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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
8
Crowds filled large chambers for revival with songs and an invitation bringing ten responses. Mrs. Saxton impressed with violin, Mr. Saxton sang Deep River. Choir and audience united in a hearty chorus as sixty six youths attended rehearsal. Warley preached a clear analysis of saving faith centered on Christ, arguing skepticism stems from disbelief in unbiblical ideas.
Vetrograd reports no more passports will be issued to Russians wishing to leave Russia per Novoe Vremya. The order tightens travel restrictions amid political unrest.
Chicago November 6 1917 Father Steven A Loughman says he will enlist and take his son Harry’s place on the front if German news confirms his son’s fate. He praises all sons at the Houston camp and says he gave them gladly.
In Savannah Georgia on November 6 the government commandeered all yellow felme lumber in the region usable for building and construction.
Marshfield Missouri November 6 the motion for a new trial for Maude J Piers who was sentenced to 35 years imprisonment for the kidnaping of Baby Thoy Keet of Springfield was overruled in the circuit court
The film The Slacker shows a battle scarred flag inspired by Francis Scott Key witnessing the 15 star 15 stripe banner at Fort McHenry. Emily Stevens returns to the screen in the Metro wonderplay with allegorical scenes and historical flashes. The Orpheum will screen The Slacker on Saturday November 10.
Statement of ownership and circulation for October 1 1917 of the Fairfield Daily Journal Fairfield Iowa. Business Manager A W Taylor dean Taylor publisher B J Taylor Sons owners Dean Taylor and A W Taylor. Average paid circulation 1808 copies six months prior. Notary W P Starr confirms sworn on November 6 1917.
Chicago police report shows Mrs. James Hamilton Lewid, wife of the senator, robbed of jewels valued at $50 from her Virginia hotel apartment while she was away.
A column of classified ads lists numerous sale and rental items. Gentle driving horse and top buggy, heating stoves, coal cook stove, floor covering, two modern houses with hot water heat, farm for sale, Round Oak heating stove, two lots with prices, King Bee stove, sleeping house with lumber, lady-broke driving horse, rated straw, pure bred White Wyandotte chicks, good house for sale or rent, three mule spring chickens, nine room modern house and another on South Third, farms in Northern Missouri with price lists, and rebuilt typewriters offered by American Writing Machine Co.
The Town Slouch laments a troublesome dog and the burden of naming it. The column rambles through Fourth of July reflections, railroad ad copy, early risers, and a stereotype about a Dutch lunch room in a humorous local voice.
Property rental notices list several furnished rooms in private houses at 705 West Washington Street and 300 West Hempstead Street. Additional ads include two heated front rooms with private entrance and a six room house with immediate possession and contact details.
Lost auto license No 61778 with tail light attached may be left at the Journal office. A pair of field glasses between the dam of the new city pond and town to be returned to Charles DeLancey at the high school with a reward. Lost Saturday evening a car number. Notify Miss Morris at phone 4588 634 537.
Mac Davis of Donnelly Minnesota will ship one car of Red River Early Ohio potatoes to this city. The car is enroute. Phone orders to J R Sirdoreus at 1761 or 2258.
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