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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
2
BEAN TAYLOR and LAURA R. TAYLOR publish subscription terms listing 60 three months option and three months in advance at $1.26. The notice outlines editor manager roles and pricing details for ongoing reader service.
Citizens are urged to push for underground crossings and grade crossing protection in Fairfield. The Jefferson County Community Club and Retail Merchant's Association can aid, with the State Railway Commissioner ready to examine the issue if local interest rises. The question ends with a call for which citizens or organizations will formalize the request.
Sheriff Shan Campbell received a peculiar Christmas gift named Sam Folzen from Judge Vermillion. Folzen, an 80 year old Centerville Italian, was kept at Fort Madison penitentiary on bond and later placed there for safe keeping. The judge plans to have Folzen moved to Fairfield to await the next term of court.
Short services for the few as C R Workman is remembered. The 9 am service will be at Chester Winman’s home 307 Booth Sixth Street followed by church rites at Round Prairie Baptist southeast of Glasgow led by Rev Jonathan Lee. Burial in Lambert Cemetery.
Fragmented OCR reads about peril facing Austrian royalty amid wartime changes. The piece mentions unrest, potential danger to a prince or queen, and a focus on Vienna as a central location. Reader notes are incomplete but imply heightened risk during conflict.
Ten American destroyers depart Queenstown Harbor bound for home after brief repairs. The flotilla, amid foggy seas and wartime patrols, resumes return voyage toward America as crews report weathered hulls and steady speeds.
The Drake Clothing Co on the East Side advertises suits, overcoats, and mackinaws for sale. Records show a broad selection aimed at keeping customers warm and stylish during the season.
Fairfield steps back from strict influenza limits as the Board of Health removes restrictions on church and lodge meetings and most businesses. Theaters may operate at half capacity. pool halls and restaurants endure similar limits. New Year dances are banned. schools reopen Monday. quarantine rules stay in place.
Cr L McGaw a well known resident of the city died this afternoon at about 2 30 at his home 305 West Jefferson street after a year long heart ailment His condition worsened this morning becoming unconscious and he died without funeral plans until the arrival of his children.
Mr and Mrs W H Brown of the southwest of the city report son Walter Brown landed in New York from overseas on Christmas Day. He reached a base hospital for treatment after serious wounds sustained weeks before the France cease fire. Private Brown served in Company M Rainbow Division and is among the first Fairfield county veterans returned.
Fragmentary text describes relief measures for Allied prisoners in Zurich under wartime orders. Mentions Marshal Foch and various rationing and withdrawal actions affecting detainees. Lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes due to damaged OCR.
An old classified brief advertises sweaters underwear and wool hose at Drake Clothing Co along with car alcohol priced at one dollar per gallon and notes prompt service at Bonaire weaving prompt attention near C E Haynes third door north of Savings Bank.
The piece argues why the Daily Journal isn’t listed as fully supporting the Red Cross drive. It cites Prof Watson buying blank receipts in Fairfield, seeks to explain publicity dynamics, and notes candidates’ use of advertising. It compares local and out of town printing and hints at personal editorial scrutiny.
Fairfield retailer Drake Clothing Co advertises fur coats and sheeplined overcoats. The notice highlights fashion outerwear options and styling.
Adjutant General Louis G. Lasher reports Major John N. Robinson of the 20th U S Infantry will inspect the newly organized Fourth U S National Guard companies in Fairfield Cedar Rapids Eagle Grove Cherokee Waterloo and Ottumwa to muster them. The regimental band will be inspected as well. Capt Forest Wright travels to Des Moines tonight for conference on mustering in the company.
Raymond Charles, formerly with Charles & Kilpatrick and now with Hannah Motor Co., has accepted the post as superintendent of the Fairfield Engine Company. He is noted for extensive experience in gas engine construction and operation.
Eldridge Battery Co announces winter storage services with 76 cents monthly charge, two battery charges per month, free in and out access, and warns against cheap external charging. Willard Service Stations trusted for expert charging with Paul Shellanbarger now managing Edge Battery Co location at 123 N Court St.
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