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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
2
Third S A T C. student dies in 1930s era illness
George McLeland of Cantril dies at Jefferson County Hospital at about 5:30 am from bronchial pneumonia after illness starting November 23. Born April 2, 1898, he was 20 years old. Funeral to be held in Cantril with Burl Cassady accompanying the body. time not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College Student Army Training Corps
George McLeland
Cantril
Jefferson County Hospital
Guy McLeland
Iowa
Burl Cassady
Scheidemann Warns Against Prolonged Crisis in Germany
Berlin reports Philipp Scheidemann, a government member, vows to resist the Spartacus attacks and defend the government claiming 90 percent support. He warns socialization would ruin industry and says if the crisis continues the country is lost and Americans may act to compel order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Philipp Scheidemann
Spartacus Group
Scheidemann
Brenda
Regulation of the meat packing Industry debated in Congress
Washington December 11. The house committee considers a bill to regulate the meat packing industry amid federal trade commission charges that five leading packers control it. Chairman Sime introduced the measure after consulting the commission and other government bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Wee
Sime
House
Interviate Ecommerce
Ono Deretond
Commission
Beinis
Russ Attack Hun Frontier Counters Revolt Near Gerawny
The Thines reports Rowein has begun a counter revolution and is besieging Thorn on Gerawny's eastern front. Royalist forces demand the red flag be hauled down as martial law spreads. Berlin declares a state of siege amid counter revolutionary actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thines
Rowein
Gerawny
Paris
Berlin
United States Mine Layers Planned Return to Portland
A fragment notes United States mine layers responsible for a North Sea barrage will leave Portland for home on December 1 with expected arrival December 2. The stream indicates 75 percent of the units printed by the fleet and headed homeward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ile
United States
North Sea
Portland
Embargo on Hog Shipments Ordered by Chicago Packers
The embargo on hog shipments to the Union Stock Yards was ordered due to huge country herds overwhelming packing-house facilities. Officials estimate about 100000 hogs were at the yards, beyond handling capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, I
Chicazs
Lee
Union
Health Board Closes Public Schools in Fairfield
The Fairfield Iowa Board of Health unanimously orders all public schools closed from 6:00 p m December 11th 1918 to 8:00 a m December 30th 1918 due to infectious diseases. Restaurants and eating houses are limited to twelve persons per room outside peak hours. A second resolution bans under 18s from street gatherings. Marshal may arrest violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fairfield
Iowa
Navy losses total 44 ships in World War I period
An appendix to Secretary Daniels's annual report shows 44 naval vessels lost from April 6 1917 to November 1 1918, including army and cargo transports. Only 12 were lost to submarines, with three warships among them: the destroyer Jacob Jones, the coast guard cutter Totopa, and the armed yacht Alcedo. Mines claimed one warship, the armored cruiser San Diego, near Fire Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Jacob Jones
Coast Guard
Totopa
Alcedo
Fairfield Health Resolution Bans Youth Gatherings During Influenza
City of Fairfield Iowa declares it unlawful for boys and girls under 15 to congregate on streets or private premises while public schools are closed due to influenza. Marshals and police ordered to disperse gatherings and arrest offenders. Parents warned to prevent children from visiting or hosting others during school closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fairfield
Iowa
Rt. H. Munro
Paul Coleson
Parsons College Student Loan Fund Drive Opens Tomorrow
Fairfield and Jefferson County launch a Memorial Loan Fund drive for Parsons College. The committee seeks monthly gifts over six months to aid students who cannot earn enough while maintaining study, noting wartime unity and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Parsons College
Restoration of Normal Passenger Service Restored
Director General McAdoo announced the railroad administration has begun restoring normal passenger service. Several trains will be added to existing schedules within the next few weeks as the war emergency curtailment ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Washington
Railroad Administration
Foch Grants Postponement for German Locomotives
Amsterdam reports the Lokal Anvelger of Berlin says Marshal Pooh agrees to postpay the date for the stre tor of all German locomotives to February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Lokal Anvelger
Berlin
Marshal Pooh
Radley Farm Sale Planned for December 20 Near Fairfield
Chas Radley announces a major farm sale Friday December 20 featuring cattle hogs horses seed corn grain hay and farm implements at the Radley farm two miles northeast of Fairfield. The event promises a large livestock and equipment lineup and draws interest from local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Radley
Fairfield
Drake Clo. Co. Sale Offers Muffs Gloves Mittens
Auction notice lists mufflers gloves mittens and underwear at the Drake Clo. Co. on the east side of the square in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clo. Co
Fairfield
Drake Clothing Co offers suits and coats Fairfield sale
Fairfield store Drake Clothing Co advertises men and boys suits and overcoats priced from 15 to 35 dollars. The notice emphasizes broad ranges for casual and formal wear in a local shopping promo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clothing Co
Fairfield
Bangs Named General Manager of First National Bank
W H Bangs, prominent Iowa banker, will become Vice President and general manager of the First National Bank in Fairfield, starting January 1. Anton Carlson, longtime bank staffer, is elected cashier to replace Boies. Carlson is popular with patrons and deserves promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Bangs
First National Bank
W. H. Bangs
Iowa State Bank
New London
Iowa
First National
Bangs
Fairfield
Anton Carlson
Boies
Carlson
Mrs Mildred Ferguson Weds Sergt George Slater in Society Notice
Last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Keltner on North Court street Miss Mildred Ferguson of Brighton married Sergt George W Slater of Oilfield California Rev Butler officiated at six oclock in the presence of close relatives After a week here the couple will move to Oilfields to establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Keltner
North Court Street
Roy Emry Goes to Creston on Brief Business Trip
Roy Emry travels to Creston for a short business trip spanning a few days. He is expected to return afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Emry
Creston
Resolution limiting indoor assemblies in 1918 city order
A city resolution prohibits indoor gatherings of more than 12 people in public or private spaces due to prevailing diseases. Exemptions apply to public schools restaurants hotels and business employees. The order takes effect at midnight December 7 1918 and remains until further notice. Paul Coleson R H Munro clerks. president. Passed December 6 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notte
Sugar Sale Restrictions Repealed by Food Authorities
To the public all restrictions on sugar sale and purchase are repealed as the government asks citizens to use it on their honor. Conservation remains the rule and the fourth meal will not be allowed. W. C. Spalding and J. S. McKenney, Food Administrators, Jefferson Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
WOLF
Wolf Chemical © CO
Quincy
Illinois
U. SA
Shriner and Johnson
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