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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
6
An editor manager advertises mail matter handling at the Fairfield Iowa post office, noting second class status and a monthly subscription rate of $1.00 paid in advance. Readers are asked to report carrier irregularities. Telephone contact provided.
The government plans to move the seat of government from Petrograd to Moscow as winter approaches. Reval evacuation has begun and schools closed while inhabitants are sent inland. The decision follows Riga's fall, recent Baltic operations, and political unrest in Petrograd.
Thousands witnessed An nette Kellermann star in a William Fox production with dangerous sea scenes in Jamaica. Real tides battered mermaids, causing injuries and rescues as cameras captured authentic peril. The feature plays at the pieum theater for two days October 22 and 23.
The Cross Lanes grain and stock show opened with a large crowd. Prize winners include Pure Bred Draft Colts Lewis McCleary J H Miller Paul Brent and many other categories such as Draft Mare Colt Roy Fresconi Bert Fairchild Willard Whitaker and Sheep Ram and Lamb W W Gearhart and son with first and second places noted.
Alfred Larson died at his home northeast of Beckwith at noon today after suffering a paralytic stroke last Sunday. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of the children.
A Chicago Memphis and Gulf express train was robbed near Miston Tennessee ten miles north of Pyersburg. The express car was said to be undamaged with a large sum of money taken by the bandits.
Paris October 19 Raoul Luftbury of Wallingford Connecticut a member of the Franco American flying corps has been cited as an incomparable pilot in French army orders. He is said by the Herald to have downed his thirteenth enemy} airplane in recent action.
The regular teachers examinations will be held at the Court TM Samie on October 24 26 36 409 Miss Chidester County Superintendent.
Jefferson county loses at least 11 of its dry majority as the Board of Supervisors finish counting precinct ballots. A ten vote tally error in Buchanan township raised the No tally to 64 from 54, with another minor slip found. No injunction against the county auditor. contesting a special election requires a recruit ordered by the attorney general.
Coroner L James and Secretary Olga Raines conducted the Fairfield inquest into the death of J M Lewis. The proceeding paused for an Iowa City analysis and to await further witnesses, with several already examined. A coal conservation campaign was announced by Dr Garfield including limiting electric signs. Andrew J Peters announced his candidacy for Boston mayor opposing incumbent James M Curley.
City Clerk Paul Coleson of Fairfield issues a public notice seeking 419 coal carload deliveries. The notice outlines the city’s requirement and directs interested suppliers to contact the city clerk for details.
An advertisement promotes the latest boot models from Choice Footwear as a fall essential for women. The notice also invites readers to church supper offerings of baked beans brown bread and pumpkin pie at the Methodist Church on Saturday night.
The annual meeting closed profitably with Dr. J. S. Gaumer of Fairfield as president and E. B. Howell of Ottumwa as vice president. C. W. Wahrer of Ft. Madigan named Sec Treas. Board of Censors includes Dr. Gesecka Mt. Pleasant Dr. Hay Washington and Dr. Davis Libertyville. Washington invited to host 1918 meeting.
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