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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
6
The Daily Journal announces the appointment of a new manager, Taylor, who takes over printing operations. Details specify the role at the publishing house and the change in leadership for evening editions. The notice emphasizes the publisher and printing company identity.
The text appears garbled and unreadable for precise extraction. It seems to reference monthly subscription terms delivered by a carrier, with mentions of one, three, or six months and possibly prices. No clear entities or dates can be confirmed from the fragment.
Frank O Carlson died this afternoon at about one o clock at his Fairfield area home after several weeks illness. Born in Sweden October 21 1855 he was 63 years 1 month 29 days old. He came to Fairfield in 1881 and lived here since. Survived by wife three sons Anton R Carlson C H Carlson and another Carlson. one brother Gust Carlson. Funeral from the home Sunday at 1 30 pm with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
John J. Gross of Company M, 168th Rainbow Division, is commended for bravery. The commendation, from Captain Jas Io Thomas adjutant general, notes his solo assault under heavy fire on September 12, 1918 near Furey, where he captured a machine gun post with five occupants and earned the highest praise for gallantry and soldierly conduct.
Des Moines protest notes the attorney general H M Havyner challenging Iowa s moneys and credits law in a Waterloo case. The Iowa Manufacturers Insurance Co seeks taxing capital and surplus under general property laws. the AG argues the law is a special tax measure discriminatory and unconstitutional under article 3 section 30. The dispute centers on taxation of corporate capital and surplus versus individual property.
Retail shops in the city announce extended evening hours until Christmas beginning Thursday December 19. The schedule aims to accommodate shoppers with late openings and special seasonal service.
influenza quarantine is debated as public attention turns to whether it is quarantinable. Health Officer Bean and the Board of Health push for decrees while some attorneys dispute the issue. The Supervisors may refuse to pay influenza bills and will seek legal advice next adjourned session. sheep claims will also be discussed with funds likely halved by higher claimed losses.
Ingham of Brighton visits the city today while Mrs George Sammons of Bata via spends the day here. Four new Spanish influenza cases are reported to the City Clerk. Mrs C S Gorman and son James of Batavia were here yesterday. Glen Grant returns home from Morrison Va discharged from service. Mrs Mary Adams of Keokuk is a page at the home of her son Carl Adams, and a new daughter was born on West Madison Street.
The ordinance prohibits snitting in public places and during an influenza epidemic. Citizens are warned to comply as city police will enforce the rule. Mayor Ralph H. Munro authorizes enforcement under the notice 507-21.
William Bidwell died early this morning at Jefferson County Hospital after two weeks of illness that began with Spanish influenza and developed into pneumonia. He was about forty, survived by his wife and young son, plus two sisters. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 pm from the East Hempstead Street home, with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Ottumwa dispatch reports multiple petitions filed in the district court including a damage action on a note and a bill for hogs sale. A Jefferson County suit seeks 3853.65 for injuries from a defective bridge affecting plaintiff J. H. Corneland.
John Vogelsang offers practical main tuner guidance with contact reference 2412 and a date 86-18. The note provides a brief service lead and a phone line for outreach.
C O Lesher of this city reports the death of his brother George Lesher on Tuesday night in Cavalier North Dakota. The exact cause is unknown but Spanish influenza is suspected as others in the family are ill. He formerly lived near Fairfield and moved to Cavalier seven years ago. He is survived by his wife Minnie Hawk Lesher and four children Marie Harold Mary and Clifford, his father Dr H B Lesher of Salina, three brothers John of Rock Island Harry of Cavalier and Charles of this city, and sister Mrs A K Nelson of Chicago. Interment will be in Cavalier.
The public is urged to observe quarantine. failure or refusal is a misdemeanor and indictable offense. Penalty may include a $500 fine or up to one year in jail or both. Fairfield Iowa Board of Health December 20, 1918.
Silk hose offered by Drake Clo in all colors priced at one dollar and one dollar twenty five cents. Stores advertise value and selection in a concise retail notice.
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