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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1919
Page
2
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Sec Baker notes April 6 1919 marks two years since America joined World War I. He cites mobilization from rural hamlets to support the great army, victory over autocracy, and a Paris peace conference shaping postwar reconstruction. Future peace must rest on justice and international cooperation.
Des Moines reports the Iowa senate passed the Fleni ken Kimball bill making display of the red flag a crime with penalties up to $1,000 fine or six months in jail. It cites intent to incite treason or hostility to government. The assembly plans adjournment by April 20. House considered public utilities and education bills. Senate also approved state aid to normal training schools and a bill to raise teachers salaries. a measure to double assemblymen salaries was postponed.
Judge C. W. Vermilion arrived from Centerville to open the April term of the district court. Most of the criminal calendar is set for hearing next Monday at 1 30. Assignments include Steigleader & Son vs. C M & St P R R on Tuesday and a list of cases for Wednesday and Thursday with several civil actions scheduled.
J M Gregg was seriously injured around two this afternoon when his horse bolted on East Burlington street. He was thrown from the buggy, striking his head on the pavement, and his side was hurt. He was taken home on East Washington street and was resting more comfortably later in the afternoon.
The Jefferson County Fair association directors are urged to acquire additional land to adequately host agricultural shows. At a Breeders' association meeting a petition was signed by nearly all members requesting action. Land east of the fair grounds is available and may be partly secured, with a proposed purchase not to exceed 5000 dollars. The fair directors will consider the plan and announce possible implementation.
Funeral services for Frank J. Ramsey were held at two o clock this afternoon from his East Hempstead residence with Rev. C L Tennant officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen cemetery. Ramsey was born April 6 1887 in Jefferson county and married Julia Trail of near Richland, leaving a daughter Blanch. He is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and sister Addie.
Mayor R H Munro announced the council committees for the coming two years. Ways and Means Cohagen Nelson Long. Streets and Alleys Deardurff Castile Long. Judiciary Gossick Deardurff Nelson. Property Deardurff Castile Gossick. Claims Castile Gossick Cohagen. Water and Light Nelson Cohagen Long. Fire Castile Deardurff Gossick. Cemetery Long Nelson Cohagen.
Dr. J. F. Scarborough of the Oakdale sanitarium will lecture on tuberculosis Tuesday at eight in the high school auditorium. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Medical Society in conjunction with the tuberculosis clinic at the county hospital April 9 and 10.
State bank examiners continue reviewing Batavia Savings Bank transactions after cashier W A Lewis died by his own hand. Directors meet this afternoon with no change to business as usual.
In_society notes describe an afternoon gathering of the Fancy Work Circle at Mrs J W Stephenson on South Fourth Street from two to five with greetings to returning soldiers Bernard Damm and Arthur Mannell. The item also notes a birthday event at G B Parsons home near Parsonsville, with music games and a birthday gift. A Presbyterian church supper is announced with a three en menu and an annual meeting at eight.
Twenty eight officers and one thousand five hundred thirty five men from Michigan and Wisconsin of the 387th infantry, 85th division, national army, arrived in New York aboard the cruiser Frederick from Brest. The steamship Arizonian brought two thousand six hundred twenty nine troops. Seventeen officers and seven hundred twelve men formed the Fifth corps artillery park for Comes Grant.
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