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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

8

Lutherans Beat Baptists in League Baseball Game

In week two of the I. S. S. League, the Lutherans defeated the Baptists 7 runs to 4 after a rough second inning. Wisecarver pitched well for the Lutherans with ten strikeouts. Gentry started for the Baptists and had limited support early on as errors allowed seven Lutheran runs in the first. Lineups and scoring details follow.

Lutherans Baptists Rcouns Gentry Wisecarver Briggs Street

The Town Slouch by Ellis M Clarke

A poem reflects on the Sunday sanctity fading after Monday arrives as friends fail to gather when an unexpected blow lands, underscoring themes of faith, neighborly absence, and social distance.

Markets Report Chicago and Kansas City Live Stock Prices

Hogs receipts 39 900 from Chicago with bids 15 15 to 15 50 for various grades. Cattle receipts 21 000 with steers 12 75 to 15 25 and cows 9 15 to 15 25. Kansas City hogs 7 000 steady to strong with heavy at 15 50 to 15 80 and lights 14 75 to 15 45. Cattle 20 000 market 10 to 15c lower. prime fed steers 12 50 to 18 50, dressed beef 10 00 to 12 15. calves 7 00 to 13 25. Sheep receipts 5 000, lambs 16 00 to 17 40, yearlings 10 00 to 12 00, wethers 9 00 to 11 00, ewes 8 75 to 10 60. East Guiana lines show mixed cattle and hog values. cash grain notes no wheat sales, corn at 1 72, oats 69 1 4 to 70 0 0. Butter and eggs price ranges listed for various grades.

Kansas City East Guiana

Scientist reconstructs dinosaur from bone claim

A Kansas City Journal quip notes a scientist can make a dinosaur from one bone while mocking a landlady’s claim to similar skill. The joke contrasts scientific prowess with a landlady’s exaggerated abilities.

Kansas City Journal

No man can avoid his own company proverb

A concise reflection notes that a person must endure self presence and should strive to make that inner company beneficial and pleasant, stressing personal discipline and self-reliance.

French Raids Break On Franco German Front In 24 Hours

London reports no German infantry attacks in the last twenty four hours on the Franco German front while the French conducted two successful raids.

London

Russian Situation Improves Says Albert Thomas in London

London June 19 stock quotes Albert Thomas French minister of munitions who arrived after extended stay in Petrograd says the Russian situation has greatly improved. Dated wartime market listing shows dressed poultry and vegetables with varying prices.

London Stockholm Albert Thomas Petrograd

Drive for 109 Million Red Cross War Fund Begins

The nationwide Red Cross war fund drive started at sunrise Monday with plans to raise 109 million dollars within seven days. It aims to support American troops overseas and civilians in war zones in France Belgium and Poland under the Red Cross War Council led by President Wilson and a group of prominent financiers and business leaders.

Washington Red Cross War Fund United States Europe France Belgium Poland Red Cross War Council Wilson

Two men linked to Clover Leaf brass thefts in Indiana

William B. Ashby and Earl Kennedy are tied to the Clover Leaf Railroad shop brass thefts in Frankfort and Lafayette. Kennedy confessed to the thefts while Ashby, a chauffeur, helped haul brass at night and sold it to junk dealers. Ashby also faces suspicion in the June 4 murder of taxi line owner Thomas H. Sense.

Lafayette Ind William B. Ashby Frankfort Earl Kennedy John A. Hayes Ashby Thomas H. Sense

Recruiting for Officers' Second Training Camp in Fairfield

Special notice announces recruitment for Officers' Second Training Camp to be held in Fairfield at Fort Riley Kansas until July 15. Applicants should obtain blanks from Rollin J. Wilson Branch Chairman at once.

Fairfield Fort Riley Kansas

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