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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1917

Page

4

College Notes on Campus Talks and Debates

Ames Montgomery left for Rapid City this morning to scout before the YMCA event this evening. Ddred Stewart’s parents visited on the campus yesterday. A call went out for all ladies of the college interested in the annual debate this afternoon to discuss start of the year activities. Fughell, class ’15, visiting on campus today. A Ladies’ Quartette performed at 4 o’clock, with Misses Wirtz Helfenstine and Goff among others. Prof. Vartanian led the Chicago Mission address. The Gospel Team and College Quartette shared duties at the mission services. Team and quartet totals: Mellis Pir Wer Leander McCulley with guests Gallaher Frank Gates and Cerert.

Chicago Wirtz Helfenstine Profce Goff Vartanian Vilege College Addition Mission Toeer College Yue Sncore Messrs Mellis Pir Wer Leander McCulley Gallaher Frank Gates Cer Eort

Nina the Flower Girl at Fairfield Theater Told

Miss Love stars in the drama Nina the Flower Girl showing tomorrow at Fairfield Theater. A blind heroine who makes artificial flowers to support her godmother vies to see her guide Jimmie the newsboy, with wealth and doctors shaping a path to restoration and love. Elmer Clifton plays Jimmie.

Fair Gel ‘Theater Cew Nina Miss Love Jimmie Fie Sks Elmer Clifton Dorothy Gish Sir Herbert Free

Community Bible Class Planned At Parsons College

At a city ministers meeting Prof Warrantee head of Bible Development at Parsons College outlined plans for a community Bible class. Ministers welcomed the idea and a committee led by Prof VarTanian was formed to draft details for a mass meeting set for Sunday October 21 at 3 30 PM.

Warrantee Bible Development Parsons College Wvarinnian

Life Term For Strike Leaders In Spain

Madrid reports that five members of the strike committee directing Spain’s general strike were sentenced to life in solitary confinement by a court martial. Three others received sentences of eight or more years. two committee members were acquitted. In New York a separate draft case, Jesus att Mexican Web aid hee, remains awaiting action as the draft exemption board and U S district attorney take over.

Spain Madrid Lfe New York Jesus Ulead United States District Attorney

Jefferson County Insurance Union Annual Meeting Notice

Notice to policy holders announces the regular annual meeting at Fairfield Public Library on Saturday October 13 at 10 00 a m. Election of officers and any other business to be transacted. By order of Executive Committee E D Y Culbertson Sect 241 O 4 8 11.

Jefferson County Insurance Union Fairfield Public Library E. D. Y. Culbertson

American Aphrodite at Orpheum Fairfield Iowa

Orpheum theater Fairfield Iowa shows William Foxs film A Daughter of the Gods for two days starting October 22. Annette Kellermann stars as The American Aphrodite with lavish settings including water scenes and exotic locales. Three performances daily with reserved seats and varying prices. Also a political appeal urging a yes vote for Iowa Prohibition Amendment on October 15.

Orpheum Theater Fairfield Iowa New York Philadelphia Pittsburg William Fox Far Sultan's Palace Annette Kellermann Miss Kellermann Jericho & Saston

For Sale Listings from People’s column

A series of classified ads detail items for sale including young chickens, a good barn, an 80 near town with outbuildings and orchard, household furniture, a new gang plow, a vacant lot on Fourth Street, a Willard piano, and various typewriters. Contact details list Stella Griffith W Ball Will D Garmoe & Son Bruce Russell KF Lundquist and American Writing Machine Co. Inc. in Chicago for inquiries and terms.

Stella Griffith W. &. Ball Will D. Garmoe & Son South Fourth Street Bruce Russell Willard Remingtons Monarchs L. C. Smiths Royals Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn, Street Chicago Iil

Wanted help and rooms in Newport area

Classified notices seek farm help married with family for farm work and light housekeeping rooms for rent at a modern home. Multiple postings include second hand stores for coal or wood purchases and ticket positions for Old Settlers Days auto races at the Fair Grounds. телефон numbers 811 and 1277 appear in listings.

Care Journal Newport Cafe Banta Fair Grounds Old Settlers H. L. Vickrey Court Hotel

Suffrage Association Holds Meeting at Library

The Jefferson County Suffrage Association convened at the library on Saturday. Speakers included Mrs. M. I. Perkins outlining government plans and Mr. Larson urging quick food card signups. Rev. Haworth spoke on Cuban women’s conditions, and Mrs. Sloan reported the year’s activities. Delegates named for the Des Moines State convention include Mrs. Sloan and others.

Jefferson County Suffrage Association M. I. Perkins Burlington Woman's Committee of National Defense Larson Deems C. C. Haworth Pleasant Plain Cuba Haworth Sloan W. W. Dove Buchanan Township Des Moines Roland Marsh A. H. Nellar B. B. Hughes Louis Easton Hague

For Rent and Found Classified Snippet

Several rental notices listing furnish room options at 203 Fast Burlington Street and 120 South Main Street with contact numbers 3273 356 2563 and 2621. A found auto crank on East Broadway is offered to the owner upon payment for the ad.

Burlington Street Thoma & Thoma Square South Main Street East Broadway

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Hee RA. Ames Montgomery Str Rapids Stewart Tere Ry Fughell K Love Community Bible Class Orpheum People's . Column South Depot Street KF. W. Lundquist Suffrage Association Middle West Chariton Racing Co P. m Cael Mutual Film Corp Jackie Saunders Jesse L. Lasky Fannie Ward THE Gazer Charles Chaplin Metro Picture Corp Mary Miles Minter America Mirian Cooper Villiam Martin
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