Three Months in Advance Substring Notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a three month period and payment in advance. No clear names, places, or events are identifiable. Further readable details are needed to craft a precise headline and.summary.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a three month period and payment in advance. No clear names, places, or events are identifiable. Further readable details are needed to craft a precise headline and.summary.
The following piano recital will be given by students of Prof. James P. Moorhead in his studio this evening at 7 30. The public is invited to attend. Performances include Bach Chopin Schubert Mendelssohn and others by students such as Margaret Clinkenbeard Florence Ireland Dora Caldwell Elizabeth Moorehead Hannah Vanostrand and Josephine Montgomery.
Olney Hskins of Pleasant Plain is in the city today. Miss Etta Murphy of Lockridge has stayed with Miss Frieda Hedge. Miss Mary Marshall returned to Red Oak after visiting Miss Annette McLean. Frances Edmund sold his East Adams Street home to Albert Johnson. Nelle Mitchell arrived from Charleston to work as a trimmer at the Fair store. Mrs J W Oliver ended a visit with her son Hay Oliver and will sail March 28 for Panama City to be a missionary with Rev Edwin Oliver. Mrs O F Fryer, Mrs C C Tallman, Mrs L S Bradshaw, and Mrs J T Davies visit Ottumwa this afternoon.
The analysis notes no surplus for the 1070 crop and urges immediate shipment of a large portion of the Australian wheat, driven by severe Indian famine and growing European needs. It warns of tight balances and suggests a possible wheat price around $8.50 per bushel.
An orderlies letter describes a program letting those with two years college work or more apply to British or French universities. About 20 fellows signed up to study at English schools with detachments, salaries, and stipends of up to 2 dollars daily for meals and 1 for room. Details mention Oxford Cambridge and University of Edinburgh with uncertain selection and possible early return.
The Health Club will meet with Mrs. Kate McClain at her North Court street home tomorrow at 2 30 pm. A local note reports Ruth Long’s kitchen shower at 1208 South Tenth street hosted by Mrs. Amelia Norris and Mrs. Hazel Inghram with gifts for the bride to be. The Philathean class met last evening at Miss E Noble Ball’s home for a brief business session and social time with refreshments. The American Girls club plans a gathering at Miss Alethea Gilley’s home with Miss Blanche Gawmer assisting.
Fairfield anticipates the largest gathering in its history to launch a Citizens Ticket for the municipal election. The meeting in the Court Room at the Court House starts at 7:30 P M with Mayor R H Munro seeking re nomination and opponents Charles Lyon and Dr W H Conner. Ward races named candidates. First Ward Harley Gossick. Second Ward L J Nelson. Third Ward A A Long. Fourth Ward J E Cohagen. Ward turnout ranged from 17 votes in the First Ward to over 80 in the Second Ward.
English violinist Isolde Menges impressed Barhydt chapel listeners with a varied program and graceful technique. Accompanied by Miss Eileen Beattie, she received warm acclaim and a lingering encore. Also notes: Drake Clo Co and Woman's Association event listings for March 15 food sale at McLaughlin’s Furniture.
James F. Wilson Jr. tops Fairfield city school board vote with 247 of 467 ballots cast. Robert Wilson collects 110 votes and L. D. Thomas shows 100. Nellie Kirkpatrick runs unopposed for school treasurer, while Drake's East Side advertises new cap spring styles.
A practical man of business, Charles Lyon, seeks the mayoral role, presenting himself as a pragmatic candidate with business experience and community focus.
An explosion at the Baldwin Chemical and Manufacturing plant in Worcester Mass. this morning left six bodies recovered. Rescue teams search the ruins for more victims as investigators inspect the site for causes and safety lapses.
The Lumber Magazine lauds Fairfield Indiana businessman Charles Lyon as an example of high class business ability and civic forethought. The notice urges support for Lyon as mayor, noting his business head and the readiness of the city scales by March 13, and mentions a Mimic Chautauqua at the Methodist church and spring wardrobe ads from Drake Co.
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