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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
3
A fragmented report notes conflicting statements about patriotic displays and decorations on July 4 with a witness describing an undecorated ear and another remark implying a strong stance. The piece mentions armed individuals and unclear context surrounding the scene.
Batavia business today. Castile returns from Algona. Blanch Loofbourrow visiting Keosauqua. Winifred Easton heads to Centerville for the Fourth. Smiths of O t tumwa to spend the holiday here. Pamphlets on new school laws arrive at County Superintendent. Born to Louis and wife Piquignot a son at Jefferson County Hospital. Helen Higby to Iowa City and Washington for a few days. Libertyville Swansons and Albia Swansons visit relatives here. Thomas Patterson of Yankton arrives to spend the Fourth with parents George and wife. Forest Braydon of Rock Island and Miss Allender of Davenport visit for the Fourth. Charles Wilkins and wife arrive from Illinois to be with Mrs. Wilkins’ mother. Brewington grandson Boyd arrives at Newport News from overseas. Mrs. Walter Matlock of Creston visits her mother Florence Garber. Mrs. Jesse Martin and Mildred visit Mrs. Walter Hunt. Hollander and Lesher families go to Burlington for the Fourth. Aldrichs return from a trip through Missouri Kansas Arkansas. Miss Aldrich visits Winfield. Dorothy Phelps returns from Washington DC after government work. Mary Goode Montgomery’s daughter undergoes tonsil operation in Chicago. Iowa City Historical Society notes Herring elected to membership at July meeting.
Ottumwa July 3 Voters in Wapello County will decide July 21 on bonds to raise 200000 for a community memorial building honoring World War II? veterans. The plan includes a county hall for meetings, exhibits, and a historical hall to display soldiers records and war memorabilia across townships and towns.
Prof Charles Goldkette, a gifted musician, will appear in Fairfield again, arriving Saturday to give an organ prelude at the Orpheum Theater. He may stay several weeks. The note also mentions rural tax at one and a half cents per acre and Ottumwa property tax of 32 2/3 cents per $1000 to retire bonds and pay interest. Voting precincts open July 21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Ottumwa and outside districts 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Orpheum Theatre will present a continuous show tomorrow starting after 10:00 a m. A number 538 is listed in the notice.
A brief item notes straw hats achieving a second cap victory at Drake's on the East Side, indicating a local accessory event or sale.
Citizens are reminded to ready their vehicles for the parade. Officials emphasize safety and timely preparation to ensure a smooth community event.
A Fourth of July dance event is scheduled at the Armory from 10 00 PM to 1 00 AM. Local patrons are invited to attend the celebration with music and refreshments provided.
Real estate notices announce affordable farm opportunities across Illinois Iowa and Missouri. Buyers are urged to act promptly to secure parcels offering potential yields and value in regional markets.
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