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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
4
Des Moines announces a third postponement of the November 11 draft increment from Jefferson county for Camp Dodge. The order first targeted October 5 later moved to October 21. Influenza in camps and feared civilian spread drive the delay as the War Department planned to mobilize about 12000 Iowa men in November.
Willie B Hoskins born July 1 1912 in Stronghurst Illinois died October 26 1918 in Fairfield Iowa at age 6 years 3 months and 25 days. She leaves parents W T and Nora Hoskins a brother Charles a sister Lillia May and three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Save money by bringing your shoe work to me. No shoes too far gone to be fixed up. Tan shoes dyed black and look like new. Location at W. L. Lambert 2nd door west of A. J. Boyd's Grocery. Phone 318-4.
The Executive Committee of the Jefferson County Farmers Mutual Insurance Union levies three and one third mills on in force policies as of October 12 1918. Payment starts November 5 and becomes delinquent after November 26. T C Ross secretary.
We are closing and ask all who owe sums to call and settle accounts on or before November 15. J. W. Oliver & Son.
A family mourns the loss of three brothers and a sister who died over time with a sister passing in November 1917. Relatives and friends share grief. The funeral was at Tom Wise’s home east of Fairmont conducted by W. E. Tinney of Fairmont Methodist church. Interment followed in Fairmont cemetery.
The announcement states George M Ball seeks support as the Democratic candidate for the office of Clerk of the District Court. The appeal emphasizes his bid and calls for backing from voters.
Local classifieds list multiple sale items including stoves, a Maxwell touring car, organ, sewing machine, furniture, beds, chests, a Hoosier cabinet, roosters, Jersey cows, and a Lincoln Terrace lot with fruit trees. Proximity details show phone numbers and street addresses for contacting sellers.
FOR SALE Sectional bookcase with desk section one library table and electric lamp. Phone 1144 or call 302 W Broadway. FOR TRADE Will trade equity in 100 acres close to Fairfield for a dwelling or other property in Fairfield Address box 28 Fairfield Ta. FOR SALE Wool and felt weather strips at Cable Lumber Yard 8 cents a running foot Tack them around edges to keep out cold FOR SALE OR RENT A four room house on North Main Street good full lot and fine garden spot Very cheap rent See Joe Hickinbottom or call
Classified rent notices list several properties including a modern four room flat at $10 per month with contact Russell Smith, a strictly modern house on 805 W Briggs with inquiry at 802 W Briggs, three furnished rooms for light housekeeping near the square via phone 3361, and a furnished five room house for a small family with phone numbers 1609 or 2258.
One of the world’s largest grocers seeks ambitious men in every locality to sell direct to consumers. Nationally known brand of groceries and related products. Big earning potential with easy sales and no experience required.
Long established reliable house seeks sewing at home with reasonable charges. JOHN SEXTON, & CO. advertising address in Chicago. Also an opening for cooking and house work assistance at Ballard Hall Parsons College with immediate application at 226-tf.
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