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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
8
Beloit Wis Oct 10 Edward Hildreth elected treasurer of Beloit College Junior Class and named manager of The Round Table bi weekly, as wartime discouraged year aims to be one of the best.
A jumble of satirical verses and headlines references wartime food and labor themes. The piece mentions Potatocracy songs, Uncle Sam, a three million dollar note, Vanderlip, military orders, and humorous lines about shirts for soldiers and dairy prices. It reads like a satirical collage from a historic newspaper column.
The notice warns of a likely room shortage during Old Settlers and asks renters to display For Rent signs. It also lists A. M. E. concerts at the church on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, meal service by Baptist ladies, and an open auditorium rest room for the public.
Fairfield National Bank treasurer Emry reports generous donations to the war libraries fund for soldiers and sailors. People give from 5 cents to 1 dollar or more, with many contributing 1.90 to obtain book plates. The library plan includes books, buildings, equipment, and ongoing support under government direction to serve soldiers in camps.
A compilation of local sale ads including two modern houses on South Third Street with contact 2390 A C Wisecarver and various items for sale such as young chickens 2 12 to 3 pounds Stella Griffith 218 a well improved 80 near town with barn outbuildings and orchard Will ID Garmoe Son 357 a Willard piano 468 and used typewriters rebuilt to factory prices from 40 to 89 percent below list with five day trial Shipped five day trial American Writing Machine Co Chicago Illinois 860 33) 329 South Dearborn 3)
The Jefferson County Insurance Union schedules its regular Annual Meeting for all policy holders at the Fairfield Public Library on Saturday October 13 at 10:00 a.m. All policy holders are urged to attend for officer elections and other business. E D Y Culbertson secretary. Also additional classifieds note rooms wanted in modern homes, help wanted for Old Settlers Days, and rental adverts in Newport area.
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