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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
4
Dick Ketchel, once a local boxing figure, now in Sand Springs Oklahoma, reportedly won a ten round decision over Billy Horn at Sand Springs Pavilion. He is set to fight Bob York at Association Park on Friday March 234.
Libertyville greets Emry Pearson of California and notes Fay Riggs returning from Kimberly Idaho. G F Swanson spent last Wednesday in Ottumwa. L L G Club hosts Friday afternoon March 23 4. Mrs Carl Riggs and son Wray return from Albia. Louie Heston new mail carrier. Stodghill of Dudley visiting son Rev B K W Stodghill. Helmer of North English mentioned.
Dong Fairbanks stars in a live show at the Fairfield Theater tonight. Audience is invited to a likely sold out performance featuring a bold act from Fairbanks in an evening of urban comedy.
Tax notice from R. H. Spence, County Treasurer, warns taxes are due January 1 with delinquency March 1 and penalties April 1. Encourages prompt payment and notes inability to issue receipts in the last two days of March.
A humorous note depicts Cy Cawkina in an astral form addressing earthly concerns. The piece jokes about rent being a modern worry and pegs a baldheaded sport with a hare getting a bead by shooting it. An auctioneer is described as a man with strong bidding taste.
The Yeoman Lodge announces a miscellaneous shower to be held Thursday evening March 22. All members are urged to attend.
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