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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1918

Page

2

Daily Journal printing company publisher list

The Daily Journal Journal Printing Co. lists publishers and managers including Ran Taylor Baura R. Taylor and others. The text appears as a header or staff directory line from the newspaper.

Subscription Terms Advertised by Carrier

The notice outlines monthly subscription terms for mailed copies, with a weekly carrier delivery charge and prepayment requirement. It lists rates such as 1.50 and 1.26 for various periods and emphasizes advance payment. The fragmentary text shows pricing and term details without full context.

Carlson Franks Carlson Dies At Fairfield Home

Frank Carlson died this afternoon at about one o clock at his Fairfield area home. He was 63 years old, born in Sweden October 1855. Survived by wife three children Anton R Carlson C H Carlson and Elmer Carlson one brother Gyst Carlson. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m from the home with interment in Byerkoon cemetery.

Frank 0. Carlson Mr. Carlson Sweden Fairfield Anton R. Carlson C. H. Carlsén New London Elmer Carlson Gyst Carlson Byerkoon

John J. Gross Cited for Bravery in WWI Action

The citation commends John J. Gross a member of Company M 161st Rainbow division for single handedly advancing under heavy fire on September 12 1918 near Furey capturing a machine gun post and five occupants. The captain notes his bravery and declares his actions an example to comrades and worthy of the highest commendation.

Aaa EB Thome Gerera Furey

Havner Attacks Iowa Moneys and Credits Law

Des Moines report on Attorney General Havner challenging the constitutionality of the moneys and credits law in a Waterloo case. He argues the law creates local taxes for capital and surplus of the Iowa Manufacturers Insurance Co, versus general property tax statutes, and claims it discriminates.

Des Moines HM. Havner Waterloo Iowa Manufacturers Insurance Company Black Mawk County Alko Vleima Sisem Oni LeeHrained CPM Pany

City stores to stay open evenings until Christmas

Retail shops in the city will extend hours in the evenings through Christmas, starting Thursday December 19.

Supervisors Debate Influenza Quarantine Bills and Sheep Claims

The board may refuse influenza quarantine bills amid public warnings and legal challenges. Health officials urge action while attorneys scrutinize the quarantinable disease issue. The Supervisors meet soon to decide on bills and approve prior to payment, and consider sheep field claims with reduced funds due to higher animal values.

Board of Supervisors Aso

Local Briefs and Community Notes From City Visitations

Fiigar Ingham of Brighton visits friends in the city. Mrs George Sammons of Bata via spends the day here. Four new cases of Spanish influenza reported to City Clerk. Mrs S Gorman and son James of Batavia visit friends. Glen Grant returns home from Morrison Virginia with discharge. Mrs Mary Adams of Keokuk remains at Cart Adams' home. Birth: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Cart Adams on West Madison Street.

Terk Mary Adams Keokuks Cart Adams Cart Adane Weat Madison Street

William Bidwell Dies After Illness In Ohio

William Bidwell died early this morning at Jefferson County Hospital after a two week illness with Spanish influenza that developed into pneumonia. He was about forty and is survived by his wife and late son William, plus two sisters Mrs BE Woods of this city and another sister in Columbus. Funeral at East Hempstead Street home Sunday at two, Evergreen Cemetery interment.

William Bidwell Jefferson County Hospital William BE. B. Woods Columbus Oho East Hempstead Street Evergreen Cemetery

Jefferson County Sued For 3853 In Wapello Court

Ottumwa reports a Jefferson County suit filed in Wapello County Court seeking 3853.65 damages from a defective bridge in a personal injuries case tied to a motor vehicle incident. Other petitions include a note action and a divorce petition filed with the district court clerk.

Ottumwa District Court Jefferson County Coneland

John Vogelsang practical niane tuner

John Vogelsang offers a practical niane tuner device with model RH-148 and contact phone number 2412 for inquiries.

John Vogelsang

Death of George Lesher in Cavalier North Dakota

George Lesher died at his Cavalier North Dakota home on December 15 from likely influenza. A former Jefferson County resident, he lived on a farm northeast of Fairfield before moving to Cavalier seven years ago. Survived by wife Minnie Hawk Lesher and four children Mazie Harold Mary and Clifford, plus father Dr H B Lesher of Salina and brothers John Rock Island Harry Cavalier Charles of this city and sister Mrs A K Nelson of Chicago. Interment will be in Cavalier and many friends in the county mourn his loss.

G. O. Lesher Thivelty Gorge ‘Lesher Cavalier North Dakota Jefferson County Fairfield Lesher Minnie Hawk Pleasant Plain Mazie Harold Mary Clifford H. B. Lesher Salina John Lesher Rock Island Harry B. Lesher Charles O. Lesher City

Public Health Quarantine Notice in Pairfield Iowa 1918

The Board of Health warns that ignoring quarantine is a misdemeanor and indictable with penalties up to 500 dollars fine or a year in jail or both. Issued in Pairfield Iowa on December 20 1918.

Board of Health Pairfield Iowa Dee

Mayor Munro warns on spitting ban during influenza epidemic

The ordinance prohibits spitting on sidewalks and in public buildings to protect public health amid the influenza outbreak. Citizens are urged to follow the rule as city police are instructed to enforce it. 507-21 Ralph H. Munro, Mayor. Ladies Silk Hose All colors, 21.00 and $1.25. DRAKE CLO. CO.

Drake Clo. CO

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the Daily Journal Journal Printing CO Ran Taylor Baura R Taylor Othia N Ealtor Ee As Frank Carlson John J. Gross John JL Cras Company M 161Th Rainbow Tm- Wiston Hex Havner Moneys and Fiigar Ingham Brighton Mra George Sammons Batavia The Mre S. Gorman James Glen Grant Moorrison Wappelo CO George Lesher Cavalier, N. D Mr. Lesher A. Boyd Gitt Lyvets Ea ePeait Cord Price J. C. Bradshaw Furniture Co Uggest Ralph H. Munro Bellars Meyer Shoe Store Richardson's Richardson Hardware Store Erectors Guernsey Pocket Knives Sand Toys Richardson Hardware Co E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Unkrich’s Arich’s Fairfield, Iowa
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