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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
3
Capt Frank Edwards of the 24th Royal Fusiliers arrives in America under War Office orders to share firsthand trench experiences. He has been over the top many times and twice seriously wounded. Armory program tonight at 8, free admission, no collection. Everyone invited.
A series of short notices report residents and guests in the city. Names include Harry Gantz Brookville and Mrs C G Bush Davenport visiting local families. several travel to Des Moines Seattle Mt Pleasant Keosauqua and Kirksville for visits or care. A May 9 baccalaureate address, Red Cross fund total of 275, and military notes also appear among the items.
The Fairfield Oratorio Society presents a patriotic program at Barhydt Chapel on Tuesday evening May 21. Proceeds support the Red Cross. Directed by Prof. C. W. Mountain the concert features readings and musical numbers including The Banner of St George. Miss Mildred Stewart will perform a piano solo, her own composition, between parts.
Dr. H F Mueller a 22 year Korea Indian mission worker on furlough will address the Lutheran church this evening on Actual Conditions of Missionary Life and Work in India. He has traveled Europe Egypt and South America and will answer questions. The meeting starts at 7 30 and no cash offering will be taken.
Farmers urged to share surplus seed corn with neighbors and report amounts to county agents to aid replanting efforts. Also warns about European barberry spreading wheat rust, describing the plant and noting Denmark’s 15 year eradication law. The article stresses collective action against Kaiser Ally and rust spread by wind.
The Fairfield Town Band opens weekly park concerts tomorrow evening led by Prof. Jewell. The program includes Crawley’s Music, Golden Sunset Waltz, Golden Dragon Overture, So Long Mother Song, and a patriotic medley. Mrs Ward sings Sweet Little Buttercup and a Spanish Romance encore is planned.
The A M E church choir will present a concert at the church on South B street next Tuesday evening May 21 at eight oclock. An entirely new program has been arranged for the benefit.
Following Britain’s example, the Rock Island arsenal began employing women in its workshops on Monday. The first women operate power sewing machines on cloth and canvas army equipment, with at least a hundred more to join by week’s end. The facility reportedly employs about 14,000 total workers. The Presbyterian Church ladies will serve a supper Thursday evening from six to eight, price 35 cents.
Hall Caine’s The Deemster screens at Fairfield Theater for a two day run. Set in 18th century Isle of Man, Daniel son of the Bishop falls for Noma daughter of the Deemster, a feud ends in a death, and Daniel saves many with his healing skill before dying of the plague in Mona's arms.
A church invites attendees to a supper service Thursday evening from six to eight, with a goal of community fellowship and shared meal.
A Hall Caine dramatic work titled The Deemster plays in nine reels showing at the Fairfield Theater tonight and again tomorrow. Local patrons are invited to attend the screening of this period production with seating available.
The executor of the Mary A. Kellogg estate will sell household goods at public auction at George T. Stever's residence one block west of the square's southwest corner. The sale is set for Saturday May 15, to begin at two o'clock p.m. Signed 40 Wm. L. Long, Executor.
See Hall Caine's greatest master piece at the Fairfield Theater with performances tonight and tomorrow. The Deemster draws crowds as a period drama adaptation in a staged presentation by local arts group.
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