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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1919

Page

2

Mrs F M Lucas Buried Yesterday at Stockport

Mrs. F M Lucas aged 77 died at home in Stockport after a stroke. Wife of the late James Lucas and mother of eight, including Dr. Frank N. Lucas of Fairfield. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday with burial in the local cemetery.

F. M. Lucas Frank N. Lucas Stockport Adrian Fairchilds Hillsboro H. A. Oberg Birmingham Roy Beswick Fairfield H. L. Landers Elkhart Idaho Walter Lucas Rupert Indiana

Michigan wine and beer amendment defeated by large margin

Official state figures show the proposal to legalize wine and beer sales in Michigan was defeated at the April 7 election by a majority of 206,936. The vote totals were 822,719 for and 1 020 055 against. Wayne Detroit, Menominee, and Dickinson counties gave wet majorities.

Lansing Secretary of State Michigan Wayne Detroit Menominee Dickinson

Head of Federal Reserve Bank Dies in San Francisco

James K. Lynch, head of the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco, died here on April 29.

Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco James K. Lynch San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank

German peace delegates reach Versailles in a 60-strong party

Versailles on April 20 reports that the German delegates to the peace conference arrived at nine o'clock Monday. The party numbers 60 and were shuttled by automobile to the Hotel des Reservoirs. In Boston on April 20 coast guardsmen from Point Allerton station rescued five seamen from the burning coal barge Occoaro on President roads.

Versailles Hotel Des Reservoirs Boston Point Allerton President Roads

Italian Peace Delegate Says He Won't Return to Paris

Salvatore Barzilan, a member of the Italian peace delegation, reportedly declared he did not intend to return to Paris amid ongoing postwar discussions. The remark was noted by newspapers in Paris on April 29.

Paris Salvatore Barzilan

Bank Official Drops Dead in San Francisco

San Francisco on April 20 reports the death of James K. Lynch, governor of the Twelfth Federal Reserve Bank headquartered in the city. Official word states he collapsed and died unexpectedly, leaving the central bank and financial community in shock.

San Francisco James K. Lynch Twelfth Federal Reserve Bank

168th Infantry in Line Longer Than Any Other Unit

New York reports that the 168th Infantry logged the longest line across major offensives, per First Lieut. John Ball. He notes the unit saw over 11,000 men pass through its firing line, took in nearly 500 troops from the Sandstorm division, and welcomed replacements who knew little of rifle handling.

New York 168Th John Ball Lieut. Ball Alabama Sion

Special Prices at Drake Clothing Co East Bid

Drake Clothing Co in East Bid advertises special prices on select apparel and accessories. Limited stock available with discounted men’s and women’s wear through the week.

Unit R Expected in Des Moines By Week's End

Enlisted men of Unit R base Hospital 32 arrived in New York aboard the S. 8. Freedom and were sent to Camp Mills New York. They expect to move to Camp Dodge late this week and return home a few days later. Strong names listed as orderees, plus a note on a misrouted telegram causing confusion for Mrs. Gray about her husband Dr. Gray, a Keokuk physician, amid mail and telegraph delays since Burleson took over.

New York Freedom Camp Mills Camp Dodge Paul Ferrer C. Hemminger Edmund Hunt Charles Lamson M. F. Larmer John C. Larimore Elwood Lindbom Bruce Mellis Wm. J. McGiffen Ralph Parrett Earl D. Power Calvin Scovel Curtis G. Schillerstrom H. C. Self A. J. Wesley Guy Woellhaf Roy Walgren Unit Keokuk Gate H. A. Gray Major Gray Medical Corps Gray Chicago Burleson

Booster meeting aims to spark pep for Wesleyan dual

A morning booster session planned to rally support for the upcoming dual track meet with Wesleyan on Friday. College will dismiss so all can travel to Mt. Pleasant to back the team Parsons is favored to win. Prof. Baumgardt lectured at Barhydt chapel on The Romance of Human Proof with world stereoptic views. another talk on Russia followed in a classroom. Juniors organized for A Scrap of Paper to be staged June 9, 1919.

Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Parsons B. R. Baumgardt Barhydt Chapel Prof. Baumgardt

Reds to free U. S. consul from Kashgar arrest

Washington reports confirm Bolsheviks planned to release American consul Roger C. Treadwell who was seized in Tashkend while probing conditions in Russia. He was to be taken to Moscow prior to release.

Washington Une State Department Roger C. Treadwell Tashkend Russia Treadwell Moscow

Drake Clothing Co Suits Wade to Your Order

Suits Wade to your order at Drake Clothing Co agents for Ed V Price Tailors located at 111. The column notes service and shop details, highlighting ready made and custom garments and urging prompt selection of fabrics and styles.

Wade Drake Clothing Co Ed. V. Price, Tailors

Jefferson County Victory Loan plea calls for last push

The Daily Journal notes the county is near its target and urges remaining subscribers to finish the Victory Loan drive this week. Banks have supported the effort, and the treasury department emphasizes a people’s loan over a bankers loan as a patriotic, safe investment for savers. Subscribe today and add to the “I did” column.

Daily Journal Iowa Treasury Department Peoples Loan

Contracts Set for Blue Grass Road Improvement

Jefferson county supervisors authorize road and bridge contracts totaling 110000 with Cameron and Joyce of Keokuk securing the majority. The project covers grading filling and culvert work across the Blue Grass road from Wapello to Henry counties, with camps on both county edges and immediate start. Federal aid will cover part of the funding, no county bonds issued.

Board of Supervisors Cameron & Joyce Keokuk Blue Grass Jefferson County Wapello Henry

Parsons Auxiliary to Meet at Mrs Andersons Home

The Parsons College Auxiliary will meet with Mrs C E Anderson at her East Broadway home Wednesday at three o clock Captain L D James will give a short talk All members urged to attend Winners Bible class business meeting at Mrs Nettie Parsons South 3rd street Thursday at seven Bring a dish of food and your own dishes See Jack Thornberry as Mrs Charles Brooks in Her Gloves Friday night

Parsons College C. E. Anderson East Broadway L. D. James Lutheran Sunday School Nettie Parsons South 3Rd Street Jack Thornberry Charles Brooks

Bomb mail incident targets Mayor Ole Hanson in Seattle

Seattle police report a broken bomb arrived at Mayor Ole Hanson's office. Hanson, then in Colorado on a Victory Loan tour, had addressed bolshevism recently. Acid from the device spilled onto the table, the investigation continues.

Seattle Wash Ole Hanson Hanson Colorado

Liberty Bonds are to be sold at market price

Government urges citizens to keep liberty bonds but offers to buy them back at market price if needed. Fairfield banks are stated to pay the current market value with no service charge, ensuring holders can convert bonds without extra cost.

Fairfield

Bi state public works plan approved in Australia

Melbourne reports a joint Victoria New South Wales commission approves a bi state public works program costing nearly 12.5 million dollars. The project aims to provide broad employment for returned Anzacs and boost regional development across both states.

Melbourne Victoria New South Wales Australia

DORY SUNK SAILORS LOST IN HUDSON COLLISION

In New York on April 20 a motor dory from the destroyer Bell sank in the Hudson after a collision with the U S S Henley. An official statement from Rear Admiral Ashley Robertson’s office confirmed the loss of sailors.

New York United States Bell Hudson River U.S. S. Henley Ashley Robertson

10 BIG SHIPS LAND FIGHTERS

New York reports seven steamers carrying 15 008 troops arrived Monday from French ports. Large detachments from the Seventy seventh and Twenty eighth divisions and the Eighteenth and One Hundred seventeenth engineers were among the troops. Three ships arrived at other ports.

New York

Italiana Rename Wilson Street in London Gazette

London officials report Italy renames Wilson Street in Genoa as Finuw etreet amid street name standardization. No further details provided.

Italiana London Genoa Italy Hiie Finuwetreet

Drake Clothing Co East Side offers underwear in all styles

An East Side shop Drake Clothing Co advertises underwear in any style you want. The notice highlights a wide selection and customer choice at the store location.

Drake Clothing Co East Side

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