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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1918
Page
3
Miss Hazel and Miss Elizabeth Bock depart for Des Moines and Burlington. Many residents embark on visits to Cherokee Camp Merritt Cannp and other towns. Court filing date set for April term. supervisors meeting scheduled. multiple residents travel to Keokuk Glasgow and Cedar Rapids for family and business.
Washington March 30. The shipment of articles to troops in France is barred unless requested by the soldier and approved by a regimental or higher commander. Parcel post or express shipments require the approved request, aimed at conserving shipping space and reducing personal items.
The Fairfield Theater presents On Trial a photoplay with Sydney Ainsworth Barbara Castleton and others. Robert Strickland is tried for Gerald Trask murder but pleads guilty before a verdict is reached. The story centers on theft allegations and Mrs Trask and Clover's testimony revealing a web of motive.
Taxes due January first and delinquent March first with penalties April first. Treasurer's office offers all week evening hours from 7 to 9 p m. Office purchasing quartermaster in Kansas City Missouri lists horses and mates for direct sale from farmers and breeders. Government purchasing officer to buy at Gilbert's Feed Barn Fairfield Iowa on Thursday April 4. Siege artillery horses 16 to 17 hands high 1400 to 1700 pounds and wheel mules 15 3 to 16 1 hands high 1150 to 1250 pounds. Bring in your horses and mules.
The American Alliance of Labor and Democracy invites every labor man in the city to attend a meeting tomorrow at two o clock on the second floor of the Stubbs building. Prominent speakers are promised to discuss labor issues.
Alfred Looney died yesterday afternoon at his home in Douds Leando after several months illness. He would have turned 34 on April 3. He is survived by his mother Mrs. George Huyett and wife Ethel Webber and two children Mildred and Harold. Funeral service will be held tomorrow at ten from the residence, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in this city after services at the grave.
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