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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1919

Page

2

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Mexico Rejects Monroe Doctrine as Cabled by Currents in Madrid

Mexico City reports claim the Mexican government refuses to recognize the Monroe doctrine. Alberto J. Pani, minister to France, is recalled to await orders in Spain, with Fernandez confirming Mexico’s stance on sovereignty. Rumors say Gen. Haya may also be recalled as ambassador to Italy.

Mexico City Paris Alberto J. Pani France Spain Salvador Diego Fernandez Department of Foreign Relations Mexico Benor Pani Carranza Senor Pani Legation Corps Friends of Mexican Department of Foreign Relations Pagis Pani Eduardo Haya Italy

Reform from bottom up in army court system says Gregory

S S Gregory of Chicago, chairing the American Bar Association investigation committee, urges reform of the army court martial system from the bottom up. He spoke at the tentative conclusions session in Washington and noted the committee may reconvene to hear enlisted soldiers. Lieutenant Colonel Ansell testified again, opposing the current military justice system.

Washington S. S. Gregory Chicago American Bar Association Bar Association Ansell

Darius Cobb Painter of Portraits Dead at 84

Darius Cobb, noted painter of portraits and landscapes, died at his Newton Upper Falls home at eighty four. He is famed for The Master which he took forty years to complete and Christ Before Pilate. His works include Paul Revere’s Ride in Newton and Last Comrade shown in the Massachusetts State House.

Newton Mass Darius Cobb Newton Upper Pulls Paul Revere Revere State House

Missionary Meeting Opens in Danville Iowa

The twenty fourth annual Burlington district meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church opens in Danville Iowa and continues through Sunday. District and conference officers are listed with program speakers and devotional leaders from Fairfield Mediapolis Burlington Morning Sun Danville Keokuk Wayland Winfield Pleasant and Sweetland.

Danville Iowa Burlington Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church J. J. Holiday Morning Sun Bertha Dixon T. A. Merrill Mediapolis A. G. Lee Lee T. Gobble Fairfield L. F. Owens L. G. Murphy Pleasant Naomi Day Bloomfield A. L. Lotspeich Adelaide Snow Thomas Davies EK. W. Stodghill Ella Felton E. W. Stodghill M. BE Nethercut Keokuk CC. W. Cochran Wayland Day Hugh Brown Winfield Frances Belnap W. H. George Dean Taylor W. F. Burgus Veda Hanna Snow Mary Johnston Murphy The Society Steinbrecher J. H. Knowles Stockport W R. Smyth Mite Box CW. Daniels J. W. Stein Sweetland

Personal notes on discharged serviceman and guest in city

Corp. Jack Gross returned home today from Camp Dodge with his honorable discharge from overseas service. Miss Mary Kelley of Rock Island is a guest of relatives in the city.

Mary Kelley Rock Ishend City

Odd Fellows Centenary Celebrated in the County Armory

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs marked the organizations centenary with a parade from two halls to the Armory where a large crowd heard speeches by Judge Z A Church and local leaders. J A Gantz won a prize for 62 years as a member, with others honored for long service. The event featured music by the Fourth Infantry Band and reflections on wartime duties.

Odd Fellows Fourth Infantry Rebekahs Armory J. P. Star Marian Scothorn Frank Boies W. G. Ross Jefferson Lodge No. 4 John A. Huglin Fairfield Lodge No Hilda Fell Libertyville J. A. Gantz Havng John McLean Robert Israel Z. A. Church Odd Fellow Lodge Judge Church Order

Ira Bonnett Vindicated by Jury in Chicken Theft Case

Ira Bonnett was vindicated of theft charges and awarded 250 damages after suing O W Nylander for defaming him by claiming Bonnett stole chickens. The jury began deliberations yesterday afternoon and reached verdict this morning. The incidents occurred near Libertyville, with Nylander having moved away since.

Ira Bonnett O. W. Nylander Bonnett Libertyville Nylander

Baumgardt to Speak at Parsons College Next Monday Evening

Distinguished American scientist Mr. B R Baumgardt will illustrate The Romance of Human Progress at Parsons College next Monday evening April 28. He has a record of 42 return engagements in a city and has been invited to reappear by Columbia University eight times. Everyone is invited to attend and students consider it a great yearly opportunity. Also read Mrs A R Scott public sale notice in this evening's paper.

B. R. Baumgardt Parsons College Baumgardt Columbia University Fairfield Parsons

Victory Essay Helmets Prize Contest For Students

A district women’s group awards two German helmets as prizes for Jefferson county students. The best essay from seventh or eighth grade on Why I Should Lend My Money to The Government wins one helmet, and the best high school essay on Why a Government Investment is the Best Security wins the other. Entrants must be in Jefferson county, 200 to 500 words, typed or inked on one side, with name on a separate sheet. Entries due noon May 7 to Miss June Chidester or Mrs. Ellsworth Turney. judging by two officials. prizes awarded May 10.

Jefferson County June Chidester Ellsworth Turney Liberty Loan Savings Bank

Oldham Storage Battery Co Opens In Star Garage

Battery service station offers Presto-0-Lite batteries with repairs rebuilds and changes for all makes. Located at the Star Garage, the Oldham Storage Battery Co invites customers to try the new shop.

Star Garage Oldham Storage Battery Co

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