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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
6
The Daily Journal lists the position of Publishers Manager for one month from an unnamed start. The notice dates a staffing option at Journal Printing Co indicating temporary supervisory duties and corresponding compensation.
The case of H. L. Scott versus L. B. Foster is being heard in the District Court over the sale of an automobile in which Foster gave a horse as part payment. A jury was sworn at 10 30 this morning including Ray Yoorhies J C Casally and others and the case will go to the jury late this afternoon.
About eighty of the four hundred native and naturalized Americans in Berlin have decided to remain despite the break in diplomatic relations. Many others have applied for passports or arrangements to leave for Switzerland or Scandinavia. Names listed include Miss Marian Walker, Miss Francis McIntosh of Wis, Mrs. C. Peer of Tenn, and several others.
Winnipeg Manitoba February 9 a Grand Trunk Pacific train carrying 800 officers and men of the Twenty third battalion of French Canadians bound for embarkation to Europe derailed near the city. Thirty soldiers were injured and treated at once with several reported in serious condition.
Search of the ruins of the exploded and burned tenement last Friday ended with the recovery of eighteen bodies, marking the total loss of life in the disaster.
In Sailing Alone Around the World Captain Joshua Slocum relates a humorous account near Cape Horn. He protected his vessel by scattering carpet tacks on deck, causing marauders to react loudly as they boarded while he slept. The invaders fled and he reported no further disturbances, continuing to place tacks during later nights.
The text explains that blinking both eyes together periodically cleanses and moistens the eye to prevent discomfort. It notes tear glands above the eyes continuously produce tears and blinking helps wash the eye, with moisture needed to soothe and protect the front surface from dirt and dust.
A Washington Star quote captures a tense exchange where a statistical expert asserts figures can prove any side, while Senator Sorghum challenges the framing asking for the question and position before performing calculations. The dialogue highlights skepticism toward statistical manipulation in policy discussions.
Hernando Garsis, a Mexican worker at Iowa Malleable Iron Works, was severely wounded with a razor by fellow Mexican Tony Petarios after a quarrel. The blow cut a deep, near horizontal neck wound. the razor broke, leaving pieces in the wound. Garsis was taken to Jefferson County Hospital for treatment.
Des Moines reports the house committee on public lands favors selling the capitol extension grounds between Ninth and Twelfth Streets. The seven member committee and subcommittee members discussed the bill with Weaver and Rowley not voting. A hot, close vote is anticipated in the house with senate opposition strong.
The Fairfield Boy Scouts numbers sixty five met in uniform at the Methodist church for a program led by Scoutmaster W R Keesey. Charles W Wade read a President’s letter while Lovell led the Scout oath. Dr J Fred Clarke presented aid treatments and talks by Rev A R Toothacre Rev W R Keesey and others followed. A delegation visited Mrs Caldwell with flowers in thanks for a gift toward a permanent home for the troupe.
The Fulton versus Cooper case concluded with a settlement yesterday afternoon after jurors were drawn on Wednesday. The agreement awards the plaintiff 22.00 with any excess charges paid by the defendant.
Hawkeye Rebekah members plan afternoon meeting with Miss Alice Clinkinbeard at her West Adams home. Now Siesta Club gathers with Mrs. C R Carter on South Fourth Street. Evergreen Lodge hosts a social hour after tonight's Degree of Honor meeting. Fairfield Hospital Auxiliary hosts a ten cent Kensington at Mrs C A Herring 302 West Broadway for Valentine sewing. Junior Queen Esther Circle meets Saturday at 2 30 with Mrs Dean Taylor. Ex Elzevirs visit Mrs C C Tallman on West Washington street. Lockridge weddings featured from the Lockridge Times. Thursday Embroidery Club holds a birthday gathering at Mrs Frank Lucas's South Third Street home ending with a tureen supper. Clara Esther Bogner and Louie F Bogner wed as Lohengrin encore plays. The couple to Des Moines and Illinois after, then home to the groom's mother's farm. A Miss Clara receives a miscellaneous shower at the Bogner home. Gertrude Graff and Edward Sharpe wed at Fairfield Baptist parsonage with reception in Lockridge. Ernest Sharpe and Miss Wesloven class enjoy a tureen supper at the Methodist church as planning for the year unfolds.
Fairfield reports seven quarantined families in a 6000 plus population with no winter deaths from contagious disease. City Health Officer Dr. L D James attributes the low contagion to diligent school nurse work monitoring children for illnesses.
Vern Ebert attended a Washington event last night to observe the inspection of Company K I N G where he is a member.
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