Joe Long to Speak on Road Question at Armory Tonight
Tonight at the Armory a mass meeting draws citizens to hear Joe Long of Davenport discuss road policy. The talk compares Iowa with eastern states plans to hard surface thousands of miles and urges informed public input on efficient roads for rural and intercity travel.
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Joe Long
Armory
Jie Long
Davenport
Olinots
Minnesota
Bown
Wura
Long
Iowa
District Court Action Involving F White And Divorces Filed
Sheriff Walter Harris initiates injunction against F White after White pleads guilty to transporting intoxicating liquors. Judge Hunter imposes a $200 fine with suspended sentence on good behavior. Two divorce petitions filed: Albert J Fritz vs Bertha Fritz and Mabt Farmer vs John Farmer.
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F. White
District Court
Walter Harris
White
Hunter
Albert J. Fritz
Bertha Fritz
Mabt Farmer
John Farmer
Epworth League Meeting and Local Weddings Highlight Society Notes
Society items report Epworth League gathering at Dr and Mrs C Li Termant and a wedding at the Lutheran Parsonage. Metriell W Miller and Opal N Hamton wed with Barker couple present. Mrs Miller from Mt Hamilton and Miller to live in Davenport. Miss Margaret O Connor celebrated a miscellaneous shower before her marriage to Gilbert Mumper underway in Davenport.
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The
Epworth League
C. Li Termant
Sturday
Metriell W. Miller
N. Hamton
Miller
Mariah
Margaret O'connor
Booth Third St
Gilbert Mumper
Miew O'Connor
Double Sorrow for Allison Family in Illinois
A Fairfield household learns of two deaths: Mrs. Applegate and her twelve year old daughter in Oakland Illinois, and Corporal Harvey Stunkard of Co A 118th Infantry killed in France. First Sergt Harold Turner reports the event and burial details. Mr. Allison travels to Oakland for funerals. cause of the sister’s death is not stated.
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Fairfield
I. R. Allison
Applegate
Oakland
Illinois
Allisson
Harvey Stunkard
Co. A
118Th Infantry
France
Harold Turner
Stankard
Evie
Corp. Stankard
St. Sauplet
Co A
Allison
Unit R Sailing Home on the America
Joyful news for Fairfield residents as the unit is to sail for home aboard the ship America. Sailing dates are not set, but the message indicates the unit will likely reach this country soon. Mrs. J F Clarks expects further messages from Major Clarke soon.
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Fairfield
McGuire
Brighton
America
J. F. Clarks
Clarke
Taft to Speak in Fairfield Next June at Chautauqua Park
Ex president William H Taft, aged about 80, will address Fairfield at Chautauqua Park on June 30. The Fairfield Chautauqua Association says securing him required much effort and expense. Tonight Taft and President Wilson speak in New York City for the League of Nations.
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Taft
William H. Taft
America
Fairfield
Fairfield Chautauqua Association
President Wilson
New York City
League of Nations
Chautauqua Park
Auto Filling Station Planned for East Burlington Corner
Fairfield will soon host a modern filling station after ground breaking at the East Burlington and B streets corner. The FE. R. Smith lot was transferred to Standard Oil Company in January for construction of a new structure with modern conveniences.
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Fairfield
East Burlington
B Streets
FE. R. Smith
Standard Oil Company
Revival Meet At Baptist Church Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd attended last night at the Baptist church revival service. Gus Scott the Swede participated with a spirited song service while the soldiers quartet performed two selections. Key Kuhns spoke on The Value of a Man and urged influential conduct to uplift others.
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Baptist Church
Gus Scott
Soldiers
Key
Kuhns
Personal notices and local society items mixed
The home of L. J. Nelson quarantined for scarlet fever. John Vandersnick of Atchison, Sr. was in the city yesterday. A marriage license issued to Hosea DeWitt and Mintle Mil bert yesterday. William Finkle leaves for Chicago amid news of Joseph Peldman’s critical condition. Harvey Gaumer, Hospital Unit R member, has returned from Camp Rariton after service in France. About fifty Yeoman Homestead members head to Ottumwa for a class adoption. over twenty candidates from here will be initiated and Fairfield team will do the work. Bert West receives a war relic from his daughter Mise Mary, a Red Cross nurse in France, an exploded shell fragment attracting attention.
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Yeoman
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Bert West
Mise Mary
Red Cross
France
Death of Robert Woolsey Son of Mr and Mrs Woolsey
Robert Woolsey age 4 dies at home from pneumonia yesterday born February 14 1917. Funeral set for two o'clock tomorrow at Evergreen cemetery with Rev L B Kuhns in charge.
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Robert Woolsey
George Woolsey
Evergreen Cemetery
L. B. Kuhns
Ask Wilson to Rule Armenia Amid League Mandate Urged
London March 1 British parties in Parliament urge President Wilson to accept a mandate for Armenia under the League of Nations. A House of Commons committee reports strong support for American leadership in governing Armenia through the league framework.
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Wilson
Armenia
League
London
Firitish Arta
Mentin
House of Commons
League of Nations
Notice Seeking Delivery Work Opportunities
A brief public notice requests information about available delivery work. It invites prospective lenders or clients to respond with contact details and potential assignments. The notice emphasizes prompt engagement and local service availability.
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Eee E Et Bran Taylor Feura BR. Taylor
Ali HH
Brame
Corie
Mies
Gilbert Midiper
Davens Port Thie
Mumper
Micheal O'Connor
South Kird Street
Turney Wagon Works
College News
Fairfield Hall
B. M. Brown
Extension Bureau
Blackburn College
Parsons Y. W. C. A
Y. M
Rev. Jacobs of
Girls Glee Club
L. J. Nelson
John Vandersnick
Atchison, Sr
Hosea DeWitt
Mintle Milbert
William Finkle
Chicago
Joseph Peldman
Harvey Gaumer
Camp Rariton
Rariton
Clifford McIntire
Dr. W. H. Conner
DR. W. H. Connor
Ufstedier & Baker
Coats
Hufstedier & Baker
Beattie Block
E. Broadway
Gillespie Bros., & Co
Redfern
Mitchell Bros
Knox
Roth & Co
Guarantee Abstract Co
Richard C. Leggett
Pres
Colum
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