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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
2
The Daily Journal lists delivery and payment terms including carrier delivery and options for weekly monthly and quarterly subscriptions with pricing notes and advance payment terms. It mentions editor Laura R Taylor and manager delivery details.
The Keokuk Gate City editorial argues peace and plenty are unlikely to travel together. It notes the federal food board asks meat and fat conservation this year and describes famine in lands overrun by the central powers.
The article reflects on the homecoming of Allied servicemen and the pledge that Americans helped secure democracy worldwide. It notes ongoing adjustments for peace, mentions a new British parliament, liberalization in France, church-state changes in Italy, and the Democratic party's retreat from power as part of postwar reordering.
A short memorial service is held this evening for Miss Mary Louise Kerrick during the Community Bible Class meeting. Mrs F L Kerrick, president last year, urged members and friends to attend.
London reports 15990 men killed as submarine and mine warfare disrupts shipping. The British Admiralty lists 2474 merchantmen and 670 fishing vessels sunk, totaling 3105 vessels. First Lord Birrie Geildes coordinates the wartime tally amid ongoing patrols.
A notice states the First National Bank will not be open for business Saturday evening as a precaution amid a serious influenza epidemic.
Officials warn the public to curtail calls as sickness rises and operators are scarce. Only essential doctor and patient calls should be made. social visits, nonessential calls, and children’s calls should be avoided to conserve staff and avoid service shutdown.
Mary Louise Kerrick, 20, died at 401 West Burlington of influenza after a weeklong illness. Born in Fairfield December 5, 1898, she was a 1916 Fairfield High School graduate, a Parsons College junior, active in Elzevir Society and Unkrich Orchestra, and a Methodist. Funeral at Fairfield Abbey Saturday at 3 p.m. conducted by Dr. C. L. Tennant.
The Board of Health discussed proposed influenza controls but took no action. A four to two vote decided not to close dances and special gatherings. a tie on closing all public meetings except schools was broken by the Mayor, who voted to close public meetings. The legality of Mayor Munro's vote is under inquiry with no action pending.
Local brief reports show several influenza cases at Jefferson County Hospital and among residents. People visited relatives in Brighton and other towns, while others planned travels to Los Angeles and evenings spent with friends in Washington.
Des Moines dispatch notes the food administration will take flour substitutes from dealers but owners may profitably sell or use them at home. With sugar restrictions lifted, the public is urged to buy freely, avoid hoarding, and utilize sugar either for household needs or public display, while dealers expand contact with sugar buyers. Read the Classified Ads.
Edith Elmore, about thirteen, died at Pleasant Plain from Spanish influenza after several days of illness. Her twin brother and the rest of the Elmore family, five children and both parents, were seriously ill with the same disease. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at the cemetery. Mrs. J J Downard returned home to Birmingham after visiting daughter Mrs. Jay Snyder.
The stockholders will gather at the Court House on Saturday December 7 at 1 30 p m. Sanford Zeigler Jr is named as organizer or contact for the meeting and action.
Dr T. J. Bates announces a new veterinary partnership with Dr. Wootten of furltingom laws. Dr. Wootten, Chicago School of Veterinary Medicine graduate, previously practiced in Burlington Iowa and now can examine stock for inter state shipment. Calls answered day and night at phone 402 452 10 ly.
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