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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
3
R L Leavis left for Allerton yesterday. Many residents and visitors are affected by Spanish influenza. Mrs Perry Parsons and her child are ill. Miss Lela Lamberson and Miss Ruby Despain seek care amid the flu outbreak. Parsons S A T C and Camp Dodge personnel travel for family visits amid epidemic precautions.
General March announced rapid demobilization in the United States with about 15,000 troops released daily. A total of 1,240,000 men were designated for discharge, an increase of around 200,000 in the past week, though actual release follows a plan based on severance. The note shows 40,000 officers and 80,708 men out of France by December 12.
A Berlin traveler reports widespread arming and provocation amid civil war fears. Firearms and machine guns are common, with two hostile camps, Liebknecht supporters and government, each ready to strike. The situation is described as dangerous with no calm in sight.
Washington reports a 6 cent postage stamp announced by the post office department. The orange rectangular stamp features a mail airplane in a shield of geometric ornaments in the upper corners. It covers the single rate for airplane letter mail and is valid for all regular stamp uses._AVAILABLE stamps include the 4 cent special delivery and 24 cent 4 ounce air letters.
London Dec 16 The coalition government may reform the House of Lords if returned to power. A Bonar Law said in Gascon that a strong second chamber is needed in a democracy but should not be hereditary.
Munich dec 16 Switzerland declines to permit former Emperor Charles of Austria to reside there. The Swiss government cites Holland’s experience with former Emperor William as part of the grounds for refusal.
Des Moines officials and adjutant generals from ten states met after World War I to argue the National Guard should be restored to its prewar status. Missouri notes the National Defense Act allows discharge from militia, not from the guard. Clark insists guardsmen are a separate force, not simply part of the militia.
Secretary Baker told the House Military Committee that the War Department will allow discharged soldiers to permanently keep the uniform and overcoat worn at muster out. Previously the department planned to reclaim the clothing three months after discharge.
Albia Union reports B. S. Cash, a respected resident northwest of Albia, died at home after a rapid bout with Spanish influenza. He taught his Sunday school class at the M. E. church last Sunday and was hospitalized after falling ill. he died less than a week later. Mr. Cash was a brother in law of John Kyle of Albia.
Notice from Sgt. Wilbur E. Keesey announces he has honorably left the U S Army and invites former students and new learners to study with him. Contact through the college office.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during bereavement and for the many beautiful flowers from Mrs. A Lear Mrs. Mary Myers and children at 491.
The Board of Health of Fairfield Iowa orders public schools closed from 6 p m December 11 1918 to 8 am December 30 1918. Restaurants and eating places may admit twelve persons plus staff per room with certain morning and meal period exceptions.
Washington December 14 Congress proposes an appropriation of 600 million dollars for road construction in a Browne Wisconsin Republican bill. Fifty million would be available immediately with the balance over six years.
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