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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
3
Glasgow residents Webb Kiger and J W Shellman were in the city on business yesterday while others from Lockridge Rome Birmingham and Durand Wisconsin visited relatives or attended the Downs funeral. Arm injuries and travel plans are noted along with several local visits. The Friday Children’s Choir and Children’s night promise a large event with the theme Heaven Where is it.
Rev Kuhns delivers a strong sermon Beating the Devil urging acceptance of Jesus Christ Eight individuals came forward at the invitation to beat the devil out of eight souls Soldiers and Sailors Quartet provides three songs Tonight promises more music and a bold talk by a former actor on Amusements From an Actor's Standpoint Young folks urged to attend union services and hear the special speaker tonight
A former actor presents a warm hearted Big Song service inviting all youths to attend. The event promises uplifting vocals and a welcoming atmosphere aimed at young attendees.
Community notice urges securing seats Tuesday morning April 1 for the big home talent show titled A Day at Coney Island. Contact 991-27 for details and reservations.
State of Iowa Jefferson county to Schuyler C Burkett you are notified that by March 27 1919 a petition for divorce from Florence Burkett on desertion grounds with custody of minor children and $50 alimony per month will be on file in the Jefferson county district court If you fail to appear by noon April 2 1919 a default will be entered and judgment rendered The plaintiff is Florence Burkett through attorney Richard C Leggett.
An advertisement claims nervousness improves with Phosphated Iron. It describes overwork and worry harming nerves, promising strength, rosy cheeks, spark in eyes, and restored energy after treatment. It urges anxious readers to seek the remedy promptly.
A historic account of the Rainbow Division, chiefly the 42nd Infantry, detailing its cosmopolitan makeup and pivotal actions in World War I. It covers Maj. Gen. Charles T. Menoher, brigades, and key operations during the Champagne offensive, including defenses, counter-battery fire, and the division’s role alongside French troops.
In Jefferson county Iowa District Court April 1919 PPE sr Bryce Flanders and Charles Larson as plaintiffs sue Joseph and Elizabeth Berry Robert and Christina Lynn Robert Linn Christina Linn Eric Magnus Erickson Augusta Erickson and unknown heirs etc for quieting title to extensive described real estate in Jefferson county Iowa. Plaintiffs allege hold fee simple title by warranty deeds and have possessed for over ten years, seek to quiet and confirm title and bar all unknown claimants and heirs from asserting any right. The petition notes title defects from record errors and prays for judgment establishing plaintiffs titles and barring others. No personal claims against defendants. Publication ordered.
A large crowd attended the initial rehearsal of the musical comedy A Day at Coney Island. All lines drew laughs, parts were well taken, the chorus auditioned vigorously, and the group showed strong enthusiasm. Rehearsals continue every evening with a finished production set for April 2 and 3 in the high school auditorium.
A compact listings page items include poultry incubator for sale with phone 9813 983-29 a corset line by Miss Jessie Traxler phone 1370 a Ford car in fine condition contact John Rumer phone 726 A Rhode Island Reds poultry set 15 dollars contact 4365 Winifred Dyer house for sale or rent details and contact Winifred Dyer 973-27 A five room house for rent phone 2658 two more 4 room houses for rent contact a J Boyd 2763 rooms for house keeping near square and contacts 3570 924-ef
Classified notices show job requests including floor covering and shade hanging experience, wall paper cleaning, and four girls needed at Fairfield Steam Laundry. Government positions beckon with hundreds of clerks for railway mail and post office duties paying 1000 to 1800 yearly. Also ads for film processing services and a girl and boy seeking steady work at The Purity.
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