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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1919

Page

2

Subscriptions Terms For Carrieree Delivery

Laura R. Taylor editor and manager outlines subscription terms. Delivery by Carrieree costs 1.25 and 0.35 or 1.00 under certain conditions. The notice lists rates and contact for subscribers.

Spencer Wins Iowa Legion Post No 1 Title

Spencer Iowa reports the state’s Post No 1 of the American Legion awarded after three former Army officers traveled from Des Moines and Council Bluffs to contest the office of John MacVicar. They stopped at Carroll, then joined a train and later chartered a taxi to Des Moines to beat the other paper.

Spencer American Legion Iowa Des Moines Council Bluffs John MacVicar Carroll

Local Visitors and Property Purchase Reported

Miss Charlott Carroll from Chicago visits her sister Mrs. Clifford Thomas while Paul Ferrer of Libertyville tours the city en route to Burlington to visit his sister. Mrs. Edwin McGee and a baby depart for Bald Eagle Lake Minnesota to join Mr. Mee Gee. The City School board buys the Mrs Royce property at Fourth and Briggs. Miss Katherine Black of Centerville plans a weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. B F Black. Miss Hazel Black Martha and Wilma Walker of Corydon will stay at the B F Black home for the weekend.

Paul Ferrer Libertyville City Burlington Edwin McGee Bald Eagle Lake Minnnesota Mee- Gee City School Board Mrs. Royce Fourth and Briggs Streets Katherine Black Centerville Mrs. B. F. Black Hazel Black Martha and Wilma Walker Corydon

Little Miss Hoover Filmmaking Delays Hatchlings at Fort Lee

Marguerite Clark stars in Paramount photoplay Little Miss Hoover shown at the Orpheum. Production faced a chick shortage causing a three week delay until incubator hatched birds arrived, recalled from Washington by wire for essential scenes. Eugene O'Brien co stars.

Miss Hoover Marguerite Clark Paramount Orpheum Fort Lee N. J Miss Clark Washington John.s. Robertson

Death duel ends Alaska gunfight in Laughing Bill Hyde

Two robbers Black Jack Burg and Denny Slevin shoot each other in a frozen Alaska settlement during a struggle over a hidden treasure. Both die after a final volley as onlookers reach the scene at the Bonanza saloon.

Rex Beach Bill Hyde Goldwyn Alaska Black Jack Burg Denny Slevin Burg Blevin Black Jack Denny Melvin

Rainbow division 168th Infantry discharged today

Des Moines reports the 168th Infantry, all Lowans from the Rainbow division, will be discharged by noon after a triumphal homecoming that included a parade, a Coliseum dinner and dance, and demonstrations in several Iowa cities. Colonel Tinley led the march with Gov. Harding and camp officials in review.

Des Moines Iowa Rainbow Division 168Th Infantry Camp Dodge National Iona Rainbow Mathew Tinley N. Y Tinley W.L. Harding L. G. Lasher Camp Grant Fort Des Moines

Keesee Recital at Barhydt Chapel Delights Large Audience

Wilbur E. Keesey, noted pianist and teacher, delivered his second Barhydt Chapel piano recital of the school year to a large audience. His technical command and expressive playing drew praise, supported by Prof Charles W. Mountain and Prof Moorhead. The program included McDowell Sonata Tragica, a Morning of Tea pieces, Clay song, Rameau Gavotte, Lucia di Lammermoor sextette for left hand, Chopin etudes and Scherzo, Colridge-Taylor Awake Beloved, with Mountain's contributions throughout.

Wilbur E. Keesey Barhydt Chapel Keesey Prof. Moorhead Prof Mountain McDowell Mr. Keesey TNS Rameau Chopin Hiawathan Colridge-Taylor Mountain

Big Southeastern Iowa High School Field Meet Set in Fairfield

High Schools from southeastern Iowa gather in Fairfield for the annual field and track meet under Parsons College Letter Club sponsorship. Sixteen schools, 117 entries, with 44 in the 100 yard dash and 36 in the 220 yard dash, anticipate fast races and possible records. An automobile pennant parade opens at 10:00 am with a hearty dinner to follow. Preliminaries start 10:15 am. finals at 1:30 pm. Schools entered include Fairfield, Ft. Madison, Seymour, Kalona, Wellman, Stockport, Knoxville, Centerville, Unionville, Iowa City, Washington, Burlington, Ottumwa, New London, Birmingham, and Corydon.

Southeastern Iowa Fairfield Parsons College Letter Club Ft. Madison Seymour Kalona Wellman Stockport Knoxville Centerville Unionville Iowa City Washington Burlington Oskaloosa New London Birmingham Corydon

Church ladies to hold big food sale at Lewis meat market

The ladies of the Baptist church will stage a large food sale on Saturday afternoon at Lewis meat market. Orchestra parts mention Concerto A minor with tempos Allegro Molto Moderato Grieg Adagio Allegro Moderato Molto Marcato, played on organ.

Lewis Molto Moderato Marcato Mr. Keesey The Ladies of the Baptist Church

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