Rev Keesey Urges War Support in Patriotic Sermon
Rev Wilbur R. Keesey at First Methodist delivers a wartime sermon arguing for U S entry to World War I to uphold justice and democracy. He praises President Wilson, urges Americans to do their best, conserve food, and support conscription as necessary for humanity and freedom.
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United States
Germany
Wilbur R. Keesey
First Methodist Church
America
Keesey
Wilson
London Daily Express
France
Great Britain
Kaiser William
England
Lord North
Mr. Keesey
Penny
Pound
Local Briefs Highlight Social and Health News
Mrs. T R Black of Salt Lake City plans to spend winter in St Louis with her husband. Various local residents return from visits while others attend to ill relatives. Calvin Doughty ill in Boston shows slight improvement. C H Doughty to Mass for grandson’s illness. Exemption Board raises questions. a Masonic lodge meeting is announced. Birth reported at Jefferson County hospital. several locals visiting in Batavia and Richland. Marriage licenses issued to Floyd Smith and Lucille Pepper. A church play with light refreshments planned at Moyer church.
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T. R. Black
Salt Lake City
St. Louis
Ethel Hines
Magon City
Rence Waters
T. Trotter
Chicago
I. M. Mikesel
Calvin Doughty
Boston
Mass
George Leggett
Ill
Columbus
Ohio
C. H. Doughty
Or Mass
C. B. Campbell
Batavia
Ed. Young
Lewistown
Mont
Atty
C. G. Sparks
C. E. Neukirk
C. L. Coen
Jefferson County Hospital
May Mouck
Rock Island
J. A. Heilman
R. C. Sayers
Iis
Algona
Ruth Looney
Camanche
Weer Rude
George W. Walker
Tiatavia
Isa Cheeseman
Richland
Robert Waters
Chicare
B. M. Mikesell
W. RK. Salts
Mo‘ine
G. W. Wright
Natavia
Carl Mintonye
C A Anderson
Ottumwa
May Ennds
Anna Clark
Des Moines
Hattie Edmonds
Community Bible Classes At Baptist Church In November
Interest in the Community Bible classes grows each week with sessions held Monday and Friday evenings at the Baptist church during November. Prof. Vartanian is a very engaging instructor and invites new enrollments to join.
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The
Baptist Church
Vartanian
Minister Sees War as Holy Duty and Peace Path
In a speech Mr. Keezey argued the war would topple monarchies, bring universal peace, and move humanity toward God. He claimed opposing pacifism with a fist, vowing to support his country fully while urging Christian peace. The speaker warned war costs may be worth it if outcomes include lasting peace and faith.
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Keesey
Themelves
Mr. Keesey
Court House Closed All Day for Thanksgiving
NOTICE The Court House will be closed all day Thursday on account of Thanksgiving.
Clothing and shoes needed for the poor urged
A local notice asks anyone with clothing to donate to the needy to contact Rev. L. E. Kuhns. Shoes are especially needed. interested donors are asked to call phone number 3763.
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L. E. Kuhns
Annual stockholders meeting of Jefferson County Fair
The Jefferson County Fair association calls its stockholders meeting for Saturday December 1 at 1 30 PM. The session will be held at the Court House with 653 Sanford Zeigler Jr serving as Treasurer.
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The
Jefferson County Fair Association
Court House
Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid Food Sale at Market
The Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid will hold a food sale at Foot and Crail's Market beginning at ten a m on Wednesday. The Leggett invites table reservations for Thanksgiving dinner.
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THE
Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid
Foot & Crail’s
Fairfield Chorus Concert at Methodist Church Tuesday Evening
W. J. Kritzman piano tuner and repairer offers services with H. P. Mc Laughlin Co. Take note of the Thanksgiving goose and chicken orders by phone. The Fairfield Chorus presents a contest music program at eight o'clock Tuesday at the Methodist Church.
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W. J. Kritzman
H. P. McLaughlin Co
Fairfield Chorus
Methodist Church
Red Cross Notes Shipments From Local Chapter
During the last week the local Red Cross Chapter sent two large boxes to the Central Division in Chicago. The Gauze shop box contained 1276 pieces including 196 muslin bandages and 1080 Kauze pieces.
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Red Cross
Central Division
Chicago
Community groups organize Gauze Shop schedule
The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church and the P O 8 have each set aside Mondays for Gauze Shop work. The Pythian Sisters meet there on Tuesdays and the Dormitory girls of Parsons College on Saturdays. Nearby towns join in with Liber tyville ladies spending a Saturday sewing.
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Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Pythian Staters
Parsons College
Libertyville
Knitting Dept Delivers Supplies to 200 Knitters
The department reports 30 sweaters 9 scarfs 18 pairs each of socks and wristlets in stock. Demand is high due to wool scarcity. the last consignment has been deleted. A notice will appear in the Journal when new yarn arrives.
Knitting Guidance for Red Cross Sock and Wristlet Making
Instructions for knitters emphasize joining pairs, sock measurements of 11 inches foot length and 14 inches leg length, washing finished items, wristlets at 14 inches with a four inch thumb hole from the top, loosely bound off, and using a wooden ruler for measuring. If directions are unclear, visit the yarn room for help.
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Red Cross
Domestic Science Girls Prepare Hospital Skirts at Parsons
The Domestic Science class at Parsons College is sewing 12 model hospital skirts this term. After the holidays they will begin hospital garment work.
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Parsons College
Christmas Pack Fund Subscriptions Exceed Quota
The Xmas pack fund reports 165 packets subscribed, exceeding the 150 packet quota. Of the 165, 50 arrived before November 1 and 115 since. 157 packets contributed a $2.00 amount.
Knights of Pythias Call for Wednesday Night Work and Smoker
The Knights of Pythias announce a work session in the second rank and a smoker gathering at Castle Hall Wednesday evening. Members are urged to attend for duties and social time.
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Knights of Pythias
IS to Visit Fairfield Holiday Dates
The IS will be in Fairfield from November 26 to December 5. Leave orders at the Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store located at 631 East J Eisenhart.
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Fairfield
Leggett House
Scheffel’s
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