Post Office Box Entry from Fair Geld Iowa
Entry at the Post Office in Fair Geld Iowa indicates mail matter of the second class status.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
2
Entry at the Post Office in Fair Geld Iowa indicates mail matter of the second class status.
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Washington reports the latest crisis developments in Russia as Korniloff leads an army toward Petrograd to seize the capital. He also seizes Laga, the Russian cabinet resigns to empower Kerensky, Vasilevsky resigns, and nearly one hundred Korniloff supporters are arrested while Kerensky consolidates defenses.
Washington reports rapid progress as six weeks into Hurley’s tenure the United States Shipping Board approves 200 fabricated steel ship contracts and plans three government yards at Newark Chester and Hog Island. Private firms will build the ships while a chartering board may cut ocean freight by 60 to 75 percent.
Reports from Rome say Field Marshal von Hindenburg is very ill. They note injuries to Quartermaster General von Ludendorff from a railway accident in Belgium appear graver than first thought. The two men are credited as the masterminds of Germany’s military leadership.
The September term of the District Court opened with extensive probate and chancery work led by Judge D M Anderson. Henry Lew pled guilty to forging papers and received a fifteen year sentence at Anamosa but was paroled to his father due to age and first offense. Divorces granted for several couples. Foreign will of N W Peabody admitted to probate. Numerous executors named without bond, and final reports approved with bonds exonerated. Estate matters list multiple estates with related actions continued.
Up to noon today 6650 students registered with expected turnout to keep enrollment near last year. The Y M C A stag party is set for Fairfield Hall this evening inviting all college men to attend and meet new peers. Program includes Piano Solo Wilbur Keesey, Football Talk Calvin Scovel, Forensics Fred Wilkoy, Vocal Solo John Gates, Y M C A Prof John Winters, Invitation to New Men Brainerd Covert.
F D Kerrick exclusive undertaker and embalmer relocates from North Court street to remodeled Ricksher building on North Main. four suites include office chapel morgue with modern display of caskets. He has practiced in the city for twenty two years and previously partnered with Z H Heald and Dr A C D Bradshaw.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Samuelson died this morning at about 8 o clock at their West Adams street home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the residence with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
The Sioux City Westminster Chapel dedication spans September 11 to 16, 1917. Rev. J. F. Hinkhouse opens with a sermon, followed by speakers Rev. J. W. Countermine and J. Fran Reed. Prof. Geo H. Wilson leads a musical program. Dr. S. R. Ferguson of Cedar Rapids preaches twice with basement dedication in between.
The Fairfield Iowa Band will perform a Park concert Thursday evening under director B. F. Tabor. The program includes March International Peace, King Overture, Bridal Rose, First Heart Throba, Medley Overture, Spanish Dance La Paloma, Medley Sweet Old Songs, Somewhere A Voice to Calling sung by Mrs Clifford Thoma, and Finale March Impertaleee Bagley.
Chicago reports frost damaged the nations big corn crop in portions of the Middle West especially northeastern Iowa and northern Illinois. While damage is not general the market reacts with slight declines as experts estimate financial impact will lag.
The firms announce a two delivery daily schedule starting Monday September 10. Orders before 8 20 am are delivered forenoon while orders after 8 30 am and before 3 00 pm are delivered afternoon. orders after 3 00 pm are delivered next forenoon. Co operation requested.
Federal and federal grand juries will be asked to indict Mayor William Hale Thompson. If indicted, a conviction and removal from office are sought. The plan, approved by the Chicago division of the National Security League, aims to present evidence to state and federal juries.
Dr. Peck’s office is closed temporarily while he is in New York for local anesthesia and surgery. He will return about September 26.
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