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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1919
Page
2
Big Community Dinner This Thursday At Armory
The Community Club plans its February dinner at the Armory with topics including The Club Budget Hard Roads A Soldiers Memorial Post Office. About 150 advance tickets sold as interest rises despite no out of town speaker. Country attendance depends on road conditions. Farmers plan to attend in strong numbers.
Japan informs China to cooperate at peace conference
Reuters dispatch from Peking dated February 3 reports Japan demands China work in harmony at the peace conference and wind up terms revealed to the conference. It warns that failure by China to meet assurances would trigger stronger action and increased pressure on China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
China
Peking
Bethe and Hollweg Seek Impartial End to War Policy
Berlin reports Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg explains to an impartial committee the need for both sides to halt war aims and reassess Germany’s foreign policy as World War I unfolds. The missive accompanies calls to curb harsh demands and avoid further escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Theobald von Bethe Helle
Burlis
Germany
Chinecellor
Closing Out Sale at Farm Auction Near Abingdon
Public auction Friday to close farming business 144 miles east of Abingdon and 5 miles southwest of Packwood. Items include 6 horses and 7 brood sows with cattle, hay, grain, and farm machinery, plus household goods. Terms: 12 months on sums over $10 with 7 percent interest, cash under $10. Auctioneer notes property to be removed after settlement. Charles Lisk, proprietor. Logan Frederick, deputy clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abingdon
Packwood
Juryman Ill Halts Court Case Progress
Juror Leonard Hoskins of Pleasant Plain fell ill after the John Bonache v P J Witkoski case opened. The trial may proceed with eleven jurors, or an additional juror may be added, risking further delay. The jury lineup included Baker Fluke Lewis Coleman Hosier Hoskins Keller Brown Harris Freshwater Simavens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hoskins
Pleasant Plain
John Bonache
P. J. Witkoski
Hoskins
Jury
E. B. Baker
Robert Fluke Frank Lewis
A. H. Coleman
Adolph. Pages
FB. A. Hosier
Tony Keller Jr
B. B. Brown
Mrs Walters Died in Cedar Rapids While Visiting
The death of Mrs. Mary E. Walters, formerly of Jefferson County, occurred Friday in Cedar Rapids after influenza struck her Wednesday. Aged about 72, she had lived in Spencer for years. She leaves Eliza Allender of Richwoods and brothers William Allender of Richwoods and J. H. Allender of Stockport. Funeral at 2:30 this afternoon in Spencer, with interment in Spencer Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Mary E. Walters
Cedar Rapids
Walters
Spencer
Eliza Allender
William Allender
Richwoods
J. H. Allender
Stockport
Local visitors and meetings mark Fairfield campaign
Frank Rhynas of Stockport visited in the city en route to Burlington on a business trip. Claude Bowermaster accepted a position at Wright Barber Shop under R. Smith. Mrs. Harry Tillotson of Stockport was in the city yesterday visiting relatives. Two Mass meetings will be held in Fairfield next Sunday week to consider stamping out social diseases as part of a national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rhynas
Stockport
Burlington
Claude Bowermaster
Wright Barber Shop
R. Smith
Harry Tillotson
City
Fairfield
Drake's Big Clearance Sale Ends Next Week
Last week of Drake's clearance sale at Fairfield offers discounts from 26 to 50 percent on clothing and furnishings. Fast aide at 727T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Fastaide
Fairfield
Mrs Forrest Leathers Dies After Illness
Mrs Forrest Leathers died this morning at about nine o'clock after several days of influenza and pneumonia. Hazel Robinson, daughter of Z A Simmons Robinson, was born October 26 1897 in Fairfield Iowa and later married Forrest Leathers who survives. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at two in the afternoon at the home yard with Rev P S Apfel presiding, interment in Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Leathers
Hazel Robinson
Z. A
Christa Simmons Robinson
Fairfield
Iowa
P.S. Apfel
Evergreen Cemetery
Britain Asked To Explain Embargo Impact On U S Industry
Washington reports state department inquiries to Great Britain France and regarding the British import embargo the French cartel system and Italys government supervised purchases. Senate debate grows over Weeks resolution seeking information. Manufacturers file complaints but officials say no discrimination evidence yet. The note cites European nations protecting themselves during postwar readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
France
United States
Inasuch
Europe
Edwin Gilbert Known Blacksmith Dies Suddenly
Edwin Gilbert a well known blacksmith of Fairfield died suddenly late yesterday afternoon. His body was found on the walk to his East Washington Street home around 4 30 PM with signs none of a struggle and apoplexy given as the cause. Coroner W H Conner was notified but no inquest was needed. He was born in Fairfield May 29 1866 and married Ida Sargent July 1 1890. he leaves a son Reuben Gilbert and a sister Mollie A Liblin with other relatives. Funeral set for 11 AM tomorrow at the home of Mrs Mollie Liblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Gilbert
East Washington St
Gilbert
Hague and Gerton Sale
W. H. Conner
Kerrick Undertaking
William and
Almira Gilbert
Fairfield
Ida Sargent
Reuben Gilbert
Mollie A. Liblin
Charles Gilbert
Emma Gibson
Hold Up at Liberty State Bank Nets $25,000
Five armed men robbed the Liberty State bank on Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis just before 10 AM taking cash and other securities. Bank officials later estimated the loss at about $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Liberty State Bank
Franklin Avenue
Won't Halt Bombardment Report From Lisbon
Lisbon reports British warships off Oporto will not prevent the Portuguese government vessels from bombarding the city. Oporto, a royalist stronghold, remains blockaded by government naval forces amid the civil war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Oporto
Overalls and Jumpers Discounted at Drake Clo Co Fairfield
Drake Clothing Company Fairfield advertises one percent off overalls and jumpers. Sale highlights basic workwear items with reduced prices for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clo. Co
Fairfield
Scouts to Receive Government Medals for War Efforts
New York reports Boy Scouts of America are awarded government medals for aiding the war effort. Treasury awards include 1016 medals to scouts selling Liberty bonds in ten or more homes and 2080 medals for selling war savings stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boy Scouts of America
Treasury Department
Denver Schools Closed After Walkout by Engineers
Denver public schools shut indefinitely as 25 campuses close when school engineers strike. The union cites pay demands while the school board says funds are unavailable to meet the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
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