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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1918

Page

6

Editor Carrier Week Mali Months 40

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Government urges merchants to keep accurate accounts

Washington urges retail merchants to maintain exact records of receipts and expenses. With an $8 billion revenue bill pending, taxes rise as a major expense. The letter, sent via trade associations, emphasizes inventories purchases sales capital and depreciation for income tax recovery and urges adopting a systematic accounting plan. It warns that experience and inexperience affect financial outcomes and stresses year by year record keeping to ensure tax due is paid.

Washington, D. C Credit Men’s Associations Boards of Trade Chambers of Commerce and Wholesalers Joldbers Internal Revenue Daniel C. Roger Congress United States Roper Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau Reyvenu Kent

Nurses honor graduates at Presbyterian church ceremony

Miss Edna Foley of Chicago led the graduation and administered the Hippocratic oath to the nursing class. Diplomas were bestowed on Miss Pansy Arbaugh Miss Nettie Stucker and Miss Naomi Roberts. A reception followed in the church basement with musical selections and addresses.

Presbyterian Church Edna Foley Visiting Nurses’ Association of Chicago Pansy Arbaugh Nettie Stucker Naomi Roberts A. H. Mosser C. W. Mountain Mertie Pooler Mercer Edna L. Foley R. N Chicago Wilbur Keesey L. J. Marcy Board of Trustees The Mighty Deep Gus Scott

Straw Hats Hit by War Industries Board Order

Washington on September 19 the War Industries Board ordered no new straw hat styles for the next season and limited production to meet estimated demand. Restrictions specify crown height brim weight and trimming limits for manufacturers.

Washington War Industries Board

New Envoy to Great Britain Named for Wilson

President Wilson selects John W. Davis of West Virginia solicitor general to replace Walter Hines Page as ambassador to Great Britain. Davis, 45, has arrived in Switzerland to head the American delegation at the Berne conference on prisoner of war treatment and exchange.

John W. Davis West Virginia Walter Hines Page Washington United States Wilson Walter Himes Page Great Britain Dr. Davis Switzerland Mr. Davis

Notice of Foreclosure Sale of Chattel Mortgage

Foreclosure of J N Barr chattel mortgage on a 16 hp Peerless steam engine number 10567 plus a 12 barrel water tank and an 82 52 Advance Modern Separator with blower feeder and weigher will occur at the front door of the Jefferson county Iowa Court House in Fairfield on October 5 1918 at 1 30 pm. The sale will settle $854 46 plus costs and attorney fees with cash due on delivery of the bill of sale.

County Recorder Jefferson County Iowa Fairfield Jefferson

Community notes of weddings parties and club meetings

Festivities include a surprise wedding celebration for Ike Shanstrom at Monroe street with gifts and games. Social gatherings feature the Pythian Sisters at Mrs. Ted Kocher’s Batavia home, the Thursday Embroider club at Greet home, and J. M. club at Mrs. Kerrick’s on West Burlington Street. A surprise marriage in Omaha unites J L Raney and Kate Jones from this city. Y P B Girls and L T L Girls plan meetings at the Methodist church with business agendas.

Ike Shanstrom Monroe Street Ted Kocher Batavia Arthur Greer O. E. Kirby Thusday Embroider Club Greet Home East Broadway Red Cross Christian Church Albert Hayes Chicago F. D. Kerrick J. M. Club West Burlington St Omaha Neb J. L. Raney Kate Jones

High School Football Opens Tomorrow on Alumni Field

The opening game features Parsong college coach Yount leading Parsong players against New London High School at Alumni field at three o clock. The squad includes returning veterans Yount Scott Huddleston Crail Ebert Anderson Young West and Sullivan with Zeigler Jr as referee.

New London High School Yount Parsong College Sanford Zeigler, Jr Scott Huddleston Crail Ebert Anderson Young West Sullivan

Dr J F Schaefer to Locate Here Nov 1

Dr J F Schaefer of Keota has moved his office to the Stubbs building behind the Nady law office. He will leave for Chicago soon for a post graduate course and return to open his practice about November 1. His family will join him in the spring. Burns to Death 10 000 Feet in Air in Toronto. Cadet Henry Saunders perished when his plane caught fire at altitude. Sweaters for Men and Boys advertised by Drake Clothing Co.

J. E. Schaefer Keota Stubbs Building Nady Law Office Chicago Schaefer Toronto Ont Lea Henry &, Saunders

Community Club Seeks Doubling of Membership

The Armory meeting enjoyed profits and public spirit, with officials urging a larger membership to sustain the club’s civic and patriotic efforts. Members vow strenuous effort to enlist citizens from town and country for broader community service.

Armory Community Club

Visits by Local Ladies and Guest Patients

Dr. Lesher of Salina visited the city yesterday along with Miss Marguerete Betts of Keokuk. Mrs. O. M. Drummond has returned from Hinsdale Montana after a three month stay. Miss Ruth Koontz of Batavia visited friends here, while Miss Esther Patterson of Kansas City is staying with Aunt Mrs. Ella Armstrong. Lucile Armstrong left for Batavia to spend the weekend with relatives.

Marguerete Betts Keokuk O. M. Drummond Hinsdale, Mont Ruth Koontz Batavia Esther Patterson Kansas City Ella Armstrong Lucile Armstrong Baavia

Reception for Pastor at First Methodist Church

Church members host a joint reception this evening for retiring pastor Dr. W R Keesey and incoming pastor Dr C L Tenant at the First Methodist Church. A short program is set to begin at eight o clock with all invited.

Methodist Church First Methodist Church W. R. Keesey C. LE

City stores to close for funeral of W M Hufstedler

All retail stores in the city will close from 10 to 11 a m tomorrow on account of the funeral of W M Hufstedler.

W. M. Hufstedler

Sweaters Underwear Gloves Caps The Drake Clo

A brief catalog note lists sweaters underwear gloves and caps with prices and sizes. The entry mentions The Drake Clo and a numeric code 130-20. The item set appears as a simple sale listing in a local shopper section.

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Airnal Printing CO Svery South Court Street Day Taylor W. Taylor Mali Drake Cloth, Co V. Price John Vogelsang Drake Clo. Co East Side Square A. H. Anspach Lutheran Church J. N. Barr Homer L. Rodgers C. BE. Rodgers Towit J. F. Schaefer Drake Clothing Co Paramount Presents Dorothy Dalton Priscella Ia Agi Mitchell Bros Eryone R. H Chinaware Rodabaugh & Bean Studebaker Oakland Motors Ford Star Garage East Burlington St Dr. Lesher Salina Sheverman Sheuerman
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