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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
4
The War Labor Board asks governors to prepare data on construction projects for the conference at Annapolis starting December 16. Mayors report about $800 billion in halted public works could resume as soon as workers and materials are available.
Former President Taft told Carnegie Hall attendees that a league of nations must include a court to interpret treaties a conciliation commission to settle disputes and a police force to enforce laws He called the peace congress pure in motive and likely to shape international law definitions.
Eight women from the National Woman's party spoke in relays from 1 to 6 p m near the Lafayette statue by the White House on democracy and women's wrongs. About 85 policemen kept crowds moving as speakers continued daily until December 14 to press the senate for suffrage.
Washington December 9 Acting Secretary Polk states the American government supports the Armenian cause but will not express views on recognizing the Armenian republic of Ararat or other Armenian organizations as co-belligerents in the war. The notice was in a letter to Dr G Pasdermadjian special envoy to the United States.
Prince Yorihito of Waieoshi Pashimi, cousin of Japan's emperor, arrives in New York from England aboard a Berkieh cruiser. He plans to visit Washington on the way home and will be received by Vice President Marshall.
Ambassadors from the United States Britain France and Japan presented a memorandum to President Hen Shih Chang expressing grave concern over the ongoing strife in China. The note urges both sides to renew efforts toward reconciliation and end hostilities.
Maj. Geo. C. C. Whams chief of ordinance says the Watervliet Arsenal New York is now equipped to manufacture guns up to eighteen inch caliber. He reported this in his annual report to the secretary of war.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the disarmament of Field Marshal Mackensen’s forces has started in Hungary. Soldiers are selling motor cars horses and equipment cheaply as they cross the frontier.
Nomination of Representative Carter Glass to be secretary of the treasury. Senate confirms McAdoo without objection. confirmation noted in Washington dispatches.
The Fairfield Camp No 246 Modern Woodmen elected 1919 officers: H T Barley consul C H Trail advisor H H Lovell banker B H Elliott clerk W G Randall manager W L Simmons watchman O J Simons sentry A homecoming is planned for the installation night in January Silk shirts in Xmas boxes 5 to 10 at Drake Clothing Co Fairfield Saturday December 14 sale of household goods at 460-13 East Burlington St 2 blocks east of Leggett House T L James
Two American Red Cross doctors at the Chateau of Annel near Compiegne operated by candlelight for a day and night to save hundreds of wounded French soldiers as shells and machine gun fire fell nearby. Five Red Cross cannons arrived within an hour with two women and ten men aiding in surgery and care.
Red Cross workers in Italy solved the baby nutrition problem with condensed milk shipments. Fifty Italian soldier families were registered and milk rationed for infants, with daily distributions in warm weather. Mothers brought containers, sugar added, and strict cleanliness enforced to safeguard health and morale.
The American Red Cross and the Belgian Government coordinate low cost food for Belgian soldiers at the front and families of those killed or captured. The Red Cross commits 20,000 francs monthly to support the initiative. Belgium runs 65 supply stores in France and near the front supplying munition workers and others in the rear.
A series of classified for sale notices includes the McCord property across from the Greenhouse with contact 2417 or Helen Wagner, multiple autos such as a Ford Touring car and a Ford Roadster, a partly modern house at 306 E Hempstead, livestock including three young cows, four sows with 26 pigs, and several cottages in citywide estate sales. Listings show prices roughly 175 dollars for cars, phone numbers 2349, 2606, 9510, 1762, and brokers like Lon H. Israel and Wm. L. Long.
Three rental notices share space. A five room cottage on W Washington St lists gas and electric lights with contact Waters at phone 1580. A moderne five room bungalow is available after December 25 with Frank Boles or R L Jemry. Another five room house four blocks from the square offers reasonable rent with contact at 400 W Gempstead or phone 2864.
Advertisement offers a position for an ambitious man to sell groceries directly to consumers for a well known Chicago company. No experience or capital required with a complete starter outfit and free selling instructions provided. John Sexton & Co invites replies from Chicago Illinois.
A young American soldier in France searched for his brother who had preceded him overseas. After many delays he found the unit, learned his brother was wounded and in a hospital, and trusted the Red Cross to locate him. The Red Cross fulfilled that faith and found him.
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