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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
6
The Washington daily notes a dramatic rise in printing costs, especially paper, forcing a rate increase for subscriptions and ads. Annual carrier subscriptions rise to $5, display ads move to 15 cents per inch, with other ad terms and no change to classifieds.
Thursday night saw Presbyterian church and Parsons College hosts. Friday noon shop meeting at Raney Tile Works. Friday and Saturday nights featured United Presbyterian WCTU and London Machinery Co events. All employees gathered at the Baptist church for a 7 10 march to the tabernacle.
Anyone having clothing for the needy should leave it at The Fair Store Foreman and Coch Tan s or A J Bovnd s for distribution by the Superintendent of the New Chicago Mission. Children s clothing is especially needed and the urgency is emphasized by L E Kuhns Supt.
Mrs Edith Gilly advertises handmade Fancy Work and Crocheted articles for a Christmas sale at Pattern Hat Shop on Saturday November 5th.
Notice says the film Gloria's Romance will show tomorrow afternoon and night at the Fairfield Theater instead of today. The sermon yesterday referenced Second Timothy 1 6 and extolled using God given talents, urging individuals to invest gifts, avoid fear, and serve the Lord to realize potential.
The Parsons Carthage game at Alumni Field is billed as a strong matchup with both teams riding a four game win streak. In Fairfield, college evangelism draws attention as students hear sermons and plan a large mission night at New Chicago.
A collection of ardent quotes from a Peacock sermon emphasizes divine guidance Lincoln's education by God, self discovery in Christian service, and the duty to help others. The speaker condemns self indulgence and calls for unwavering commitment, even in hardship, poverty, or death.
Reverend H J Hogan, 11 year pastor of St Marys in Fairfield, is transferred to Ottumwa to lead St Patricks Church. His departure provokes wide regret as he championed church growth and civic projects, helped establish a new church building, and served as Park Commissioner and Chautauqua supporter.
The W. T. U. society extends invitation for a parade to the tabernacle on Friday night November 17, forming in line at 7 15 oclock. All supporters of the liquor traffic are urged to join with the organization, led by Mrs Emma Doud, secretary of Jefferson County.
Thursday sale aims to buy all army horses available amid a noted shortage in the east for heavy draft horses. Viewers are urged to bring any suitable animals to the event.
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