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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
4
The four railroad brotherhoods accept the wage commission verdict as of January 1. Increases range from 1 to 34 dollars monthly, affecting about 1,980,800 employees. Total rail costs rise to 260 million with a broad 40 percent lift tied to living costs. McAdoo plans immediate implementation.
Public recital by pupils of Mrs. Mertie Pooler Mercer at Barhydt Chapel tomorrow at eight. Program includes Mendelssohn, Schumann, Braga, Donizetti, Mozart, Grieg and other composers with vocal and piano pieces, likely large audience.
Nice hardy tomato plants offered for sale at 503 West Stone Street. Contact S. A. Power for details.
A reminder about a lecture set for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The event will be held at the library and is expected to attract local residents interested in the topic.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce a semi annual supper at the church on Thursday May 16. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
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A tan music satchel was lost on the street Sunday afternoon. Please return it to Miss Mildred Stuart at the dormitory.
A local war against barberry bushes is announced with a new Tag Day in Fairfield. Each discovered barberry will carry a tag labeling it a Kaiser Ally and urging removal per the Iowa Council of Defense and U S Government. A USDA rep aids the effort and aims to involve the high school in locating these plants.
London on May 7 Henry Edward Duke who resigned recently as chief secretary for Ireland has been knighted.
Wanted to buy old barns and take them off the lots. Offer ten thousand dollars with good security and option to pay in two installments. Local money preferred. Eastern money not accepted. Address Box 192 Fairfield. Also wanted lace curtains to launder at 804 West Grimes St.
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