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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
6
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Keokuk Gate City argues peace may not bring abundance as famine looms in territories under central powers. The piece notes the federal food board urging meat and fat conservation this year, while reports from Palestine and Russia reveal widespread starvation. It warns against complacency even as fighting ends, stressing reconstruction needs in affected nations.
The piece reflects on Americans welcoming the returning troops and framing postwar democracy. It notes Allies and global adjustments as nations adjust to peace, with mentions of England's new parliament France's liberalization Italy's church and state changes and the Democratic party's retirement from power.
A short memorial service will be held this evening during the Community Bible Class meeting. Miss Mary Louise Kerrick is mourned, with Mrs. F D Kerrick noted as last year’s president. all members and friends are invited to attend.
London announced by Sir Eric Geddes that fifteen thousand men perished in the war due to submarine and mine actions. The communiqué notes 8,145 vessels including merchantmen and fishing craft were sunk or damaged.
A notice states the First National Bank will not be open for business Saturday evening as a precaution during the influenza epidemic.
Public urged to cut daily calls to the telephone office as sickness grows and operators vanish. Authorities warn complete service collapse unless patrons restrict traffic to essential doctor and nurse calls, omitting social and visiting calls, with each of two thousand lines risking hours of work.
Mary Louise Kerrick died early today at 491 West Burlington Street from influenza she contracted a week earlier She was born December 5 1898 in Fairfield and died the day after her 20th birthday A Parsons College junior and music graduate she was a member of the Unkrich Orchestra and Elzevir Society She attended the Methodist church and was noted for generosity Funeral services will be held Saturday at Fairfield Abby at 3:00 p m conducted by Dr C L Tennant.
The Board of Health met last evening to discuss proposals to curb the influenza spread but took no action. By a four to two vote it decided not to close dances and special gatherings. A tie on closing public meetings except schools was broken by the Mayor, who voted to keep them open. Pending an inquiry into Mayor Munro's voting, no action will be taken unless board votes change.
Des Moines reports the food administration advises dealers with flour substitutes to surrender them, but urges selling to customers or using at home or as stock feed. Sugar restrictions are lifted. no limits remain on purchases though hoarding is discouraged. Public is urged to buy what they need and stay patriotic.
Edith Elmore, about thirteen, died at Pleasant Plain from Spanish influenza after several days of illness. She was the twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Elmore. The family, including five children and the parents, are all 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 to her Birmingham home today after a several days visit with her daughter Mrs Jay Snyder.
Eleven new Spanish influenza cases reported to City Clerk. Hospitalized patients include Mrs. Hugh Sands and Mrs. Loren White with influenza. Visitor and travel notices include Mrs. Ed Bell from Cameron and Mrs. Lon Funston from Brighton bound for Los Angeles. Several locals visit relatives and friends in city. others journey home for illness or winter plans.
The stockholders of the Jefferson County Fair association will meet at the Court House on Saturday December 7 at 1 30 p m. Sanford Zeigler Jr. is named.
Dr T J Bates announces a new veterinary partnership with Dr Wootten of Burlington Iowa. Wootten, a Chicago School of Veterinary Medicine graduate, previously assisted Bates about six years ago and now can examine stock for interstate shipment. Night and day calls answered at phone 302.
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