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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
6
This piece explains civilian flag etiquette including flag placement top of the staff, no flying below other flags, half mast procedures, and salutes only at official sites. It notes continuous flag display is acceptable on durable setups and praises military traditions that inspire reverence for the flag and its institutions.
Edmund C. Genet the American aviator and great great grandson of Chilzen Genet the French minister to the United States under Washington was the first American to die in France while flying for the US. He was killed near Ham while escorting Sergeant Raoul Lufbery. Genet was known for his daring skill and cheerful nature. His home was Ossining New York.
Robert H. Hall of Newcastle Indiana a second lieutenant in Company M First Infantry Indiana National Guard was court martialed in San Antonio Texas for bigamy desertion forgery and embezzlement and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment at Leavenworth Penitentiary approved by President Wilson and reported from Washington April 26.
One of the campaign's best addresses drew a crowded Methodist church audience for Dr Joy on The Kingship of Control. He followed with a witty piano and whistle musical program and sketches of local boys to the crowd's delight. He returns tonight for Training by the Art of Suggestion.
The Ottumwa Courier reports a test of soy bean as human food would occur in Ottumwa. Through the federal Agriculture Department and Social Service bureau about a peck is secured for demonstrations by the Ottumwa Domestic Science Club and Miss Florence Imlay. The soybean, native to Asia, is grown as forage and seed, with beans two to three feet tall and pods carrying two to five seeds.
Mrs H H Mover left this afternoon for Marshalltown for a visit and will travel to Wyoming in May to oversee farm interests. Mrs Chas Lingren of Burlington is visiting at the home of Mrs C W Retz.
J F Teal sues the Rock Island railroad and a jury was empanelled at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The case claims four steers died and others were damaged by being raced in front of C R I P trains.
Notice states an instrument may be the Last Will of Arminda Werier is on file with the Jefferson County District Court. A proof and final hearing is set for April 30 1927 at 2 00 pm during the April term 1917 of the court. George M Ball clerk notes.
Three Parsons College players have enlisted in the U S Army and left to report for duty. The list includes Gantz Whitaker and next year’s football captain Russell. Drilling is under R D Erickson ex lieutenant, with Lloyd F Faulkner ex sergeant and Prof. Watson guiding military work. The campus votes to erect a large flag staff between the Chapel and Fairfield Hall. The Glee Club, via manager Sanger, plans a free will offering concert to help cover expenses.
Jurors found for the defendant in the James versus Clark case regarding payment on a note. The verdict was agreed upon at seven o clock last night.
Readable line notes ready-made curtains in white with a colored border priced at 2 dollars 48 cents.
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