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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
2
Ournal Printing Co publishes every evening except Sunday with Bean Taylor as publisher and Gaura R Taylor as editor and manager.
Sanford Zeigler Jr. becomes Clerk of the District Court with Mrs. Ermen Zeigler as deputy. Walter Harris succeeds Campbell as sheriff with Mac Randall remaining deputy. Clyde C Bell becomes Recorder with no deputy. A C Turner starts a new term as County Auditor with Orpha Turner as deputy. KR Spence is re elected treasurer with Frances Spence as deputy. Charles Edmund joins the Board of Supervisors.
The American transport Tenadores, departed New York for Brest on December 18, ran aground on rocks off the Isle of Yeu in the Bay of Biscay on Saturday. Rescue efforts are under way for the crew of 305, all Navy men. the 7,783 ton vessel was owned by United Fruit and previously served the New York to Central American and Cuban route before war requisition.
The British steamship Mauretania docked in New York carrying 347th infantry and 3500 American expeditionary force troops. The ship departed Christmas Eve and reached port after a 24 hour weather delay. Among passengers were Ambassador Sharp and son returning from Paris and yachtsman Percy Chubb.
Washington announces that price fixing will end when the War Industries Board ceases at midnight. The Justice Department will treat any continuance as an exhibit of restraint of free competition. Officials provided the explanation in response to questions about postwar price controls and government plans.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports an American food delegate is en route to Austria and expected to arrive in a few days. It notes American foodstuffs are already being sent from France to Austria.
Storm Strips and weather strips are advertised by Cable Lumber Company with a phone listing. The brief notice highlights product offerings for home weatherproofing and window protection.
Capt Forest Wright returns from Des Moines and announces that the local infantry unit has become the Fourth Regiment Machine Gun Company. Regular drill shifts to Thursday evening and all members are urged to attend.
The War Department says National Guard members discharged from federal service will revert to civilian status, forcing Iowa and others to rebuild state militias. Secretary Baker notes states may quickly re enlist veterans into new guard units as New York already maintains 10 000 in state forces. The 168th Iowa regiment veterans are expected to lead local state troops with federal help to reorganize promptly.
Parsons College reopened this morning with strong attendance and a hopeful outlook for the new semester starting February 3. President Montgomery and Dean McDonald welcomed students as mournful tributes to five fallen peers were honored and music student Fern Young performed.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs J W Bean 202 North Main street All members are urged to attend Mrs A B Rogers entertains a company of friends today at her home on West Washington street at twelve o'clock dinner
Dr N W Labagh visits with parents Mr and Mrs P I Labagh after honorable army discharge. Mrs Frank Stingley of Kansas City visits her mother Mrs Belle Greene. Mrs Maude Rodgers of Chicago stays briefly with relatives. Arthur Castile returning from S A T C Ames. Mr and Mrs James L Young visit Mingo with son T E B Young. Court House closed New Year’s Day. Joseph Kurtz and son of Pleasant Plain in city on business. C F James of Lockridge in city yesterday. E L Alfred of Batavia visits brother J E Alfred. William Turner of Des Moines in city on business. John Bartlett of Grinnell returns to studies in Council Bluffs. Miss Katherine Banfield returns to school in Council Bluffs after visit.
Paris reports President Wilson will depart Paris for Italy the coming Wednesday night with definite arrangements announced for the trip.
The amended order issued by Director General McAdoo increases pay for railroad telegraphers who had received little or no wage advance under the recent directive. The measure affects telegraphers at several lines and regions, signaling a broader wage adjustment after prior assurances.
Monday visits and travel as residents and guests move between Albia Roseville Des Moines and Des Moines area. births Christmas visits church activities land sale and a funeral service announced with names and places included.
Local repair service C E Haynes offers prompt attention for plumbing and heating needs at 3rd door north of Savings Bank. Phone 587.
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