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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1917

Page

4

Sun Spots The Mystery Of Their Cycle And Effects

The New York Sun describes sun spot cycles lasting seven to seventeen years with an average of eleven, their magnetic fields and cooler temperatures, and the unclear cause. It notes cycles influence magnetic storms, northern lights, and global temperatures, and compares spots to whirling motions and corona changes during maxima and minima.

Anys Isabel M. Lewis Nautical Almanac Office United States Naval Observatory Earth Umbra New York Sun

Battle of Golden Hill in New York City

The first colonial bloodshed in the Revolution occurred at Golden Hill New York City near Burling Lip when an elderly sailor was mortally wounded by redcoats two months before the Boston massacre per New York World.

Golden Hill New York City Burling Lip Boston New York World

Turning Is The Hardest Part Of Driving

The piece notes that turning is the most difficult action in driving and parallels it to changing habits being the hardest part of living. It emphasizes effort required to adapt routines and master new behaviors. It uses general insights rather than specific events or figures.

Fryer Elected Dist Chairman By Bankers

M Leach of Adel was chosen president of the Iowa State Bankers Association at the closing session of its annual convention in Des Moines. George S Parker of Sioux City becomes council member. Parley Sheldon of Ames named vice president. F D Bell of Algon williston treasurer. Officers were elected unanimously and a secretary was to be chosen. The 1918 convention will be held in Dubuque.

Les Moines M. Leach Adel Iowa State Bankers’ Association George 8. Parker Sioux City Whe Council of Administration Parley Sheldon Ames F.dbd, Bell Lroston Frank Warner Des Moines G. I. Christie Perdue University Theodore E. Burton U. S Ohio United Germany Camp C. P. Jordan Sutherlin John H. Bales Ruthven J. F. W. Verba Garner A. R. Leroy Manchester K. PF. Kuehnle Dennison I. O. Hasbrouck J. E. Evans Waterloo J. H. Stouffer Walcott Bert Teale Mt. Ayr EB. B. Phelps Delta C. F. Fryer Fairfield

Local social notes from Winfield and vicinity

Narion Fishburn of Winfield spent Sunday with friends here. Edwin McKee, athletic director in St. Paul High School, is visiting friends. Mrs. Andrew Louth and Mrs. Erickson visited with friends in Libertyville yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gaines and sons motored to Ottumwa yesterday. The Misses Mabel Lucas and Julia Dempsey visited relatives in Libertyville. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fulton and children motored to Burlington yesterday. Hulda Peterson spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Jay Chance in Ottumwa. James Despain of Galesburg, Ill., is here due to his father William Despain's death. Dr. C. M. Collins returned to Fremont after visiting his parents. Miss Mary Louise Kerrick left for Davenport then Chicago for a week at her uncle's home. Edna Schlief, Bertha Sessler and Mrs. George Schlief visited Ottumwa Saturday. Lucile Roberts of Lawrence, Kan., came for a several weeks’ visit. Jessie Wray leaves for Council Bluffs to attend the International Sunday School convention. Prof. C. W. Mountain has organized a voice class at Winfield and New London to teach Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mr. and Mrs. John Gosick and son Charles visited in Richland yesterday. Beatrice Lally, recently in Chicago, is visiting friends in the city.

Band Concert Tomorrow by Unkrich’s Boys Band

Unkrich’s Boys Band led by George W. Unkrich presents a weekly concert tomorrow evening at eight in the Park. The program includes Booster Boys March, Jewell Waltzes When Knighthood Was in, Banner of Democracy, Golden Leaf Polka, Chin-Chin, The Sunshine of Your Weed, Mazeppa Overture, Magic Art March, and Flag of Humanity. Margret White performs a vocal solo.

Esses Unkrich George W. Unkrich Booster Boys Jewell Fiocwo” Ors Ieee Cass Seveeeeves Eseeee Mayes Barnard Selection Caryll Cape Peekes Mazeppa Mahl March Willis March Flag of Humanity Hayes

The Town Slouch On Cy Dawkins And Drinking

A local column riffing on Cy Dawkins avoids moralizing about drink. It notes his fear of drink leading to indiscretion and questions town views on how a man settles down. It comments on reputation and paying debts as he sees fit.

Cy Dawkins

Household furniture and furnishings for sale in Chicago listings

The column lists household furniture including three beds, springs, mattresses, a commode and table at Maguire 600 South Depot for 54 dollars. Also offers steel sanitary cot parlor lamp hanging lamp and various typewriters rebuilt and sold direct at 40 to 89 percent below manufacturer prices. American Writing Machine Co. advertises 329 South Dearborn Chicago with five day trial and catalogue on request.

South Depot Remingtons Monarchs L. C. Smiths Royals Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn, Street Chicago Ill

Found tire and tire cover near Fairfield and Mt Pleasant

Lost and found notice lists a 35x44 standard four tire on rim located on the Blue Grass road between Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant. Found 38x5 Goodrich auto tire cover. Contact the Journal office to claim, by paying for this ad.

Blue Grass Fairfield Mt. Pleasant E. Turney Iowa Goodrich Auto Journal

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Fryer DIST Dubuque Narion Fishburn Winfield Edwin McKee St. Paul, Minn Andrew Louth Erickson Libertyville L. C. Gaines and Sons Ottumwa Mabel Lucas Julia Dempsey Sam Lewis Robert Fulton Burlington Misa Hulda Petreson Mrs Jay Chance James Despain Galesburg, Ill Wm. Despain C. M. Collins Fremont Mrs. M. R. Collins Mary Louise Kerrick Davenport Edna Schlief Bertha Sessler George Schlief Lucile Roberts Lawrence, Kan Jessie Wray Council Bluffs C. W. Mountain Winfield and New London John Gosick Charles Richland Beatrice Lally A. V. Frazey Verle Frazey A. V. Frazey & Son Ellis M. Clarke C. G. Taylor Apollo Pictures Viola Dana Rose O’ Srady Pallas Pictures House Peters Myrtle Stedman Mme. Petrova Metro William Fox Genevieve Hamper George Beban People’s Column Ena J. M. Hunter North B Street Glacier National Park Yellowstone National Park Cody Road Rocky Mountain National Estes Park National Park Denver Colorado Springs Pike’s Peak Long Peak Cody Buffa Bill Rockies The Amo HN W. (. Darrel Rai Frank D. Kerrick Thoma Pure Life Insurance National Life Assn W. B. Parrett James F. Wilson Jr Agts
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