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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1918

Page

2

Editor TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION 10 50 1.50 1.25

The notice outlines subscription price terms with figures 10 and 50, a rate of 1.50 and a discount of 1.25. It serves as a brief pricing update for readers seeking subscription details and options.

Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Aims for 100 Percent Enlistment

By its Christmas Roll Call in the week starting December 16 the American Red Cross seeks to enroll the whole eligible population. The goal is to show to the world that the United States stands solidly for honor mercy and good faith.

American Red Cross America Red Cross Mercy Nd Naik

Fragmentary OCR Summary of Royal Mail Topic

A garbled OCR segment mentions Royal Mail and references names like Veron t and Pr iminition, with unclear dates and places. The readable content is too fragmentary to extract a coherent event, person, or outcome.

Francie and Frencis Attend Major Conference in Vermilles and Paris

Partial text notes David Fr and Francis as prominent operators near the Soviet Union era. Mentions Vermilles and Paris conference with Ambassador Burkets arriving, plans to travel to Purcia. fragmentary details hint at prearrangements and preventive diplomacy amid tense international climate.

London David RK. Francie Watlted Mador Tussia Dave Frencis Stulamis Recxa Vermilles Paris Bprquets Purcia Hashern

H Walker Heads Miners Front Run For MWA Presidency

H Walker leads miners in a spring meeting scene as he defeats rival J Hayes for the presidency of the United Mine Workers of America. Frank Farrington of the Triple Farmers organization reports strong Walker support from his office.

Springiet Mhanville Peak J Hayes Ented Mine Workers of America Frank Farrington Triple Garmers’ Organization Reevua

French Envoys in Berlin Aim to Ease Prisoner Return

Paris reports a French commission has arrived in Berlin to oversee the return of prisoners released by Germany. The mission will verify the recent clash at the Trenahalen camp in Provence where nine prisoners were killed and others wounded.

Paris Berlin Poerch Prise Germany Trantensalen

WRECK PROSECUTION hits Brooklyn Transit leaders

Timoth y Wi Hames president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co and four other officers were held on manslaughter charges after Mayor Hylan led an inquiry into a fatal wreck at the company’s Mac site about four months ago resulting in nearly 196 deaths. The text references a gift store ad for men and boys in Fairfield.

Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company New York Timothy Wi Hames Aid & Metoruen Hylan Mac Drake Clo, CO Fairfield

Local Exemption Board Extends Deadline to December 23

The Jefferson County Exemption Board continues processing papers and packing materials for transfer to Des Moines or as ordered. An initial order set December 10 as the deadline, but a second order extended the deadline to December 23.

Jefferson County Des Moines

168th Infantry Boys May Come Soon

Creston, Dec 13. Rumors swirl after a cable from France hints the 168th Infantry may return to town in January. Local residents report a message signed by Creston soldiers and question the accuracy of the information amid blurred official hints.

168Th Infantry Creston France Towa 168Th H. L. Royce Towa Eiment

Local Briefs on Health Quarantine and Visits

Noble Hines traveled to Ottumwa on business. Several residents contract Spanish influenza, with Miss Gertende Taylor in Jefferson County Hospital and Miss Chive Dysart returning from Kansas City. Miss Merle Swanson and Gertrude Tate plan holidays at home and Winnesviet. More items note a quarantine and a drug store position in Ottumwa.

Little Gertende Taylor Jefferson County Hospital

Public Library to Close Sundays After Six P.M.

The Public Library will be closed on Sundays and after six o'clock in the evenings until further notice.

Sanddys

Display of Guernsey ware at Richardson Hardware Co

Call and see a display of Guernsey ware at Richardson Hardware Co located at 480. The notice invites customers to view the collection and learn about the products on offer.

Guernsey Richardon Hardware Co Richardson Hardware Co

Camp Dodge to be ready for overseas men next month

Des Moines reports that discharge of men at Camp Dodge will accelerate next month with many personnel released by Christmas to clear space for returning troops. The 109th engineers from the old Iowa National Guard likely first to arrive from overseas, possibly landing in New York this week. The 88th division artillery and the 339th machine gun battalion are also expected home soon.

Des Moines Camp Dodge 109Th Engineers Iowa National Guard New York Eighty-Eighth Division France General Pershing Cat Bodre

Life of Harry B. Sands

Henry R. Sands born May 13 1882 in Jeffer son county town. He died at 86 while living in Wyoming with relatives. Survived by father Robert Sands and siblings in Wiscon sin California and Wyoming. Funeral held at Tevies Funeral Home on W Burlington Street.

Henry R. Sands Jefferson County Robert Anna Sands Wyoming Chatham Robert €. Bands Los Angles California Wm. G Burkhart Penhine Wisconsin P. C. Doncan Sheridan Hugh C Robert R. Sands Tevies Funers Burlington Street L. Tennant

Thanking Friends for Kindness at Father's Death

A note of gratitude expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and G A R members for kindness and sympathy shown during the passing and burial of 477 Alt ar Rhones Pal or.

G. A. R. Capeotusly Altar Rhones

For Rent or Sale on Payments at Prime Location

Four or five room house offered for rent or sale with payments plan. Located four blocks from the square near the gate, property marketed by W. D. Gan moe & Bon. Contact for terms and availability.

Locke W. DD. Ganmoe Bon

Fairfield City Embraces Strict Contagion Controls

Fairfield's merchants and the Board of Health implement strict sanitation measures to avoid contagion. Stores limit shoppers per department, use timed entry, and enforce ventilation as cities await an end to widespread illness. Officials note Fairfield has not experienced Ottumwa's broader outbreak.

Board of Health Fairfield Ottumwand Ith

Christmas Cards at T. E. McLean's Jewelry Store

Call at T. E. McLean's Jewelry Store and secure engraved Christmas Cards with an extra large assortment available for selection now.

Fairfield Board of Health closes schools and limits eateries

The Fairfield Iowa Board of Health resolves school closure from 6 60 p m December 11 1918 to 8 00 am December 10 1918 and limits restaurants to twelve people plus staff per room with specific hour exceptions. The measure follows the December 6 1918 resolution and is approved by Clerk Paul Coleson and President RH McNrot.

Board of Health Fairfield Iowa RH. McNro

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