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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
2
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A Fairfield reader argues against city ordinance on Sunday moving pictures, urging respect for state law and individual freedom. He cites Iowa cases and a sermon by Rev Wallace Short, endorsing self determination over coercive reform.
Jefferson county residents have purchased 3317 bonds totaling 703650 for the Liberty Loan drive. Purchases were made ahead of the May 1 deadline and bonds arrived this week for distribution as township flags are prepared for presentation.
Charles Fulton of the local high school captured first place in the Extemporaneous contest held last night. Seven of nine schools were represented with Davenport’s Wilson Shorey taking second and Ottumwa’s Carl Kriener third. Fulton’s topic was Germany's Road to the East.
A public memorial for Allen Watts Jewett will be conducted Sunday at 3 PM at his mother's home on West Washington Street. Dr. H. A. Mosser and Rev. R. H. Polly will lead the services.
Paris war communique reports a large scale British raid on the Macedonian front successful with capture of two villages Sauls and Strelga. West of Dolan the British penetrated trenches and destroyed dugouts while a mobile column north of Devon drove the enemy from heights by the Urbo.
Washington reports April 26 that American deaths in the April 20 assault near Selcheprey were under a dozen with about twenty wounded. The official casualty list shows 48 killed or wounded in various categories, including 22 killed in action and 24 wounded, with several deaths from wounds, disease, and other causes.
Fairfield church notices list Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon on The Meaning of Prayer. Evening services feature Keesey speaking on The Sammies in the Cantonment. A Reading Room and library are open daily. next Wednesday an address on Mormonism is planned at the Presbyterian church.
The Cedar No. 6 school Red Cross sale last night drew a good crowd and raised 217.51. Miss Clara Fry organized the program. T B Allender conducted the auction. Frank Cox donated and repurchased a registered pig. Will Ank fom donated a duck later sold then donated to Troy school. Francis Fisher was voted prettiest girl and Truman Parsons lazy man after outside help.
The State vs Paul Stromberg heard before Justice C M Redick. Stromberg pleaded guilty to stealing an overcoat from Mike Damm and was bound over to the grand jury. County Attorney R C Leggett will present the case to the grand jury and the district court action is expected early next week.
Rev F C Behner pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a m and morning Worship at 11 with 12 o clock class meeting. Evening service features a missionary program by the Sunday School at 7 45. Cottage prayer meeting next Wednesday at Mr and Mrs J O Boyd residence South Sixth Street at eight. All welcome.
The Ottumwa Gospel Team with a top state male quartet will speak at the evening service. Prayer meetings are planned for Wednesday and Tuesday at eight. Sunday School at 2 30 and evangelistic services with Mr Parrow are announced. New studies in St John's Gospel.
In London on April 26 Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that Britain has lost nearly 1,000 guns, between 4,000 and 5,000 machine guns, and ammunition production for one to three weeks since the battle began. All losses have been made good.
Archbishop John Treland of St Paul Minnesota shows slight improvement in health after a period of serious illness. The latest bulletin from St Paul confirms his condition has stabilized though remains under medical care.
Steamer J. J. Sullivant arrived at Duluth becoming the first vessel to reach the port from beyond the Sea marking the official opening of navigation on the water.
A violent eruption from Mount Stromboli drives lava toward vineyards and farmland. Reports say some livestock may have been lost amid the falling lava and smoke as observers monitor the eruption from nearby towns.
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