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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
2
Phillip Grant Davidson argues that American patriotism is tested by diverse roots and imperfect unity. He defines treason as undercutting the nation’s institutions or hindering defense, urging readers to honor the country and reject disloyal acts. A fragment shows garbled dialogue and stray phrases.
Senator George W. Ball forwards a senate resolution calling for an investigation into a 1.5 million dollar deficit in the Iowa State treasury revealed by Governor Harding's February message. The measure, passed with little opposition, aims to identify responsible parties and guide future appropriations and biannual cuts to cover the shortfall.
Society items note a 10 cent contribution event at Mrs. Charles Herring 202 West Broadway Wednesday afternoon for hospital sewing. Women citywide invited. Also brief society updates include lodge meeting, church classes, Embroidery Club, and suffrage planning. A constitutional committee is proposed regarding state finances. The Fancy Work Circle to be entertained tomorrow at Mrs. J. W. Stephenson's South Fourth street home.
A group of thirty five West Broadway residents presented a petition to the City Council asking to prevent a lumber yard on lots 9 and 10, block 9, Hisel addition, citing residence district status and increased fire risk. Council action was postponed awaiting Charles Lyon’s presence. another meeting with Lyon expected tonight. Ladies events noted include Elk’s ladies day at 2:30 and Rowena Circle gathering at Yeoman Hall with hostesses listed. Miss Florence Ledbetter Phillips gave a benefit concert at Barhydt Chapel for YWCA/Ms affiliation.
Washington February 10 Raymonild B Stevens of New Hampshire was nominated by President to the Shipping Board to fill the former term of five years. Baker had resigned after confirmation by the Senate.
Judge Gornell and a jury continue to hear Mrs. Elsie Clarke suit for 5000 damages against W F Carter after a rear end collision. Clarke claims Carter caused the crash. defense alleges a premeditated accident. A D Stit pleads not guilty to forged instrument. hearing set for next Monday. bond 500 dollars.
The A. M. E. choir will present a concert at the church on Thursday evening at eight o clock. It promises an exceptionally good entertainment and a good crowd is expected to attend.
Lincoln birthday observances were held at the former home in Springfield Illinois with G A R Sons of Veterans and Spanish War veterans taking part. The Lincoln Centennial association held its annual banquet with addresses by President John Grier Hibben and Senator Thomas Sterling. Religious services and prayers for the nation were observed. Governor Lowden presided at the First Methodist church.
Four hundred machinists boiler makers blacksmiths pipefitters and helpers at the Monon railroad shops threaten to quit unless given a five cent hourly increase after conferences with General Superintendent P S McManus and President H R Kurie in Chicago. Officials have offered a two cent rise.
Clarence Hook of East Pleasant Plain visited the city yesterday while Thomas W. Hannah traveled to Ottumwa on business. Mrs Miggle Voorhies and Mrs W F Tevering spent today at the J W Ogle home north of town. Mrs W B Thompson visited Mt Pleasant yesterday. W M Black returned to Des Moines after visiting J M Hammer. W H W Clapp home on Cour Street released from quarantine. George Campbell and daughters Lethia and Virdie are guests at the F W Campbell home. Lecture at the Methodist Church tonight at eight.
A short notice asks where everybody is going tonight at eight o'clock to the Methodist Church. A separate fragment notes an automobile crank on South Main Street with a finder asked to notify Alex Monson.
Federal grand jury writs reportedly return in Lake County with about forty eight indictments. Most will be served in Gary while Hammond and Crown Point also targeted. Event note lists a Methodist Church program titled Living Life Over Again at eight p m with 25 cent admission.
Rev. W. R. Keesey delivers a lecture titled Living Life Over Again to benefit the Epworth League new church fund. Aimed at supporting church building efforts, the event draws attendees and highlights community outreach.
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