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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

6

Fairfield City School Report 1917 Financial Summary

Secretary reports year ending February 28 1917 for Fairfield Iowa with teachers fund balance 7699.15, disbursements including bonds 5000.00 and interest 4459.97, balance 12255.60, contingent fund receipts 15291.08, interest 283.73, rentals 145.00, expenses 18020.03, overdraft 3361.87. Estimates for next year include bond fund 381000.00, building fund 14000.00, contingent funds 10000.00 and expected sums from temporary state funds tuition non resident pupils and eligible receipts.

Bank Depos- Mtt Ane Wi Anet’ Ye Rae Peerawere Ees Peera OPN Ee State of Iowa

Independent School District meeting notice in Airfield Iowa

Notice to qualified electors of the Independent School District of Airfield Iowa that the annual meeting will be held in the Supervisors Room at the Court House on March 12 1917 from 9:00 a m to 7:00 p m Two directors will be elected for three years to succeed J B Louden and Ellaworth Turney The meeting will handle other business as allowed by law C U Emry Secretary

Airfield Iowa Court House J. B. Louden &J Ellaworth Turney C.U. Emry

Wolves Kill Sheep on Ed Liblin and Geo Workman Farms

Small stock losses reported as large wolves attack flocks on the Ed Liblin Geo and Workman farms this week. Farm owners seek protective measures and neighboring help to prevent further incidents.

Liblin Geo Workman

Scarcity of Homes Spurs Call for Fairfield Building Association

Fairfield faces a severe housing shortage. Retail Merchants Association members urge action to revive a building association idea, noting earlier attempts were dropped. Interest in forming a company now appears stronger, though no definite steps have been taken yet.

Fairfield

Parson s College to host big Southeastern Iowa tourney

Parsons College to open basketball tournament in Trustee gym next Friday March 9 with 14 teams entered up from 8 last year. Event promises fastest, strongest field in state with potential for a state title run by the winner. Referee Mike Mier of Ottumwa. leadership by President Leavel of the Letter Club. teams listed include Burlington, Mt Pleasant, Keokuk, Ft Madison, Muscatine, Washington, Fairfield, Stockport, Eldon, Centerville, Corydon, Ottumwa, Sigourney, and Brighton.

Parsons College Trustee Gymnasium Iowa Iowa City Mike Mier Ottumwa Leavel Letter Club 2Arsons Burlington Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Ft. Madison Muscatine Washington Fairfield Stockport Eldon Centerville Corydon Sigourney Brighton

Funeral for Mrs Walker Saturday

Short funeral services for Mrs Walker will be held at her son R C Walker's home on Fist tterson Ettcot Saturday morning at eleven o'clock. The body will be taken to Batavia where services will be held at the Christian church at two o'clock in charge of Rev Browar and Rev Coats.

Ambassador Gerard Arrives at Corunna En Route to United States

News message from the Corunna governor reports Ambassador Gerard and party have landed at Sailing Point Madrid. They will depart by steamer from Corunna for the United States, returning home after their voyage.

Gerard Madrid Corunna Corunne United States

Notice of Fairfield City Conventions for Mayor and Council

The citizens of Fairfield will meet Tuesday March 6 1917 at 7 30 p m in City Hall to nominate candidates for Mayor Treasurer Assessor on the Citizens Ticket. Ward meetings follow to nominate Councilmen at Court House New Chicago Cafe City Hall Basement Library.

Second Ward New Chicago Fourth Ward

Ex-Elzevirs host and local lodge meetings noted

Mrs H M Truesdale hosts Ex-Elzevirs tomorrow afternoon at North Main street home. Forest City Lodge 1491 Loyal Order of Moose reports last night’s meeting with work, blotted candidates, and new officers nominated for next year. election next Thursday. S T L Girls plan gathering with Portia Harper and Miss Nichols speaking. Methodist church group meets next Monday at 7 30 for the Foreign Missionary Society at Mrs T F Kocher’s North Dase 114. Allen Jewet to host a gathering tonight for Harold Stevens of St Paul Minn at West Washington street.

H. M. Truesdale North Main Street Forest City Loyal Order of Moose Portia Harper West Hempstead Street Miss Nichols Young Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church T. F. Kocher North da Se Allen Jewet West Washington Street Harold Stevens St. Paul, Minn

Fairfield College Ad Promotes Best Rate and Low Prices

A Fairfield private school ad touts the best rate and lowest price for courses at a select business college. The notice highlights affordable tuition and value in pursuing business studies at a coarse level.

Vacation at Fairfield Business College Term Closed

Professor J. W. Howard announces the Winter term is closed at Fairfield Business College. The Sprag term will open March 12.

J. W. Howard Fairfield Business College Sprag

Piano Tuning Notice for Fairfield

E. J. Eisenhart announces piano tuning service in Fairfield from February 26 to March 7. Leave orders at the Leggett House or the Music Store.

Fairfield Leggett House E. J. Eisenhart

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