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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms for Taylor Bra R. Taylor with pricing for 1 week and one month. Exact figures are incomplete but indicate a carrier delivery system and standard period rates. Families and readers are reminded of payment expectations and service cadence.
The Daily Journal commends itself for how it treated addresses of Clarence Darrow and ex president Taft, noting the paper’s service exceeds larger papers. The editor jokes no indictments were earned and a murder trial would take many columns, praising local news coverage in Jefferson County.
Des Moines July 2 extra session convened to ratify federal suffrage amendment. Hundreds of suffragists gathered as lawmakers prepare fast action with joint session. Leaders from Dubuque Oskaloosa and Calhoun county plan swift passage and gubernatorial signing, paving the way for women voters once three fourths of states ratify.
Ida B. Grimsley, daughter of George and Eliza Miller, was born March 8 1861 in Douds Iowa and died July 1 of heart failure at age 58. She married John W. Grimsley September 14 1880 and had three children, two surviving, including Sylvan L. Grimsley of San Diego. She moved to Fairfield three years after marriage and leaves husband, two children, three grandchildren, and several siblings. services planned for Friday or Saturday with the California son to attend.
Peter Rivey a longtime resident of Jefferson County died at his home near Lockridge after several months with kidney trouble. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a m tomorrow from the residence. Rev Weston of Mt Pleasant officiating. Burial in Lockridge cemetery. Born in France October 10 1843 he moved to Jefferson County about 50 years ago and left surviving Miss Jennie Rivey Mrs Louis Graff Mrs Henry Danielson William Elizabeth Rivey Frank Mrs Mary Millspach Katherine Denney and a son in Colorado two children Mandy Rivey and P I Danielson preceded him in death.
Today and yesterday rank among the hottest of the season with official readings at 91 to 92 degrees and unofficial around 96. G L Dana brings a five foot three inch timothy day to the Journal office, its tall heads measuring 10 to 11 inches. Mr and Mrs O M Drummond depart for Des Moines with Mrs Drummond proceeding to Lewiston Montana for the summer and planning to join Mr Drummond in Muscatine around October 1 to establish a future home.
Mrs W A Lewis of Batavia announces the marriage of her daughter Margeretta to Captain Roscoe Taylor son of F M Taylor of Talbotton Georgia. The ceremony was at the First Methodist church Ottumwa with Dr F B Day performing the double ring service. The couple will honeymoon in Colorado. The wedding was followed by a luncheon for fifteen at 227 North Wapello. Out of town guests included Mrs Lewis and Mrs Horton. The couple plans to travel on to Colorado for their wedding journey.
Notice states Mrs Nettie Parsons will handle selling Pearsall Manufacturing Company goods and invites readers to place orders, referencing Journal Classified Ads for contact and details.
Miss Grace Zorbaugh, longtime secretary of the Y W C A in Paris and chairman of the American Relief for the War Distressed in France, is called to Parsons College as dean of women. A Western Reserve College graduate, she previously served on the Philadelphia Press editorial staff and will begin in September.
The Orpheum Theatre has installed a modern exhaust fan to improve patron comfort. The unit moves 13 000 cubic feet of air per minute and can refresh the entire building in under three minutes. Installed behind the scenery, it is out of sight but its effect is quickly noticeable.
A public notice offers two positions at Leggett House chamber work and dishwashing. It states a woman is needed for chamber tasks and another for dishwashing, with applications requested at the Leggett House. A prior incident mentions a party seen taking a purse from a Hub store and asks the offenders to return a silver ring to avoid publicity.
Notice seeks 4000 census clerks of any gender aged 18 plus with experience. Pays 92 dollars monthly. For free examination details contact Raymond Terry, former government examiner, 3898 Continental Building, Washington.
Special communication of Clinton Lodge No. 15 A F and A M will be held Wednesday at eight o'clock. Two second degrees planned with refreshments. A good attendance is desired. Raymond Charles, Secy, 523 2.
The hay on the Company lots in South Park addition has been sold. Parties with scythes will please govern themselves accordingly.
A brief classified item notes available eats at Epworth on July 4th. Local vendors and organizers advertise food stands and community service amid Independence Day events. The notice signals public gathering and celebration details.
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