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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

8

Concert Tomorrow by Unkrich’s Band in the Park

The Unkrich’s Boys Band led by George W. Unkrich performs tomorrow at eight in the park. Miss Irene Wilde of Detroit will sing two numbers with a varied program including marches waltzes solos and overture Mazepa and Chin Chin.

Unkrich George W. Unkrich Fairfield Irene Wilde Detroit Mich Booster Boys Jewell Gustin Banner of Democracy Hayes

City of the Future through the Motorcar Vision

Waldemar Kaempffert argues in McClure's Magazine that future cities will separate fast passenger cars from heavy trucks with underground motor truck subways and ground level highways. Open sunny suburbs will replace dense slum-typed cores, while central districts keep rail subways to connect distant sites.

New York Philadelphia Boston London Paris Berlin Waldemar Kaempffert McClure’s

For Sale Classifieds Highlight Local Listings

Local column lists multiple for sale items including second hand brick, a five acre tract near city limits on South Main, a 44 inch Indestructible fibre trunk, a seven room house with garage for sale or rent, and rebuilt typewriters priced 40 to 89 percent below manufacturer prices with a five day trial. Analyst: Vernon Hague and William Long associated with listed items. Contact 2619 for details. American Writing Machine Co. advertises discounted machines from Chicago locations.

Robert Woodrow South Third St South Main Street Vernon Hague William Long

For Rent Unfurnished Front Room in City

Classified ad lists an unfurnished front room with electric light for rent at 406 East Washington and asks inquiries to that address. The short notice mentions other rooms for rent with phone numbers 4061 816 and 134 or 4409. The piece shifts to wartime humor about beer grain and schooners, and Uncle Sam’s troops training for a European pennant.

Washington Uncle Sam

Eye care on summer vacations from Youth's Companion

The article notes that many workers find summer a disappointment for their eyes due to overuse and glare. It recommends rest for the eyes, and a simple comfort kit with dark glasses eye drops and a dropper. It cautions against reading in a hammock to avoid straining the eyes.

The Man at the Top

The piece notes a shift in business leadership from sheer effort to results and people skills. It argues that modern leaders rely on tact and a deep knowledge of people, often as decisive as industry, to reach the top.

Mt Pleasant Quality Pop Endorsed by Local Advertiser

A local promo urges trying Mt Pleasant Quality Pop described as the beat by a sponsor. The message emphasizes flavor and refreshment without additional details.

Mt. Pleasant

Inter-Sunday School Baseball League Opens Season Tonight

The Inter-Sunday School Baseball League in Fairfield begins play tonight with Lutherans versus Methodists at 6:15 on Alumni field. The schedule shows four games weekly at Parsons College grounds starting 6:15, and Tuesday games moved to tonight due to United Presbyterians joining.

Fairfield Methodists Alumni Field United Presbyterians Parsons College Grounds

Oil wells deepen as supply grows unevenly

The article notes that despite more petroleum reaching markets, output requires deeper drilling. Early in the century wells averaged 1,100 feet, now the oil layer is perhaps at 2,000 feet, indicating surface supply is becoming exhausted and access requires deeper wells.

Fragmentary OCR Item From 42 2.8 88 0

Reading shows a fragmented line with numbers 42 2.8 88 0 and a stray symbol. The readable content provides no clear event, names, or place to identify a full item or summary.

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Unrich City OF the Future People’s Are Mee Harry Power Alta Hanlon God of Pallas Pictures Vivian Martin York Film Corp Harold Lockwood and May Allison Gillore Nive Metro Wonderpla William Fox George Walsh Jesse Llasky Sessue Hayakawa I. S. S. Baseball League Studebaker Hannah-Clinkinbeard C. G. Taylor A. V. Frazey Frazey A. V. Frazey & Son Guernsey Ray Maxwell’s Grocery & Market Maxwell’s Enlow Thoma C. C. Conner Ottumwn Baker’s
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