Urges G A R to secure new members
George Strong Post of the G A R receives a message from Iowa Department Commander J C Mills urging increased recruitment. He asks posts to form committees to identify eligible veterans and enroll them, stressing memory, service, and ongoing support for decaying years. The appeal links veteran solidarity to civic welfare and national regeneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strong Post
J. C. Mills
Iowa
Pension Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Meade
Thomas
Hancock
Logan
Hooker
Howard
Dodge
Lincoln
SBIRT to Give Away at Allen Stree d Company
A brief notice states SBIRT will give away items at Allen Street Company. The call line remains 424 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen-Streed Company
Notice of Final Settlement in Jefferson County Iowa
Notice to heirs and interested parties that the executrix Isabella F. McElderry will file a final report for approval and discharge. The hearing is set for noon on April 9, 1917, at Fairfield, Iowa, with contest possible. Attorneys Leggett and McKenney represent the executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella F
Leggett & McKenney
The Town Slouch by Ellis M. Clarke
A quirk in family finance and a broken rope in the hammock spark a mild quarrel over money and economy. The speaker reflects on a man who leaves wealth and frugality to the same son, a rarity noted in this rustic vignette.
Gave Good Concert at Mount Pleasant
The A M E choir staged a concert at the First Methodist church in Mount Pleasant to aid both Mt Pleasant and Fairfield A M E churches. Net proceeds topped $60 with about $30 for each church, aiding a church and parsonage debt on West Henry Street.
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Mt. Pleasant
First Methodist
Fairfield
Bethel Jubilee Singers
M. EF
West Henry St
Bethel Colored Church
Yeoman Lodge Shower Planned for March 22 Evening
The Yeoman Lodge holds a miscellaneous shower on Thursday evening March 22. All members are urged to attend. An apartment or room offered for rent at the right price will attract suitable tenants.
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Yeoman Lodge
Notice of Final Report in Workman Estate
Notice to all interested in the estate of T. L. Workman deceased. The Clerk will report the Final Report of Etna Workman Executrix before the April Term 1917 at Fairfield Iowa. Objections must be filed by noon on the second day of court to prevent approval and exoneration of the bond. Etna Workman Executrix. S E Irish Attorney.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
T. L. Workman
Fairfield
Etna Workman
E. Irish
Tennant seeks more guards at state penitentiary
Deputy Warden Lloyd Tennant of Fort Madison warns he will quit unless the legislature provides a larger guard force. He notes the 30 guards for 600 inmates leaves supervision impossible and cites a recent cell house shooting as evidence of danger. Tennant, a Methodist minister, previously preached in Danville and nearby areas.
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Fort Madison
Lloyd Tennant
State Penitentiary
Board of Control
Tennant
Danville
WANTED Local Help Wanted and Offers
Classified notices seek four unfurnished rooms in modern homes for light housekeeping or small house. Also wanted dishwasher with good wages at Newport Cafe. Partner needed with at least 400 dollars to invest in Mt. Pleasant Iowa business. Money wanted tomorrow on farmland near Bonaparte and Eldon with specified interest. Also gift for general housework and a good cook. Call listed phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Curtis
Newport Cafe
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
L. K
Care of Journal
Bonaparte
Eldon
Botti
R. Smith
A. V. Frazey
Poland
Earl Dana
Highland Ave
C. M. Redick
South Secand Steel
Fairfield
James Bailey
For Rent Notice in Fairfield Area
Classified rental brief listing a furnished room near the square with phone contact 4388 and a separate ad offering a 417 20 acre farm for rent southeast of Fairfield at $15 per month. Also mentions a modern furnished room for a gentleman at 202 West Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aci& Farm
Fairfield
E. R. Smith
Taxes Due January First Delinquent March First
Notice from R. H. Spence County Treasurer warns taxes are due January 1 with delinquency on March 1 and penalty on April 1. Readers urged to pay promptly as receipts will not be written in the last two days of March.
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R. H
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District Court of
John R. McElderry
Town
BY Ellis M. Clarke
Cy Dawkins
Mount Pleasant
Stubbs
Vocalion
Aeolian Vocalion
H. P. McLaughlin CO
Adams Street
Wrigley’s
Wrigley
Clam Almetna
Tokyo
Australia
Singapore
United
Gairfield Theater
Pathe Gold Rooster
Featuring
Dorothy Dalton
Howard Hickman
Niversa
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