This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
6
Partial OCR shows subscription rates and mail matter status with prepaid terms. Mentions 40 free months and 1.265 waree months in advance, mail matter designation from the Post Office at Fairfield under postal laws. The fragment reflects historical advertising and regulatory language about prepaid subscriptions.
Two Fairfield men Floyd V. Goodman and Joseph Za Harris left for Des Moines to take special training in auto repair at a Des Moines college. Five more men James Harold Zeigler George N. Light Carl W. Hartman Vincent R. Shalongski and Elbert E. Calhoun departed this afternoon on No 9 for Ames for auto mechanics training at Ames College. They reported to the Exemption board at 11 am, were sworn in, dismissed and reconvened at 3 pm.
Mrs Joseph Wilson hosted the R N A at her country home west of the city with lodge colors and flowers on display. A picnic dinner followed at noon. An all day meeting for the lodge is planned August 27 at Mrs T M Grant's home. Misses Florence and Bessie Jones and Mrs W H Niebert hosted a tea at the Jones home on West Broadway. Announcement was made of the engagement between Miss Ethel Roth and Albert Hayes of Chicago, with the wedding set for Wednesday August 28.
Jefferson County and nationwide youths who reached 21 since June 5 will register for military service on August 24. Iowa estimates 3,600 to 8,800 new registrants, based on 21-year-old registrations on June 5, with 50 to 75 percent expected in class 1. Washington has not stated total Army calls for September. An Adjutant General order confirms registration will proceed without delay.
Pupils of Prof James P Moor head will perform in a summer term recital tomorrow evening at 7 30 in his studio. The public is cordially invited to attend.
King George of England sent a personal message to President Wilson after visiting a United States battleship in European waters. He commended the high discipline of the force, the unity of purpose with British sailors, and the strong cooperation with the Allied navy toward defeating Germany.
United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis has arrived safely in Europe on a mission for the government, according to a cable received by William L. O Connell. The dispatch confirms his travel and purpose abroad.
A Presbyterian church presents a musical pageant and living pictures tonight at 8 o'clock. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to attend and enjoy performances.
Washington August 14 special taxes of 10 a year on occupations and professions were added to the war revenue bill along with a 25 annual levy on wholesale businesses with receipts over 200000 a year. A 10 per cent levy was placed on telegraph and telephone wire leases only for stockbrokers lines. Jewelry sales face a 10 percent tax at retail in the proposed measure. Secretary McAdoo to speak on profits tax.
Fire practically sweeps clear the basement portion of Ocean View resort eight miles from Norfolk. Flames started in a kitchen and quickly reduced the park to ruins. The Ocean View hotel was caught several times but saved with difficulty by a bucket brigade formed by bluejackets.
Washington officials deny any plan for President Wilson to travel to Europe. Deputy Maurice Demin, writing in Paris papers, had claimed a forthcoming overseas visit, but aides insist no trip is under consideration and no confirmation has been given.
Paul Smith of Lockinge is in the city today. Mrs Joseph Bucher and daughter left yesterday for a visit with them at Woodstock, Illinois.
Letter from Terrence Black written in France in July 1918 reports he was wounded on the 15th and lost both legs due to tetanus after field hospital delays. He asks his father William Black to tell Minnie and mentions returning home when possible. The note reflects community shock in Keosauqua over the sacrifice of a local youth.
The General Arrangements Committee met at the Community club rooms to plan a one day Old Settlers celebration on September 12. They will invite Ottumwa packing house employees and families to Fairfield for an Old Settlers Day picnic and events. The Old Soldiers reunion is scheduled with about 309 veterans expected from fifty miles out. A dedicated committee led by S. S. Crane will recruit Civil War uniforms and gear for the event. program work is led by E. R. Smith and others.
Classified ad offers a good city lot in Lincoln Terrace addition across from the college at a sacrifice for immediate take. Contact phone 532 141. Read the classified.
A regional advertisement showcases a deep clearance on porch furniture including green enamel porch rockers and chairs, fumed oak and old hickory sets, and Chinese willow items. Prices range from under four dollars to about twelve fifty, with many items marked down for a swift sale.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.