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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
8
John Young found two five cent pieces in a drill hole in the stone coping of the former Franklin school foundation. The nickels were corroded on the outside but bright on the joined sides and dated 1866, believed placed there during the building's erection.
Francis Daniel Kaska five months old the son of John Kaska northeast of the city died yesterday morning after a brief illness with bronchitis. Funeral services conducted by Father Heller were held this morning at East Pleasantout and interment followed at Pleasant Plain cemetery.
Miss Margarita Fischer stars in Molly Go Get Em a motion picture at Fairfield theater this evening. The young heroine tries to enter society before debutante age with help from her sister's beaux. The role has charm and continuous interest in this American production.
An editorial condemns anti English sentiment in the Anglo-Saxon world during the Great War. It urges restraint, praises Britain’s fight against overwhelming odds, and warns that defaming England would betray shared heritage and weaken Allied resolve.
Dr Bean urges re enactment of Ordinance No 60 as the city moral beacon with Sabbath observance aiding individual and social moral uplift. He notes only a few provisions have been replaced by other laws and supports reinacting the measure.
Regular Bible School at 9 30 tomorrow and no morning worship as congregations unite for baccalaureate services at Barhydt Chapel 11 15. Memorial service at 3 pm will be a city ministers union event with G A R W R C and Boy Scouts. Keesey to preach Evolution of Our Patriotism. Choir to provide music.
Churches schedule morning and afternoon services with Christian Science readings at 11 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. A Holy Reading Room at Fair Clothing offers a loan library. New Chicago Mission and College Addition Mission hold Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. and evening services at 8:00 p.m. with prayer for soldiers and victory next Wednesday.
Piano tuner will visit Fairfield from May 27 to June 6. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store for service. Contact J. Eisenhauer at 498 Kk. for details.
A caller argues that defending sacred time is a duty of every man to protect country, church, and God, urging resistance to efforts perceived as overthrowing the Sabbath. The remark reflects contemporary concerns about religious observance.
Statement of account requested from all holders against Journal Printing Co or members of the fifi. Submit details to Journal Printing Co or B. J. Taylor Sons.
A Red Cross driven dispatch highlights rapid improvements in battlefield surgery. An observer follows surgeons using fluoroscopy with nitrous oxide anesthesia to treat abdominal wounds, enabling safer removal of shell fragments and quicker recovery for soldiers.
A family explains how they, with Eyes O Blue and Touslehead, discuss wartime sacrifice and the Red Cross. They withdraw savings of 63.29 dollars to fund bandages and supplies while pledging to endure worn shoes and patched clothes for the war effort. They ask readers to join in supporting the Red Cross.
John Madison’s overseas service prompts Red Cross to place his family under Home Service. Immediate funds and medical aid safeguard his father and brother, ensuring the household’s welfare while he serves. The program aims to maintain home standards and raise living conditions when needed.
Local column lists second hand cars including two Fords. Also furniture such as a dresser sanitary cot with mattress and beds. Cabbage plants offered at sixe per dozen or three dozen for ten cents. A driving mare weight about 1050 pounds with buggy and harness. Contacts include F W McClain 513 West Stone Street ZelIa Johnson 210 W High St. Oskaloosa Iowa and phone numbers 4528 6903.
Multiple rental notices list furnished three room units for light housekeeping a seven room house two blocks from the square and several other homes for rent. Contact numbers include 1244 518 693 630 8408 and addresses such as 364 303 W Hempstead 604 South Main 312 West Jefferson and North Ninth street with details on vacancy dates and utilities.
Classified note seeks two loads of good black soil to be delivered to 607 North Main Street. Contact by phone at 8658. Additional line indicates pigs farrowed since.
Local notice lists club activities and needs for youth in pig clubs with county agent H. C. Ferguson at 511. Readers urged to participate and share the program details for boys and girls.
A lost and found notice lists a lady’s kid glove and a red short horn found property with instructions to identify and pay for this ad. The page also contains a cryptic line about slavery Louisiana lottery and liquor licenses, and a stray watch your step remark.
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