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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
2
The notice lists Wean Taylor Gaura R Taylor as manager and shows subscription options delivered by carrier. Rates include one week for 20 cents, two weeks at 60, three months at 1.50, and three months in advance at 1.25.
Alfred Lear, age 62 years, died this morning at his daughter's home on West Briggs street after months of poor health. He recently moved to the city from Dallas City Illinois. Short funeral services will be held at the Myers home Saturday at ten o'clock, and the body will be shipped to Dallas City for burial.
Twenty five men reported at the High School last night for basketball the largest turnout for years. Clifford Crail was elected captain at a business meeting with four veterans back and new material promising a strong season. The schedule has not yet been announced.
Des Moines December 5 Adjutant General L G Lasher will attend a two day conference in St Paul Minnesota December 11 12 with adjutant generals and other National Guard officers from neighboring states The aim is to formulate a policy on the National Guard organization and universal military training Despite War Department silence southern states recently backed continuing the National Guard and universal training The St Paul meeting will focus on Iowa and the middle west with similar aims.
Series of authentic yet humorous letters to Washington from insured Americans. Ranging from discharge on goiters, child care, and post office moves to requests for corrected names, marriage certificates, and aid from President Wilson. Some describe poverty, illness, unemployment, and desperation.
Otto Westphal son of Mr and Mrs Herman Westphal suffered a broken leg when the pony he rode toppled at a turn south of the city near the Grant Enlow residence. The injury occurred on the crippled limb between hip and knee. medical help arrived at Enlow home and the bone was set before he was taken by ambulance to his home.
The Big Nine League declamatory contest is tonight at eight o'clock in the high school. Five contestants compete for the chance to meet the league winners from other schools in Oskaloosa next Friday evening.
Republican leaders in both houses warn against exploiting President Wilson's absence. They refuse to stifle dissent but say votes are ready to defeat any revolutionary program proposed in either house.
The steamship George Washington fights a northwest gale while bearing America’s peace delegates. A blue banner with the national coat of arms and five stars waves from the foremast as Woodrow Wilson crosses toward the Netherlands.
Fragmentary text hints a Populo Romano group entering an alliance with Frovee and England. Details and roles unclear. no clear dates or outcomes. Further readable fragments would clarify political stakes and actors.
Henry Ford and aides consider a recount of the election results in Michigan last month amid reports of irregular ballets and errors. Reliable authorities say the move is in early contemplation.
The telephone office warns of a deepening crisis with rising sickness. Patrons should limit calls to essential doctor and nurse needs, omit social visits, and conserve staff to avoid service collapse. Emphasizes that every unnecessary call strains two thousand lines and hours of work.
The Fairfield Theater will be closed until necessary improvements are completed to ensure public safety. Hugh Bennett, Manager.
The Jefferson County Woman's Suffrage Association meets at the Public Library promptly at 2 30 on Saturday afternoon. An interesting program includes a talk by Miss Katherine Tappert on Woman's Place, discussions on current affairs, and papers on wage earners and community systems.
Friends and relatives of Col. Nat Howard formerly of this city report his promotion to Adjutant General. General Howard remains in France where he is reconstructing railways between Paris and Berlin.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet at Mrs. A. Julian's home 500 W Broadway Friday afternoon December 6 at 2 30. Members and friends are urged to attend. Mrs. Martin Bush entertained ladies yesterday at her West Broadway home with a noon dinner and pleasant social hours afterward.
Paris reports that the government has taken all measures to demobilize the territorial reserve across all classes before the end of February. The action follows directives issued by official authorities and underscores a broad mobilization phase in the postwar period.
Wanted to sell several good used organs all in first class condition. Prices seven fifty and up. H. P. McLaughlin Co.
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