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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1917

Page

2

Post Office At Fair Geld Iowa Classified Mail

Readable fragment notes mail matter status at the Post Office in Fair Geld Iowa with Red Class designation.

Fair Geld Iowa Secred

Do Not Burn the Leaves Promoting Conservation

A Daily Journal note urges women to conserve leaves rather than burn them as city bonfires reveal wasteful fertilizer use. Leaves packed in old hot houses or boxes turn into leaf mold, mulch, and moisture-retaining mulch around plants. The message links waste reduction with cleaner streets and better gardens.

America Daily Journal

Mass Meeting for Battery Recruits in Burlington

A recruiting meeting planned for Thursday evening at the Armory aims to explain the duties and organization of a new field artillery battery. A. F. Felker will lead the visit to Burlington, with Fairfield expected to contribute 60 to 75 men. R. C. Leggett and Forest Wright organize the event, Felker’s visit previously drawing strong interest.

Fairfield Jefferson County Burlington Beme R. C. Leggett Forest Wright National Guard Felker

Three Years for Sedition in Federal Court

A. J. Su Garman, a St. Paul figure, was found guilty by a jury in Mankato Minnesota on an indictment charging seditious remarks aiding treason related to the draft. He was sentenced to three years at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. A new trial motion was scheduled for December 1.

St. Paul Leavenworth Mankato, Minn Qet A. J. Su Garman St. Paul So Federal Inge Booth Fort Leavenworth Kow

Fined for Stripping Liberty Loan Blank on Train

Cilenga Oct 27 Louis Hunsberger of 417 Prairie avenue a waiter was fined 50 dollars plus costs for snatching a liberty loan subscription blank from Holt Stewart a salesman on an elevated train and declared a traitor to this country Judge Courtney imposed the fine and Levy on Chaloner's Virginia home Merrie Mills in Albemarle county was levied to satisfy $114000 in judgments against John Armstrong Chaloner from lawyers in his failed bid to possess New York property.

Cilenga Louis Hunsberger Prairie Avenue Holrt Stewart Hunsberger Courtney Chaloner Virginia Charlottesville John Armstrong Chaloner

District Exemption Board Grants More Jefferson County Men

The District Exemption Board exempted additional Jefferson County men including George Fairchild Packwood Earl M. Linn Brighton Charles Thys Fairfield P B Loving Stockport John Coogan Lockridge Henry Keller Fairfield Paul Topping Fairfield Porter L Forbes Birmingham Claude F Liggett Packwood William Schwartz Libertyville Frank A Czok East Pleasant Plain Virgil McEver Fairfield Eoward F Kurka Fairfield Hursey G Wisecarver Fairfield Albert Jones Fairfield.

Jefferson County George Fairchild Packwood Earl M. Linn Brighton Charles Thys Fairfield P. BE. Loving Stockport John Coogan Lockridge Henry Keller Paul Topping Porter L. Forbes Birmingham Claude F. Liggett William Schwartz Libertyville Frank A. Czok East Pleasant Plain Virgil McEver Eoward F. Kurka Hursey G. Wisecarver Albert Jones

Washington High Downs Fairfield 13 to 7 in Classic Kickoff

Washington High School defeated Fairfield High 13 to 7 after a scoreless first half. Fairfield led 7 0 at halftime on a Yount reception, but Washington responded with a 50 yard McGinis touchdown and a 35 yard Hendrickson run to seal the win. Hendrickson earned praise for the visitors’ strong ground and end runs, while Fairfield’s White and Crail showed solid backfield play.

Washington High School Fairfield High Fairfield Yount Washington Henderson McGinis Hendrickson Duke White Crail Scott

Revival Meetings Open With Large Crowds at Fairfield Church

The Christian church in Fairfield opened revival meetings with strong attendance led by Key H. H. Polly. Evangelist Marley and Mr. Saxton performed, Mrs. Saxton accompanied, and children prepared Bible drills. Earley spoke on Gods Definition of Sin, drawing close listener engagement.

The Christian Church H. H. Polly Mr. Saxton Marley Saxton Champion Earley Saxtons Fairfield Kirksville Iowa Capitol Hill Eheren Des Moines Oskaloosa

Wilson Announces Food Conservation Week Appeals Nationwide Cooperation

President Wilson calls on every American home and public eating place to pledge support to the food administration. The opening of family enrollment week invites all to join the effort to conserve food, reduce waste, and help ensure adequate supplies for soldiers abroad and civilians at home. He stresses individual service as key to meeting war needs and maintaining affordable prices.

Washington Wilson United States Food Administration Exeh Fond Administration Woodrow Wilson

Conservatory Recital and Lodge Meeting Invites

Students of James P Moor head present a studio recital tomorrow at 7 30 pm assisted by Conserv violin department students Public invited The program appears in tomorrow Journal A meeting of Clinton Lodge No 15 A F and A M tonight conferring first degree Attendance requested W J Minteman piano tuner repairer listed with H P McLaughlin Co phone 400 476

James P. Moorhead Conservatory Clinton Lodge A. F A. M W J. Minteman H. P. McLaughlin Co

Iowa Soldiers of the 168th Are Safe

The Ottumwa Courier announces voluntary censorship on rumors about the 168th United States infantry. It states the regiment is intact and entirely safe, and will publish no further details per a Washington request from the committee on public information.

Ottumwa

Interest Shown in Banquet for Better Fair Field

City business and professional men show enthusiasm for a Better Fair field while tickets are sold for a Thursday banquet at The Kory. Committees report brisk sales and a large attendance is expected as topics of local interest will be discussed.

Fairfield Kory

College Addition Mission thanks church board for sapfulpit gift

On behalf of the Board of Managers of the College Addition Mission the Field Superintendent LB. F. Wnorowski expresses gratitude to the Official Board of the Christian church for presenting a handsome sapfulpit and prays for guidance and prosperity in their work.

College Addition Mission The Christian Church Sfulpit LB. F. Wnorowski

Wanted trade for Ford Studebaker car by Lon Israel

Demountable rims offered with a four door car. Willing to pay cash difference if a good Ford vehicle is available. Contact Lon H. Israel at 495 for further details.

Ford Studebaker KER. M. F Ford Lon H. Israel

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