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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
2
A fragmented OCR line references Penske and small pricing figures such as 1.50 and 1.25 with uncertain context. The readable fragments suggest a catalog or billing snippet possibly listing prices and quantities though specifics are unclear.
Libertyville residents visit relatives and return home soon. Overseas veteran Will Schwartz, with two brothers in France, is back home. Visits span Batavia Ottumwa Burlington Fairfield Keosauqua and Ottumwa with multiple families noted. A stroke, pneumonia and upcoming marriages feature in community updates.
Five members of Unit A were discharged at Des Moines and reached Fairfield at midnight with a larger crowd awaiting. More troops arrived at noon, and the remainder were expected within hours. Fairfield and Jefferson County residents welcomed the soldiers. several local names are listed as unit members.
Loyal Berean class honors Miss Marie Gantz with a surprise party featuring music games and refreshments. Philathea class hosts guests at W H George home with games and dainty treats. Florence Peebler and Louis Kilser wed May 21 1919 at the bride’s home with Kilser to lead Batavia schools next term. Parsons College Auxiliary meets at 2 30 pm at Mrs Dysart’s. Tri-State Dance at the Armory for Fairfield visitors and Fourth Regimental Band hosts final season dance at the Armory by request.
Fairfield will host an extensive grey iron foundry to be erected this summer on land west of the Iowa Malleable Iron plant. The 149 foot long modern structure will cost between 25000 and 35000 dollars, with the same interests backing the Malleable plant involved in the new enterprise.
Dr Charles Samuel Black a Par sons college graduate class of 1892 has been elected president of Washington and Jefferson College. The Presbyterian college in western Pennsylvania located at Washington will succeed Dr Hynett.
A letter from E W Peacock states the Journal will not print his communication and directs readers to the Tribune. It also includes a for sale item: a one ton truck in first class condition with phone numbers 2506 and 251-13.
The Retail Bureau of the Community Club condemns the Daylight Saving law for farming inconvenience. Congressman Kennedy replies in support, stating he agrees with the association and will vote for repeal if an opportunity arises.
Chester Fulton resigns from Prudential in Centerville and purchases the New Chicago Cafe from C. A. Woellhaf. Fulton previously owned the restaurant until last fall to run a canteen for Parsons College S. A. T. C.
Clara Kimball Young and Her Own Company present Cheating Cheaters, a film adaptation of the Broadway hit. The plot involves secret service operatives and rival crooks in a tangled tale of robbers, mistaken identities, and a budding romance.
Deloise and George Campbell underwent operations for the removal of adenoids and tonsils at Jefferson County Hospital Saturday evening. They were discharged to their home yesterday.
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