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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
6
By Carrier a ten cent rate and annual price are listed for the Haz SS 2.7 editor manager column. The notice notes post office entry at Fair Geld Iowa as mail matter of the second class.
Des Moines dispatch reports Iowa lawmakers and newspapers skeptical of Gov. Harding’s proposal to bind legislators to certain acts or omissions and to call an extra session. Jas M. Pierce attacks the governor’s war-fund spending and demands accounting, while Lafayette Young’s push for a special meeting pressures the governor.
Pelix Frankfurter, secretary of Wilson's labor unrest committee, says meat production for the United States and allies will not be affected by strikes. Union workers in central and middle western packing plants agree to arbitration during the war. John E F Williams, Illinois fuel administrator, becomes national arbitrator with broad powers and staff.
In San Francisco and Oakland about 1041 iron workers threaten a strike if wages are not raised by 10 percent. R W Burton president of the Trade council, says the workers will quit unless paid immediately. Employers warn shops will close if workers do not return to current wages. Many plants here manufacture ordnance, airplane parts and navy machinery.
Secretary of Labor Wilson is ill from overwork on a long trip through the West where he is handling labor disputes. He is resting and expected to resume official duties once recovered.
Jefferson county volunteers organize a benefit auction to fund comfort kits for selected men. The sale starts at 3 PM Saturday in the room north of the Iowa State Bank with Col. T B Allender as auctioneer and Mrs. Chas Clapp as clerk. Pigs farm products fancy work baked goods and more will be sold.
In society notes two church groups plan meetings this week. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church meets tomorrow at Mrs J N Smith East Burlington street. The Ladies Aid of the English Lutheran meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs J E Johnson West Burlington street.
A Friday afternoon recital at three o'clock will be held in Prof Moorhead's studio by pupils of Miss Iva Scheffel. The public is invited. Program features Berceuse, Minuet in G, Rondo, Morning Song, Maypole Dance, Dance of Marionettes, Serenade Mexicaine, and more pieces by Elizabeth Hansen, Laurine Boutson, Camille Montgomery, and others.
The First Methodist church Sunday school elected officers last night led by J. H. Stuckey as Superintendent and Dalzell Green as Assistant Superintendent. Other roles include L. E. Clinkenbeard, W. T. Dixon, Mrs. M. Chilcott, Miss Ella Short, Miss Pearl Ball, Miss Zeigler, BE. A. Young, A. I. Workman, Mrs. A. I. Workman, Glen Harris and assistants across home, cradle ball, primary and library duties.
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 banner township reports final Red Cross drive tally. Committees across school districts completed the canvass by Friday night, raising 221 dollars with 160 renewals and 56 new members. This stands as the only complete report so far.
Henry Monson of Salina visited the city yesterday while Joseph Hoskins from Pleasant Plain and Miss Bertha Murphy of Lockridge stopped in town. Wm Knight of Rock Island spent Christmas with sister Mrs. Mary Lewis. Rev. C E Ward of Packwood paid a visit yesterday. Dear Mother:
The story notes American sailors embracing golf in British waters. Officers adapt quickly, with many taking up the game on the cliff-top nine holes. The aged castle clubhouse, tea rooms, and local caddies add to the scene as Americans popularize golf locally.
U. Emry was yesterday elected as cashier of Fairfield National Bank. He has been acting as cashier for some time and his formal election was well received.
Washington reports show war demand for bituminous coal outstripping mine capacity despite higher output. Fuel Administrator Garfield, before a senate investigation, emphasized boosting production over price controls and acknowledged big operator profits to spur more activity.
Washington reports a five month stock of flour and wheat despite heavy foreign buying. Hoover states reserves could sustain the nation if farm production stopped. The grain corporation notes flour exports to allies up 50 percent from last year.
A bear raided a camp nine miles from Seeboomook Falls on Elim Stream, feasting on smoked hams from a barrel that was full September 22 and hamless by October 1. Trapped at three a.m. the bear was killed by a logger with an ax. Dyer of Bangor kept the skin and collected a $5 state bounty from City Clerk Victor Brett.
Moses Sealey, once aiming to corner the wheat market with a $1,000,000 stake more than two decades ago, has died at seventy. The St. Louis request notes his enduring notoriety from that dramatic financial episode.
William Finley surrendered to Peoria police stating he had escaped from Davenport. He claimed an Iowa offense and gave details of his escape to authorities. Investigators evaluate flight risk and arrange processing.
Mrs. C. Gabert and daughter from New London visit Mr. and Mrs. John Cochran. Dr Leo Kilfey of Melrose spends Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Kilfey.
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