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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1917

Page

4

Lutherans Celebrate 60th Anniversary in Jefferson County

Crowds filled three services at Chautauqua Park as Lutherans from several branches gathered to observe the 60th anniversary of the Reformation. Addresses by Rev. Bruechntz and President Andreen of Augustana College highlighted Lutheran unity and patriotism, with debates on constitutional prohibition and church wine use sparking lively discussion. Dr. H Dysinger and Rev. Reiber spoke on Luther’s legacy and contemporary faith in the community.

Martech Suner Chautauqua Park Bruechntz Andreen Augustana Colores Agustin America Metiride McBride Reiber Lutherey “Eivereh Germanville Aroee Wales Gagetiser Ty McBride Geo. W. Ball H. Dysinger Te Western Theological Seminary Ellison. Kan Luther Lutheran Seerchere Jefferson County

Wilsons Back in Capital After New York Stay

President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson return to Washington from a New York vacation aboard the Mayflower. The president, urged by urgent business, decided against a late-night trip up foggy waterways and attended church services before rejoining the yacht with cheering crowds.

Washington Wee Bee New York Pytermae Wison Ae Tvew York Wil‘wee Gre Pith Avenue Presbyterian Church

Death in California of Notable Banker and Racehorse Champion

Relayed from Yocinnatl on September 17 a reverent notice of the death of Prank Fox a bank president and prominent figure linked to the American horse breed scene. The report notes Fox’s standing as a leading breeder and his influence in racing circles across the nation. His passing marks a notable loss to finance and equine communities.

Yocinnatl California Fox

Union Meeting Schedules by Local Unions

Union labor meetings scheduled by month and by specific locals. Trades and Labor Assembly meets on the second and last Fridays each month. Federal Labor Unions meet Wednesdays weekly. Barbers Local 368 meets on the third Monday. Carpenters Local 1804 meets on the first and third Tuesdays. Makers Local 480 meets on Mondays.

Trades and Labor Assembly Carpenters

Big Parade to Be Staged at Wapello

Louisa county is to honor National Army men with a parade in Wapello on Tuesday. About 100 men have joined the army, including 28 who are moving to Camp Dodge. The parade forms at 6 30 at the court house with officials from Des Moines and Washington attending.

Wapello Iowa Louisa County National Army Camp Dodge Holstein Sid Des Moines Col. D. Polos Washington Neale AtBes Court House

War Talk and Money Win Wars Said Gary

Chicago reports Judge Elbert H. Gary and Mrs. Gary travel via Glacier National Park and Vancouver to Wheaton. He argues money will decide the war, notes Allied aims, and calls for tariff protection to shield U S steel and home industries after the conflict ends.

Chicago Elbert H. Gary Gary New York Alaska Glacier National Park Vancouver Wheaton Ali Tina Lue Wa Lien Wen United States

War time notes and satirical verses from The Town Slouch

A panel of quips on war effort funding and shortages plus whimsical verse. Mentions Oregon threshing trip by Henry Snuffer, conservation groups forming, and timing of the succotash class. A Chicago judge fines two couples for public love making. Seasonal verse bets on autumn and jokes about food laws and pantry items.

Chicago

For Sale Classified Items Including Furniture Tools And Vehicles

A cluttered column lists numerous items for sale across the city. Items include a refrigerator chairs oil stove Cole's heater window shades curtain stretcher a davenport a Royal Cassin Velvet Toy rugs a mahogany music cabinet decorated Haviland China a Jersey cow and a 1917 Maxwell car with prices and seller names such as J N Biddle Prof A W Rakow Mrs Sadie Goehner Meyer Shoe Store John H Frits and H O Gantz.

Cole West Washington Street East Adams Street J. N. Biddle Jersey Kirkwood Grimes St West Washington Street A. W. Rakow South B Street Sadie Goehner S. B Street Maxwell Meyer Shoe Store Paige John H. Frits Cnool BE. Sutton South Fourth Street H. O Gantz

For Rent Listings From Lou Thoma Area

Multiple short rental notices list furnished rooms flats and houses for rent near the square and streets including South Main North Court Washington Sixth Fourth and Lou Thoma names contact phones 2562 2472 3338 4537 4409 and 1155 Ga with various addresses and features such as modern homes and light housekeeping in this compact classified item.

Lou Thoma South Main St South Sixth Street North Court Street North Fourth Street Washington and Sixth Street Enquire Peace Machine Shop Louis White Square

Boys Band Concert Program For Tuesday Evening

Unkrich's Boys Band will perform in the park tomorrow evening under Geo W Unkrich. The program includes Smed Deira Overture Massepa Ivens Mahl Washington Post Sousa selection High Jinks Clark March National Emblem Bagby selections Songs from the Old Poets Alkahest Holmes Baratone solo The Emblem Gate City Weldon Star Spangled Banner.

Unkrich Geo. W. Unkrich Marci Deira Overture Maseppa K.ivens Mahl Washington Post Sousa Clark Pewee Bagby Mae Alkahest Holmes Baratone Fee Aes Fee Aes Eevsaskvsecc Vcce Maegue Weldon

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