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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1918

Page

7

Rush for seats to senior class play two nights

Large crowd rushes the high school auditorium to buy reserved seats for the senior class play Grandma Gibbs of the Red Cross. The two evening performances are Friday and Saturday with Saturday seats sold starting Friday morning.

Grandma Gibbs Red Cross Lorasty May Larson Loretta McBride Gor AE Aoe Zaida Wisecarver Janine Westinetons Willard Vernon Edna Alston Fla Breed Marie Allison Lizzie McBride Sig Fak Cues Elizabeth Fry Eloise Smith Kathleen Workman Wellington Richard Crail Strut Ee Robert Conlee DePuyster Cott Dr. Davison Mike Clayton Turney Carroll Bradshaw Richard Campbell Miss Cummings Cy Ate Ea Lucile Carlson

Bids Open For 500 Tons Coal By School Board

The School Board will receive bids for 500 tons of coal to be delivered in June and July. Bidders must state district and quality. Bids are due by May 27. Cc U. Emry, 502 Secy.

Cc. U. Emry Sec’y

Public School Art Exhibit Display Planned Friday and Saturday

The public is invited to view the High school and grade schools art exhibit Friday and Saturday in a vacant store room north of the Iowa State Savings Bank. The show spans the year’s work in freehand drawing composition poster and design with originality highlighted throughout. Miss Katharine Tyler and staff urge strong attendance.

Iowa State Savings Bank Katharine Tyler

Fairfield Band Concert Postponed To Next Week

The Fairfield Iowa Band will not perform this evening due to members joining the Masonic Band at Keokuk and others attending High School Commencement in Birmingham or the Senior Class play tomorrow. The concert is postponed to next week.

Fairfield Iowa Masonic Keokuk Birmingham

Community Bible Class Nears Final Meetings

The Community Bible Class will meet tomorrow evening and near the term’s end. The last meeting is set for next Friday evening, and members are urged to attend these final sessions.

Piano Tuning Visit to Fairfield

Piano tuning will be in Fairfield from May 27th to June 5th. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store located at 496 E Eisenhart.

Fairfield Leggett House Scheffel’s E. J. Eisenhart Chicago Music James Hughes

Watch your step amid talk on slavery lottery and liquor licenses

Fragmentary report notes remarks about slavery Louisiana lottery and liquor licenses with some speakers claiming support while others dispute. unclear context and speakers not identified.

Notice to all claimants against Journal Printing Co

Claimants against Journal Printing Co and firm members B J Taylor Sons must submit statements of account to settle balances.

The Journal Printing Company

Senior Class Play Tickets on May 27 at Jericho & Eastons

Tickets for the Senior Class Play go on sale Friday morning at Jericho and Easton on a first come basis. Space in Trustee Gymnasium is limited so buy early and act on the side of greatest probability to avoid Sunday shows.

Jericho & Easton We Trustee Gymnasium

Fight Against Overthrow of the Sabbath

A historical note raises the question of man's duty to oppose enemies of country church and God, urging action against what is described as the overthrow of the Sabbath.

Forces of good rally against Sunday shows and moral decay

A local call to uphold virtue frames a campaign against Sunday entertainment deemed contrary to law and morality. Community figures urge residents to stand for righteousness amid cultural shifts.

Political Announcements for Jefferson County Republicans

A collection of Republican primary announcements for Jefferson County offices including State Representative, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Auditor, Recorder, County Attorney, and Supervisor. Candidates name themselves and state intent to seek party nomination at the June 3 1918 primary.

Jefferson County U. S. Ritcher C. Be.ristine Nominaton Republian Vern S. Samuelson County Atorney R. C. Leggett County Recorder Clyde Bell Board of Supervisors

Democratic candidates announce bids for 1918 Iowa primaries

Frank P. Mowery seeks renomination to the U S House of Representatives for Iowa from Jefferson county and urges voters to review his record in the 837th General Assembly. R H Spence aims for County Treasurer. George M Ball runs for Clerk of Court. Glen Neibert files for Sheriff. All seek Democratic nominations in June 1918 primaries.

Jefferson County House of Representatives of Iowa General Assembly Frank P. Mowery George M. Ball

Bargain sale of West Hempstead property by executor

The M. E. Summers property on West Hempstead street is offered for sale. A ten room modern house centrally located near depots high school and the public square. Described as an excellent combined residence and rooming house proposition. Executor C. A. Summers. 25 22 28 4 11.

M. E. Summers West Hempstead Street C. A. Summers

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