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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
2
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R B Louden Sr and Pershing were schoolmates at North Missouri State Normal School. The tintype depicts Pershing with R B Louden W E Crawford and S A Buckner, taken in Laclede Missouri before their June 1850 graduation. Buckner preserves a calling card with Pershing’s motto Beyond the Alps Our Liary.
A Wireless Moscow message says the Russian soviet government will take all measures to reach an entente peace, noting Bolshevik authorities were not invited to the Princes Islands conference. It states a speedy treaty is desired now that the society of nations framework is agreed, with British foreign secretary Balfour working to fix borders and conclude peace.
Madame Francesca Zarad, noted French soprano, drew a full High School Auditorium for a two night recital. Audience reaction was strong with prolonged applause after each number. Accompanist Miss Thoman showed notable skill, performing Gavotte and Dancing Doll and the Music Box. Program included notable arias and songs such as The Last Rose of Summer and The Rosary, with a substantial portion of the program featuring Verdi and other composers. Parsons College arranged the event, marking a rare opportunity for Fairfield residents.
Discovery of a large moonshine operation was reported near Valley Stream Long Island about fourteen miles from New York. Federal agents arrested three alleged moonshiners as they inspected a cooperage and barrel factory under a shed where pipes led to an underground liquor tank.
Coblenz Feb 6 The army of occupation will offer a limited number of officers and enlisted men a chance to visit Berlin via a new daily courier service. Couriers travel with an officer by express trains between Cologne and Berlin to counter Berlin uncertainty and delays in document transmission. Lieutenants and captains will rotate assignments while privates come from various units at Coblenz.
London February 5 The national railway walkout scheduled for Tuesday evening was averted at the eleventh hour when the government recognized the union. Strikers on the Clyde are expected to resume work.
Congressman C A Kennedy says the forthcoming omnibus bill may include Fairfield post office funds though passage in this session is uncertain with only a month left. Treasury determines the amount, with $100,000 cited as a conservative building need for Fairfield.
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 students of Prof J P Moorhead present a piano recital in his studio The public is invited and the program will be announced tomorrow by the performers in a brief notice
Textile workers in Rhode Island plan to walk out after eight hours of work as the basic 48 hour week is refused. Vice President McMahon says 50 000 of 65 000 Rhode Island textile workers will be affected and a rent test will decide if mills close. In Lawrence Massachusetts the strike continues with most mills reportedly operating various departments.
In Washington on February 5 the spreading Bolshevik propaganda in the United States drew warnings from Senator Kellogg Minnesota. He urged the public receive a real understanding of Bolshevism and fear nothing. The Senate approved a Walsh Montana resolution expanding probe powers to investigate who backs the propaganda and the money involved.
Goldwyn presents Kennedy in The Service Star screening tonight at the Fairfield Theater.
The Presbyterian church group will gather Thursday at 2 30 PM at Mrs J F Kearns home 206 West Adams Street for a Society meeting.
William G. McAdoo, former U S secretary of the treasury, has been retained as counsel by a newly formed moving-picture company, announced by John Fairbanks, brother of a founder. McAdoo is wintering in Los Angeles.
Huge crowds welcomed the arrival in Vienna of the first American food train. American officers and soldiers in charge were cheered. Gorge Lake of Brookville attended on business. The second district conference opens at the Free Methodist church this Friday at 7 30 p m.
The Woman's Association will hold a food sale starting at 9:00 a m on Saturday February 8 at McLaughlin's furniture store. Attendees can purchase a real Sunday dinner and support the group.
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