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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
4
Mt Pleasant Iowa reports a strong YMCA fundraising result as Henry County nears its goal for the national drive. Total subscriptions exceed expected, with Mt Pleasant contributing about 4000 and Henry County surpassing its local target by raising roughly 15000 to 16000 toward the 3500000 goal.
The Man Without A Country comes to Fairfield Theater Somerow Thursday as a Boy Scout benefit. Lieut. Col. Maulden of Fort Slocum aided production. Fort Slocum troops and 2000 soldiers transferred to another post appear in scenes. The Sammies are shown in quarters and en route by steamer. H. E. Herbers plays The Man Without A Country, Geo. Marlo appears as a model American. The piece aims to depict how sons and brothers will look when they serve. Officers praised the project for its patriotic impact.
Officials of the American Federation of Labor push to avert further shipyard strikes as British Admiralty cables John Hill to visit yards and advise on peace. Lemuel Gormpers calls executive meeting to plan Hill's itinerary after the convention. Resolutions criticizing four rail and brotherhoods in favor of the Switchmen's union will be reported adversely.
Billie Burke headlines the Orpheum feature The Mysterious Miss Terry a Gelett Burgess adaptation. Burke as Marvis Terry adopts an incognito boarding school life to test three suitors each poor yet ambitious revealing the true match amid humorous episodes and thrilling events ending happily.
An announcement lists a Fairfield stay from November 26 to December 5 with leaveable orders at the Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store located at 631 E. Eisenhart.
Every Pythian should attend the Rathbone Bible Class gathering in Burlington this Thursday evening November 22 at 7 45 o clock. H M Hoopes K of R and 8.
All pastors executive committees and denominational division presidents of Prof Vartanian s Men s Bible Class are urged to attend a Wednesday evening meeting at the Baptist church after prayer. Final plans will be made for completing a membership canvass.
The Iowa Electric Co directs that no gas service orders for installation this fall will be accepted after December 1. Residents wishing gas service must submit orders to the office before the stated date at 622 Iowa Electric Co.
The A. M. E. choir will give a jubilee concert at the Methodist church Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Everyone invited.
Unkrich's Orchestra and Workers for Army Y M A plan a large booster meeting in Batavia to raise funds for the campaign. Local leaders urge support and attendance to boost the fundraising effort.
A 1916 Overland four cylinder five passenger car in good condition is offered or trade for a Ford. Listings include Rhode Island Red roosters, single comb roosters, hair pieces, a Buick C 1916 model with electric lights and starter, two modern houses for rent or sale, and a 104 acre Arkansas farm for sale or trade. Contact details for Stortz & Taglaeur storage, A H Meseer, W G Allison, J E Cohagan, Frank Berard, A J Smith, and others are provided.
The A. M. E. choir invites the public to a concert at the Methodist church Tuesday evening at o'clock. Everyone is welcome to attend.
A humorous piece riffing on a self made man who wakes early and serves two masters. The narrator jokes that money mishaps stem from pride and family conflicts, noting a mother-in-law living at home as a double burden. The verse mocks work talk and overbold claims.
A fragmented price list for various skirts including ladies knit and outing flannel styles, plus children’s knit and tennis flannel skirts. The amounts show cents to dollars per item, with unclear vendor details.
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