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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
8
Mt Pleasant and Henry county exceed expectations in the national YMCA drive. Mt Pleasant reports about 16 000 subscribed while Henry county raises 7500 toward the 35200 900 goal plus deficit funding. Heery township exceeds its quota with strong overage as Mt Pleasant contributes a quarter of local totals.
The Man Without A Country presented as a Boy Scout benefit at Fairfield Theater Somerow features Lieut. Col. Maulden assisting with the production. Fort Slocum scenes include 2000 soldiers on transfer, Sammies in quarters, and roll call before boarding a steamer. The cast includes H. Eb. Herth erswhip and Geo. Marlo. The event aims to boost patriotism and support for soldiers serving the United States.
Officials of the American Federation of Labor move to avert further shipyard strikes as tensions rise. The British admiralty cables John Finl to visit yards and urge workers to maintain peace. Lemuel Gompers convenes the executive council and plans Hill's itinerary after the convention adjourns. Resolutions attacking four railroad brotherhoods, urged by Delegate J M Conly of Iowa, are to be reported adversely.
Billie Burke stars in The Mysterious Miss Terry at the Orpheum in a Gelett Burgess adaptation. Burke plays Marvis Terry using disguise to test three suitors, each poor yet earnest, leading to humorous episodes and a suspenseful ending.
The notice states presence in Fairfield from November 26 to December 5 and asks leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store located at 631 E Eisenhart. It provides two drop-off locations for orders during the stay.
A 1916 Overland five passenger four cylinder in good condition or trade for a Ford. Also Rhode Island Red cockerels and singles, hair switches, a 1915 Buick with lights and starter. Homes include six to nine rooms, modern, near the square. Arkansas farm 104 acres suitable timber fruit warm climate. Contacts list names, phones, and streets.
A humorous verse about a self made man who serves two masters and keeps his mother-in-law nearby. It mocks pretension and the burdens of vanity with a folksy tone and brisk couplets.
Every Pythian should attend the Rathbone Bible Class meeting held in Burlington Thursday evening November 22 at 7 45 o clock. H M Hoopes K of R and S.
All pastors executive committees and presidents of denominational divisions of 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.
Gas service orders for fall installations must be received in the office before December 1. Customers wishing gas service to be installed this fall should submit orders now. 622 Iowa Electric Co.
The A. M. E. choir will present a Jubilee concert at the Methodist church Tuesday evening at o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
Unkrichs Orchestra joins Workers for Army YMCA in Batavia for a major booster meeting to support a fundraising campaign. The event aims to gather community backing and financial pledges for the YMCA related effort.
A ladies gold oval brooch is missing between the Christian church and the square. If found, please call phone number 7409 624.
The A. M. E. choir invites everyone to a concert Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Methodist church. The event promises music and community fellowship in a local church setting.
The listing shows prices for Ladies Knit Gloves Mittens Knit Skirts Caps and related items across categories for men women and children. Items include Ladies Knit Caps Children's Caps Men's Winter Caps and various knit accessories priced from 10c to 85c and higher.
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