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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1918
Page
2
Wrang Taylor and W Taylor are listed with roles editor and manager in the publication’s masthead. The lines confirm leadership positions within the newspaper, indicating who handles editorial direction and overall management.
A brief entry records a transaction at the Fairfield Iowa Post Office noting amounts such as 1.26 and 2.90 as the main matter of the Sec Ged Class.
Republican notices announce Walter Harris as Sheriff candidate, Sanford Zeigler Jr for Clerk of District Court, A C Turner for County Auditor, Vern S Samuelson for County Recorder, R C Leggett for County Attorney, M Olga Raines for County Recorder. Voters in the June 3 1918 Republican primary decide nominations.
KR H SPENCE announces candidacy for Clerk of Court pending Democratic voters’ approval. George M Ball is listed among candidates with June 2 1918 primary looming. The file also mentions a Democratic nomination for County Treasurer and notes the June primary date.
London reports German artillery activity rising on the Flanders front near Houtholst weed with trench mortar bombardments. Five Allied men are missing after a raid west of Connetieu, while French forces claim success in raids along the Arene and Champagne fronts and in the Vosges region. Paris notes German attempts repulsed as French units conducted raids and scouting missions, taking prisoners.
Secretary Daniels announced by telegram from Henry Ford that the keel of the first new type of submarine chasers has been laid. The design blends destroyer and motor chaser features and sets a naval construction record as the type was adopted less than two weeks ago with Ford building many for the government.
The Fairfield Oratorio Society under Prof C W Mountain and accompanist J P Moorhead will travel to Des Moines on February 22 to vie for prizes at the Østeddfod. After a strong Albia showing at Thanksgiving with fifteen first prizes, Fairfield aims to win at Moines on Washington's Birthday. The group features Mildred Stewart, Clyde T Reed, Mrs Helen George, Margaret White, and others in a diverse program including operatic and patriotic selections and choral pieces. Proceeds from a February 19 benefit concert help fund the trip and expenses for entrants representing Fairfield and Parsons College.
Report from Rosiehue indicates two men drowned in the Soewart Island ice gorge after the Ohio river rose sharply. Widespread damage noted as debris and timber swept away. Identification unclear due to damaged text.
A crew led by Mw Juan with a PMD 11-a con tractor and skilled Werkmen arrives supervised by an army officer to construct a camp for Seoul army troops on the island.
Des Moines pastor Rev H A Anspach of the English Lutheran church was ordered to Camp Dodge for a physical examination. He had applied last July for a chaplaincy and must await the exam outcome before arranging any plans.
The Gauze Shop closes Tuesday afternoon for the John B. Lord lecture at 2:00 p. m. in the High School Auditorium. Guests include Mrs. George Schugann and Mrs. Frank McClure of Abingdon Illinois and others visiting Ottumwa relatives and friends.
Local exemption board forwards Jefferson County names of men failing to fill out their questionnaires. The list includes Chas Mixloff Batavia Frank Perez Fairfield Zenaydo Flores Libertyville Pedro Hernandez Fairfield Earl Eaves Fairfield Espiritus Guante Libertyville Walker Stevenson Beckwith John Sykes Beckwith Roman V Capeda Fairfield Wm Mallory Bernhart DeWitt McGee Lockridge Wm B McClure Fairfield James W Brown Fairfield Lloyd R Cloke Batavia Louis Feran Fairfield Jose Soato East Pleasant Plain Richard R M Tyler Cleveland Ramond Zuarez Fairfield Byron D Adams Packwood Augustina Felix Fairfield Bert L Cowan Fairfield Nobel Micklish Howe La Arthur P Morrow Fairfield Olie Crenshaw Bethpage Tenn Robt Wade Enfield N C Raphel Espisola Glendale Guadalupe Minriot Libertyville Tom Smith Meridian Minn Chas Hines Alkerman Minn Raymond B Lewis Fairfield Ed Turner Fairfield Refugio Garcia Fairfield Jose Gallagos Fairfield Lester L Miller Batavia A large proportion of these are alien Mexicans Most others are Negroes The last questionnaire returned Burdette M Garrett 28 Manitoba Canada
Court session opens with routine matters and the afternoon devoted to selecting a jury in the Rhodes will case. Rhodes, a noted farmer, lived on a farm between Libertyville and Eldon.
Ground glass mixed with feed caused the death of 17 horses of a United States infantry supply company arriving from Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. The animals were found dead in the cars and a thorough feed examination revealed pulverized glass. Government agents are investigating.
Basel reports German Field Marshal von Mackensen issued an ultimatum to the Roumenhin government on February 6 demanding peace negotiations within four days. The Roumenhin cabinet then replied, signaling response.
Admiral Viscount Almaro Sato, the recorded ambassador to the United States, has arrived back in Tokyo from Washington.
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