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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
2
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About seventy five neighbors and friends surprised John S Jenks Saturday evening at his home east of the city for his birthday. They enjoyed music games ice cream and cake. The Health Club will meet this evening with Mrs Joel Turney at her West Washington street home.
The band concert Thursday evening July 3 features the Fourth Regimental Band under Greenfield conductor. Selections include Overture by Farrer, Post and Peasant, Waltzes, Intermezzo, Serenade, Medley and Scotch Melodies with titles such as Wedding of the Winds Kisses and Finale Minnerskelly amid a lively program. Named participants include Mrs Ralph Ward Fantasia and conductors Greenfield Severien Z Herb.
Orders summoning electrical workers in Oregon and Washington in sympathy with stri ng linemen in California and Nevada were issued from the Pacific district office in San Francisco announced by Secretary Charles P ord a f t the international brotherhood of electrical workers.
Fairfield stores will stay open Thursday evening July 3 to accommodate the public, with regular Saturday night closing hours. They will be closed all day July 4.
Charles Linder of Linby was in the city last evening. Mrs Cleena Sorrell of Promise City arrived for a few days visit with friends. Mr and Mrs L E Whitney and Mr and Mrs Mark Whitney returned from Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Elmer Carlson and daughter Florence and Mr and Mrs L E Graber returned from a visit at the Cecil Johnson and EB Terrell homes in Oxford Junction.
Clinton Lodge No 15 A F and A M will hold a special communication Wednesday at 8 pm. Two second degrees to be conferred. Refreshments. A full attendance requested. Contact Raymond Charles, Secretary, 623-2. Roy. FOR SALE- I have 195 acres of land with 150 acres plow land and improvements including a large house, outbuildings, barn, scales, sheds, and hog house within Jefferson County. Asking 10 days’ terms. Call Mt Bevans or Bevans at 649-8. FOR SALE- 215 acres five and a half miles from town, 160 acres farmed, balance pasture. Terms $215 per acre. Call or write M. F. Bevans, Tavian Iowa 520-8.
Ex President Taft spoke to a several thousand audience in Ames on the League of Nations. He argued the idea is historic and not Wilsons alone, recalling early efforts and urging collective security through international courts and a council of conciliation amid war weariness and tax fears.
Long discussion outlines redemption of unused 2 cent postal cards and 8 cent envelopes in July 1919. Postmaster announces full value redemption at first class offices during July, with later restrictions and stock swaps for non cash value. Three cent stamps remain valid for all mail. The piece also includes a lengthy political reflection on the League of Nations, its structure, powers, and how it may influence future war and peace.
A Red Cross committee meeting outlined Homecoming celebration plans and detailed a 6:20 PM banquet for soldiers sailors nurses and partners. Invitations extend to all county entrants and residents with baskets for the community dinner at Chautauqua Park.
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