. C. Leggett Attorney General’s Office Atorney Fairfield Iowa United States Clyopter 87Th General Assembly

American Girl Musical Comedy at the Orpheum

The Orpheum presents My American Girl a musical tabloid tonight and tomorrow night. The company is described as high class in every detail with excellent singers and dancers. This is its first appearance here.

Orpheum

J Engel Piano Tuner Arrives in Fairfield

J Engel piano tuner of Chicago now in Fairfield after seventeen years in business and six years practical factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffel's Music House or James Hughes, phone 1691.

Chicago Fairfield Scheffel Music James Hughes

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Will Thoma L. E. Fisher James Stewart Marence Lee Libertyville Frank Gantz Bernhart Thos Hannah Curtiss Sheets Batavia City Carl Bishop Glasgow Florence Wolf J. N. Irwin Brighton E. D. Y. Culbertson Glendale C. G. Sparks C W. Wade Maryville Clarence Murphy Jesse Lockinge Mrs. J. ©. Goodmat Birmingham Lloyd Coodman Fast Jefferson Street Jessie Traxler Rueben Gilbert Highland Avenue Maggie Laughridge Fast Adams Street Frank Ricksher Litle Son Dollie Fbert Browning Studio Lucy Dempsey Maxwell Wm. Edestrand Welland Ont Canada W. B. Parrett Kansas City Arthur Frost Frank Lyong James Frederick Agency Kirby A. Bell Milton Dr. Bell Jefferson County Food Administration NEW London H. S the Orpheum A. F. Carlson J. Engel Ous Saumer Bros, Seni Arlo McPeek B. Nul Style Reduso Weingarten Bros., Inc New York Redi
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