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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
9
Multiple churches announce Sabbath and weekly services with times, subjects, and speakers. Dr W W C McClure, Rev E L Mattox, and others preach on topics ranging from The Third Commandment to Nehemiah's Reform.
Libertyville residents host relatives and travel to visit kin. Conway Texas visitors join Charley Roberson and family. G F Swanson visits Albia while others depart for Camp Dodge. Mrs Bitz journeys to Brooklyn. Teachers and staff changes at Fairfield High. Illnesses and hospital stays affect several locals. Community events and club gatherings noted.
Washington May 8 The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation targeting the Industrial Workers of the World and allied groups that advocate force to bring about labor and social changes. Bills against IWW leaders were ordered favorably reported, with Senators moving the measure forward.
Notice to holders of School Bonds No 85 through 94 of the Independent School District of Fairfield called for payment Interest stops May 15 Payable at the Secretary's office 400 C U Emry Secretary.
Fragmentary text discusses belief that a large share of America’s culture comes from small towns and cities. It implies a Sunday law would reflect local civic input and urges action. The source is garbled and lacks concrete persons or dates.
Several small ads list items for sale including a child’s bed sanitary cot Morris chair dining table kitchen cabinet with contact 2603 102 East Briggs Street a used washing machine at half price two lots on South Main Street meat market fixtures six heavy office chairs a pair of Fords and a Harley Davidson motorcycle with sidecar navy beans 15 cents a pound listed by multiple sellers including O R Corey Vernon Hague Hannah Clin kinbeard Saar and others with phone numbers 2325 2293 2603 267 and 410 fortynine seconds
A wartime letter dated April 2 from Private Benjamin Adkins of the 168th Infantry in France to his father Henry Adkins describes health well being and longing to see family. He requests more letters and newspapers and notes frequent moves between trenches and postings. He expresses gratitude for candy and asks to continue sending packages.
Lost a leather music roll with several sheets. small chance of recovery. If found please return to the Journal office. reward not specified. Contact 391.
A British official communique says British forces advanced about one mile near Mezrah and occupied the village. East of the Jordan River troops attacked foothills south of Es Salt, with mounted units within two tribes of Es Salt by nightfall. The report notes 260 prisoners taken.
Ottumwa has gained a notorious reputation tied to John Junkin the murderer and the “Smoky Row” vice district. The fragment hints at a public crime history affecting Ottumwa’s image and local concerns about crime and reform.
Local newspaper ad seeking a sewing apprentice girl to report to Miss Hagedon at 410 North Main Street. Short, direct notice matches era's small classified style with address and instruction to respond.
Chicago now permanently located in Fairfield. The business has seventeen years in operation with six years of practical factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffel's Music House or at James Hughes' contact. Phone No. 1691.
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