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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
4
Burlington Red Cross members plan a Fairfield meeting Monday evening at the High School auditorium to organize a local branch. Speakers include Mrs J J Seerly Mrs Weinstein and Dr Leipziger who recently studied surgical bandages at Chicago Red Cross work.
A Fairfield bank appeals to patrons to participate in the United States War Loan as a patriotic duty and promises to supply bonds without charge or commission once in hand. The notice is from Fairfield National Bank at the southwest corner of the square.
A city note promotes TABLE WATER as a preventive against typhoid and other illnesses. The ad urges trying Colfax Water and mentions Fair Field Pure Ice Co with phone 104 as a contact.
An ad note offers shoeshine by Meubs and a promise to buy old clothes at the New Chicago Pantatorium. The brief signals a local service listing with a quirky, antique tone.
Jacob Ringlespach a well known Jefferson County resident died suddenly at his home six miles northeast of the city around midnight at about age 48 He had been ill only a few days and his passing shocked relatives and friends He is survived by his wife and son Harry Funeral arrangements are not yet complete
Classified column lists jobs and services including farm worker, steady work horse, house cleaning, chauffeur for a Hudson driver, and sales agents for Hawks Nursery Co. Also notes two lost items: crochet box by Anna Brawner and a set of office keys. plus glasses lost between Yeoman Hall and 505 East Burlington Street with journal office for reward.
Directory listing advertising real estate and livestock for sale or rent in Fairfield. Items include town lots in Pumphrey Addition, a Holstein cow, harnesses, team and wagon, a buggy, and several rental houses and pasture land with contact phone numbers and addresses.
A small package labeled Snow Boy Washing Powder was found among debris. Authorities logged the item as evidence and are investigating its contents and origin. No injuries were reported and the scene is under security watch.
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