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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
6
RAN TAYLOR and GAURA R. TAYLOR publish the editor and manager credits alongside subscription terms. The notice lists carrier delivery options Wee Week and Three Months, with prices likely in advance. The fragmented OCR suggests a small-town newspaper pricing row with periodical rate details.
At a December Chicago mass convention under the civic federation, Irish self determination was urged. Speakers included Archbishop George W. Mundelein, former Mayor Kil ward Dunn, Mayor Thompson, and Congressman Gallagher, who drafted a resolution now with the priest relations committee calling on Great Britain to grant Ireland self determination.
A damaged news item reports the Leviathan, once the Waterland, arriving in New York with about 900 officers and many white American volunteers. The ship is described as a veteran of fighting lances in France, with other troops enbasped at Liberty Harbor.
Dec 12 report notes officially that there are a million cases of influenza in the Dutch Bas Indios. The figure underscores a severe outbreak with widespread illness across the region.
Thousands of American soldiers in France may be granted leave to travel to England with their transportation arranged and paid for by the United Kingdom. The plan envisions rest and recuperation across various locations in Britain as part of ongoing wartime exchanges.
A devotional poem praising the Red Cross as a sign of divine love and mercy. It images Thor bending to bear the load of sufferers and describes the Sign of the Heart guiding the righteous through life’s trials toward healing and ministry.
The American Red Cross has supplied large quantities to aid troops and civilians. Items include millions of cigarettes and boxes of safety matches, tens of thousands of packs of cards, and bars of chocolate sent to England and France, along with vehicles, chewing gum, and condensed milk for prisoners' children in Archangel and Siberia.
In 1918 about two dozen volunteers served in Red Cross canteens for soldiers, aiding sick persons and transporting them to hospitals. Approximately 3,000,000 peanut cards were distributed, with canteens operating continuously day and night.
Richard Collins, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Collins of Fairfield, died after being struck at the Grimes street crossing by Rock Island freight No. 87 or related movements Friday evening. The inquest at Davies Funeral Home heard from Conductor Huckleberry, Brakemen Shrive, Randolph, Humble, and others. the exact cause remains undetermined, with injuries including a crushed right foot and severed left leg, and testimony describing train speed and placement at the crossing. The body was found after the engine and tank car movements, and the funeral is set for 2 30 p m Wednesday from the family home.
A cablegram to Mrs. J. F. Clarke says Unit A will soon be home, possibly starting holidays. The unit left Fairfield for France on February 15 last year and sailed a year ago yesterday.
Iowa City report from Dec 16 cites state epidemiologist Dr John Hamilton saying the influenza epidemic remains serious in Iowa. He predicts the disease may extend into the summer and reappear next winter, noting prior influenza outbreaks recurred for several years.
Notice to members of Fairfield Lodge No 629 to pay dues at Elliotts Wear A Well Shoe Store via Financial Secretary R B Ross and to note no meeting will be held in the hall until year end. Grand Master’s admonition cited. Also report of fifteen Spanish influenza cases to city clerk for Sunday and Monday.
London reports the second stage of peace negotiations likely to extend two years. A diplomatic source says the initial phase will quickly conclude a demobilization and reconstruction plan for war zones, while the subsequent stage will address broader European settlement and the formation of a league of nations.
Colmar authorities engage with Alsace Lorraine regional officials to address a request concerning German police uniforms. The unusual inquiry appears to involve preparation or coordination for a public safety display.
Stockholm dispatch says a German transport sunk between Axweton and Bern lofty ishind. sixteen soldiers were rescued. Cause of sinking not fully confirmed.
Belgian infantry move toward the Rhine reaching the line Vire sen Dulken southwest of Crefeld. Light elements at Kempenmillam northwest of Crefeld.
Army life at Parsons College ended as 100 men of the S A T C were demobilized after orders from Washington. The jovial group had spent much of their time in quarantine but celebrated release, with many heading home on Burlington train No 9. Some will return to finish studies while others go back to jobs. the future use of campus buildings remains undecided.
Christmas cards available in an excellent assortment. Ideal as a gift or remembrance. T. E. McLean promotes the engraved cards for seasonal wishes.
Guernsey Ware makes pleas ing and practical gifts for Christmas at Richardson Hardware Co 480. The notice highlights seasonal offerings and invites shoppers to browse the store for suitable presents.
A public sale conducted by C. L. Brawner will liquidate stock grain feed and dairy and farm equipment on December 18 at the farm location 476-16. Proceeds support farming operations and include bhure dairy items and various implements.
Chas C Radley announces a major farm sale for Friday December 20 featuring cattle hogs horses seed corn grain hay and farm implements. Display of Guernsey ware at Richardson Hardware Co two miles northeast of Fairfield. Call and see.
C L Brawner announces a public sale on December 18 five miles west of Parsons College. See bills for full particulars.
Finance Committee announces church is closed due to flu. Members may leave church subscriptions at the office of F. D. Kerrick during closure.
John Vogelsang offers expert piano tuning and maintenance services. Contact via phone 2412 for precision tuning, regulation, and tonal adjustment to suit any instrument. Bb-13.
Call at T. E. McLean's Jewelry Store to secure engraved Christmas Cards. Choose now while an extra large assortment remains.
In District Court Jefferson County Iowa in the matter of the estate of Lena Noble deceased you and each of you are notified that the undersigned appraisers will on December 24 1915 at 9 o clock in the morning at the office of R C Leggett County Attorney Fairfield Iowa proceed to appraise the property of the decedent charged with collateral inheritance tax as provided by law Dated December 10 1918
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