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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
2
Entry notes mail matter of the Sec 24 Class recorded at the Fair Geld Iowa post office. The terse label suggests formal handling under postal service classifications.
Des Moines reports indicate Iowa Governor Harding wavers over calling an extra legislative session. Some lawmakers and press oppose his plan to mobilize members to pledge actions and inaction, while Jas M. Pierce challenges the governor with a critical letter regarding war fund expenditures. Lafayette Young favors a special meeting, influencing the governor’s timing.
Chicago December 27 union workers in the packing industry signed an agreement to submit all disputes to arbitration during the war. John E K Williams, fuel administrator for Tiliness, will serve as arbitrator for the packing industry with powers nationwide and can hire many assistants.
In San Francisco and Oakland about 10 000 iron workers may walk out if a 10 percent wage increase is not granted. RW Burton president of the Tran Trades council announced the demand publicly urging workers to stay on the job as plants in the area close for lack of current orders.
Washington December 27 Secretary of Labor Wilson is ill from overwork on his West trip as he mediates labor disputes and strains his official duties doctors say he is likely to recover but remains absent from official functions and engagements.
Women organizing comfort kits for Jefferson county selected men plan a big auction sale next Saturday afternoon to raise funds. The sale starts at three o clock in the room north of the Iowa State Bank. Col T B Allender serves as auctioneer and Mrs Chas Clapp as clerk. Pigs and farm products, fancy work and baked goods will be sold.
The First Methodist church Sunday school elected officers including J. H. Stuckey as Superintendent and Dalzell Green as Assistant Superintendent. L. E K. Clinkenbeard and W. T. Dixon named assistants and a full slate of department heads and officers was listed.
Wm. R. Dorothy, an old soldier of Abingdon, died Tuesday night at his son Herman Dorothy's home. Funeral services were held today in Abingdon.
Round Prairie first in the Red Cross drive as committees working by school districts report 221 dollars raised. The tally includes 160 renewals and 56 new members, the only complete report available at this time.
In society news the Ex Elzvirs hold no meeting Saturday. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs J N Smith’s home on East Burlington Street tomorrow afternoon. The Ladies Aid of the English Lutheran church to meet Friday at 2 30 PM at Mrs J B Johnson’s home on West Burlington Street.
Local notes list Henry Monson Joseph Hoskins Bertha Murphy and others visiting in Salina. Several residents traveled or hosted relatives for Christmas including Mr and Mrs Fulton and Mr and Mrs Crow. A hospital operation, guests from Kansas City New York and abroad, and a Sew and So Club event are recorded.
A Parsons College Conservatory of Music recital by Miss Iva Scheffel’s pupils is set for Friday at 3 PM in Prof. Moorhead's studio. The program includes Van Lear Minuet in G, Wayside Brook, To the Stars, Solitude, In Spring, Maypole Dance, March of Soldiers, Serenade Mexicaine and more. public invitation extended.
A. Emry was yesterday elected cashier of the Fairfield National Bank. He has served as acting cashier and his formal election was well received by the public and bank staff.
American destroyer officers in British waters take up golf as the season opens. They revive the game at a cliffside nine hole course, attract caddies, and boost the local club to a paying basis. The 1638 castle clubhouse serves tea after rounds as natives share tales.
Washington reports that War demands for bituminous coal exceed mines' capacity despite normal production growth. Fuel Administrator Garfield told the Senate coal investigation that boosting output is the priority over price controls and that large operators may earn big profits to spur production.
Washington reports a full over five months supply of flour and wheat. Hoover says the nation could subsist five months if farm marketing stopped. The Grain Corporation notes flour exports to allies rose 50 percent from last year.
St. Louis report states Moses Sealey who once aimed to corner the wheat market about twenty years ago filed for a million dollars. He died recently with unsettled dues and unclear details remain.
William Finley surrendered to Peoria police claiming he had escaped from a jai at Davenport, Iowa. He told officers he had been a fugitive from the Iowa jail, and his surrender ends that pursuit.
Mrs Gabert and her daughter visit the home of Mr and Mrs John Cochran in New London. Dr Leo Kilfey of Melrose spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs T Kilfey.
In a Bangor camp nine miles from Seeboomook Falls, a bear gnawed through hams stored on September 23, a trap captured the bear on October 1. A logger killed the animal with an ax. Dyer kept the skin, sold it in Bangor, and collected a $5 state bounty from City Clerk Victor Brett.
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