Local Briefs include visits and upcoming events
Rubio visitor M F Marshall and Batavia resident J B Trent visited the city yesterday on business. Several residents make short trips, including Rhoda Henry in Mt Pleasant and A V Frazey in town. A public dance is planned at Fraternal Aid hall tomorrow evening. Corporal Benjamin Durfee of Fairfield is in New York for a serious operation, while Founders Day at Iowa Wesleyan featured Dr Amos Montgomery. The Red Cross fund drive reports strong response with early oversubscriptions totaling 161.50 and 101.50 additional.
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Benjamin Durfee
Co. M
Fairfield
New York
U. S. General Hospital No. 1
Mt. Pleasant News
Iowa Wesleyan
Amos Montgomery
Parsons College
Mongomery
Red Cross
Red Cross ships 1000 dressings from Jefferson County shop
A box of surgical dressings produced at the Jefferson County A. R. C. Shop was sent to Chicago on Saturday. Miss Geneva Ripley chairs the department and oversees the dressings. Volunteers like her support Red Cross work while Knit and sewing rooms at Elk’s Club and Masonic Hall operate on regular schedules.
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Jefferson County
Chicago
Geneva Ripley
Fairfield High Faces Washington High Saturday
Fairfield High plays Washington High Saturday at 2 30 PM with Capt Laughridge out due to injuries from last Saturday. Referee Noelke Burlington umpire Garretson Parsons College and head linesman Bussey Ottumwa. Booster meeting this afternoon aimed at rallying support for the game.
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Washington High
Laughridge
Albia
Noelke
Burlington
Garretson
Parsons College
Bussey
Ottumwa
Piano tuner and repairer services offered by W J Kritzman
W J Kritzman is described as an expert piano tuner and repairer and player repairer. Orders are to be left with H. P. Mc Laughlin Co., phone 400.
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W J. Kritzman
H. P. McLaughlin Co
Bakers to Be Licensed Under Federal Food Administration
Washington reports that American bakers must obtain licenses and operate under the federal food administration after November 1. Food Director Hoover predicts bread prices will fall, though license details are still under study by Hoover and aides.
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Federal Food Administration
Washington
Hoover
Fairfield Theater Sunday Event On Cooperative Society
Couples encouraged to attend a Sunday 2:30 pm program at Fairfield Theater explaining the Fairfield Co Operative Society. Free admission and answers to all questions will be provided.
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Fairfield Theater
Fairfield Co-Operative Society
Parsons College Auxiliary Rummage Sale Notice
The Parsons College Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale October 25 26 and 27 in the building north of the Iowa State Savings Bank. Elder's Livery advertises taxi service in the notice.
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Parsons College
Iowa State Savings Bank
Poll Tax Due at City Clerk Office This Month
Road tax is now due and payable at the City Clerk's office with a penalty after October 31, 1917. Payments will be accepted on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from seven to nine o'clock during the month. Street Commissioner C. J. Gilly oversees the collection.
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C. J. Gilly
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Criefs
M. F’. Marshall
Rubio
J. B. Trent
Batavia
City
Rhoda Henry
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. D. S. Murray
A. V. Frazey
Grant Enlow
Charlies Glotfelty
Des Moines
Fraternal Aid Hall
Oscar Rogers
Counce
Bluss
A. B. Roger
Bert Arnold
Davenport
Bert’ F. Tabor
Fredonia
Kansas
George &Chilier
A. L. Stanford
G. K Dunkel
Iowa City
The
Order of Eastern Star
A. V. Coleson
Peoria
Ill
B. F. Cooley
W. D. Sherwood
Gerald
Milton
Ralph B. Parks
A. M.lovell
Harry Myers
Memphis
Harry Lovell
W. C. Smith
J. M. McKain
Pension Agent
South Third Street
Iowa
Washington, D. C
C. M. Redick
Stubb’s
Fairfield, Iowa
High School
College Y. M. C. A
R. Ames Montgomery
Miss Barr
A. R. Morris
C W Wade
O. F. Nixon
H. R. Frank
Frank
Masonic Hall
America
Cross Lanes
Brookville
Jula Parsons
Fairfield High
Washingdon High
Picea
Call Elder
Prine
Tomor
Mrs
Nina Peck
West Broadway
Fairfield Theatre
Triangle
Frank Keenan
Ware
Saumer Bros, Sewary
Brunswick Phonographs
Shoestor
Roy L. Emry
Selz Shoea
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Holland
Darwin
Cottage
Tulips
Freesias Crocus
Crail & Brown'’S
Calla
Madonna
E. Ferris
Frank D. Kerrick
Tribune
U.S
Dandavod
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