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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
6
The Daily Journal announces a note from the editor and manager regarding the newspaper’s editorial direction and printing operations. The statement outlines leadership roles and the publication’s commitment to timely local reporting. The piece emphasizes the journal’s ongoing dedication to community news.
Governor Harding presents resolutions to President Wilson and the Legislature voicing Iowa’s support during the grave crisis. The message asserts Americans first and endorses Wilson’s peace efforts and justice, with Iowans and the nation backing his steps.
The article analyzes the disfranchisement of Southern voters and notes that those allowed to vote hold eight to nine times the influence in presidential elections compared with voters in Northern states. It presents a list of states showing the average votes per presidential elector in 1912, highlighting equal suffrage states.
SPRINGFIELD ILL Feb 6 Governor Frank O Lowden prepared a resolution to present to the legislature promising President Woodrow Wilson the support of Illinois in the present international crisis.
Notice that an instrument purported to be the last will of William R. Cowan, deceased, is on file with the Jefferson County District Court. A proof and final hearing are set for February 20, 1917 at 9:00 a.m. in the February Term 1917, with GEO M. Ball as Clerk.
The February term opened with Judge Seneca Cornell presiding and Adolph Sanders as court reporter. Grand jury members include Croner, Pickard, Hutton, Diers, Peebler, Jacobs, Marcy with Marcy as foreman and Rorick as clerk. Vern Lewis seeks permanent injunction against liquor selling. Divorce granted to Katherine S. Glotfelty from Willis S. Glotfelty for cruel treatment. custody split. Law assignments list dates Feb 7 8 12 15 19 23 with multiple civil actions and probate noting Clara Westenhaver will assignment Feb 12 and chancery Wisecarver vs Pitkin Feb 19. Several cases closed as settled or dismissed.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society plans a postponed meeting at the Methodist parsonage 206 West Briggs Street on Wednesday at 2 30 PM with ten cents admission and refreshments. Westminster Guild held a regular meeting at Mrs M D Rodabaugh's home on West Washington Street. Epworth League to meet at 7 30 PM at Mrs Emma Stever's on North B Street. bring ten pounds of old paper or pay ten cents. Fancy Work Circle guests with Mrs Ray Hemmings on South Fourth Street tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. C. J. Fulton reports the death of her brother Eugene Stichter of Chelan Washington who died at his home Saturday night at 11 30. He was born in Washington Iowa forty eight years ago and is survived by his wife and three children. Also surviving are his mother Mrs Henry Stichter of Washington two brothers Roy Stichter of Marshall Minnesota Otto Stichter of Albany New York and two sisters Mrs C J Fulton of this city and Miss Katherine Stichter of Washington.
The Mt Pleasant News reports the Mt Pleasant Crushed Stone Co reorganized as a quarry firm. Directors include Ralph M. Burtis of Chicago E K Stall F H Kling E Metcalf and W M Ste rat. Burtis serves as president Stall vice president Kling treasurer Metcalf secretary. Articles filed with the county recorder set capital at 60000 dollars.
Charles Lyon, who recently purchased the lots at Broadway and Third, returns to Fairfield and rents ground floor rooms in the Junkin building on Main Street. He plans immediate construction of a modern two story office with display rooms on the second floor while building works proceed on West Broadway.
The Empyrean prepares to initiate new girls into society at a tea to be held next Monday afternoon. The event marks their formal entry into the social circle of the Empyrean chapter.
Miss Ida M. Tarbell spoke on Industrial Idealism to a large audience at Parsons College and received praise for her experienced, research backed address. The college notes also report the men’s basketball team returning from a Missouri trip with wins over St Johns and Christian University, a loss to Kirksville Osteopaths, and forthcoming games in Aledo and Des Moines. Orio Literary Society inducted four pledges based on scholarship.
The piece contrasts writers famed for dialogue with poets like Browning. Coleridge and Macaulay were seen as spending too much time on engaging topics, while Browning, despite heavy poetry, was captivating in conversation.
A brief quotation discussion notes Bluffem as a hustler who is energetic in pushing to a conclusion that action is needed. The Boston Transcript highlights the observed behavior and mindset behind his persistence.
The Fairfield Retail Merchants Association and county officials invite members and others to Ottumwa to discuss the Blue Grass Road. Wapello Supervisors and the Ottumwa Commercial Club organize for federal aid with favorable concessions. The meeting is at the Commercial Club Rooms in Ottumwa at 2:00 p.m. on Feb 7. Delegates from all counties are expected.
London recounts his rapid rise from sailor with minimal schooling to acclaimed writer. He claims in three years he built Martin Eden, studied intensely, published stories, edited proofs, and began supplying sociological articles while turning down an associate editorship as he prepared to marry.
An almost new L. C. Smith typewriter in perfect condition is offered. Enquire at the Journal office for details and arrangements.
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