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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
2
The Daily Journal listing from 110 South Court Street outlines subscription rates for weekly and monthly periods in advance. It names W. Taylor as editor and manager, with terms for carrier and mail subscriptions and pricing.
Entry recorded at the Fairfyld Iowa Post Office as the main matter of the second class.
A collection of brief notices declaring candidacies for various Jefferson county Republican primaries in 1918, including for State Representative, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Auditor, Recorder, County Attorney, and Board of Supervisors with June primary dates and candidate names.
A Jefferson County notice shows Frank P Mowery seeking renomination on the Democratic ticket for Iowa House of Representatives in the June 3, 1914 primary and inviting voters to review his record from the 27th General Assembly. He also states intent to seek the Democratic nomination for treasurer.
Tomorrow at 7 30 p m the Lutheran church ladies will serve dinner for the Community club assembly at Yeoman hall. Tickets have sold well and a large turnout is expected. After dinner a program features R K Bliss of Amer as the principal speaker.
District court in Newton Iowa adjourned to 1 30 Thursday afternoon for probate and chancery matters including final reports approved guardianships appointed executors named and estates discharged. Cases listed include Williams Eck Larson Thornberry Schaefer Campbell Brown Reyes Kennedy Grove and related guardianship disputes in Jefferson County.
Hon Carl Voorman Assistant Secretary of Agriculture of Washington D C will address the farmers at the Grand Opera House Ottumwa on Thursday afternoon April 11 A county effort aims to have Jefferson county well represented with a car trip from Fairfield leaving at 12 30 Those from the western side meet at Batavia to join the Fairfield party Voorman a large Illinois farmer speaks from the practical farmers view and will discuss current problems promising a worthwhile talk.
An old fashioned spelling and singing school will be held at Prairie Chapel school house Friday evening followed by a pie social. A concert will also be sold at this time. Everyone is invited.
The P. EF. O. chapter of Brighton sent to the public library about one hundred splendid books for the soldiers through C. W. Wade.
The family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of Margaret Summers. Gratitude noted for floral offerings from Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Summers Mrs. H. D. Stanwood.
A brief notice urges readers to write if funds are lacking and promises quick sending of money. The message appears in a fragmentary ad style with a name, Chas Meller, attached.
The Women’s Relief Corps seeks names and addresses of every Jefferson County soldier serving in the war. Names will be framed and displayed in the county courthouse with a service flag raised. About 100 names expected. Send addresses to Relief Corps members or bring to the Journal office within days for inclusion during court term.
Mt Pleasant dispatch reports Julius Winters music teacher and former Fairfield band leader faced a 150 person crowd. He burned two pictures of Kaiser Wilhelm Hohenzollern after his rooms were searched and the theater crowd moved to a city square bonfire. He reportedly professed pro German ties but complied, then urged by the crowd to shout anti Kaiser and pro Wilson phrases.
Miss Marie Jones resigns from Batavia second primary and leaves with her parents for Colorado to reside. Miss Laceja Montgomery will finish Cross Lanes term replacing Miss Baugher who resigns after her sister’s death.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Parsons College announces a White Elephant sale on April 25 26 and 27. The flyers urge saving desirable items such as furniture and china for pickup or sale, asking donors to phone 1112 for collection details.
The Red Cross Granze shop reports changes in surgical dressings procedures from Central Division Headquarters. It requires closing the shop pause and awaiting new instructions with materials. A notice will be published when work can resume. Committee on Surgical Dressings.
George M. Ball announces for Clerk of Court and Sheriff in the Democratic ticket. June 3 1918 primary date referenced with voters urged to approve nominations. Rh H County Treasurer and BPENCE listed as placement notes in the public notice style.
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