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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
8
Des Moines reports another postponement of the November 11 draft movement from Jefferson agency to Camp Dodge. The initial order set October 5, then moved to October 21, with the latest delay due to influenza in camps and civilian spread. The War Department planned to call about 12 000 Iowa men in November.
Willie B Hoskins born July 1 1912 in Stronghurst Illinois died October 26 1918 in Fairfield Iowa aged 6 years 3 months 26 days. She is survived by her parents W J and Nora Hoskins a brother Charles a sister Lillia May and mentions of other siblings.
Save money by bringing your shoe work to me at the Drake Clothing Do. No shoes too far gone to be fixed up. Tan shoes dyed black look like new. Visit W. L. Lambert at the second door west of A. J. Boyd's Grocery. 318-4
The Executive Committee of the Jefferson County Farmers Mutual Insurance Union levies three and one third bills on insurance in force October 12 1918 payable after November 5. Assessment becomes delinquent on November 26. T C Ross secretary.
As we go out of business, we request all who know themselves to be indebted to J. W. Oliver & Son to call and settle the accounts on or before November 15. This public notice urges prompt payment to close our affairs.
The brothers died in fancy and the sister passed away in November 1917. Funeral services were held at the home of Tom Wise east of Fairmont conducted by W. E. Tinney of Fairmont Methodist Church. Interment was in Fairmont Cemetery as relatives and friends extend sympathy.
Democratic candidate George M. Ball announces his bid for the office of Clerk of the District Court and asks for voter support.
Numerous small ads list household goods vehicles and animals for sale including stoves stoves stoves furniture a Maxwell touring car two Jersey cows single comb Rhode Island Red roosters and a Lincoln Terrace lot with fruit trees and a well The notices include contact phones names and addresses and a mix of short offers and bargains across city listings
Classified notices list various sale and rental items and properties in Fairfield area. Items include a sectional bookcase with desk, a library table, electric lamp, and wool and felt weather strips. Trade equity in 100 acres near Fairfield for dwelling or other property. Also a four room house for sale or rent on North Main street, a modern four room flat for rent, a strictly modern house on West Briggs, furnished rooms for light housekeeping, and a furnished five room house for a small family. Contacts include Mrs. C. W. Trowbridge, Joe Hickinbottom, Russell Smith, and phone numbers 1144 2505 1609 2253 3361.
One of the world’s largest grocers seeks ambitious men in every locality to sell a national brand of groceries teas coffees spices paints oils foods etc. Capital over 1,000,000. Big line easy sales values beat competition. Earn big money. No experience required.
WANTED Sewing to do at my home Reasonable charges Phone No 8506 294 WANTED A person to assist in cooking and help with house work at Ballard Hall Parsons college Apply at once 226 tf
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