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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
6
A clipped notice outlines subscription pricing with several month terms. It indicates payments should be made in advance and mentions monthly and mail options with specific in advance rates. The fragmentary OCR suggests 1.25 and 1.00 figures and code references but details are unclear.
A society note records Miss Ethel Daugherty hosting a farewell party at her West Himpstead Street home for Miss Alice Clinkinbeard who departs tonight for Washington D C. About twenty five guests attended with gifts and a luncheon after games and music.
Jefferson county hosts a large Farmers Picnic at Chautauqua Park with public invited. Music by Unkrich band and Farmers Union Quintette. Welcome by State President O E Wilson Morning Sun. Free coffee at dinner. Afternoon talks by O F Dornblazes national organizer and Senator J M Lindly Winfield. Aim to form a permanent county organization despite expected big turnout.
No street services will be held this evening or this week because of extremely cool weather. Leaders and meeting locations will be announced next week with hopes to resume next Friday evening.
Chicago Sept 6 James W Gerard former ambassador to Germany urged a complete boycott of German made products until after the war, telling about 300 members of the war service conference of the Chicago Business Press at the Auditorium Hotel to hurt Germany. Washington Sept 4 H B Walker president of Old Dominion Steamship line was put in charge of all coastwise steamships run by the railroad administrations coastwise steamship advisory committee chaired by L J Spence.
Cedar Rapids report states Mrs. B. C. Foster thirty wife of a wealthy farmer at Wellian Iowa committed suicide in a Town City hotel with a revolver.
Drake Clothing Co showcases khaki flannel shirts and sweaters in a fall display. Shoppers find durable casualwear with seasonal colors, combining warmth and style for everyday use.
Bloomfield September 6 the Iowa annual conference marked 75 years with a jubilee at the Methodist church. Bishop Hughes delivered a main address recalling early days and earnings, noting the conference now spans four districts with 143 ministers and property valued at 2.35 million dollars as it covers southeastern Iowa.
Miss Lucile Burke visits grandmother Mrs G Shanstrom in Ottumwa. Miss Wilma Reitvvelt leaves for New York City for a new position. Mr and Mrs Gus Scot and family move into recently vacated I T Wisdarver property. Fred Morris and family return to Marshalltown Mo after visiting Mrs J D Morris. Fred Morris and family from Marshalltown and Mrs J D Morris return from Mt Pleasant. Finkel and Fieldman announce they will depart with families for Ottumwa to celebrate the Jewish New Year, junk yard closes tomorrow. Miss Mildred Ferguson leaves for Washington DC for government work. Mrs A H Neller and daughter Rowena return from Minnesota. Mr and Mrs M Brown move to Centera Where Mr Brown becomes Main agent for Davies Oil Co. Henry Oliver goes to New York City for army training in France. Dr Henry Gordon of Beighton War visits for business.
The Jefferson County Agricultural and Live Stock Show opens September 25 to 27 at the Fair grounds. George H. Koch, secretary, says strong countywide interest and a large poultry exhibit mark the event. Farmers and breeders back the effort, and a successful financial canvass promises substantial prize money across classes.
The advisory and voluntary body outlines an interesting program and initiates various church activities tied to the church's diverse work. The event spans today and Saturday and aims to engage members in ongoing church endeavors.
Local clothing retailer Drake Clothing Co offers a fresh stock of menswear with new suits and overcoats for the season. Shoppers are invited to browse a range of styles and sizes advertised as ready to wear.
The Admiralty announced that in August the fleet finished 124,165 tons of shipping. The report lists London as a key location and references the Danae in the context of the month’s activity.
Fall arrivals bring new weight overcoats for men and young men at Arene Clothing Co. Prices and sizes vary with latest fabrics and tailored fits."}
An advertising line promotes buying Boys Knee Pants at the Drake Clothing Company. The brief notice suggests a retail promotion or catalog item with emphasis on children's apparel.
A New fall hats promotion at Drake Clothing Co. drew shoppers to the storefront, where the event featured displays and a sale. The article notes customers leaving with purchases and firmness of stock on hand as the event unfolded.
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