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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
3
A string of brief visits and travel reports from Ottumwa and nearby communities. Names include Mrs. Pollock Liberty ville Mrs. Giese and Mrs. Hocket Lockridge Miss Gates and Charles Gates Washington visits Mrs. Fordyce Guthrie Center and California trip Mrs. Chester Fordyce Arizona and California. Stanley Brewington ill with influenza, plus other local movements and arrives home from Camp Dodge.
A county gathering highlighted the value of township and school district units as community centers. Ottumwa aims to develop such centers with representation from each area to voice county sentiment. President Fry praised the lively organization and Dr. Work recalled childhood ties to Fairfield. Major Stellar delivered an engaging address.
A brief note from Drake's showcases a boy's wrists fashion trend, highlighting accessories and styling ideas. The item emphasizes current patterns and seasonal display, suggesting shoppers seek coordinating pieces and new arrivals for playful, age-appropriate outfits.
Wm. Brown, longtime Fairfield Post Office clerk, died at his North Court Street home this afternoon after a two week illness with influenza and pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and daughter Lucile, who is also ill. No funeral arrangements have yet been announced.
The funeral for Mrs. M C Carpenter will be held tomorrow at 10 a m from the Carpenter residence at 303 South Main Street. Dr H A Mosser will preside over the service.
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