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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
6
Advertisement notes monthly mail subscriptions priced at one dollar with advance payment required. The notice indicates mail matter status and lists the Fair Geld Iowa post office as the entry point for subscription handling.
The notice requires every man in Jefferson County who turned twenty one since the June 5 1917 registration to register on June 5 1918 at the Fairfield Court House. No other location is designated. The federal government will act promptly against those who failed to register.
Corp Floyd A Stevens of Company D 162d Infantry in France reports good health and plenty to eat. He mentions springtime lifting spirits, learning a little French, and finds the French people human, religious, and cheerful with fine cooking. He notes 40c buys ham eggs potatoes bread and butter and promises more news next week.
Libertyville residents A H Miller and Alva Schwartz spend the week in Chicago and St. Louis. Floyd Harshman returns home after Albia High School graduation. Frank Fell heads to Denver and Colorado points for a ten day visit. Miss Elsie Burns hosts in Eldon. J W Howard visits Davenport. Roy Miller attends Jersey cattle cafe in Kansas City. EB W Stodghill and son return from Mt. Pleasant where sister Helmia graduates. Dan Leppo visits Cedar Rapids. Jake Hafferty returns from Waterloo. Rev BE W Stodghill spends week at Montrose. Carl Riggs and son with Roll Sheets and Loren Foster vacation at Richland. Mrs. Wm. Riggs brings them home. Margaret Elder hosts Laf-a-lot Club Friday. Floyd Event family at Barthlow’s home. Margaret Elder visits sister Birdie in Kansas City. Bertha Hill spends week at Birmingham Velma.
Notice says the summer term of music starts June 10. Those interested should call 1402 to reach Mrs. Charlotte White-Pierson at 524 for details.
The Women's Home Missionary Society will meet Friday May 31 at 2 30 PM at Mrs T B Short's home 304 South Court Street. Mite boxes will be opened and a convention report will be given. Other items: a birthday surprise for Miss Mary Whitney, visits by Miss Pearl Castile, Health Club gathering, and May Festival events at Parsons College with competitions, dances, and a Maypole procession.
This afternoon at 3 30 the Devereux Players present Arms and the Man by Bernard Shaw and at 8 30 The Romancers by Rostand. Uncertain weather moves performances to the High School auditorium. Alumni meet at 5 p m today followed by a picnic. Commencement exercises Wednesday at 10 a m in Barhydt chapel with Rev William Carter as speaker. Alumni banquet at noon Wednesday in the Trustee gym.
Local merchants suspend business on Decoration Day from 12 to 4 o'clock, affecting hours across the city. Shops will reopen afterward.
The Brotherhood Class anniversary has been postponed and the mid week service will be held Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. Members are urged to attend and cooperate with the president in prayer for the war effort.
Preparations are underway to register all men who turn 21 between June 5 1917 and June 5 next. The process will take place in the Jefferson County Court House Court Room from 7:00 a m. to 9:00 p m. on June 5 one week from tomorrow.
The A. M. E. church hosts an evening concert to defray a delegate’s conference expenses. Soloists include L. P. Quinn Undine Dabner and Mrs Moss with the Henderson boys. Mrs Brown reads a patriotic poem and a midget wedding is featured. A small door fee is charged with sandwiches ice cream and pop served after.
A Cuban mission statement says Mexico informed its Havana charge that recalling its envoy does not sever ties. Cuban officials in Havana issue a circular to diplomats worldwide affirming that Cuba and Mexico have not ruptured relations. Cuba hopes the difficulties will be resolved satisfactorily.
Amsterdam telegram reports an allied air raid on Liege. Londoz railway station destroyed and 26 people killed.
Thoma and Thoma advertise money to loan on improved city property at 809. The notice emphasizes secured loans with local property as collateral and invites inquiries from interested borrowers.
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