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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
6
Fragmentary note from a newspaper page mentions the Postoffice in Jela Iowa. It refers to mail matter and class handling with an editor and manager at Fair fields. The text is incomplete and does not provide a clear event or outcome.
The long running corn poisoning scare in Henry County ends as U S Marshals conclude there was nothing to the case. Sheriff Shepherd and Paul Lyons with son Harold reported findings, noting carbolic acid traces and a suspicious odor, while Harold emerges as a potential local sheriff candidate as investigators turn over the mystery to him for solution.
Acknowledges friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of wife and mother. Thanks for floral offerings and support.
The note references a ten on a Y M CG A deal with the signer claiming as 1633. It appears as a cryptic gambling or betting request indicating a score or stake associated with the code 597. No broader context is provided.
Co L Cox offers to donate half the rent from a residence near the County Hospital for one year to the Army Y. M. C. A. and the Red Cross. The $240 gift will be split between the two organizations if a responsible renter signs a year lease starting December 1. Act quickly to have this contribution counted in Jefferson county totals.
The Ottumwa High School football team will play Fairfield High School Saturday at 2 30 p.m. at the local Alumni field. The visiting team, accompanied by a band and many rooters, will be entertained at Ottumwa High School from seven to nine with a mixed program and refreshments.
Norma Talmadge stars in a Selznick release showing at the Orpheum tomorrow. The film follows a young society woman who seeks diversion and flirtation with fate until a dramatic incident reshapes her outlook.
Mr. Bennett of the Fair field theater offers cooperation to help Boy Scouts obtain athletic equipment first aid supplies and other necessities for winter work. He will let the scouts run the picture show November 21 and 22 featuring Man Without a Country to support the cause with tickets on sale citywide.
The White Rose Club held a masquade party at the Fraternal Aid hall last evening. Miss Beatrice Huddleston won the prize for best costume and a delicious supper was served. Belle Green hosted the N. I. E. Club yesterday afternoon on West Madison street with refreshments after social time. The next N. I. E. meeting is planned for December 6 at Mrs. E. J. Hewitt’s home on West Washington street. all members are invited.
Hundreds of Jefferson county youngsters will receive aid through the Army Young Men's Christian Association program as volunteers step in to provide support. The effort, tied to a nationwide drive, aims to distribute resources to youths in need.
Cross Lanes church raised 276 dollars to begin Army Y M C A work in the township. Stake goal is 500 dollars with meetings planned in Brookville Logkridge Salina Libertyville and Fairfield areas as canvass continues into next week.
A Red Cross knitting update states no instruction has arrived from headquarters on garment directions and local knitting continues as before. Letters reiterate the government does not supply extra clothing and emphasize socks sweaters mufflers and wristlets as essential for soldiers facing cold and damp in active duty endeavors.
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