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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1917

Page

8

Sermons and Services at Local Churches This Sunday

Wilbur R. Keesey conducts a series on The Ten Commandments with topics on modern idolatry and worship. Morning Holy Communion and Sunday school at 9:30, evening sermons at 7:30. Presbyterian notices include liquor traffic sermon and “Language of the Street.” Bible school annual promotion day with chorus program in the evening. All are welcome.

Wilbur R. Keesey Keesey Tomorow Ey Voning America Bible School Phillips

Community Christian Science and Church Services Note

Sunday 11:00 morning Christian Science study at First Church of Christ Scientist Meassiz Room of Public Library. Reading Room hours 2:20–4:30. Methodist Church services listed with Sunday School 10:00, preaching 11:00, evening 2:00, Cottage meeting 7:30. Evening gospel team program at Parsons College with music. Vote Yes on October amendment to curb alcohol rule. Bert Barrow Sunday School Supt. New chairs in primary. Evening service 7:30. parsons college quartet.

Christian Scence First Church of Carnat Scientist Meassiz Fair Clothing Hoagland Parsons College Bert Barrow

Do Soldiers Value Libraries and Reading Benefits

A historical note cites soldiers expressing need for circulating libraries. A wounded man in Egypt writes of lacking books, and during Mexican border troubles volunteers from the American Library Association with the YMCA eased boredom by providing small libraries. Hugh Britling notes reading helps amid monotony though sensational novels fade in importance. A book plate announces a library fund donation of $1.00 to purchase books.

Journal British Library Association Egypt Mexican American Library Association Hugh Britlings

War Service Fund Book Plate Acknowledges Contributions

A library note from the American Library Association honors servicemen and asks readers to donate 5 cents or more to the war service fund. Jefferson County banks will gladly accept contributions to support library services during the war.

Jefferson County

The Squaw Man's Son at the Orpheum Today

Wallace Reid stars in The Squaw Man's Son at the Orpheum. A sequal to The Squaw Man, the drama follows Halaca who returns from England to lead Indians, meets Carlisle graduate Wahnagi, faces an asphalt trust plot, and ends by saving Wahni-gi and marrying her.

Wallace Reid Orpheum Little Halac England Wahnagi Carlisle Asphalt Trust Hal Wah-ni-gi

Prayer meeting leads service with Barrow this Tuesday

Large attendance reported at the service with a Tuesday evening prayer meeting led by Mr Barrow. A note urges voters to approve the amendment on Monday October 15 to support clothing and feeding of Iowa wives and babies over brewer diamonds.

Barrow Iowa

For Sale Varied Household Items and More

Several items listed for sale including carpets folding bed lounge table and other goods at 404 East Burlington street Mrs T R Howlett. A new gang plow available with insurance savings offered by F W Lundquist. Ripe and green tomatoes for sale with contact numbers provided. Vacant lot on south Fourth street priced at 650 dollars. A hard coal base burner in good condition listed by W B Picken. Studebaker five passenger car with new tires in running condition contact 2341. Willard piano with fine tone contact No 468. Typewriters rebuilt and offered at deep discounts by American Writing Machine Co Inc catalog request via journal.

East Burlington Street T. R. Howlett W. Lundquist South Fourth Street Bruce Russell W. B. Picken Studebaker Willard Reimingtons Monarchs L. C. Smithe Royals Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn, Street Chicago

Wanted notices and sales positions at Banta's Second Hand

A run of classified notices seeks buyers for six to seven room houses and various secondhand items at Banta's Second Hand Store with contact phone numbers. Additional wants include coal or wood stores, washing and ironing services, auto race staffing for Old Settlers' Days, and salesmen positions for a large Chicago grocery firm John Sexton & Co.

Banta Fair Grounds H. L. Vickrey Court Hotel John Sexton & Co Lake and Franklin Sts Chicago

For Rent Listings Note Board

For rent notices list furnished rooms in modern homes. 347 South Main address 120 South Main street with phone numbers 2563 and 2621. One entry notes a furnished room half block south of the southwest corner of the square at 120 South Main.

Thoma & Thoma Square South Main Street

Lost auto crank on East Broadway ad drives fame claim

Classified fragment notes an auto crank lost on East Broadway with owner claiming fame from paying for the ad. Also lists a lost package between White T Store and New Chicago Grocery with reward. a Sunday dinner invite at Ktozy. and a political call to vote yes on October 15 for a state amendment opposing alcohol.

East Broadway White Chicago

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