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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
8
The article reviews eleven year sun spot cycles and their magnetic, thermal, and spectral signatures. It notes cooler spots at about 8500 C versus 6000 C elsewhere, and discusses corona changes, Earthly magnetic disturbances, and the search for internal solar causes behind these cycles.
The Town Slouch by Ellis M. Clarke mocks social virtue as Cy Dawkins avoids drinking out of fear of becoming involved in some misdeed. It notes the town’s indifference to a man’s settling down and suggests consequences when a man chooses to pay as he goes.
The first colonial blood shed in the conflict with British troops occurred at Golden Hill in New York City near Burling Lip when an old sailor was mortally wounded by redcoats, two months before the Boston Massacre, per the New York World.
The saying notes turning as the toughest skill in driving and changing habits as the hardest part of living, emphasizing personal growth challenges and habit formation.
Des Moines jurisdiction reports C F Fryer elected district chairman of the Iowa State Bankers Association at the 31st annual convention. Succeeding George S Parker, Parker becomes council member. Parley Sheldon named vice president and F D Bell treasurer. Officers unanimously chosen with address and resolutions presented.
Narian Fishburn of Winfield spent Sunday with friends. Edwin McKee the St. Paul High School athletic director visits friends. Mrs Andrew Louth and Mrs Erickson visited Libertyville with friends. Mr and Mrs L C Gaines and sons motored to Ottumwa. Misses Mabel Lucas and Julia Dempsey visited Libertyville with relatives. Mr and Mrs Sam Lewis and Mr and Mrs Robert Fulton and children drove to Burlington. Miss Hulda Peterson spent Sunday with sister Mrs Jay Chance in Ottumwa.
Rigen Unkrich's Boys Band under George W. Unkrich will give its weekly concert tomorrow evening at eight in the Park. The program features marches such as Booster Boys and Banner of Democracy, waltzes, vocal solos, and instrumental pieces. The event includes notices of local residents traveling, visiting relatives, or engaged in musical and church activities.
Household furniture including three beds springs mattresses commode stand table. For sale steel sanitary cot parlor lamp and hanging lamp. Typewriters rebuilt direct from factories to you at 40 to 89 percent below manufacturers prices. American Writing Machine Co. catalog and details via Journal.
Three unfurnished rooms with electric light and gas for cooking. Contact J. M. Hunter at 411 North B street. Local notice lists rental options with phone contacts 401 134 4409.
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