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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
7
A Maine coast storyteller recounts the stingiest couple Goodfield and his wife who saved money to fund a Red Cross effort. After Goodfield’s death and an asylum commitment for his wife, their estate is settled via a trust. The village responds by sending clothes and raising funds for winter relief and soldiers overseas.
A flurry of visitors and residents' movements are noted from yesterday. Dr F M Thornbaugh and Paul Simmons called in, Rev A R Toothacre traveled through, and Mrs Ed Ogden and Mrs H H Mover visited relatives in nearby towns. Red Cross activity and a postponed pasture sale are also reported along with a courtroom note and a few travel updates.
Society members urged to attend Yeoman Judge meeting at eight this evening and a closing contest night next Friday with new members from Eldon Batavia and Ottumwa, Ottumwa lady degree team present. Boys Sunshine Class hosted by Mrs Ernest Bailey. Fraternal Aid hall dance announced. Jeffrson lodge drill at eight. W RGC meeting to plan Memorial Day activities. Parsons College Auxiliary picnic on campus Monday at five with rain plan at Mrs E G Groves home. Alumni dinner after commencement. two marriages at Methodist church, Elizabeth Heston with Jesse L Lamm and Claire Carmichael with Verle Buchanan performed by Rev W R Keese.
The County School Spelling Contest will be held in the High School auditorium tomorrow at 10 30. Rules cover pronunciation before and after spelling missing words dropped after correct spelling questions decided by judges and word lists from Hunt’s Progressive Speller with a forty minute time limit.
Mrs. J. C. Buchanan and Mrs. Edith Massett are named in the notice. Mr. Buchanan is in the next draft and will leave for Camp Dodge in the morning.
Fairfield gas consumers are told by City Solicitor Nady that at a U S District Court hearing in Des Moines Judge Wade refused a temporary restraining order against Iowa Electric Company s proposed rate raise. The company must charge only the franchise rate until final disposition of the case.
A quoted speaker argues that defending the Sabbath is a duty as strong as protecting country church and God, urging action against forces seeking to erase the Sabbath. The reference implies a broader clash over religious practice and societal change.
The M. E. Summers property on West Hempstead Street is offered for sale at a bargain. A ten room modern house centrally located near depots high school and the public square. An excellent proposition as a combined residence and rooming house. M. A. Summers executor.
Thoma and Thoma advertise a loan on an improved city property at 809 with terms offered by the lending firm.
The Wilson family thanks friends and neighbors for flowers and kindness during their sorrow and bereavement. Mrs. Owen Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson, and family express deep gratitude.
A small ad urges readers to try chiropractic treatment, arguing it is not an experiment and emphasizing thousands of cures with no drugs or surgery. The copy promotes Chiropractic as a viable health option.
An ad promises nerve based health claims for self healing after vertebrae adjustments. It asserts X rays prove correctness and offers a free spinal analysis with a trial suggested at the 2nd Door North Iowa State Savings Bank.
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