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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
8
The pupils of Miss Charlotte White will perform in Professor Moorhead's studio tonight at 7 30. The public is invited to hear a program featuring pieces by Spindler and others.
Charles Glotfelty buys half interest in the Broadway garage and plans to move to this city soon. Baby Robert Earl is born to Mr and Mrs Earl Carter on North Court Street. Mildred Martin of Washington visits her sister Mrs Walter Hunt in town. Mrs H H McKee and family from Orange City visit the County Home and depart for Mt Pleasant. Dr J F Clarke speaks on the hospital unit at Second Presbyterian Church in Washington.
Brighton residents Mrs George McClintic and her son visited the city. Miss Louise White has returned to Omaha after a visit with her aunt Mrs W H Ratcliffe. Mrs Nancy Frame left for Bethany after several weeks with H Ast on and Capt B F Crail. George and Dick Cox of Seymour visited grandparents C L Cox Sr. Miss Katherine Rauscher left for Chicago to visit relatives. Dr and Mrs F Huston and son Joseph from Union Neb visited in the city. Miss Anna Miller goes to Washington to manage Bridge Sisters millinery during a vacation. C A Herring and Chas Lewis motored to Ottumwa on business. Mrs Nettie Parsons and daughter Wilma visit at Les ter Chambers in Keota. Miss Marie McDonald and Floyd have returned to Newton Iowa. Daniel Walmer leaves for Kansas City for an extended visit with his sons. Mr and Mrs G W Mintoneye and Mr A B Anderson motor to Eldon on business. Marguerite Clark stars in Know White at the Orpheum Saturday. The American at the Orpheum on Friday July 20 with admission 1 and 15 cents.
A mixed list of For Sale and Wanted items includes a frame kitchen with porch at 120 West Burlington, fresh vegetables and cooking apples, a six room house offered cheaply by Frank Leedham, a good second hand Ford from Hannah Clinkinbeard Auto Co, and various ads for typewriters from American Writing Machine Co. Also wanted notices for a dining room girl, reliable janitor, town work for a 17 year old boy, information on an old cherry four post bed, and rentals for furnished sleeping rooms. Also a blacksmith shop rental near the library.
J R McKain of 801 South Third street recounts relief from kidney and bladder troubles with Tanlac. He describes smothering spells and dizziness eased after starting the root berry medicine, claiming two teaspoons daily improved sleep appetite and vitality. The piece frames Tanlac as a popular remedy praised by townsfolk for numerous health issues.
Jefferson County Hospital Unit under Dr. J. Fred Clarke nears full membership from 41 towns in southeastern Iowa including Burlington Keokuk Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa and Fairfield. The Burling ton Red Cross ships 5000 worth of supplies to Fairfield for storage at the county courthouse and Maj. Clarke expects further equipment and a Fairfield assembly for drills at Company M Armory before deployment.
In a satirical column Ellis M. Clarke critiques Cy Dawkins for avoiding firm stances. The piece notes Dawkins’s eloquence may mask reluctance to support reforms, arguing marching at the front does not prove leadership.
City of Fairfield Iowa requires every dog to wear a registered tag under Ordinance 188. Violations carry a fine from one to one hundred dollars plus costs, with possible hard labor until paid. Obtain dog license and tag at the City Clerk's office. Mayor R. H. MaNto. Want ads are effective.
Lieutenant Elmer C. Fleagle commands Co M Fairfield while Captain W C Smith is temporarily relieved and serves as mustering officer. Captain Smith departed for Des Moines Sunday morning with First Lieutenant R L Fulton acting as recruiting officer.
Fragmentary entry notes monetary amounts 48 pounds and 262 francs with unclear context. No clear event, date, or entities readable.
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