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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1916

Page

4

Envied Heir Apparent Humbert of Italy Shows Daring Youth

Rome reports Humbert Nicholas Jean Marie, twelve, son of King Victor Emmanuel III, is the envied heir who has toured the front with Italian troops. He leads Italy's young explorers, rode in planes and submarines, steered ships, hunted wild boars, and visited the front many times, displaying fearless, boyish mischief.

Rome Italy Humbert Nicholas Thomas Jean Marie Victor Emmanuel I Young Explorers of Boy Scouts America

Old Woman Mows Hay at Eight Four with Health to Spare

Cookeville Tennessee Mrs Nellie France aged eighty four who lives near Beaver Hill mowed hay and drove a mower pulled by two mules in a field. Despite age she kept farming tasks including raking and riding horseback eight miles to Monterey, showing remarkable health and independence.

Cookeville Tenn Mrea Nellie France Beaver Hill Nellie Monterey

Ancient Community House Unearthed Near Santa Fe

Archaeologists uncover two hitherto unknown community houses near Otowi thirty miles west of Santa Fe. An expedition led by Mrs. L. L. Wilsoy of Philadelphia reports a 1000 year old settlement with a unique pottery design and a large sacrificial altar among the relics.

Santa Fe Sal Santa Fe N. M Otow L.l. Wilsoy Philadelphia

Pension Granted to Longtime Chicago City Employee

John Agnew aged eighty five, a city employee since 185, received the first pension payment under a five year old scheme. Mayor Thompson announced the presentation as the pension board’s inaugural disbursement, marking the transition from active service to retirement for Mr Agnew.

John Agnew Chicago Nubiyation Board Thompson Agton Willeinal

Congress Faces Price Rise Probe at Opening Session

Washington reports Speaker Champ Clark accusing a criminal conspiracy to raise prices as Congress prepares to convene. He suggests government price controls as an alternative to embargo and notes concern over costs of food items beyond climate affected staples.

Washington Congress Champ Clark Clark

Poles Consider Nonsectarianism at Federation Convention

South Bend Indiana November 29 chief business of three days session of the Polish Federation of America. Amendment to constitution to embrace all religions within the order discussed. Fourth biennial convention, the fleet held outside Milwaukee Wisconsin.

South Bend Ind

Sunday Objects to Cubs Park for Chicago Revival

Evangelist Billy Sunday opposes using the Cubs former park for his Chicago revival. The committee plans to travel to Boston next week with Committee of 100 members to decide a new venue for the event.

Chicago Billy Cubs L. Wilbur Messer Committee of Roston

Submarine Hunt Maneuvers Planned for Sept Sept 12

Washington reports navy department officials will guide a civilian naval training cruise with motorboats mobilizing on Sept 5 through Sept 12. Any boat carrying three or more passengers and with a 24 hour radius is eligible to enroll for patrolling mine planting signaling and defense tasks across three districts including Philadelphia Barnegat to New London and east of New London with Boston.

Washington Navy Department Egat Philadelphia Barnegat New London New York Boston Great Britain

Iowa Assembly Likely Shortest Regular Session

Des Moines, Nov 29. Governor elect William L. Harding predicts the Thirty seventh general assembly can complete its work and adjourn in sixty days. He sees no immediate problems and expects a tight, harmonious session focused on state economy and reducing overhead expense.

Des Moines Iowa William L. Harding Thirty Seventh General Assembly

Store to Close at Noon Thanksgiving Day

Our store will close at noon on Thanksgiving Day as announced by H. P. McLaughlin Co. The notice specifies limited hours for the holiday.

H. P. McLaughlin CO

Replies to blind ads confuse Journal readers

A column notes many readers reply to classified advertisements and sometimes receive no response from advertisers. The column explains delays occur when advertisers already fulfill needs with earlier replies.

Journal Office

Wanted help and pattern maker jobs in Galesburg Ills

WANTED place in a home for a good experienced girl to do house work. L. E. Kuhns, Phone 3763. 938 WANTED expert pattern maker. Satisfactory men in that line can find a steady job with us and Galesburg is a fine city to live in. Address us quick if you desire to make a change for the better. DRAWER 49, GALESburg, Ills. 937 Ar

L. E. Kuhns Galesburg Ills

For Sale Notices from Fairfield Listing Homes and Goods

Classified sale items include a six room bunga low with seven acres on West Harrison Street and fruit trees. cord wood 12 miles south of Fairfield. six horse gasoline engine. Poland China breeding stock. Thanksgiving ducks and turkeys. dry hardwood. and South Second Street lots with three new homes, fourteen lots, and building options. Contact numbers and names provided.

Harrison Street J. B. Flemming Fairfield Harper Brush Works Poland China M. B. Humphrey South Second Street James Bailey

Upset over Keller Fagan romance shocks Boston marriage tale

Boston report reveals a brief engagement between Helen Keller and secretary Peter Fagan, ended by public disclosure of a secret marriage plan. Keller denounces the romance as an outrage while Fagan denies involvement and sails toward Tampa to join Reverend Blanchard for a winter marriage plan.

Boston Helen Keller Peter Fagan Boston City Hall Fagan Miss Keller

Thanksgiving poultry stocked for state institution meals

The State Board of Control reports 13 444 chickens ducks and turkeys at state institutions ensuring 10 000 state wards will have turkey or a substitute for Thanksgiving. It takes 220 ducks weighing five pounds each to prepare a Sunday dinner at Mount Pleasant state hospital.

State Board of Control Mount Pleasant State Hospital

Redick and Russell Farm Loans A Specialty

The Amortization plan offers twenty annual payments for lower total cost than a 4 percent loan and with lower commissions than a 5 percent loan. A twenty year term relieves renewal anxiety at five year intervals. Other loans at 5 534 6 7 percent with standard options. Secure loans for closing by January 1 or March 1.

For Rent and Real Estate Offers in Pumphreys Addition

For Rent a furnished room three blocks from the square by Mrs J L Hicks call 2307. Four prime lots in Pumphreys addition each above grade with sewer water mains and sidewalks. $100 to secure one lot with balance payable as salary allows. stake and price tag required. Stake and price tag to office 909 Starr Jordan.

J. L. Hicks Savings Bank Pumphreys Starr & Jordan

Lots for Sale on South Sixth Street Fairfield

Referee will receive sealed bids until December 16 1916 for four lots on the east side of South Sixth Street Fairfield owned by Mary Mount et al part of the Mount Greenhouse property. Leggett and McKenney attorneys.

South Sixth Street Fairfield Mary Mount Mount Greenhouse R. D. Dubois Leggett & McKenney

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