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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
2
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Fairfield and Jefferson counties urged to back Parsons College this week to meet a January 15 1918 cash deadline set by the North Central Association. The appeal warns that failure to raise 100000 this week will cause the college to lose Class A standing and near certain closure. Subscriptions may be paid in five equal annual installments and every resident is asked to contribute.
Butte Montana July 16 The Meta Trades council representing unions voted to end all strikes and urged members to return to work in a unified decision.
The National Education Association closes its 55th annual session with the executive committee voting to establish permanent headquarters in Washington D C and to locate a local office in Portland Oregon.
Notice is given that a document purporting to be the last will of Laura Groff deceased is on file in Jefferson County Clerk of the District Court. A proof and final hearing is set for September 10 1917 at 2 o clock PM during the September term of the court. GEO W BALL Clerk of the District Court.
Want ads are a fast path to buy sell or find services. They connect readers with pets jobs housing and other items efficiently through concise listings. Readers report successful trades and clear leads from local classifieds.
Campers scramble for lots and tents for the Fairfield Chautauqua August 15 to 24 with advance payments required and floors free while supplies last. Tent prices include 14x21 and 14x14 options, electric lights per lamp, and a two week camp feature.
A flurry of weekend visits highlights community life with Mr. and Mrs. C. Griswold of Allerton at Mrs. J. J. Welday’s home, Vera and Lorna Claypool from Davenport visiting in the city, and numerous relatives traveling to Ottumwa Carroll Eldon Geneva Libertyville Colusa Welland Eldon Oakland and Springfield for family gatherings and friend reunions.
The Lutheran Sunday School class taught by Miss Reva Elder held a picnic at Picnic Grove near Rome with a noon dinner and many seasonal dishes. Miss Harriet Kienholtz of Erie was an out of town guest.
Edmund I Humphries a coal operator in Carrollton his wife Carrie and son Edmund were shot and killed by three masked robbers while changing a tire at Carrolltown fair grounds. George Tompkins secretary to Newborn Coal witnessed the event and was held as a witness after a coroner's inquest.
The Unkrich Boys Band outlines a program for tomorrow evening featuring marches Spanish selections and operatic medleys. Performances include The Winning Fight Banner of Democracy Echoes From the Opera and a Flag of Humanity showcase. Edmund Linder and Miss Ethel Byers are noted as visiting.
The Danbury Hatters case was settled saving 141 hatters' homes from auction. D. E. Loewe signed a release freeing defendants from all claims though the settlement amount was not announced. Martin Lawler condemned Loewe for squeezing the union.
Sioux Falls reports official orders directing the mobilization of the South Dakota national guard at noon Sunday to enter federal service. The units will proceed to Deming New Mexico for assignment and duty.
Queen Victoria and King Alfonso sustain popularity but may soon be seen as no longer rulers by the Spanish people amid political change and questions of authority.
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