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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
2
A patriotic appeal urges support for the Victory Loan as the last and strongest expression of American gratitude to soldiers who served in World War I. It stresses duty to back bonds at home, ensure veterans' expenses are paid, and prove national resolve as freedom’s guardians return home.
On October 1 1918 readers were told the war would last into 1919 and American casualties would rise while the US government would need large Victory bond subscriptions in 1919. The piece asks readers to recall their stance a year earlier and to consider financing the final expenses to end the war months ahead of schedule. It challenges memory and loyalty in the context of bond lending during the Great War.
Chicago reports Judge George Kerner granted a new trial for John Norman Eck, convicted of slaying William K. Bradway, a city clubman. Arguments from Eck’s attorneys and state representatives led to the new hearing. Eck’s associate Bar Sad received an indeterminate sentence.
Poem urges reverent worship of war heroes and divine guidance. It contrasts awe with patriotic praise, calls prayers backed by Liberty Road, and seeks to send serious messages to God through disciplined impulses.
Capt. W. C. Smith formerly of Company M arrived home yesterday after overseas service. He was sent home in charge of an Iowa detachment en route to Camp Dodge. First Lieut. Elmer Fleagle, also a former Company M member, is home and has received his honorable discharge. Both will be called to make addresses this week.
Clinton Lodge No 15 holds a special communication Wednesday at 7 30 pm to compile a report for the Grand Lodge Deputy Grand Master will be present Good attendance is desired LeRoy Williams W M Raymond Charles Sec
Washington April 15. In a Georgia prohibition case the Supreme Court held that possessing intoxicating liquors in excess of the statutory limit is prohibited even if the liquor was lawfully acquired before the enactment.
Governor of Brest Vice Admiral Moreau reviewed the American Forty second Rainbow division in Brest on April 15 reading a letter from Premier Clemenceau to the troops. Brig Gen George W Read received the Legion of Honor knight commander's insignia and several officers were made chevaliers of the Legion.
The speaker questions if morality appears only with the doctor present and ponders effort versus failure, noting a large job is at hand. The piece hints at avoiding last minute reputational damage by quitting, urging resolve and national duty.
An old advertisement teases Fairfield Business College touting superior typewriter paper quality at right prices, aiming to attract students and office buyers with value emphasis.
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