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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
2
The notice outlines editor manager subscription terms and carrier delivery, listing monthly and advance payment options. It references Bee Week and a paring of months with varying prices and an emphasis on prepaid arrangements.
Col J C Rhea head of the American bridgehead commission issues a decree banning German military uniforms in the occupied zone after December 15 unless on duty with permission. Assemblies for political discussion require sanction. Civilians must surrender firearms by December 15 and prices for goods are fixed for both Americans and Germans.
Washington reports that an ornate book titled goldened tek of German war contains expressions of love for Germany and boasts of soldiers ready to quell the Allies. The volume surfaced as evidence before a committee and includes essays by hundreds of German born Americans who donated funds for German war efforts in 1916.
The Red Cross Home Service extends nationwide with six million dollars spent by January 1 and a heavy ongoing burden. It emphasizes intangible benefits beyond dollars and cents, binding the nation into an organic whole unseen before.
Charlesw piex director general of the Emergency PICet corporation denied graft claims made in the senate by Senators Vardaman Mississippi and Johnson California regarding Hog Island yard. The testimony centers on alleged corruption at the Philadelphia facility.
City Clerk today notified five new influenza cases. James Hull of Goodland accompanied by Miss Clara Ingham of Brighton is in the city. Raymond Stewart visited his parents after attending the ATPC at Grinnell College. Additional notes mention a death in Washington and visits to Ottumwa, Paxton Howard’s return, and Vera McKenzie’s homeward trip.
Inquest into Richard Collins death on December 14 1918 at Fairfield Iowa finds he was struck by a local freight engine at the Grimes street crossing as switching cars occurred. Testimony notes lack of rear light on the tender and varying train speeds and signals.
An official message from Libertyville reports the death of Loren Davis who died of wounds on October 20. A Private in Company M he sailed from Des Moines with the Rainbow Division. He was about 28, born November 10, 1890. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Davis of Moline Illinois three brothers Bert Davis Marion and Rue and two sisters Mrs Clapper and Mrs Stanford of Moline.
The witness describes blood on the front of a number three tank truck and under the arch bars, blood on the back of the pilot step, and a missing rear light. They cannot say how the person was killed but suggest he might have been between two trains. no blood on the wheels was found.
Daily fumigation of the Drake Clothing Co. store is conducted as a health precaution. The measure ensures a sanitized shopping environment for customers and staff.
Finance Committee announces members may leave church subscriptions at F. D. Kerrick’s office while the church is closed due to influenza.
Call and see our display of the beautiful Guernsey ware at Richardson Hardware Co 480 oe.
C. L. Brawner conducts a public sale on December 18 five miles west of Parsons College. See bills for full particulars.
John Vogelsang offers piano tuning services with practical focus and contact via phone 2412 plus extension 85 18 for appointments and inquiries.
Katherine Stichter, 44, county superintendent of Washington County, died Sunday night at her home in Washington after a short illness from diabetes. Surviving are her mother, sister Mrs. C. J. Fulton of Fairfield, and brothers Otto Stichter of Albany, NY, and Roy Stichter of Marshall, MN. Her husband had died three weeks earlier, leaving an infant daughter and another child.
Chas. C. Radley announces one of the region’s largest farm sales set for Friday December 20 near Fairfield two miles northeast. The auction will feature cattle hogs horses seed corn grain hay and various automobile farm implements.
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