Temperance Union Meeting Friday at Baptist Church
The Woman s Christian Temperance Union plans a Friday public victory and thanksgiving meeting at the Baptist church celebrating constitutional prohibition. Afternoon talks include J H Huglin on the Constitution and Prof Garrett on the 18th Amendment, with several speakers and a playlet. Mrs L S McGuire, known as Sarah O Brien, is recovering from an operation in Rochester Minnesota.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Baptist Church
America
Gantz
Spry
Dowd
J. H. Huglin
McDonald
Long
Butler
Short
Easton
Garrett
G. W. Ball
Definbaugh
Fairfield
Memorial diploma planned for all soldier dead
A bulletin from American Legion Headquarters Indianapolis announces memorial diplomas for relatives of all men who died in service, regardless of where death occurred. Jefferson County lists 27 deaths, 3 percent of its mobilized men, and encourages new memberships at 3 dollars yearly including a Legion Weekly subscription.
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the Tribune
France
England
Headquarters
American Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
Jefferson County
American Legion Weekly
Legion
Allen Jewett
Fairfield
Iowa
American Legion Club
Orpheum
Latta's Hog Sale Draws Big Crowd at Latta Yard
A large crowd attended J. H. Latta's hog sale last Monday. Some hogs brought strong prices while others did not. The current hog market conditions appear to keep farmers from buying as eagerly as in the past.
Fairfield Educator Wins Recognition for Bible Class Work
The Continent notes Dr. Vahan H. Vartanian of Parsons College Fairfield Iowa as the driving force behind a growing Bible study movement. Starting with 115 in 1917 the Fairfield Extension Bible class expanded to 125 in 1918 and inspired similarly structured courses in Mt. Pleasant Eldon and nearby communities reaching hundreds of high school and community participants.
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New York
Fairfield Extension
Vartanian
New London High School
Vahan H. Vartanian
Western College
Parsons
Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa
Ministers’ Association
Fairfield Extension Bible Class
Dr. Vartanian
Mt. Pleasant
College
Eldon
Fairfield Retail Merchants hear fire protection needs
Rev William McCoy spoke of Ireland and Europe after three years in naval service in World War I. He noted Ireland’s prosperity and England’s shortages, criticized the U S Senate for not ratifying peace, and described wartime deprivations and currency depreciation. Local firefighters urged a light chemical truck costing about $3,000 to back up the big unit.
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Fairfield Retail Merchants’ Association
Armory
Cassat
Retail Merchants’ Association
C. E. Anderson
J. E. Cohagen
Ray Oliver
Fire Company
Charles Heer
Wm. McCoy
Ireland
England
Europe
Naval Service
McCoy
France
Fairfield
Parsons College
Sackville Street
Dublin
London
United States Senate
League of Nations
America
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Christian Church
Mercer
Pearl Hague
Jefferson County League of Women Voters
Stars and Stripes
Iowa City
University Extension Service
Washington
Newton
Senate
Mayer
Temperance Union Meeting
Morrow
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Fairfield Tribune
English Lutheran Church
John A. Huglin
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