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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1919
Page
2
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Members of the 168th Infantry, formerly the Third Iowa National Guard, have a storied service from the Spanish American War through World War I. They trained at Camp Dodge in 1917, fought at Badonvillers and Champagne, endured heavy casualties at the Argonne, and returned home via Coblenz under Colonel Matt Tinley, who succeeded E R Bennett.
Paris April 28. A British press bureau note says Lloyd George did not authorize Wilson's fourteen points statement on the Adriatic question. Clemenceau and Lloyd George reportedly read and verbally approved the president's statement that morning. A high American in Paris made the assertion.
Miss Amy Beers, superintendent of Jefferson County Hospital and chief nurse of Hospital Unit A, has mailed a medal and diploma from the Republic of France for caring for French soldiers at the American hospital. A French War Secretary letter regrets her absence at the Paris ceremony. Unit R salutes their chief as she led a shock team under fire improvising life saving apparatus to save wounded American servicemen.
Information led sheriff, county attorney and Officer Switzer to Batavia Saturday evening. Ernest Gobble’s home yielded a quart of wine, beer, and six pints of whiskey. Curtis Channell’s residence had no liquor found.
Lincoln school Arbor Day program featured three trees planted in the yard. One memorial tree honors late Civil War veteran B. M. Mikesell, longtime janitor, while two trees honor Jefferson County soldiers of World War I, one for the lives lost and one for the survivors. Each grade contributed to the soil around the trees.
London reports a rapid start to the Sulgrave manor maintenance fund to honor George Washington’s ancestors. Nearly £8,000 has been pledged of a £15,000 goal, with King George leading the list at £500 as the campaign began just days ago.
Mr and Mrs Harry Dodd and Miss Hellen Satler return to Burlington after visiting the Orville Johnson home. A marriage license was issued to Thomas W Nichol Jr and Catherine Rauscher, ages 28 and 20, from Aurora Illinois and Lockridge Iowa. Supervisors Trent and Edmunds are in the city on business. Stephen Ipsan leaves for Moline Illinois after visiting Ivan Ipsan. Ed ODonnell heads to Edina Missouri visiting his mother, with a stop at Quincy Illinois. Frank Bryan returns to Independence Kansas after visiting relatives here.
Diplomatic circles report friction between France and Mexico after Carranza seizes French banks. France warning Mexico of limited role in peace talks and league of nations. Uproar in Mexico follows news of exclusion. Also notes visits from Howard Woods family and an illustrated lecture on The Romance of Human Progress.
Big crowds gathered at Burlington station in Fairfield to welcome a troop train carrying Minnesota soldiers of the 158th regiment. Rumors placed the Rainbow division aboard, but some doubted it. Victor Webber of the 133rd sat aboard, a link to the late Chester Webber. The stop was brief for water, and no formal welcome was planned due to short notice. The Rainbow group is not expected to reach Iowa before week’s end after the cooties extermination process delays their return.
Professor B R Baumgardt famed American scientist will lecture at Barhydt chapel this evening on The Romance of Human Progress. The talk will feature many beautiful stereoscopic views and is expected to draw a large audience.
An enthusiastic crowd greeted Colonel J. F. Clarke when he arrived by Burlington train Saturday afternoon. A homecoming at the Clarke residence followed with blue and yellow decorations. A six o'clock dinner for 14 was served and informal toasts were offered after.
Col A Depage renowned Belgian Red Cross surgeon travels to the United States aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. Accompanied by Col John Van Shaick Jr, he plans to address medical societies and thank relief donors whose funds were carried by his wife, drowned on the Lusitania. Depage helped build a hospital near the Yser, notable for saving Belgian troops and for cultivating a rose garden despite regional lore.
On Junior Night Jack Thornberry impersonates Mrs Chas Brooks in the play Her Gloves. The performance showcases Thornberry’s versatility as he delivers the widow’s sharp wit and poised stage presence, drawing laughs and audience appreciation.
All pauper warrants outstanding should be presented at once at the county treasurer's office for payment, 124-22.
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