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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
4
Washington reports indicate national army units at southern camps are short about 410,000 from war strength and northern training camps will be drawn on. About 2000 from North Dakota 550 from Minnesota and 300 from other states may be ordered to Camp Dodge within a short time.
The first Patriotic meet at No 9 school Penn township drew 68 attendees with 4 percent of district families represented. Miss Estehr Lindquist, the teacher, noted healthy participation despite one home unable to attend due to sickness.
Mt Pleasant March 21 The Farmers Co operative store has bought the grocery belonging to C A Stevenson and Co and have taken possession The deal was made Tuesday and the store is closed for invoicing The stock and fixtures will be moved to the building now open by the Farmers store This is the third grocery absorbed by the Farmers The first was Frank Bird store the second W Stabeter s grocery and now C A Stevenson and Co
In Dallas a former Chicago White Sox and Water of the Coast League player nicknamed Red Kuhn lost the sight in his right eye after an incident in military barracks at Camp Travis San Antonio. He had been drafted last fall and made corporal before the accident ended his service. He received an honorable discharge and pursue duties after the injury.
Jefferson District Court 1918 case Marcellus Thompson vs The First National Bank of Fairfield and others seeks to quiet title to real estate in Jefferson County Iowa. Defendants urged to appear by April Term 1918 noon on April 8 1918. default will be entered if they fail. RICHARD LEGGEYT attorney for plaintiff.
Washington D C March 21 Pro vost Marshal General Crowder will begin within a few days calling about for special instruction the men in the draft needed by the army in technical positions A general survey of the educational institutions of the country is in progress to determine what colleges and industrial schools will be available for their training during the summer months Probably 60 000 men obtained principally from class 1 will be ordered out for special training Local draft boards will publish widely the opportunity that is afforded to registrants with a view to obtaining as many voluntary inductions into the service.
The Boy Scouts present a Cross Lanes program at eight with demonstrations and tests led by Stewart Bowermaster Norvell Bower master Harris and Reed. Topics include Scout Oath First aid signaling Morse hatchet compass and open fire cooking. Washington and Lincoln school speakers address playground habits and flag respect.
Various local sale notices list Ford Touring Car Jersey cow and incubator offerings. Properties for sale include 700 South Second street Fairfield Iowa home and drug store in a town of 400. Also land packs in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Manitoba with terms and contact details.
Evergreen Lodge Degree of Honor will display a service flag at its meeting honoring Sergt. Lloyd Faulkner serving in France. The flag currently bears one star. Refreshments will be served and members are urged to attend.
After Thursday March 21 the city water will not be filtered until further notice due to repairs at the filter plant. Water Superintendent. Long handled window brushes with driers at Fair priced at 1.26. 160
Advertisement suggests buying Pair garage brushes to clean up before burning up. Price starts at $1.08 and up. The short note includes the number 148 as part of the readable text.
FOR RENT three rooms furnished at 611 West Jackson street with phone 2699. FOR RENT OR SALE after April 15 residence on Fifth and Grimes street modern seven rooms fur nace bath laundry etc Dr J S Gaumer. FOR RENT April 1 three rooms light housekeeping furnished or unfurnished Mrs L Spry 506 South Laird street phone 4300. WANTED woman or girl for general housework phone 2293. 136 179
A ten dollar bill is missing from the Purity area or between Purity and Fifth Street on Broadway. A liberal reward is offered for its return to the Journal office.
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