W C T U Convention Held Here July First
The third annual W C T U convention will be at the Baptist church with morning and afternoon sessions including devotional services, reports, and a patriotic mothers meeting. Mrs Lucile Shadle will speak, luncheon provided, three sessions urged for all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Juy
Butler Yreetings
Mary Mendenhall
Woolson
Lloyd Talley
J. S. Gantz
Flower Mission
Henshaw
Woolson Glee Club
Tyhor Sunday School
M. Chilcott
Dowd
Gertrude Dowd
Round Table
Women's Patriotic Service
Lyda Hiatt
Wool
Boy seeks return of lawn mower stolen at Pence’s Machine Shop
A local boy asks the community to help recover a lawn mower taken from Pence’s Machine Shop last Wednesday. He worries it was misplaced or mislaid and asks the owner to contact him to arrange recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Bailey
Pence
Ford Breaks Arm Incident Prompted by Bar Ton Device
Fred Donovan suffered a broken arm on Monday while cranking his Ford. The incident references a device called Bar ton's Can't Kick, suggesting it could have prevented the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Donovan
Ice Cream Cones Sale Restricted in Fairfield
Federal Food Administrator J F Deems bans ice cream cone sales in Fairfield on Mondays and Wednesdays to align with wheat flour regulations. The move clarifies past misunderstandings and requires all vendors to follow the rule in hotels ice cream parlors soda fountains and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
United States Food
J. F. Deems
Food Administration
Drake Clo. Co. Big sale on coats and vests
Help that faithful old coat and vest out with a new pair of trousers at the Drake Clo. Co. 786. The offer promises affordable fashion and a quick fitting experience for customers seeking refreshed wardrobes.
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Drake Clo. Co
Notice of equity suit over Jefferson County real estate
In Jefferson County Iowa a 1918 District Court petition by Allen Macy seeks a decree quieting title to the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 15 Township 73 North Range 9 West containing 40 acres. Defendants include Elizabeth Lee Heskett Elisha Heskett and others with unknown heirs and claimants. Default possible if not answering by Sept 9 1918. Starr and Jordan attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Allen Macy
Elizabeth Lee Heskett
Elisha Heskett
Williams. Lee
Sarah E. Lee
Martha Lee
George M. Lee
Mary Ann Lee
Henry Lee
Martin Lee
State of Iowa
District Court
County of
Jefferson
Fairfield
For Sale Items and Local Notices
Classified column lists wagon and harness, John Deere binder, Western Union telegraph office building, and a 3 1/2 acre property with two houses and fruit trees. Buyers contact T. J. Anderson, Court Hotel, Havner, or visit Iowa State Bank for inquiries.
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T. J. Anderson
Dick Calhoon Place
Call Court Hotel
Western Union Telegraph Office
Iowa State Bank
10Th Street
Havner
Finder Returns to Journal Office for Reward
A finder delivers the missing item to the Journal office and receives a stated reward. The notice confirms the reward amount and the procedures for collection.
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Journal Office
Hoover urged meat for German carp and Bill’s welcome to Kaiser
The note mocks Mr. Hoover urging carp as food and a quote about Bill’s welcome to the Kaiser. It claims the Fourth of July was the sanest on record per a neighbor named Si Hawkin, and mentions a dog returning the same night after a year’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
Si Hawkin
The
Food Administration
Wanted Help at West Side Restaurant and Wagons
Help wanted notices: a lady to assist at a West Side Restaurant at 788 W. Washings and ironings offered. house cleaning also accepted. Also painting jobs at Wagon 776 Factory and 782 address listed. Phone 3583 for contact.
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West Side
Drake Clo. Co. Ad Promotes Men and Boys Wear
An advertisement from the Drake Clothing Company at 786 urges men and boys to buy shirts and underwear, highlighting pricing and stock to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clo. Co
Kaiser William in the Pitcher's Box
The Old Kid struggles on the mound as hitters slam fast ones and curves. Hig’s early smoke fades. no reserve pitcher can relieve him as the rally swells and his fadeaway loses its bite.
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Kaiser William
Marriage of Gatling and Gunn Stirs New York Society
Report notes the marriage of Andrew Gatling to Miss Lida Gunn in New York caused a stir in society circles amid rumors of a noisy reception. Food experts comment on seaweed varieties being edible, though opinions vary.
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Andrew Gatling
Lida Gunn
New York
Freckle fears loom for local farmerette near Concordia
Posey Flower and O Fudge live near Concordia Kansas. The farmerette faces jibes and jeers but worries about freckles appearing by fall.
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Posey Flower
O. Fudge
Concordia
Kansas
Ely's Cream Balm Heals Cold and Catarrh Fast
A vintage advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages and relieves congestion from colds and catarrh. It promises instant relief as the antiseptic cream soothes swollen mucous membranes and restores easy breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shadle
Cross Lanes Schools
June Chidester
Kate Coop
Short
Woolson Orchestra
Cruits
W. C. T. U. Home
Mrs
Billa Lock
Wwc
T U. Benediction
America
Scouts
Song Y. P. B
Song
Gus Scott
Lucile Shadle
Shenadoah
Wm. S. Cox
Miss Pimple
Rick
Starr & Jordan
People’s
West Stone St
Ellis M. Clarke
Cy Cawkins
West Kirkwood
Russell Smith
East Washington Street
John H. Frush
Fast Lowe Street
Wm. M. Hufstedler
H. C. Gantz
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Sseaile
Mnerich
Coset Covers
Ladie
East Side Square
Unkrich’s Dry Goods Store
Fairfield, Iowa
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