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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1917

Page

8

Pupils Recital Tonight by Prof Moorhead at 7:30

Pupils of Prof. James P. Moorhead will present a recital at his studio tonight at 7 30. Public invited. Performers include Louise Simpson Grant Schaffer Wilbur Keeley Ruth Collins Hazel Laube Mary Louise Kerrick Glady's Goff and others. Pieces range from Bach Chopin Liszt Kreisler MacDowell and Beethoven with a varied program.

James P. Moorhead Uncle Remus Grant Schaffer Louise Simpson Chopin Kullok Wilbur Keeley Es Schumann Harry Fred Israel Chopin Ruth Collins Bourree Texa McEwen Dia Es Hazel Laube Kreisler Mary Louise Kerrick Beethoven Gladys Goff Keltic MacDowell Maestoro Ruth Collins

Christian Church Plans Mothers Day Service Observance

The Workers' Conference of the Christian Bible School met at the church to finalize Mothers Day arrangements for next Sunday. A record attendance is hoped for. Committees include Flower Mrs H C Davis, Reception Effie Gantz, Music Jessie Wray, Conveyance Harold Hiatt. Infirm attendees should notify Harold Hiatt at 1658 for assistance.

Workers’ Conference of the Christian Bible School Flower H. C. Davis Effie Gantz Jessie Wray Harold Hiatt

Mr and Mrs Ernest Rohrer Visit City Friends

Mr and Mrs Ernest Rohrer visited relatives and friends in the city last evening, sharing greetings and a brief social call with local acquaintances.

Ernest Rohrer

Wanted help and services in town listings

Classified notices show multiple WANTED ads for lawn mowing housework and farm labor with phones and addresses. Also listings for building purchase, rental cottage, dressmaking and sales positions plus an agency notice from Hawks Nursery Co seeking agents in Wisconsin.

West Stone Street Hawks Nursey Co Wauwatosa Wisconsin Fairfield Steam Laundry

For Sale Classified Items and Contact Details

Several small ads offer work horses wagon harness and buggy trade for property and a 1916 Oldmobile, plus lots for sale in Pumphrey Addition and a range of used typewriters from major brands. Contact numbers include 1634 2745 59 2565 56 and addresses or person names like Mary IL Trail J. P. Starr M. Redick.

Mary IL Trail Fairfield Journal Pumphrey J. P. Starr Remingtons Monarchs L. C. Smiths Underwoods Olivers Smith Premiers Royals Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn Street Chicago M. Redick W. Briggs

For Rent Listings Nearby in Burlington Area

Multiple rental notices across Burlington area including rooms for light housekeeping at 300 East Burlington Street and a brick house on South Main Street near the square. Weekly rates and contact numbers provided. other flats and a modern house available with immediate possession and various addresses listed.

East Burlington Street South Main Street West Washington Street Russell Smith Thomas Thoma Harry S. Ball

Fairfield Grows Navy Recruits Says Officer

Naval recruiting officer F K Minor praises Fairfield in the Burlington Hawk Eye interview. He reports three new recruits: Orwell E Nott Gail Buck and G W LeBarr. Minor notes strong local patriotism and quick loyalty in Fairfield.

F. K. Minor Fairfield Burlington

Fairfield Ministers Urge During Sunday Funerals

The ministers and undertakers of Fairfield urge residents to refrain from arranging Sunday funerals unless absolutely necessary. They express appreciation for cheerful compliance and signatories include W. R. Keesey J. W. Carson H. A. Anspach R. H. Polly A. R. Toothacre E. G. McKibben H. A. Mosser L. E. Kuhns A. V. Frazey & Son F. D. Kerrick and John T. Davies.

Fairfield W. R. Keesey J. W. Carson H. A. Anspach R. H. Polly A. R. Toothacre E. G. McKibben H. A. Mosser L. E

Illinois River 2D In Fish Springfield

Henry V Meeteren of the state game and fish commission says the Illinois river will have more fish than ever when season opens September 1. The commission rescued 15,000,000 fish from the Meredosia drainage district and released them at multiple river points.

Springfield Ill Illinois Henry V. Meeteren State Game and Fish Commission Illinois River United States Columbia River Meeteren Meredosia

Ruth McEnery Stuart Dies in New York

The death of Ruth McEnery Stuart, noted author of southern life and stories of the colored race, is announced in New York. Born in Avoyelles parish Louisiana in 1860, she was educated in New Orleans and began writing after her husband Alfred O. Stuart, a cotton planter, died in 1883. She moved to New York in 1891.

New York Ruth McEnery Stuart Stuart Avoyelles Parish Louisiania New Orleans Alfred O. Stuart

Local leadership in crop improvement efforts analyzed

The piece argues that national crop improvement plans rise and fall like rockets, but public opinion grows stronger through repeated actions. It stresses local leadership as the weak link and urges bankers, clubs, farmers, mills, and other leaders to unite on doable tasks to build momentum.

Iprovement Service

Horse Labor on Farms Shows Seasonal Workload

The Minnesota Experiment Station under Thomas Cooper found that on grain farms horses work about three hours daily, with peak activity in April May August September and October. Diversified crops distribute horse labor more evenly, reducing peak load on all grain farms and increasing work during idle periods.

National Crop Improvement Service Minnesota Experiment Station Thomas Cooper North Dakota

Beans Boost For Hubbard Co Farmer Leads Nation

A Hubbard County Minnesota farmer planted twenty acres of beans and gathered 377 bushels selling field price 1185 dollars. The piece notes beans gaining popularity nationwide and urges weed control by seed prevention farmwide, seed-source control, and starving perennials by halting top growth.

T National Crop Improvement Service Hubbard Co Minn Michigan Colorado

Letter From Allen Jewett In Marine Corps Duty Near Port Royal

Allen Jewett writes from Paris Island near Port Royal South Carolina detailing his drill schedule discipline and meals He notes better health cooler nights and palm trees He mentions a salary of 39 dollars a month and asks his mother to write back also sending greetings to Den and Ozro

Allen Jewett Marine Corps Port Royal S. Carolina Marine Barracks 24Th M Paris Island Den Ozro

Four Fundamentals for Seed Improvement Taught

The National Crop Improvement Service outlines four core practices for grain production. Establish a single best seed variety per soil and climate, grade seed to remove trash and defects, treat grain diseases with formaldehyde, and test seed vitality with local school participation.

National Crop Improvement Service

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Dennee Christian Church Marcy Wilson X.Y. Z Chas. Taylor NAVY Columbia U. S Ruth M’enery Stuart Marinette County Cuddy J. D. Loofbourrow Fairfield Theater Lillian Gish Triangle Harry Stone Florence Labadie C.G. Taylor Bohn Syphon Bohn H. P. McLaughlin Co South Court East Broadway East Side Fairfield, Iowa
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