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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
6
Mail subscriptions must be prepaid and costs listed as 10 40 and 1.25 with 1.00 care. Report carrier irregularities promptly. Post office entry confirms Fairview Iowa mail matter of second class.
The Union Thanksgiving service of all city churches will be held at the Baptist church tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. The program includes Hymn of Thanksgiving Invocation Rev H A Mosser Special Music Reading of Scriptures Rev R H Polly Prayer Rev W R Keesey Offering Report of Treasurer of Poor Relief Fund F J L Black Reading of President's Proclamation Rev H A Anspach Sermon Rev F C Behner Hymn America Benediction Rev L E Kuhns.
The Jefferson County Equal Suffrage Association gathers at the Public Library on Saturday December 1 at 2 30 PM. Members will hear reports from officers and committee chairs on the year's work and future activity. After the session Mrs W G Ross discusses Woman's Preservation and Miss Minnie B Jenks presents a reading.
Tomorrow the Par sons 352nd Regiment football team visits Fair field to face the local squad on Alumni Field. Camp Dodge arrives on Burlington No. 178 and will stress a work-out today to fit for the battle. The visitors boast stars from their college days and a heavier line, while Coach Yount tightens his own lineup for the big game.
Red Cross notes urge rapid production of standard surgical dressings as essential for troops in France. Central Division alert cites Major Murphy in France demanding ten million meters of gauze and three million dressings per month, with American chapters to expand room work and daily operations.
The article reflects on how fairies symbolize life’s magical possibilities for children. It notes a child’s tension between adult consequences and the whimsy of fairy life, yet cherishes affection for grownups while seeking escape from their strict world.
Eugene A. Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Howard, earned a First Lieutenant's commission at Fort Sheridan closing ceremonies. All three Howard brothers serve. Nat leads as lieutenant colonel with the American Engineers in France, and Hubert is a captain in the artillery.
William Fox presents Virginia Pearson in When False Tongues Speak as the featured attraction at the Orpheum on Thursday November 24.
A plumber locates a hidden leak in a ten story tenement by using valerian and a cat. After buying valerian and releasing it down a drain the cat on reaching the seventh floor alerts the existence of the leak, leading to a wall hole discovery.
A compact Caterpillar style stall tractor, described by Popular Science Monthly, speeds material movement within factories without roads or tracks. It lays its own track as it moves, fits through standard doorways, and can work inside buildings, on roofs, or loading docks. It handles tasks from pulling wagons to use in logging camps and shipyards.
Baptismal services will be held at the Christian church this evening after the prayer meeting. Mrs. I D Way of Chicago arrived for a several days visit at the D R Way home. Mr Way of Marshall Field Chicago will come tonight to spend Thanksgiving with his parents. Mrs Harriet A Hague of Silverton Oregon is visiting her sons Clarence and Dr A S Hague. Miss Margaret Gregg a Washington school teacher was taken to Jefferson County Hospital for an operation.
The Philippine Review notes that sectional feeling in the islands is not fundamental and will fade with broader education and交流 among groups. The recent Maulud celebration in Mindanao and Sulu drew leaders, 100 imams, 80 singers, 8,000 Mohammedians, government officials, and civilians, all in Moro costumes, demonstrating unity between Mohammedans and Christians, Americans and Filipinos.
Mrs. and Mrs. J B Fleming host a six o clock dinner at West Harrison Street to honor Stanley Workman before his Friday move to St Louis to join the coast artillery. Yeoman Lodge hosts an old time Home Coming Friday. Persis Hildreth Chapter meets Friday at 2 30 with Mrs Clarence Hague. Miss Lucile Pepper and Floyd Smith wed at the Christian church parsonage with Rev R H Polly officiating. Young Women's Auxiliary meets Friday at 7 30 with Mrs W R Keesey. Marengo convention report to be given.
A harsh parental warning targeted Charles Darwin accusing him of loving only shooting dogs and rat catching, predicting he would disgrace himself and his family due to divergent tastes from his father. The remark underscores early tensions between Darwin and parental expectations.
The term dog days refers to the hottest season linked to Sirius rising with the sun. Almanacs still use the label but note the precession causes the dates to drift about 20 minutes 20 seconds earlier each year. Some reckon July 24 to August 24 while others use July 3 to August 11.
The Court House will be closed all day Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. Public services paused for the holiday.
The White family thanks the Fire Co and all helpers after a home fire. Mr. and Mrs. Loren White express gratitude for assistance. The Kozy will serve a Turkey Dinner tomorrow from 12 to 1 20 p.m.
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