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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
2
Republican Ticket National President Hughes and Fairbanks
National ticket lists Charles E. Hughes for president with Charles W. Fairbanks as vice president. It also notes congressional representatives and references A Kennedy as a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Charles FE. Hughes
Charles W. Fairbanks
Congressional
A. Kennedy
CHY Without Electricity Grinds On Power Outages Persist
A lengthy breakdown at the gas and electric plant leaves CHY without power as a new boiler arrives late and connection leaks delay supply. The Journal’s presses run by hand tonight while a gasoline engine powers a limited run. Hospitals receive current, with Birmingham and nearby towns reporting some service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
No Backache Relief Promoted by Local Remedies
A letter from Mrs. J. M. Gaskill of Etna Green describes relief from severe back ache and sharp pains after using Foley Kidrer Pilla. The note endorses the product as providing significant relief and mentions its sale by Jericho & Kaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gaskill
Etna Green
Foley Kidrer
Jericho & Kaston
Notice of suit involving shared property in Jefferson County
Anna Hayes petitions in district court against William A Hayes and Wiliam B Mayes and Mrs Hayes claiming 11 parts to 1 share in 30 acres off the south part of the east half of the northeast quarter section 31 township 72 north range 8 west. Court action seeks confirmation of shares, sale of the property, and division of proceeds. Default possible if not answering by November term 1916. Starr & Jordanrepresent attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam B. Mayes
William B. Hayes
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Iowa
A. D
Starr & Jordan
Burtus Sells Gas Electric Plant Here
R M Burtus sells Fairfield Public Service Company to Dows Smith and Reed of Cedar Rapids. J B Hill, representing buyers, informs city council the purchase hinges on a local franchise. New owners aim to take control by year’s end and run the plant, expanding utility power and faultless service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Burtus
Fairfield Public Service Company
Dows, Smith and Reed
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Hill
Hill
Dows, Smith & Reed
Iowa
Cedar Rapite
Ratianyaml Bight Co
Iowa Electric
Serehali
Moone
Trnnamiaston
Oakaod Mills
Mairfield
Foe
Teddy
Fairfield Iowa registration notice for voters in 1916
The city announces registration boards will sit at regular voting places in Fairfield on October 26 27 28 and November 4 1916 plus election day November 7 for absentees. Sessions run 8 am to 9 pm each day except November 7 when they stay open until polls close. This is a presidential year requiring registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Unclear OCR Indicates Missing Names and Contact Info
The readable text lists a few distorted names and a phone number for Burlington but provides no coherent event, action, or clear context to summarize into a news item. No identifiable organizations, dates, or outcomes are present.
Halloween Socials Highlight Local Society Happenings
The Presbyterian Weathminster BibleCinas enjoyed a Halloween party at Mr and Mrs C C Brown's South Second Street home. Kensington Wee and various groups shared events including a Halloween masquerade and dances. Other notices mention Epworth League plans altered and Parson College literary society members entertained with games, songs, taffy pulling, and seasonal decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatminster BibleCinas
The
Presbyterian Church
C. C. Brown
South Second Street
Parsons College
Watson
Johnson
Parsons
Cottage Prayer Meetings Tonight
A list of meeting locations and leaders is provided for tonight’s cottage prayer meetings. Names include Prof. R. M. McKinzie, Rev. C. W McCampbell, Mrs. Groves, Chas. Goodell, J. H. Stuckey, and many others, with each entry pairing a venue or leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McKinzie
Mrs. Groves
Chas. Goodell
Mrs. Comingore
J. H.stuckey
Oscar Boltz
Orville Johnson
William Phipps
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Orpheum Orchestra
Daniel Frohman
Mary Pickford
Hulda
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Stuck BY Gossick Milling CO
Ji. Bradshaw Furn
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Northwest Corner Square
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