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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
6
Report from Stockholm and Geneva detail Petrograd famine as 2,000,000 population reduced to about 500,000. Prices soar for flour fifty rubles, butter and sugar one hundred fifty rubles per kilo. Looting widespread, red guards occupy many flats, middle class vanish from public life. Kiev under unionist control after a deadly battle with 20,000 casualties.
Paris officials state martial law remains in force due to recrudescence of red propaganda in certain districts. Justice Minister Louis Mall and Interior Minister Ules Paris respond to inquiries explaining the need to maintain emergency powers until the threat subsides.
In Pompton Lakes New Jersey twelve men were killed and 35 injured in a quartet of blasts at the Thront Powder Works plant. The explosions occurred late today in the cap room, sending debris and smoke through the facility. details remain incomplete as investigators assess the site.
The Telephone Office will be closed tomorrow except for doctor and emergency calls due to operator shortage. Citizens are urged to avoid using the line to allow staff rest and to ensure some service next week.
City Board of Health restricts indoor gatherings to 12 people plus employees due to prevailing diseases. Schools remain open on probation. larger meetings banned in public and private spaces except hotels and restaurants. Rules take effect midnight December 7, 1918, and aim to keep stores safe with minimal crowds and swift service.
Personal items note visits and stays of residents Miss Florence May and Mrs Henry Pickard with relatives in Kingston Pleasant Plain. Ralph Jacobs and Ben Galliher visit Washington and Mediapolis. Twelve new Spanish influenza cases reported to City clerk. Paul McClain ill at Jefferson County Hospital. Anna Collins and Ruth Garber Strauss mentioned. Grand Worthy Matron election in Davenport. Mark Whitney to visit L K Whitney after honorable discharge from the army.
The annual inspection of George Strong Corps W R C No 21 was held at the Court House with a class of candidates admitted. Mrs Nora L Arvson of Washington led the event and praised the corps progress. discussion covered the memorial for local soldiers and enthusiasm grew as subscriptions began the fund and relatives submitted membership applications.
Word reached here of the death of Mrs H C Ferguson which occurred yesterday morning in Mechanicsville. She and her young son had traveled there for a visit and fell ill. The cause of death is not learned. Mr Ferguson received a wire early and left for her bedside but she died before he arrived. Funeral arrangements are not known. Mrs Ferguson had made many friends here since moving to town a few months ago.
H E Switzer traveled to Ottumwa on business yesterday. George F Smith of Dover New Jersey visited family here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Taylor Watts returned to Perlee after a visit here. Mrs W P Brier and daughter Mrs E A Briley of Brighton visited friends today. Lovell DeGood visiting from Dover New Jersey with relatives here and at Batavia. A message reports the illness of Harry Sands at Chitam Wyoming with Spanish influenza. Walter Syfert of Blandinsville Illinois returned home after visiting his brother Leo Syfert ill at Jefferson County Hospital with influenza.
Members of the W. R. C. are filling annual Christmas boxes for the Soldier's Home at Marshalltown and the Soldier's Orphans Home in Davenport. Gingham cushion covers, fruits and jellies are requested for Marshalltown while toys stockings hair ribbons and picture books are sought for Davenport. Donations go to Mrs. Sam Turner on West Briggs Street. boxes will be packed and shipped midweek.
Papers will be delivered at your home between 10 and 12 on Sunday. Please have your offerings ready. R. H. Polly, Pastor. R. E. Lepper, Supt.
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