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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
4
Mayor Podlin Jove 1 A M O Mare faces a King’s Bench order to take the oath before serving as mayor. The Irish nationalist leaders debated whether MPs should return to Westminster with no date set. A fortnight’s return is considered unlikely.
In Washington June 1 George W Stevens former president of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad is named federal manager of the line. The notice urges voters to consider Miss Olga Raines for county recorder highlighting her twenty years in business and county service.
Joe L. Ball sues in Jefferson County District Court to quiet and establish his title to disputed lands described as part of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter and related parcels in Sections 31 and 19, Township 72, Range Ten. The petition claims 20 years of adverse possession, payment of taxes, and prays for judgment and decree establishing Ball as owner against defendants and unknown heirs and claimants. The answer deadline is September 9, 1918, at Fairfield Court House.
A revived letter from Bernard Coleson written in Quantico Bay Cuba on Mothers Day 1918 expresses homesick longing, religious faith, duty to country, and gratitude to his mother. He reflects on sacrifice for liberty, the value of home influence, and hope for a better world through service.
Carlie Chaplin makes his 1918 screen debut in A Dog's Life under a million dollar First National contract. The eight week production uses close to a million feet of film and remains under tight secrecy before release. Edna Purviance stars as the leading lady in a swift, humorous yet touching comedy.
Sabbath School begins at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 11 00 a m and evening worship at 7 00 p m at GB church. Minister Wilbur R Keesey preaches on The Fifth Commandment and Moses Wife's Fathers Advice. Epworth League at 7 00 p m. Evening message on Christian Citizenship linked to the primary election. Everyone invited.
Bible School at 9:30, worship 11:00 morning sermon Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced. Evening sermon The Fool's Vine yard. College Addition Day at Camp Welcome with 9:35 opening services. B Y P U 7:00 led by Norman Webber. Prayer meeting Wednesday and Teachers Training Thursday.
Sunday School at 10:00 with morning worship at 11:00 and a 12:00 class meeting. Juniors meet at 3:00, Bible Study at 7:15, evening preaching by Rev. A J Behner at 8:00, and prayer meeting at 8:00 Thursday. Morning subject God's Goodness and Severity. Rom 11 22. Pastor F C Behner. 2:36 Sunday School. weather permitting outdoor Mission lawn service.
Rates for classified ads set at 25 cents for first insertion and 165 cents for each following insertion. Minimum charge covers five lines or 25 words. Each extra word costs 1 cent on first insertion and 0.5 cents on later insertions.
A block of mixed notices lists for sale items including a yearling Short Horn bull and Wilson Park Rd properties, plus multiple rental offerings for four and seven room homes and furnished rooms. Names include C. L. Larson J. A. South Wm M. Hufstedler G F Gardner J F Deardurff with street addresses and phone numbers. Dates reference 1918 and local transit notes.
A collage of short classifieds: cows for sale, tree work, a youth job at The Purity, manicure demonstrations by Derma Institute, rental and room offers, sewing work from home, a queen contest with prizes, a room seeker near South B Street, and miscellaneous notices from American Pearl Button Co and Gaumer Bros Drug Store.
Notice states the summer term of music starts June 10. Those interested should contact Mrs. Charlotte White-Pierson at 524 and call 1403 for study details.
A summer piano term starts June 3 taught by Wilbur E. Keesey. Students may register at any time at 206 West Briggs or by calling 2436 515.
An actress receives a generous escape to display her talent while the rest of the company find many opportunities to shine beside the star. The review highlights ensemble strength and standout performances in a lively production.
Miss Margaret White will teach voice for a term of ten weeks beginning June 10. Interested students may call 1403 for information.
Piano tuning services will be in Fairfield from May 27 to June 6. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store located at 496 E. Eisenhart.
The School Board will receive bids for 600 tons of coal to be delivered in June and July. Bidders must state district and quality. Bids are due by May 27. c. U Emry, Secretary, 602.
A forthcoming epic at the Orpheum theater presents from James W. Gerard’s My Four Years in Germany the lead events that pulled America into World War I. It traces the Zabern affair through the Kaiser's August 4 speech, the Belgian atrocities, Lusitania sinking, and the push toward mobilization, ending with American notes and troop deployment.
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