Irregularity Report for Carrier Service Prompted
Prompt notice requests reporting any irregularity in carrier service. Reference indicates telephone number 23 for contact or filing. The fragment emphasizes speedy reporting and official channel.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
2
Junior Loyal Women enjoy social at Mollie Roos home
In Lockridge, the Junior Loyal Women class of the Christian Sunday School gathered Sept 2 at Mollie Roos. Members and guests shared a piano program, readings, and a picnic supper on the lawn, with thanks given to Ada McClelland for coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunday School
Mollie Smith- Boos
Lockridge
Fairfield
Roos
C. Ross
Olga Raines
Willis Bennett
B. Ross
R. H. Polly
Ada McClelland
Newport to host Fried Chicken Supper on Friday and Saturday
The Newport announces a fried chicken supper for Friday and Saturday nights. The notice appears in Fairfeld Iowa as second class mail matter at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfeld
Iowa
Fried Chicken Supper at Newport Cafe this Weekend
Frugal locals are invited to a fried chicken supper at the Newport Cafe located at 306. The event runs Friday and Saturday nights with door service and likely a hearty meal for patrons seeking a quick, tasty option in town.
Benjamin S. Lyons Dies After Fall in Wood Shed
Benjamin S. Lyons, about 75, broke his neck and died instantly this morning around nine while repairing under the roof of a wood shed at Mrs. Elizabeth Milliken’s East Broadway home. Mrs. Milliken found him. a physician said death was instant. No inquest. Lyons had lived in the area and left two daughters, including Mrs. Charles Carney of Marseilles, and stepson Charles Dellinger of Ottumwa. Funeral plans pending relatives' word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin S. Lyon
Elizabeth Milliken
East Broad
Milliken
Oone
Charles Carney
Marseilles
Charles Dellinger
Ottumwa
Lyon
Dellinger
Packwood
Kerr
Jefferson County Women Urged to Sign Food Conservation Pledge
J F Deems of the National Food administration urges patriotic Jefferson county women to sign a food pledge to support government conservation. An Iowa emergency food bill funds local conservation work. Fairfield presidents or chairmen of women’s groups should meet Saturday at 4:60 in the Library Agassiz Room, with representatives arranged if absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Deems
National Food Administration
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Agassiz
Ellsworth Jurney
C. M. Junkin
Council of National Defense
Parsons College Football Schedule Announced
The Parsons College football slate lists opponents Monmouth and Simpson at home and Highland Park, Cornell, Iowa Wesleyan, and Penn on the road or at home. Two dates are open with likely fill ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Monmouth
Simpson
Indianola
Highland Park
Cornell
Mt. Vernon
Iowa Wesleyan
Lone Fifteen Year Old on Freight Train Injures Ankle
Herman King, a fifteen year old boy, was badly injured on a B. & Q. freight train between New London and Mt. Pleasant. He was standing on the bumpers when the train slowed and his foot was mashed between the couplers. Sheriff Campbell found him at Fairfield and, after medical care, sent him home to Burlington at 213 South Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman King
New London
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Shan Campbell
Burlington
South Fourth Street
College Notes Elect Officers for Senior and Junior Classes
The Senior class elected Orion Coppock as President Gladys Workman as Vice President and Ada Griner as Treasurer. The Junior class chose Noble Hines as President Carroll Keesey as Vice President Eunice Green as Secretary and Ruth Goodrich as Treasurer. Dr R Ames Montgomery spoke before the Corning Presbytery at Emerson yesterday. A surveying course offered by Mr McSweeney the new assistant Professor in Mathematics is expected to attract a sizable class. The Board of Trustees meets today its first under the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion Coppock
Gladys Workman
Ada Griner
Noble Hines
Carroll Keesey
Eunice Green
Ruth Goodrich
R. Ames Montgomery
Corning Presbytery
Emerson
McSweeney
Kermit Roosevelt Named Temporary Honorary Captain
London dispatch reports Kermit Roosevelt appointed as a temporary honorary captain while specially employed from August 22. The Gazette notes the assignment reflects Roosevelt’s service in a distinguished capacity and outlines the temporary nature of the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Gazette
Kermit Roosevelt
$40 Million Loan to France Extended by U.S.
Washington reports a further credit of 40 million dollars to France, raising Allied aid to 2,466,400,000 dollars. The government confirms the ongoing support as World War II-era assurances continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Washington
Pleasant Grove Church theft notice seeks settlements
Notice issued by Trustees of Pleasant Grove Church warns anyone who took cakes and peanuts on Friday evening September 21 to settle for the items to avoid further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Church
Dr Archibald Cardle Leads Burlington Chapel Exercises
Dr Archibald Cardle of Burlington, president of the Board of Trustees, assisted in this morning's chapel exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Cardle
Burlington
Board of Trustees
Soldier Boys Addresses Sought by The Lily Journal
The Lily Journal requests the addresses of Jefferson County soldiers or sailors whose addresses differ from Company M Private Allen W Jewett 74th Co 6th Regiment USMS Marine Corps Care Postmaster New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lwily Journal
Jefferson County
Allen W. Jewett
Public Sale Near Fairfield on Lucian Marey Farm
Public auction to settle a household after the widow's loss. Sale includes four horses weights 1100 to 1400, milch cows Shorthorns Jersey, six heavy oxen, farm machinery, harness, implements, hay 7 tons, 21 acres of corn, alfalfa and timothy, potatoes, and household goods. Location 1% miles northwest of Fairfield, on the Lucian Marey farm, Monday October 1 starting at 12:00. Terms announced day of sale. S. F. Davidson and T. B. Allender, Auctioneers. W. C. Brawner, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Lucian Marey
S. F. Davidson
T. B. Allender
W. C Brawner
Fried chicken supper at Newport Cafe this weekend
The Newport Cafe invites patrons to enjoy fried chicken supper on Friday and Saturday nights at 306. Local diners can expect a hearty meal in a casual setting with neighbors.
Notice Prohibits Hunting and Nut Gathering on Premises
A posted sign by J. P. Manatre y at 303 forbids hunting trespassing or gathering hickory nuts on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Manatrey
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South Court Street
Taylor A
W. Taylor
Ladies Aid of the
Presbyterian Church
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mollie Liblin
East Washington Street
Ladies Union of the Christian Church
M. Chilco’t
Day Hunt
Golf House
Newport
Newport Cafe
Benj. S. Lyons
Parsons
Penn
Here
College
British Gazette
All Solid Shoes
Roy L. Emry
Selz Shoes
Soldier Boys
Rock Island Lines
Rocky Mountain Limited
Denver
Colorado Springs
T. F. McNew
Safety and Service First
Roth & CO
Marsh
Roth @ Co
Frank D. Kerrick
Embalmer & Funeral Director
Iowa State Kings Bank
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