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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1918

Page

2

Journal Printing Co Publishers Editor Ad Note

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Health Service Warns Influenza May Persist Through Winter

U S health officials warn influenza will boost pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory illnesses this winter. Surgeon General Rupert Pie urges measures like proper clothing ventilation and covering coughs to cut deaths and school illness risk.

Washington, D. C Rupert Pie United States Public Health Service Pine

Miss Fraze y Named for Assistant Visiting School Nurse

The board debated closing schools due to influenza. Dr J W Bean urged keeping schools open with stricter inspections and exclusions. Miss Maude Franey was authorized as assistant visiting nurse for two weeks.

Board of Education J. W. Bean Board of Health A. W. Crane Whte Zeigler Raney Wilson

Mrs Matilda Danielson Died In New Sweden

Mrs Matilda Danielson an original Swedish settler in New Sweden died at three this morning at the Gus Scott home. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 at the Gus Scott residence and then at the New Sweden M E church. She was born January 27 1823 in Kis a county Sweden and married Frank O Danielson in 1866 after an earlier marriage to Mr Peterson.

Ma1ids Danielson New Sweden Felce Gus Scott Danieten Kisa Swedn Peterson Frank O. Danielson Lockridge Township

Schools Avoid Influenza Link After Anonymous Ad

The Journal denounces an unsigned ad that sparked rumors about influenza in schools. It states no cases have been traced to school contact and that only Miss Margaret White, a fifth grade teacher in the Logan building, is affected.

Journal Margaret White Logan

Loan Fund to Aid Parsons Students Proposed by Community Club

At a Community Club meeting President Montgomery urged support for 8 A T C members to stay in college, proposing a perpetual loan fund to cover education costs. A committee will coordinate with Montgomery to marshal community contributions and enable students to borrow what they need and repay when able.

Pres. Montgomery

Local Briefs from Ottumwa Jumps Between Visits and Farewells

Ed Crawford and friends spent Saturday in Ottumwa. Lee King returned to Chicago after being summoned for Miss Mary Louise Kerner’s funeral. Montenegrin ties and numerous relatives visit, while Agnes Birchanan of Des Moines attends the Kerrick funeral. Nellie Anderson visits J M Fry en route to Mt. Pleasant. Philathea Bible Class postponed due to influenza quarantine. Mrs. Willis Mathews heads home to Denver. Mrs. George B Tracey leaves for Des Moines to visit relatives.

Lee King Chicago Mary Louise Kerner Mise Agnes” Birchanan Des Moines Mary Lonnve Kerrick Nellie Anderson Libertyville J.M. Fry Mt. Pleasant

Death of Jacob R. Mikesell, longtime city resident

Jacob R. Mikesell died Saturday evening at his Washington Street home after a long illness. He was 81, a Civil War veteran of Company F Third Iowa Cavalry, and longtime drayman. Survived by daughter Alta Rhodes and sisters Laura Prevost and George Bunell. funeral Tuesday at 10 under Rev H A Anspach, Evergreen Cemetery.

Jacob R. Mikesell Washington Street B. M. Mikesell Co. F Third Iowa Cavalry Alta Rhodes Laura Prevost Lebanon Kansas George Bunnell Smith Center Frazey Undertaking H. A. Anspach Evergreen Cemetery

Doctor Announces Discharge and Return to Fairfield Office

The physician states he has received honorable discharge from the U S Army and will resume practice in Fairfield after December 15 occupying former office rooms in the Orpheum building. He invites former patients and new ones, with day calls at 1.50 and night calls at 2.00, then will make calls from his residence.

U. S. Army Fairfield Orpheum

Great Welcome for Wilson in Paris Arrival

Paris eager for President Wilson and his wife to pass under the triumphal arch on their way from Bois de Boulogne station to the Murat residence, a reception rivaling royal welcomes. France will mobilize artillery salutes and special trains are planned to greet the American party in Brest ahead of the visit.

Paris France Wilson Bois de Boulogne Murat White House America Great Britain Bel- Kut Napoleon Elba Despites Brest

Trustees Rally Planned Despite Flu Closings at Bethel A M E Church

Bethel A M E Church led by Pastor G F Hubbard planned a December 8 1918 Trustees Rally asking members to donate one tenth of their weekly earnings to cover a coal debt. With churches closed due to influenza, congregants were urged to respond to L P Quinn or G F Hubbard.

Friends L. P. Quinn B. FP. Hubbard

Help The Postman Mail Packages Now

Public service note urging citizens to mail Christmas parcels early to conserve manpower. Advises depositing mail at the post office where possible and placing return address in the upper left corner.

Medicine salesmen wanted in county for steady income

Wanted for this county. The right man can make from 160 to 300 a month and expenses. Largest line of goods sold from wagons including household necessities. Permanent contract with termination privileges. Bondary free trial plan. No refilling. Lowest prices and quick delivery. The third largest and fastest growing company in its time in the United States. Write for particulars to Furst-Meners Co Department 206 Freeport Memphis Tran Athens Ga

United States Furst-Meners CO Department 206 Freeport. 1 Brandhea Memphis Tran Athens

Local Report Mixed Details From Georgia Camp Incident

Unclear fragment mentions a person named Licut Ostur Rahlquiat of Rockford and a homecoming from Camp Hannuck Georgia. Mentions a city clerk and twenty cases of Spanish flu in the city with stress on Home Street Main. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.

Ostur Rahlquiat Rockford Hannuck Georigia Is & Gutt Lereou Houth Tader

Telephone Service Disrupted by Illnesses in Jefferson County

Eleven members of the telephone force remain off duty due to illness or absence. Patrons are urged to limit calls to essential business to help maintain service. Jefferson County Telephone Go.

Jefferson County

Announcement of veterinary practice and interstate stock exams

A notice states that Dr J Hates and Dr Wootten operated in Burlington Iowa about six months to six years ago and that Dr Wootten is equipped to examine all stock for inter state shipment. Calls answered night or day at phone 302 452 10.

Vetardeavn Tr. J Burlington Iowa Wootten

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