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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1917
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms for eeveee and W. Taylor by carrier and by mail. It lists monthly and quarterly rates, emphasizes advance payment, and asks readers to report carrier irregularities to telephone number 23.
Entry marks mail matter of the section four class for the Fairside Iowa post office.
France and Belgium report persistent combat as British forces press Bourdon Bourton and Bourlon positions near Cambrai. Artillery exchanges continue. German reserves repelled at Bourlon, while Bourton defenses hold with ground contested and Verdun sector sees limited gains for French.
Washington announced a program to stabilize bread production under food administration supervision from wheat field to bakery. Farmers will receive 40 percent of the loaf price, a rise from under 20 percent last year, while bread prices fall in many cities.
The inquest jury found Archie R. Byrkit died from natural causes on November 24, 1917. The verdict, read last night, stated no signs of violence and noted Byrkit was found in his South Fifth Street home in night clothing with part of bedding kicked aside. The coroner and witnesses reported Byrkit appeared cheerful and known to have no enemies or valuables likely to attract robbery.
On Friday evening December 7 the Honor Guard Girls under Mrs. Frank Boies present two plays at the High School Auditorium. Confession by A Doyle and Captain Joe from A Little World by Olive Gersternbure are on the program.
Bluebird pictures presents a film version of Samuel Hopkins Adams story Triumph starring Dorothy Phillips as the country girl who travels to New York seeking dramatic recognition. The tale follows her hardships and disappointments as fame eludes her and tragedy tests her resolve.
London reports the week opening as the war’s most pivotal period. The interallied conference launches a determined push to unify co ordinate and intensify war effort against Germany’s geographic and centralized advantages, shaping prospects for 1919 outcomes.
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church holds a regular meeting Friday at 2 30 p m in church parlors. E N Gentry hosts a tenth wedding anniversary with gifts and a two course luncheon. Out of town guests include Mrs S K Groves Mrs George Hummert Flo Osteen Wim Snoddy and more. A double wedding at the groom's home and another at St Mary's Catholic church are noted along with an invitation dance at Yeoman hall and a Philathea Bible class gathering with social time and refreshments.
Coach Dice leads a 15 player Fairfield High School squad to Burlington for the annual Thanksgiving tilt between the Purple and Gray and the Orange and Black. The team trains hard with a shifted lineup and new plays, facing a strong River City rivals. A Fairfield win would help erase prior defeats to Washington and Ottumwa as Emma Kahl returns to teach at the high school.
Five United States army generals and one admiral arrived at an Atlantic port from Europe discussing homeland defense. Sir Leander Starr Jameson, aged sixty four, noted for the 1895 raid on the Transvaal, died in London. A Catholic firma plans a food case at Crall & Browns meat market on Wednesday.
A brief note instructs calling the Leggett household to secure a Thanksgiving dinner booking. The text includes the number 668 as part of the contact reference.
Local ad offers spring chickens available for sale either live or dressed. Contact phone number 218 654 for ordering or pickup.
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