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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
6
An editor manager is recorded as mail matter of the second class at the Fairfeld Iowa post office. The note indicates official mailing status and classification.
The notice requests prompt reporting of irregularities in service and provides a telephone contact, detailing payment terms for three months in advance and monthly mail subscriptions. It references a phone line for reports and notes subscription rates and timing.
The Jefferson County Exemption Board will start work tomorrow after receiving its master list of numbers and instructions to secure 74 men. The first 148 men on the list will be notified, with the entire list already published and checked against the master list. the official list will be published tomorrow.
The Baptist baseball team defeated Mission in a close game, with key hits by Ristine and Garber. Pitchers Bates Gentry and Phillips held the opposition, while Baptists left four on base and Mission six. umpires were Luke.
Lieut Elmer Fleagle and Ernest Ross visit city relatives and friends. Rev J F Hinkhouse and others from Sioux City Abingdon Glasgow Davenport and Grafton are in town on various visits. A group plans a trip to Minocqua Wis. Miss Naomi Robert returns from vacation. several residents travel for business or medical actions. Byron West injured, confined at home after a wagon incident.
Senator Smoot told the senate that America's war bill for the fiscal year will total 17 billion dollars, up from his prior 14.226 billion estimate. The increase stems from 500 million for the shipping board, 2 billion for the allies, and a 150 million deficit in executive departments.
Chicago reports Illinois has mobilized about 12000 National Guard members not already on duty in response to the President's proclamation. Some 8500 left Chicago to join the call, including units at Fort Sheridan and guarding public properties. Illinois has contributed over 20000 men to the war effort. Mrs Marshal is recovering in Washington after surgery.
John Edward Cummings longtime Fairfield resident dies at his 30% South Court Street home after a long illness. Civil War veteran and hardware businessman survived by wife former Mrs. E N Irwin a daughter Mrs J W Brown and brother S A Cummings. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 30 pm from his residence with Dr W E Parsons officiating.
A Jefferson County man recalls a hard working mother and a wife with chronic backache. The piece warns Parsons College is worsening and may require drastic action as Fairfield faces a possible "Greater Parsons" after January 1, 1918.
The notice lists an August 17 and 18 examination at the court house with specific periods for Reading Grammar History and other subjects. It also notes a June Chidester county superintendent. A separate Treasury report cites a war department deficiency of 5,917,875,347 dollars with an appropriation bill to be reported soon.
Rev. W. G. Krauleidis of Riverdale German Lutheran Church was arrested on order of Attorney General Gregory in Omaha. Authorities say he is a dangerous alien, carried firearms, and is accused of treasonable utterances.
J R McKain of 801 South Third street reports Tanlac relieved years of kidney and bladder trouble and blood poisoning. He says the medicine cured smothering sensations, improved sleep and appetite, and overall health after two teaspoons before meals. Tanlac is described as a root based remedy with wide endorsement.
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