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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1918
Page
6
The notice lists subscription terms for SRan Taylor and W. Taylor offering three months at in advance mime and mail rates. Editor pricing shows $1.25 for mime, $1.99 for mail, and $1.00 for monthly renewals.
Weathered notes from the Thirtieth Iowa Infantry reunion indicate a likely large turnout, though many veterans are too old to participate actively. The program includes addresses, musical performances, and a morning business meeting, with attendees greeted by Mayor Ralph H. Munro and Major R. D. Cramer.
Mules for Knitting contest in Old Wealers Day led by Mrs Riursseli and Sonith. Contestants over 60 must enter shoulder to participate. Bring sock with pearling done and ready to start plain knitting. Twenty minute rounds. Prizes include 2.00 for best knitting, 1.09 for second, 2.60 for speed, 1.60 for second speed. Event at 3 PM in park's northeast corner.
The government restricts gold bullion issuance from the Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco mints and the New York essay office. Authorized licenses from the War Industries Board, Federal Reserve, or Treasury are required to use gold, curtailing jewelry and other arts production to boost wartime credit.
W. W. Israel of Cedar Rapids visits the city while R. M. Weller of St Paul stays with David Roth. Georg S. Cochran, with the Motor Ambulance Co, reports safe overseas arrival. Clarke George on leave after completing his ground course. Committees for Old Settlers meet this evening at B R Smith's office. Prof Vartanian's Bible class officers meet at F D Berrick’s North Main office. Mrs. O F Fryer avoids striking a pedestrian by guiding her car onto the sle sidewalk near J C Thorne store. K of P meet at 8 pm Wednesday. Additional attendees at Bloomfield Methodist conference are listed.
Rousing call declares the threat of a humanity destroying force. Leaders urge every nation to mobilize energy and produce a weapon to save civilization as the peril deepens. The message warns against inaction and emphasizes duty, unity, and readiness to defend the world.
The regular monthly board meeting of the Jeffer son County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o clock in the Community club rooms in the armory. Also noted are church and lodge meetings including the Brotherhood Bible Class at the Methodist church this evening Hawkeye Rebekah lodge No 886 meets tonight all members urged to attend. A silver medal contest by the P B Girle occurs at the Methodist church next Monday at eight. Announcements report the birth of a daughter on September 3 to Mr and Mrs Irvin Mapes of Fulton Missouri, with Mrs Mapes formerly Miss Laura Hinkhoue.
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrived in Sofia on Sunday after undergoing treatment at Bad Nauheim Germany. He traveled incognito as Count Murany with the Bulgarian crown prince and was visited by the Kaiser on August 19.
The ladies of Bethel A M E Church will host a chicken pie dinner and supper on Thursday September 12 in the former Old Emery Royal Shoe Store building on the east side of the square.
A notice from Mrs Peck on West Broadway invites out of town ladies to visit her shop. She promises a stock of early fall and winter hats available at moderate prices that fit any purse. She suggests making the store a home while in the city.
Al Coop and Harry Baker left for Des Moines as delegates to the Farmers' Union state convention. Coop represents Prairie Chapel lodge and Baker represents Richwoods lodge. Others from the county are expected to attend.
Veterans urged to gather at the M E church at eleven oclock Thursday for the Old Settlers parade. Autoes will be provided under W C Ball and each veteran should bring a flag.
The W. R. ladies will serve a public dinner at the Methodist church for the 30th Iowa infantry reunion next Wednesday. The event aims to bring together veterans and local residents for a community meal and reunion activities.
The Boston port receives a rare haul valued at about 5000000 dollars. It includes 18.0457 bales of Egyptian cotton weighing 13,433,040 pounds at 60 cents per pound and 3.447 bags of gum Arabic at 45 cents per pound. The steamer spent 28 days en route from Alexandria, crossing Mediterranean waters with a submarine risk.
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