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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1918
Page
3
A roundup of residents and relatives visiting and visiting-from lists across multiple cities. People from Chicago, West Virginia, Omaha, Ottumwa, Camp Cody, Batavia, Guthrie Center, Bloomingon, Des Moines, Creston, Denver, Chicago, Muskegon Heights, Burlington, and other places are noted as guests, travelers, or hosts. Several trips include visits to Mt Pleasant, New London, Winnipeg, Grinnell, and Rochester with family and summer school mentions.
A large community farewell honors Roy L. Coop James H. Simmons and Walter Earheart as they enter Federal service. The event at the Idylwild farm in Penn township drew 500 plus attendees amid flags, music and speeches urging support for the war effort.
A community farewell at Antioch church honors soldiers bound for service. John Kyle and Fairfield Quartet address the crowd while a service flag and prayers underscore support for the troops as they head toward duty. Reverend Leland Spaulding closes with a benediction.
Emery showcases best shirt values and patterns at The Drake Clothing Co. The store emphasizes durable colors that stay true and a wide selection for every style.
State Food Administrator official to organize a price determining committee for Jefferson County. A meeting will be held at the Armory in Fairfield on Friday August 2 at 3 00 p m. All grocers meat markets elevators and food suppliers urged to attend. Food Administrators for Jefferson County J S McKenney W C Spaulding.
The Drake Clothing Co offers army shirts in flannel or khaki for loyal boys headed for the front. This item highlights durable quick wear for service members and reflects wartime supply of practical apparel.
An auction sale of household goods will be held at 2 30 P M Saturday afternoon August 3 at 303 South B Street. Everything is practically new. Auctioneer is T B Allender.
The Narrow Gange Barber Shop relocates to a building east of F. R. Smith's law office and is now open to serve old customers. G. P. Wright notes new business will be handled in a first class manner.
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