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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1918

Page

2

Community Society Meetings And Friendly Gatherings

Local notices report several society events including the Women’s Missionary Society meeting at the church Thursday at 3 00 and the Queen Esther Circle gathering at 7 39 in the Methodist basement All members are urged to attend Also the English Lutheran Missionary Society plans its November meeting at Mrs Voorhies home on South Main Street and Mrs John McClain hosts the Thursday Embroidery Club on Friday Harold Stansberry enjoys a birthday surprise with friends and gifts Kathryn Smutz hosts a marshmallow roast for a young crowd at her South Second Street home

Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church Queen Esther Circle The Methodist Church Missionary Society of the English Lutheran Church Kathryn Smutz South Second Street

Dedicate Quill to Fairfield High School Soldiers and Sailors

At a class meeting the Senior class voted to dedicate the 2919 Quill to Fairfield High School alumni and staff who joined or served the country. The yearbook will publish a full honor roll and five pages of portraits. Private Lewis E. Gire departed for Camp Presidio after a furlough with relatives. Rev. W. R. Keesey attended the Community Club banquet and visited son Wilbur at the 8. A. T. C.

Fairfield High School Lewis E. Gire Camp Presido Calif W. R. Keesey City Wibur Keesey

Final Settlement Notice for Frank K Leedham Estate

Notice to heirs and interested parties that the Jefferson county Iowa District Court holds the final report of James P Starr administrator for Frank K Leedham deceased. Objections must be filed by February 2 in the 1919 term at Fairfield Court House. if none, report approved and administrator discharged. Starr & Jordan, Attorneys.

Frank K Leedham District Court Jefferson County Iowa James P. Starr Frank K. Leedham Fairfield

Apples for sale nearing closeout at L A Gaines shop

Readable text notes apples for sale with a few varieties left and a closing out sale at L A Gaines. No further details provided.

L. A. Gaines

Coming crisis in America warned by Prof Klingaman

A Jefferson county crowd heard Prof Klingaman at Parsons College denounce postwar government growth and universal military training. He urged public opinion as the guide, warned Congress may falter, and urged immunity clubs to steer policy amid federally centralized schools and industry.

Prof Klingaman America Jefferson County Prof. Klingaman Parsons College Barhydt Chapel Israel Brothers Orchestra Apt United States Iowa Alabama Camp Dodge Congress Kiingaman Republican Congress Henry Ford Washington DD. C Hilla Tennessee Kilsgaman

War Work Campaign in Jefferson County Publicized

The United War Work campaign runs through all county school districts and city wards with strong rural support. Districts report large over the top subscriptions, few refusals, and active canvassing led by local chairs and volunteers. Authorities urge city effort and frame federalization of education as a wartime priority under President Wilson.

United War Work R. W. Ritchey Ray Yeager Buchanan Lockridge Township O. H. Sherman Polk Township R. E. Mowery E. P. Richardson Frank Chalupa Pleasant Plain Smith Georgia Alabama

Duty to Humanity to Come

Secretary Lansing proclaims victory as German militarism ends and urges continued unity. He says the American people must embrace new tasks and burdens with same devotion and zeal shown in the war, serving humanity with steadfast resolve.

Washington Lansing Republic

More Eggs Promise Big Poultry Profits From Additives

A Missouri reader claims 1590 eggs from 160 hens in 21 days after using More Eggs additive. Poultry expert E. J. Reefer offers a trial bottle for $1 prepaid with a money back guarantee and a free poultry book.

Mra M Patton Waverly E. J. Reefer Reefer Kansas City Mr. Reefer Adj

Exemption Board Keeps Busy After War End

The exemption board in the Court House remains active sending out questionnaires and classification cards to remaining men. Every man must fill out and return the questionnaire as done in prior drafts. Calls for twenty two men to Camp Greenleaf Georgia and twenty six to Camp Dodge were canceled.

Court House Camp Greenleaf Camp Dodge

Personal Notes on Illness and Service Families

George Miller of Moline Illinois visits as his wife lies seriously ill with pneumonia at Jefferson County Hospital. Esther Miller also ill. Ray Tennant leaves for Camp McArthur after furlough with his parents. Clarence Blough bound for another camp from Camp Dodge. Edna Wilson returns to Eldora to teach. Kate Ketterman Molly Bige Merle Goehring visit for Charles Spratt's illness. M E Chapper and grandson Robert James return to Denver after Kansas City visit. Marriage licenses issued to Wilmoth Johnston Liggett Frakes.

George Miller Moline, IL Jefferson County Hospital Kate Ketterman Iola, Kas Molly Bige Merle Goehring Webster City Charles Spratt

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