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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
8
Dick Ketchel, a boxer who made his name in this city, now fights in Sand Springs Oklahoma. A local paper notes he won a ten round decision over Billy Horn at Sand Springs Pavilion, and will fight Bob York at Association Park on Friday March 23.
California guest Mr Emry Pearson visits Libertyville as Mrs Fay Riggs return from Kimberly Idaho. Mrs Swanson spent Wednesday in Ottumwa. Mrs H D Davis hosts L L G Club March 23. Carl Riggs and son Wray return from Albion visit. Louie Heston new mail carrier. Stodghill of Dudley visits son Rev BE Stodghill. Helmer of North English mentioned.
The program announces Doug Fairbanks in Manhattan Madness playing tonight at Fairfield Theater. Local audience urged to attend as the production headlines a season of film star showcase performances.
The text sketches Cy Dawkins in astral form facing earthly concerns about rent. It humorously notes a baldheaded sport as able to gain a hare by shooting it. The auctioneer is described as a man with stronger bid instincts.
Tax notice from R. H. Spence, county treasurer, warns taxes are due January 1 with delinquency March 1 and penalty April 1. Encourages prompt payment and notes limited receipt writing in late March.
The Yeoman Lodge will host a miscellaneous shower on Thursday evening March 22. All members are urged to attend.
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