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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1917

Page

7

Warm Weather Footwear For All Comfort Needs

Footmac or Ventilated Oxford Ramp Tramp or Barefoot Sandals offered to fit every foot and budget. Promote comfort with breathable designs and affordable options.

Oxford

Parsons College Campaign Appeals to Fairfield and Jefferson County

Ames Montgomery urges local residents to fund Parsons College in Fairfield Iowa highlighting its national esteem and a $15 000 conditional Bible Department offer. He cites endorsements from prominent educators and emphasizes the college as a civic asset to Jefferson County and the surrounding community.

Parsons College College College Board Parsons Iowa Philadelphia Boston New York Philips Brooks Fairfield Jefferson County Bible Department R.ames Montgomery

Sheriff Auction Notice in Jefferson County Iowa 1917

Sheriff Shan Campbell will sell at the Fairfield courthouse on August 23 1917 at 2 pm the NW quarter and the west half of the SE quarter and the north 60 acres of the east half of the SE quarter of Section 11 Township 73 Range 11 to satisfy a judgment in favor of John D. Snider against Jasper N. Lynn and Annie Lynn. The bid will be cash for the debt of 56.51 and costs of 12.31 with accruing costs. Deputy M Ss. Randall assists.

District Court State of Iowa Jefferson County John D. Snider Jasper N. Lynn Annie Lynn Fairfield Shan Campbell M. Ss. Randall

For Sale Notices Plentiful in Local Column

Classified column lists multiple sale offers including two 4x6 mirrors, a sun typewriter in case, gas and coal ranges, a new refrigerator, dining room set, Hoosier cabinet, sewing machine, and a large four acre home for cash. Also ads for Velie automobile, seven room house near square, and rebuilt typewriters with factory discounts from American Writing Machine Co.

Anderson’s Sun Journal Davenport West Burlington Street P. L. Fulton J. E. Hickenbottom Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn, Street Chicago Ill

Fairfield Forms Two Ammunition Train Companies

Fairfield now hosts two ammunition train companies Co M and Co EB with 50 men formed in Des Moines by John Crail and Jeff Pence. Adjutant General Logan granted permission keeping Fairfield from losing the unit. George Cochran passed medical and was made corporal amid plans for uniforms and equipment arriving soon.

Fairfield France Iowa Ammunition Train John Crail Jeff Pence Des Moines Logan Geo. Cochran Co. EB Howard Lane

Bemidji Sees 32 Members Expelled After Arson Fire

In Bemidji Minnesota on July 26 thirty men and one woman reported as I WW members were driven out by 150 local citizens armed with clubs. A Saturday night fire razed the region’s second largest sawmill.

Bemidji, Minn

Catholic Ladies Food Sale at Crail and Brown Market

The Catholic Ladies announce a food sale to be held at Crail and Brown Meat Market on Saturday starting at nine in the morning. Proceeds support parish activities and community needs.

Crail & Brown Meat Market

Wanted Help Wanted Notes From The City

Tomorrow morning at 7 o'clock four men needed for digging ditches in street department. Apply at office Iown Electric Co. Also three girls wanted at Fairfield Steam Laundry and a reliable colored janitor apply at Fairfield Motor Co. 968.

Iown Electric Co Fairfield Steam Laundry Fairfield Motor Co

Prairie Chapel Girls Sell Food Sale For Church Piano

The Prairie Chapel neighborhood girls hold a food sale Saturday afternoon July 28 1917 at the Crail and Foote market to raise proceeds for the Prairie Chapel church to buy a new piano.

Prairie Chapel Crail & Foote Prairie Chapel Church

War Department shifts Second Officers Training Camp site

The War Department changes the location for the Second Officers' Training Camps from Fort Riley to Fort Snelling in Iowa, announced by Rollin Wilson, Branch Chairman.

The War Department Iowa Fort Riley Fort Snelling Rollin Wilson

Petitions Sought to Oil City Street Routes

City Clerk Paul Coleson calls for petitions signed by a majority of street property owners for oiling selected city streets. Petitions must be filed at his office promptly.

Paul Coleson

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