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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
3
Local notes record many Ottumwa residents in town on business or visiting relatives, including Earl Kirkhart I N Biddle Bert Henderschott and Mrs Ben Park. Illnesses are mentioned for John Cammack Jock Goodson Norris and Mrs J C Norris. Several travel updates and a Masonic lodge meeting are listed.
Fairfield residents are urged to support a citywide door knob tagging campaign by Boy Scouts on Friday night. Scout funds will fund broadened work with collections collected by the Iowa State Bank treasurer Mr Fryer, due November 1 or as noted on the tag.
A letter from Kobe dated September 29, 1917, details a Tokyo stay ending a journey. The writer notes a Red Cross meeting with Baronesses and Dr. Ishiguro, tea with him, and observations on fashion. They describe encounters with missionaries, a Viscount’s wife, and interactions linking East and West.
A Chicago message asks all knitters to rush knitted goods and sweaters to the Red Cross. Volunteers are asked to bring finished articles to the Red Cross rooms in the Masonic Temple Thursday afternoon for immediate shipment.
From this date to the 2nd Liberty Loan, Fairfield National Bank will loan funds on first payment of two percent to cover unpaid balances as due, with the bond held as security. For details apply at the bank or call 276. This gives those without cash a chance to buy bonds and show patriotic support.
Notice that poll or road tax is due and payable at the City Clerk's office with penalty after October 31 1917. It will be available on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from seven to nine o'clock during the month. C J Gilly Street Commissioner.
The regular Teachers' examinations will be held at the Court House on October 24 25 and 26. 409 MISS CHIDESTER County Superintendent.
Antonio Moreno stars in By Right of Possession at the Fairfield Theater tomorrow opposite Mary Anderson. He plays a western sheriff whose nerve and daring carry the photodrama as the Greater Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature.
Notice asks residents to photograph items at address 5645 to arrange collection for a rummage sale. No further details provided.
City of Fairfield invites sealed bids for coal in car load lots. Bids must be submitted to 419 Paul Coleson, City Clerk, by stated deadline. Specifications outline grade, delivery terms, and payment.
Two days remain before the Fairfield fathers and sons banquet at the Methodist church. The event will feature a toastmaster and a special menu prepared by the High School and College Domestic Science departments. Sixty attendees have already signified their intention to attend.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of their daughter and sister. Grateful for floral offerings. Signed MR. AND MRS. W. A. ELDER and Family.
The Parsons College Auxiliary announces a rummage sale to be held October 25 26 and 27 in the building north of the Iowa State Savings Bank.
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