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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1917
Page
6
The notice outlines subscription prices for Carrier, Month, and Mail options with options for three and four month periods. It requests prompt reporting of irregular carrier service and provides the telephone contact and post office eligibility details.
In a climactic engagement near Zenson the Austrian unit crossing the Piave river was driven back with heavy losses. Survivors were drowned bayoneted or captured, leaving no enemy on the west bank at the point of greatest threat. The battle described as fierce and glorious.
Parsons College football team extended its winning streak by defeating Carthage College 27 to 0 on their field last Saturday. A 52 yard Johnson run for a touchdown stood out amid steady Johnson improvisation and strong local interference. Carthage fought hard with a well balanced lineup, while Parsons showed enhanced line confidence since the Cornell game.
Win Gifford of Bloomfield visited relatives in the city yesterday. A baby boy was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Verle Frazey. Miss Anna Phalin returned home from a week with friends in Holbrook. Miss Hilda Whitney and Geneva Allen visited friends in Libertyville. Dr and Mrs Chester Fordyce motored to Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs B R Moore and daughter Nellie May visited them and returned to Otumwa. Mr and Mrs R Bruce Loudin and children and Mr and Mrs Wm Louden motored to Keosauqua for dinner at the Hotel Manning. Deputy Sheriff M S Randall returned home from Anamosa. Mrs Sabina Martin returned to Mt Pleasant after visiting her son here. James Manary returned from Rock Island. Misses Blanche and Muriel Gavin of Des Moines spent the weekend with cousin Miss Ruth Gavin. Mr and Mrs Arthur Greer and daughters and Fred Dings of Ottumwa motored to Marshalltown to visit Miss Anna White. Leo Darnell returned to Indianola after visiting his sister Mrs Mervyn Allender. Cecil Johnson of Ottumwa visited his parents. James and Norman Bear and Miss Nora Bean of Ainsworth are visiting at the James Turner and G W Bean homes. Miss Vera Hartman of Ottumwa spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs Ira Brown and son Charles returned to Chariton after visiting Orrin Green and Jacob Greber. Miss Blanche Banta, Mt Pleasant teacher, spent Sunday at home.
L. P. Quinn of Fairfield Iowa was brought to Kansas City to improve oil burner performance at Thomas Railway Track Appliance Co. His firing achieved iron melting in 2 1/2 hours, a feat praised as superior to prior coal methods. Quinn’s long career spans several major foundries, and the piece notes his leadership and expertise despite race. Also mentions a big Jubilee Concert at the Methodist church tomorrow night by A. M. K. choir.
Fairfield plans a robust showing at the Albia Thanksgiving Day singing contest with an all male chorus organized by C W Mount and J P Moorweed. Eighteen contests enter this year with eleven firsts won last year. a silver cup awaits the city with most firsts. The performances occur at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening November 27.
A local notice calls all members who joined the Fair field platoon of the new battery organization and other interested residents to meet tonight at eight o'clock at the Armory.
A compact price sheet lists items including Oat Meal in small and large formats, Flour per sack, Red Emperor Grapes per pound, Corn two cans, Peas two cans, Tomatoes two cans, Salmon two cans per can, Large can Peaches and Apricots at 25 cents, Potatoes per peck at 25 cents, Red Beans and Baked Beans per can priced at 15 cents, with various package sizes specified.
Community groups schedule events across town including a pie social at Center School to raise road funds, a DAR meeting in the Library, a WCTU Mother's meeting at Mrs. Walker's home, Methodist Young Ladies Auxiliary gathering at Miss Hewitt's, a Kensington at Mrs. Smith's, and White Rose Club planning at Mrs. Allison’s with bring-your-own-dishes policies.
Jefferson county remains over a thousand dollars short of its Y M C A drive goal as a balloon flight announced pledges totaling 4,505, leaving a 2,500 deficit. Nearby counties have surpassed their goals and the drive ends with three days of appeal. Citizens are urged to donate by calling 1633 or contacting Treasurer O F Fryer at the Savings Bank. The Pythian Sisters meet tonight at eight in the K of P hall.
Personal item notes the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mc Call at Jefferson County Hospital. Also mentions Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Brinton and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brinton visiting the Come to the Methodist church Brighton and Levi Tuesday evening. A fine musical program at the Methodist church tomorrow evening by A. M. E. Jubilee choir led by Mrs. E. M. Brooks and daughter Fern of Ottumwa visited Mrs. Maggie Summers over the weekend.
Residents along South Main street report persistent milk bottle thefts and other small porch losses. The area is the worst hit, prompting calls for special measures to arrest and convict the culprits and curb the nuisances citywide.
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