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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1917
Page
6
The notice states sail subscriptions are strictly in advance, four months for $1.00, with violability issues to be reported promptly. It references the Fair sid Post Office in Iowa and indicates mail matter classification and a telephone contact.
Telegram from J F Deems U S Food Commissioner asks the Journal to publish that trades covered by the October 8 proclamation must apply for licenses to the U S Food Administration in Washington by November 1. Some firms have not applied and actions to suspend their trading will begin immediately. Complaints should be sent to the U S Food Administration Bureau in Burlington.
The article discusses General Robert Toombs misquoting a line about justice in a Georgia convention of 1877. It corrects his claim of a Runnimede plain where judges would be set, noting historic Runnymede is a meadow by the Thames and Magna Charta was signed on Charter Island near Surrey.
A new worry-saving device from the Pittsburgh Dispatch introduces a slot machine style system to handle monthly telephone bills in apartment houses. Tenants insert brass checks when short on change and the collector redeems them from the coin box. Landlords and tenants alike embrace the mechanism.
Former Massachusetts congressman George P. Lawrence, longtime North Adams resident, leaped from the eighth floor of the Hotel Bel Liant in New York on November 25, ending his life in a suspected self-inflicted death.
A boy notes his map shows Colorado in red while everyone admires the scenery. His mother asks about his mood and he explains the color on his map makes him unsure about the trip.
Residents describe enjoying the early hours with calm mornings and simple conversations. The sentiment emphasizes tranquil routines and light daily reflections as the day begins.
At Fort Snelling Training Camp a list of commissions includes E. E. Rorick named a First Lieutenant in the U S Army. The release notes several other officers with assignments in infantry and artillery and says formal presentations follow next Monday at Fort Snelling.
Tomorrow marks the annual Christian Church Sunday School rally with a goal of 450 attendees. Special music includes a violin solo and a ladies quartet, with a group photo at session end and a fellowship meeting at eleven. Evangelistic service follows at 7:30. November 2, M. Clemenceau receives confidence vote 418 to 65 in parliament.
County Clerk George M Ball is appointed by Van H Mannigan Director of the Bureau of Mines as Explosives Licensing Agent for Fairfield and Jefferson counties. The appointment, effective after November 15 1917, enforces the national explosives licensing act during the war with Germany.
Burns Detective Agency thanks Sheriff Shan Campbell for data on Dr. Conrad C. Becker accused of bank fraud with bogus Churchill Drug Co. drafts from Lima Ohio. Campbell’s information links Geo E Bauer a former convict who cashed $1800 in bogus DuPoint drafts and escaped with $200, now identified as Becker in eastern operations.
Ottawa dispatch lists Canadian war casualties with Illinois names Joseph Goodman of Chicago and W R McKenzie of Freeport wounded and Sergeant Robert Lewis of Chicago gassed noting the November 2 report.
Orpheum manager West announces a Monday and Tuesday showing of Douglas Fairbanks in Down to Earth at the Orpheum on November 26 and 27. Anita Loos and John Emerson contribute to this entertaining, innovative production released by Artcraft Pictures with Fairbanks starring and writing portions of the script.
W J Kritzman described as expert piano tuner and repairer. Also offers repair services. Leave orders with H P Mc Laughlin Co at phone 400.
All participants in the play The Old Maid's Association and others interested are asked to meet at Yeoman Hall on Monday evening at 7 30.
Yeggs robbed the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Hillsdale twelve miles east of Bere. Cracksmen bored through the door and escaped with 400 dollars in currency. The heist occurred November 24.
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