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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
6
This entry credits Ean Taylor Zaura with editorial and managerial roles for the publication, noting the evening edition license and the Sunday exception. It records the editor and manager in one line, reflecting staff attribution.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to answer the Roll Call and use every Red Cross Christmas Seal received. The seals promote Life Saving Stamps in the war on tuberculosis, noting tuberculosis deaths outpace wartime battle and disease losses in France.
Judge W M Walker of Keosauqua contests the district judgeship win of F M Hunter of Ottumwa alleging the soldier vote was irregular under the 1862 law. The contest requires a three judge board to decide, with Secretary of State W S Allen appointing the panel. The 1862 law allowed Iowa soldiers to vote, resurrected before the 1916 election as guards were on border duty.
The United States food administration doubts butter pricing. J. J. Ross, an Iowa dairy expert from the Deems office, surveys cold storage butter history. Butter stored last summer at low prices now sells 68 to 75 cents. 42 cent butter must not exceed 65 cents to consumers. Inspectors also probe the eye situation with focus on cold storage.
Seale cheap at the Star Garage offers a 1918 Maxwell touring car in first class condition and a 1916 Ford touring car also in first class condition Newly overhauled. Sold on installments. Star Garage 614-2.
The Community Club and Retail Merchants Association debated electing a secretary but deferred action until better road access allows a larger meeting. They also discussed increasing membership and asked the Finance committee to devise a plan to recruit members and finish the year’s finances satisfactorily.
Members of the motor division of the 199th ammunition train from Iowa will not be home for New Years. Only the mule division is ordered to return to the United States. The 109th train remains in France to assist in convoy work moving troops and army effects from inland points to sea. A letter from Company M 133d Infantry notes arrivals near former comrades with the Rainbow division.
Friends of Miss Blanche Banta are ill with influenza at her parents home on North Court street. Dr. Ray Kirkpatrick was hospitalized yesterday with influenza. Baby Frederick born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turner, weighing eleven pounds.
Whitie Ryland and Harry Snyder, both listed from Keokuk, await a hearing before Justice D B Wilson on a charge of stealing a ride on a Burlington freight train. They are linked to brass theft from a Burlington car near Bernhart. Sheriff Campbell captured them after a lead near the Cedar and overhead bridges on the Q line. Ryland, a former Reform School inmate, faces possible transfer to Ft. Madison prison. Snyder, 18, has a Keokuk home but a Ottumwa mother.
The Drake Clothing Co advertises bath robes for men and boys in a modest catalog style. Featured robes come in assorted sizes and fabrics with simple price points and styling options for household comfort and leisure wear.
Yesterday at the Stuckey home in South Ninth street Miss Eliza Jane Gardner of Bonaparte joined Raymond E. Grant of the city in marriage. The ceremony was by Rev. R. H. Polly with relatives present. Mrs. Grant is a Jefferson County teacher and Mr. Grant a prosperous farmer. They will live on a farm southeast of the city after March 1.
All colors and both lined and unlined kid gloves offered by Drake Clothing Co. in a compact, ready searchable retail listing. Read as a brief clothing notice featuring product range and shop name.
Public health warning states spitting on sidewalks or in public buildings is forbidden during the influenza epidemic. Citizens are urged to comply and city police are directed to enforce the law.
Ralph H Munro mayor profile notes his choice for Christmas attire with mufflers and neckwear advertised by Drake Clothing Co. The snippet highlights Christmas selections and local retail option.
The Collins family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy after a recent bereavement. They especially note help in word and deed and appreciation for the many beautiful flowers sent, signed Collins and family.
Classified ad notes hard wood for sale with contact number 7305 and seller W. W. James at 613. Details readable but fragmentary about exact wood type or quantity. Local offer appears to be a small urban classifieds listing from a period newspaper.
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