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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
2
Prompted by demand the newspaper announces subscriptions strictly in advance. Rates include options priced at 1.00 and 2.00 with monthly terms and mention a 1.25 and 1.40 figure in the small print. Readers urged to subscribe now.
An Ohio draft board drafts ten commandments shielding soldiers from eviction life insurance foreclosure taxes and other rights with delays in court actions and protections against predatory lenders. Prairie Farmer endorses the measure as good advice for noncombatants to preserve service members’ rights.
Dr W A Wirtz has joined the YMCA department of the war service and is in Lake Geneva studying for leadership. Born in the United States to German parents who naturalized, his family has long supported the country, though his exact a assignment is not yet known.
Fred M. Hanser presents a May Camp Dodge YMCA report noting 1100 educational classes with 53,948 in attendance, 294 musical/dramatic events with 38,671 attendees, 31,129 moviegoers, 343 religious meetings with 10,069 in attendance, and 27,225 men using buildings. Over 480000 letters sent, 6845 books circulated, and $40000 in money orders sold. Hostess House served 41071 meals in three months, accommodated 656 women, hosted wedding ceremonies, and provided rest rooms, emergency rooms, nursery facilities, and writing desks aided by local clubs and communities.
ee and The O E Club will meet with Mrs Mace Clinkinbeard on South Main street Tuesday afternoon There will be no meeting of the DAR Chapter during July The Bishop Tanner club will repeat their patriotic play next Tuesday evening at Bethel AME church
Washington July 6 Senate passes a resolution urging a presidential calling for noon prayer during the war. Prohibition advocates push to extend Norris amendment to ban sale of whisky beer and wine after six months. Senate House conferees reach an agreement on a 12 billion dollar appropriation bill. navy personnel and wartime funding detailed.
The United States and allied governments issue a note to the Dutch government denying reports that they plan a seizure of the Lerburg railroad. The note asserts such action would breach the April agreement which allowed transit of gravel and sand to Germany but did not authorize military supply timing concessions.
An aviation pilot from the American navy Whitshington and another officer George Roe of Secttuste Maes are reported captured and held at Camp Landschut Germany. Vice Admiral Sins advised the navy department of the development.
Miss Jeanette Rankin, representative from Montara, declares she will seek the Republican nomination for the Senate seat to succeed Senator Walsh in November.
Bible School at 9:45 preaching at 11 and 8 by the Pastor. Special music by the chorus and Miss McClelland of Chicago. Sunday School 10, Class Meeting 12, Junior’s 3, Bible Study 7:15, preaching 8:90. Tuesday and Thursday prayer meetings at 8. July no evening services. Camp Welcome recruiting day and Loyalty Flag event tomorrow. Dr Mosser preaches 10:45 at M E church. 3 The Pre Millennial View at 5.
Weekly church program in Agassiz room at the Library includes Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 8 p.m. testimonial meeting. Reading Room over Fair clothing store open weekdays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Reading room offers loan literature and welcome visitors. Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. Wade superintendent, teachers meeting 3:30 p.m. Preaching on Mission lawn at 8:60 p.m. Anchor of the Soul. Wednesday prayer meeting 8 p.m. Chas Goodell leader. Sunday school averaged 122 last quarter.
All but five of 116 registrants on June 5th have completed and submitted their questionnaires to the local Exemption board.
Officers of the Jefferson County Fair association announce there will be no county fair this year after a thorough canvassing of the situation. Directors met and concluded this was the proper action for the year.
Miss Vera Elder becomes a clerk at Herring's grocery. Miss Mildred Heus returns home after visiting Mt Pleasant friends. Miss Blanch Gaumer returns from Columbus Junction visit. Charles Cochran and son Ron return from Saskatchewan. Rome band joins Unkrich Boys at Mt Pleasant meet Friday and Saturday. Mrs J G Kentz and Mr and Mrs George Lee and son Henry travel to Mt Pleasant for races and visit Mrs Weintz's sister Mrs Charlie Ernest.
Catholic Church offers one mass at St Mary’s tomorrow at 9 am. United Presbyterian at 11 am with Rev C E Hoffman of Keota. Bethel A M E Church holds Sunday school at 10 am and morning service at 11 with Y P C E at 6 39 pm and preaching at 8 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm all welcome.
Lieutenant F R Clements from Hicksfield Fort Worth Texas died when his plane fell 1500 feet at Camp Dick during a July Fourth celebration. His home address was not yet known at day’s end.
A paper balloon struck the 200 foot steeple of the Methodist church in Genesee Illinois yesterday burning the building. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars with 1500 dollars insurance. Damage limited to the church though the block was briefly threatened. Chairs and furniture damaged. Also a lost ship pin offered reward by Journal office.
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