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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
6
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George McLeland of Cantril, a student in the S A T C, died at Jefferson County Hospital this morning from bronchial pneumonia after falling ill on November 23. Born April 20, 1898, he was 20 years old. His body will be taken to Cantril tonight with Burl Cassady for funeral arrangements awaiting exact time.
Berlin November 11 Philipp Scheidermann a government member says he will not endure conditions another week and will resign. He defends the government claiming 90 percent support while warning socialization would ruin industry. He warns if the crisis lasts longer the country is beyond rescue and Americans may force reforms.
Washington December 11 a bill to regulate the meat packing industry was introduced by Chairman Sims of the Interstate Commerce Committee. The measure follows federal trade commission charges that the industry is controlled by leading packers and was drafted after consultations with the commission and other government officials.
The Times reports Russia began a counter-revolution and besieges Thorn on the eastern German frontier. Royalist forces call for lowering the red flag as martial law is proclaimed in Berlin amid revolutionary agitation per L Information’s Paris dispatch.
London dispatch reports nine US mine layers that planted 75 percent of the North Sea barrage will leave Portind bound probably on December 15, with expectations of arriving in the United States by December 25.
An embargo was ordered on hog shipments to the Union stock yards in Chicago to prevent overwhelming packing houses. Officials estimate about 50,000 hogs were at the yards, and processors have been unable to kill them quickly due to excessive arrivals.
The Fairfield Iowa board of health voted unanimously to close public schools from 6:00 p m December 11 1918 to 8:00 a m December 30 1918 due to infectious disease in the city. Restaurants limited to twelve people per room except meal hours. A second resolution bans children under 18 from street or private gatherings. the marshal may arrest violators.
Navy losses since April 6 1917 totaled 44 vessels with naval crews, including army and cargo transports. Only 12 were destroyed by submarines, among them three warships. The destroyer Jacob Jones sank December 6 1917 with 62 lives lost, the coast guard cutter Tampa September 6 1918 with 112 lives, and the armed yacht Alcedo with 20 men. Mines claimed San Diego, the armored cruiser, off Fire Island July 19 last year with 60 lives.
Resolution from Fairfield Iowa restricts under 18s from gathering on streets or private properties while public schools are closed due to influenza. Marshals and police are ordered to disperse gatherings and arrest offenders. Parents must prevent children from visiting others. Signed 1918 by H. Munro and Paul Coleson.
Fairfield and Jefferson county launch the Memorial Loan Fund drive for Parsons College students. The committee plans monthly payments over six months with a possible lump sum. Local support already includes a merchant pledging a subscription as townspeople respond to aid students balancing work and studies amid wartime unity.
Washington December 11 1921 director general McAdoo announced the restoration of normal passenger service by the railroad administration. He said several trains will be added to existing schedules within the next few weeks ending the war emergency curtailment.
Amsterdam dispatch says Marshal Poel has agreed to postpone the supreme date for German locomotives to February 1 per reliable Berlin sources.
C Radley schedules a major farm sale on Friday December 20 featuring a large consignment of cattle hogs horses seed corn grain hay and farm implements. The Radley farm lies two miles northeast of Fairfield with ample inventory and equipment.
Draped in a classified notice Drake Clothing Co Fairfield advertises mufflers gloves mittens underwear and suits and overcoats for men and boys priced from 15 to 35 dollars, located on the east side of the square in Fairfield.
W H Bangs president of the Iowa State Bank of New London Iowa will become Vice President and general manager of the First National Bank in Fairfield upon January 1. He brings a strong banking record and a high reputation in southeastern Iowa. Anton Carlson widely known at the bank has been elected cashier succeeding Mr Boies.
Last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Keltner on North Court street the marriage of Miss Mildred Ferguson of Brighton and Sergt George W Slater of Oilfield California was performed by Rev Butler at six oclock in the presence of immediate relatives After a week s visit here the couple will move to Oilfields for their future home
Roy Emry travels to Creston for a short business trip lasting a few days. He is expected to handle meetings and local duties during the visit.
A December 6 1918 measure by Clerk Paul Coleson and President R H Munro restricts assembling indoors to 12 people in public and private venues including places of business with exceptions for schools restaurants and hotels and their workers. The rule takes effect at midnight December 7 1918 and remains until further notice.
To the public the restrictions on sugar sale and purchase have been repealed. The governmentBased on a pledge to put the people on their honor not to use sugar extravagantly conservation remains the rule and the fourth meal as before will not be allowed. Food administrators W C Spalding and J S McKenney of Jefferson County oversee the measure.
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