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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1919

Page

4

Ex Kaiser William Ill to be handed over at The Hague

Berlin reports indicate Holland may consent to extradition of former Emperor William. The Hague to receive the former ruler for delivery, while his illness grows more serious and he spends hours in prayer, with physicians fearing further deterioration.

Germany The Hague Paris Noerddeutsche ‘Allgemeine Zeitung Berlin Holland William Pand Ierman Deutsche Zeitung Count Hohenzellern

Evening Events At Volunteers Of America Program

Afternoon session features B F Harris of Champaign Illinois as speaker and farmer banker. Evening program includes Moving Picture of Right reels The Romance of Happy Valley shown at 8 30 p m with admission 50 cents and 26 cents. All day tickets cost 75 cents and 35 cents.

Volunteers of America F. Harris Champaign, Ill Evening Volunteers of America Moving Picture of Right Happy Valley

Foes to Resume Relations In German Paris Bid

Paris July 19 Baron Kurt von Leisner head of the German delegation said no official action had been taken after Versailles announced his appointment to manage German interests in France He added if relations are resumed he would be named for the Paris post

Paris Baron Kurt, von Leisner Versailles France

French Shedl Dump Blows Up

Three soldiers died and ten soldiers along with six civilians were injured when a large munitions dump exploded at Le Bourget near Paris. Several buildings were damaged by the blast.

Paris le Bourget

Chautauqua Program Offered With Lectures And Music

A Chautauqua program lists Rev R H Polly Swiss Yodiers and Edward A Ott with a lecture at 2 30 and a music program including a prelude at 8 00 Admission 5 cents and 2 and tickets priced 75 cents and 35 cents Knotts address at 8 30 Admission 50 cents and 25 cents.

R. H. Polly Edward A. Ott

Alice Louise Shrede to perform at children day show

Alice Louise Shrede, child entertainer, presents an 8:00 pm full concert with intermission. Dr Wiles, platform manager, speaks during intermission. Admission 69 cents and 26 cents, 50 cents and 25 cents. Davis, the famous magician, appears at 8:30 pm.

Alice Louise Shrede Little Alice Shrede Dr. Wiles

Bohemian Orchestra Concert and Admission Notes

A fragmented event notice lists a Bohemian Orchestra concert with a full concert, prelude, and costume items. It mentions Bishop Theodore Henderson and various admission prices cited as five, twenty five, and thirty five cents, with all day tickets and different start times indicated in the garbled text.

Fifth Day Program at Sacred Band Concert Night Schedule

Mr and Mrs Bacon present a Sunday program with a prelude at 6 30 followed by concert and sermon by Dr W H Blanche at 3 00 and a lecture on Wild Paramount Issue Oats and Other Crops also listed. Admission 50c and 6c or 25c for other events.

Rumors of New Army Uniforms at Camp Dodge

Reports from Camp Dodge on July 19 indicate a complete uniform overhaul for the army. Sea green may replace khaki and OD, with old dress blue discarded. Styles would echo French and British designs, new collar, possible leather belt, and cloth collar strips for rank. No official order issued.

Camp Dodge

Batavia hotel changes hands and improvements planned

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fisher purchased the Batavia hotel from C. B. Campbell of Abingdon and will take immediate possession. The building will be remodeled, decorated, and improved before reopening for public patronage. Local notes record several visits, moves, and land purchases by residents and neighbors, including property trades in Batavia and Libertyville, and a report of regional farming activity.

C. A. Fisher C. B. Campbell Abingdon Batavia E. A. Bentzinger Ft. Madison Donnellson Artie Shaw Des Moines M. A. Davidon James McCormick Ottumwa Hayfield Minnesota

Crawford Adams and Thavius Band Summer Concerts

Sixth day August program includes Crawford Adams Company preludes and full concert with Thavius Band at 2 00 pm and 8 00 pm admissions 5c 50c 25c revised 75c 86c all day ticket 1 00 Sept eighth day Bertha Farner Company presents Mark Sullivan address "Peace Conference" at 2 30 pm admissions 75c and 36c all day ticket

Crawford Adams Company Douglas Mallach Thavius Bertha Farner Mark Sullivan

Bertha Farner Solo Concerts at Hust 20th Evening

Miss Farner presents full concerts at Hust 20th with a closing climax at 8 p m Admission 75 and 35 cents. 60 and 50 cents for adults Season Tickets 2 00 Children 1 00 indicated for the event

Bertha Farner Farner

Great Mission Lawn Meeting Hosted by Morrell Plant Supt

A large gathering on the Mission lawn Sunday night heard E Mans, superintendent of Morrell plant, speak on local industry and community progress.

Mission Lawn E. Mans Morrell Plant

City Water Now Filtered Again

Notice from City Clerk V. S. Samuelson 614th City Clerk states the city water is now filtered again.

V. S. Samuelson

Department of Agriculture meat control push sparks debate

The Department of Agriculture urges federal meat control amid rising prices. A reader questions affordability while noting poverty as a social issue and expressing skepticism about price remedies.

Department of Agriculture

A Thought on Power and Sympathy in Dogs and Humans

The excerpt ponders sympathy for the underdog and warns that power can corrupt. It suggests remaining humane rather than becoming the upper dog, and ends with a quip about Bill Hohenzollern’s London trial defense implying pride.

London Bill Hohenzollern

Willard quits fighting game forever says goodbye

Willard declares an end to his fighting career recalling seaside days in bathing suits for protection. He notes J Barleycorn’s exit from the United States and predicts many will travel to Geneva as the League of Nations begins functioning.

Willard J. Barleycorn United States Geneva League of Nations

Reliable Piano Tuning and Help Wanted Ads

Careful piano tuning in Ottumwa Iowa with Unk rich Jeweler A J Petrie. Wanted two girls for evening work at The Kozy Fairfield Glove and Mitten Co seeking workers over 16. Also ads to buy a five room house in Fairfield and property exchange via John J Black Chippewa Falls Wisconsin.

Unkrich A. J. Petrie Ottumwa Kozy Fairfield Glove & Mitten CO Fairfield Iowa Journal Office John J. Black Iowa St Chippewa Falls Wisconsin

For Sale Local homes and bargains on South Main Street

Dr Connor home on South Main lot 66 by 134 feet priced at 4700 dollars. Old Orlando Flower properties on South Main near Presbyterian church offer two houses and two full lots for 7000 dollars. Also a long list of other home bargains. Iowa Indiana and Missouri arms offered. R W Lamson & Son advertise phone 2392 616 23. Twenty two square yards of linoleum for sale phone 175 600. Modern eight room home with barn and one acre on South Main Street tele 3510 605-19. Torrence property in Pumphrey's addition six room cottage east front lot price 4250 dollars terms to suit purchaser Starr & Jordan 572-21. Choice lot on South Second Street see Luther Munger 586-19. Dining room chairs kitchen chairs rockers sewing machine sideboard and more at New Chicago Shoe Store 616-tf.

Dr. Connor South Main Street Orlando Flower Presbyterian Church Iowa Indiana Missour R. W. Lamson & Son Torrence Pumphrey Starr & Jordan Chicago

Coal bids sought for county buildings 1919 20

Bids will be received at the County Auditor's office until noon Monday August 4 for furnishing coal to the Court House Jail County Hospital County Pool and County Home for 1919 1920. Coal for Court House Jail and County Hospital weighed over city scales while coal for County Home to be F. C. B. Libertyville. 606-19 A C Turner County Auditor.

Libertyville

Carpenter Work by Harry Barley at 505 South Sixth

Harry Barley offers general carpenter and repair work with a guaranteed satisfactory finish. Contact at 3477 for services in the local area around 505 South Sixth Street.

Harry Barley South Sixth Street

For Rent Large Room Suite in Modern Home

For rent a large room suitable for two in a modern home. Phone 3190. 619-tf

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