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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
2
Ran Taylor Aura R Taylor list subscription options delivered by carrier and mail. Rates show one week twelve cents, mime month fifty cents, three months one fifty, mail delivery monthly rate five dollars per year with advance options.
Des Moines April 4 Attorney General Havner defended his pardon bargaining with Rathbun's father amid a major probe into bribe undertones. Testimony suggested senior officials weighed political considerations over duty as Gov Harding and others faced possible censure. The hearing circulated names like Springer Alderman Wichman Whitmore Brookhart Evans Miles as recall talk swirled.
April 4 report quotes Marshal Foch issuing the Entente’s Danzig decision to Erzberger after tense armistice commission discussions. Erzberger, moved, consults General Hammerstein then the German commission headquarters. Indictments loom, Rathbun son’s fate debated, and a plea to surrender the boy is discussed amid duress and reluctance to bear sole responsibility.
Miss Mabel Lee and Frans Ryals wed at the bride’s parents’ Maple Avenue home with Rev. H. A. Mosser officiating. The couple will live near Huntsville Missouri after a blue georgette crepe ceremony followed by a pink and white luncheon and a short wedding march. Also Miss Neta Cathey and Lawrence Mechure were married at the bride’s North Depot Street home with Rev. R. T. Butler. The ceremony was witnessed by a few relatives, a patriotic luncheon served, and the couple will reside in the city.
Washington April 4 In advising General Pershing that 50 000 volunteers are being enlisted here to replace an equal number of men in his army who want to come to me the war department has directed the commander in chief to return promptly for discharge selected meritorious cases out to receive these volunteer replacements.
The Drake Clo Co advertises a men and boys underwear store. This brief notice highlights the retailer and product focus with potential emphasis on a local shop name and retail offering.
Donors of the Soldiers Relief Fund are asked to decide if the remaining 491.82 should aid all needy soldiers or their families, not just members of company M. Community Club backed a plan to turn the fund over to Chairman C. W. Wade for Home Service Bureau aid, with loans to sustain a perpetual fund. The Home Service Bureau aids discharged soldiers until regular employment resumes. 183 subscribers, secretary R. P. Thoma reports strong support for broad-based aid rather than exclusive relief.
Captain Stever received star and letter for this year's Basket Ball season. Professor May presented the letters and gave an impressive speech about the honor. Recipients named are Ben Gallaher, Armour Wilson captain elect, Chas Patrick, and Ralph Browne. An important senior class meeting followed chapel to discuss commencement and invitations.
The Drake Clo Company unveils latest hat and cap styles in a wide range of materials and colors. Featured models include casual fedoras, felt hats, and sturdy caps aimed at both fashion and utility. Pricing and availability are announced with store details.
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