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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
6
The note lists the editor manager as entered at the Fair feld Iowa post office as mail matter of the second class. The fragmented line indicates classification by the postal service for mailing purposes.
One week or three months in advance rates listed. four months subscriptions in advance. Report any irregularity in carrier service to the given telephone number.
The country endures a severe heat wave with temperatures around 100 degrees at Parsons College for two days and reports of 112 degrees inside a local factory. Government thermometers mark the highest of the summer, as authorities urge precautions amid the scorching weather.
Des Moines officials report 91 degrees at 10 a m and anticipate today’s high to match yesterday’s season peak of 101 degrees in Des Moines and surrounding areas as the heat continues.
May Last Ten Days Washington reports the peak heat wave continues in the central valleys, middle Atlantic, New England, and lower lake region. Weather Bureau offers no relief for the next ten days. Local thunder showers at some points may bring temporary relief.
Tempering northerly winds are forecast to end a heat wave that tormented the city since Saturday. Suffering hit crowded ghetto and foreign settlements lacking lake cooling. Four deaths attributed to the heat were reported to the coroner before 9 AM.
A large Alumni Field crowd saw the Methodists and Lutherans tie 1 1 as each side scored once. Clark led off with a first inning run for the Methodists while Nelson struck in the Lutherans in the second. A pitcher’s duel produced only a brace of hits in the game. Both starters escaped early trouble and kept the score close. The same teams meet again tomorrow evening to settle the tie.
At a meeting of the Inter Sunday School Base Ball League managers last night the slate was cleaned for players who had forgotten the restriction on base ball. All players are now in good standing and future infractions will require starting anew as if never attending the required Sundays.
Six county communities have hosted Chautauqua speakers drawing large crowds. Tickets stay at $2 for adults and $1 for youths ages ten to fifteen with under ten free. Publicity drives continue daily through Sunday with visits planned to Libertyville Pleasant Plain Cross Lanes and other towns. Contact J A Huglin or Dean Taylor for details and arranging further meetings.
The Jefferson County Exemption Board adds Dr. J. S. Gaumer to assist with the upcoming physical examinations for draft service. Exemption claims should be made only after passing the physical, with ten days to file affidavits. bring no companions to the claim.
The world renowned violinist Michael Elman will perform at the Chautauqua Auditorium on Tuesday evening August 14. A Fairfield audience is promised a rare treat as Elman returns to Russia this fall and may not return soon. Elman has made over fifty Victrola records and is billed as a premier violinist. Season ticket holders receive a 50 cent rebate on Elman tickets. reserved seats go on sale Monday August 6 at Jericho & Easton's for 1.50.
Kenneth Fred Wilson infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred E Wilson died last night at their home 509 East Adams street born July 20 1917. Survived by brother Paul and sister Katherine. Funeral held at home at 10 AM with Rev Anspach of the Lutheran church. burial Evergreen cemetery. Also note Ralph B Greer formerly of Fairfield joined Naval Base Hospital Corps in Los Angeles California as a registered pharmacist valuable to the government.
A public meeting at the Presbyterian church Wednesday at 7 30 PM invites all churches and the general public to support the Parsons College Campaign. Pastors join in the plan and an excellent program is promised. attendance is urged.
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