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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
6
The note outlines editor and manager pay terms with monthly amounts and advance payment details. It mentions ten cents per month and a five or six month period, with unclear references to ovens and a 1.26 figure. It is a fragmented payroll or wage snippet from a historical document.
A reader argues for an underground Burlington crossing in Fairfield to prevent fatalities at Fourth Street. The letter criticizes delayed safety devices and calls for prompt action, noting rising automotive traffic and the need for proper protective measures now.
Washington Feb 26 Andrew E Moracewski premier of the new Polish government says it will immediately enact measures to end the anti Semitic movement. He pledges restoration of order and security, reunification of Polish territories, and convocation of a constituent assembly by Feb 26 to define the nation’s aims.
President Wilson saves a Yank by commuting Ernest F. K. Leub’s death sentence for desertion and refusal to wear the uniform. Leub, attached to the One Hundred and Third depot brigade at Camp Dodge Iowa, is discharged dishonorably and imprisoned 20 years.
Councilman Frank H Simpson a young Fairfield businessman died Christmas Eve at 8 15 p m from complications after an operation He was born May 10 1883 and led Simpson Meat Market later Simpson Williams He married May 9 1906 to Myrie Kearns and left two children and his parents two sisters and many friends Funeral services set for Evergreen Cemetery at 11 15 a m with the First Methodist church pastor and Clinton Lodge A F A M officiating
Libertyville residents host guests and relatives at Fairfields and Glasgow. Church services held as Rev Behrens filled in for ill Rev Fix at Eldon M E. schoolteacher Edith Thompson returns from Stockport for a week. Several locals travel for holidays, visits to Burlington Ottumwa Campbell Minn Speckard Camp Dodge Camp Greenleaf, and school ties with Shueyville.
City orders all sidewalks including borders of vacant lots cleared within 24 hours. If not, city will perform the work and charge the present day rates to the property owners, per 514 C. J. Gilly Street Commissioner.
STAR GARAGE advertises alcohol for cars at a price of one dollar per cen. The notice is brief, listing STAR GARAGE as the source with a simple price point and no further details.
All Meat Markets will be closed during the funeral of Frank H. Simpson tomorrow morning. Local customers are advised to plan for a brief closure and resume operations after services conclude.
Clarence Cox is back from a Chicago trip where he sold a cattle car. Relatives worried by his longer absence. he returned last Tuesday. A Chicago dispatch notes police, unaware of his return, fear he may have been harmed.
Rock Island arsenal announces that all men discharged due to lack of work will be given at least thirty days notice. An advisory commission will aid the commanding officer in demobilization planning.
Centerville reports Captain Frank W. Merritt has been promoted to Major while serving in the medical corps. He earlier worked as assistant chief surgeon for United States Steel Co in Chicago, resigning to join the army. He earned commissions at Ft. Riley and Camp Grant and served with the 8033rd Infantry in France at Toul and Metz.
Major R A Hamilton of Glidden receives a plaster cast of the Bethlemont monument honoring three American soldiers who fell on November 3 1917 Priv Hay of Glidden Corp J B Cresham Evansville Ind and Priv Thos Enright Pittsburg Pa are named President and Mrs Wilson hope to visit the graves of these first Americans killed in France.
Eldon reports Mrs. L D Reno received word from Secretary Daniels that a new U S destroyer will be named the Reno in honor of her son Lieut Commander Walter KE Reno who was drowned last November while in command of the U S Chauncey.
C T Reynolds spent Christmas with family in this city. Six cases of Spanish influenza were reported to the City Clerk in the past two days. Ralph Allard, on furlough with his parents, departed for the Great Lakes Training Station in Chicago. Mrs E A Howard of Chicago visits her mother Mrs Ward Lamson and relatives. Charles Fulton, studying in Boston, returns home for holidays with his parents. Mrs Walter Matlock of Crestos visits her mother Mrs Florence Graber on East Briggs street. Mr and Mrs J H Laughter and daughter Alice of Ottumwa visit O K Kirby home and spend the day with relatives in Libertyville. Forest Braden of Davenport guests yesterday. Funeral for Clay Breneman held at 3 PM at home, Rev C L Tennant in charge. remains to Chariton for burial.
A. J. Boyd advertises alcohol for cars at Star Garage at $1.00 per gallon and notes potatoes delivered at $1.40 per gallon with contact phone 2763.
Last night at seven o'clock at the Lutheran church parsonage, Miss Helen Parsons of this city married Fred L. Gallup of Libertyville. Rev. H. A. Anspach performed the ceremony. The couple, joined by the bride's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Chambers, will reside on a farm near Libertyville.
Private Frank Fabich, long reported missing in action in France and believed dead by his parents of Winona Minnesota, has arrived at Fort Snelling military hospital for reconstruction treatment, confirming he is alive.
Washington December 26 Representative Dent chairman of the house military affairs committee introduced to the house a bill to permit enlistments in the regular army Voluntary enlistments were prohibited by the selective service law which the present proposals to repeal in that respect
Hannah Auto Company advertises storage service offering to keep a storage battery in good condition for 50 cents per month and return it ready to use. The battery department is led by G M Doughty, former manager of Willard Service Station, now at Hannah Auto. Do not let your battery freeze.
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