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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1917
Page
7
Warm weather footwear offered in assorted styles Footmac or Ventilated Oxford Ramp Tramp or Barefoot sandals. Advertises comfort and affordability, urging readers not to let feet suffer when cozy options are available.
The Jefferson County Exemption Board mailed notes to the first 48 drafted men to appear Saturday at the Court House for physical exams. Examinations occur August 4 6 and 7 with notices also mailed for second and third classes. Exemption claims must be filed by August 7 and supporting affidavits within ten days. A dependent wife requires four forms.
Misses Ruth and Marguerite Smith of Ottumwa visit cousin Catherine Duncan. The Patterson Carnival company passed through the city on the Rock Island road heading west. Craig Kirkpatrick of Keota visits his brother Dr Ray Kirkpatrick. P D Norton, after appendicitis, is back on the street. Mr and Mrs Harley Bates and Mr and Mrs Ernest Bates travel to Oakland Mills and Mt Pleasant. Charles Baird, post appendicitis, improving. Pol Bisca hurt his right hand at Dexter Washing Machine Co and is treated at Jefferson County Hospital. Mrs Rex Vote and son Robert Clarke visit from Choachilla Valley, California. Clara Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davidson of Algona, underwent a serious operation and is improving. Willis Luper returns home from Seymour after a visit. Miss Helen Blough of Winfred, Montana, visits. Mrs Belle Luper of Pleasanton returns home after visiting. Leo Blough and C N Blough accompany Mrs Luper on a trip to Oakland Mills and Mt Pleasant. Little Albert Johnson Jr sick at home. Hospital linen material arriving. sewing room at the High School to sew daily except Saturday. Marriage licenses issued to William L Trail and Esther Anderson of Fairfield. Dick Miller injured bruised ribs playing ball. Mr and Mrs John Dunkin and daughter take a Ford trip to Albia. Dunkin on two-week vacation. Florence Loehr on two-week vacation from Fair store. Nellie Peebler of Libertyville visits. Fred McMullen to Des Moines for two weeks. Nellie Chandler of Ottumwa visits. Maxwell grocery delivery team wrecks near square smashing steering gear and fender. hits a telephone pole near the court house, wagon damaged.
War department release warns local draft exemption boards that granting exemptions shifts danger to others. General Crowder states the selected man offers his life and every exemption for personal convenience or loss incurs risk for someone else. Also notes families Shaw Rogers traveled to Ottumwa and a collision between Starr and Fleagle cars caused minor injuries.
A planning session was held Saturday afternoon by a committee of Glasgow couples including Elliott Taylor and Ada B. Farsons and others. They laid plans for the annual Co. M 4th Iowa Cavalry reunion to be held September 23 at the home of Hiram Heaton.
Evening sale delayed at 6:30 as heat kept bidders away. Readable items include 2 good settees, couch, rocking chairs, dresser, oak wardrobe, bedstead, iron beds, 40 yards rag carpet, cupboards, bookcase, lunch stools, linoleum, kitchen cabinet and table, plus many other articles.
Sale commences Tuesday after noon at 2 PM with a second evening session at 6 30 PM. The notice declares all goods must be sold regardless of price.
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