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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1917
Page
2
The notice lists subscription terms: three months for 1.25 dollars by carrier and mail options at 1.00 in advance. It requests prompt reporting of any irregularity in service and provides the telephone number 23 for contact.
Postal notice indicates mail matter classified as second class at the Fair Seid Iowa post office.
Italian and Allied reports from Rome describe an intense battle at the Piave above Zenson. Austrians forced the river, but Dutch and Italian forces repelled them, many drowned or captured, with no enemy remaining on the west bank at that threatened point. The engagement is praised as a fierce and glorious chapter of the war.
Parsons College beat Carthage 27 to 0 on their field last Saturday. Johnson, a halfback, ran 52 yards for a touchdown and impressed with long end runs. Parsons showed strong line play and effective interference, while Carthage fought hard throughout the game.
Wm Gifford of Bloomfield visited relatives in the city yesterday. Many locals reported short trips and visits including Miss Anna Phalin welcoming a baby boy born Saturday night to Verle and Mrs Frazey. Several residents returned from outings to Ottumwa Keosanqua and Marshalltown with family and friends.
L P Quinn of Fairfield Iowa was hired to retrofit the Thomas Railway Track Appliance Co furnace in Kansas City to burn oil. He allegedly resolved a prolonged struggle to melt iron, outperforming prior experts and enabling metal to pour in two and a half hours. Quinn has long served as a foundry foreman at several major firms. Big Jubilee Concert at the Methodist church tomorrow night by A M M Kk choir.
Fairfield plans a robust showing at the Albia singing contest on Thanksgiving Day. Proctors Mount and Moorhead train a leading male chorus believed to be Fairfield’s strongest yet, aiming to win the silver cup for most firsts. Eighteen entries compete, with twelve totaling eleven firsts last year. The choir performs at the Methodist church Tuesday November 27, inviting public attendance. A full program will follow.
A meeting is scheduled for eight o'clock tonight at the Armory for all who signed for the Fairfield platoon of the new battery and all others interested.
A pie social at Center School supports road oiling on Tuesday November 20. D A R and W C T U meetings are scheduled with times and hosts. Young Ladies Auxiliary of the Methodist Church meets at Miss Fern Hewitt's home. Fairfield Hospital Auxiliary hosts a Kensington sale Thursday at 3 30. White Rose Club hosts a gathering at 106 West Adams Street. Pythian Sisters hold their regular meeting at 8 PM in the K of P hall.
A. M. E. Jubilee Choir presents a fine musical program tomorrow evening at the Methodist church. The event features choral works, hymns, and likely solo performances reflecting the choir’s repertoire. Admission details are not provided.
Jefferson county remains more than $2,500 short of its YMCA drive allotment as a large balloon event reports $4,505 in pledges across the county. Nearby counties such as Washington and Wapello have surpassed their goals, prompting three days of intensified effort and a call for voluntary contributions to reach the target. Citizens are urged to donate by calling 1633 or contacting treasurer O. F. Fryer at the Savings Bank.
Residents of South Main street report milk bottles and small items stolen from yards and porches. City officials note broader petty theft, with South Main street the worst area. Special measures are proposed to arrest and convict those responsible.
Personal item noting the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. J C Mc Call at Jefferson County Hospital. Also mentions visits by Mr and Mrs T B Brinton and Mr and Mrs Eugene Brinton of Brighton to Levi Peasley’s, and Mrs E M Brooks and daughter Fern of Ottumwa visiting Mrs Maggie Summers.
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