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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
6
The notice lists subscription terms for one, three, six, and twelve month periods with prices 1.26 and 1.00 for advance pay. It states mail subscriptions are entered at the post office in Fairfield Iowa as mail matter of the second class.
Students of Prof Moorhead present a recital in his studio at 7 36 with a violin cello piano trio. Performers include Robert Ireal Mrs Mercer and Wilbur Keenly. Selections span Chopin Bach Beethoven and Godard with multiple soloists and readings.
Republican voters in Jefferson county hear multiple declarations of candidacy for the June 3 1918 primary. Walter Harris seeks Sheriff Clerk of Court Sanford Zeigler Jr A C Turner Vern E Samuelson and R C Leggett sign up for County Auditor and County Attorney M Olga Raines announces for County Recorder.
The notice lists candidates for the June 3 1918 Democratic primary including R H Spence for Clerk of Court and a Democratic nominee for County Treasurer. George M Ball is named in connection with the Clerk of Court race.
John B. Lord, government official returning from the European war front, gave firsthand impressions on London air raids Paris and the front line. He praised American handling of troops and outlined Food Administration duties. Mrs. Walter M. Miller urged war time family food conservation to students.
The Hospital Auxiliary hosts a ten cent Kensington at Mrs. Charles Herring home with knitting for the Red Cross. Mrs. J E Johnson chairs a Royal Neighbor valentine party. Mrs. W R Keesey and Miss Mamie Doughty entertain Philathea Bible class guests. James Gilmer, Helen Higbee, and Mrs. Will Mohr host surprise gatherings with games music and refreshments. Elsie Longer and Alvin Nebergall wed at the Methodist church study. Daughters of the American Revolution plan a meeting at Mrs H A Mosser home.
St. Louis report notes John T. Adams remains in the GOP race after a controversy over a letter dated Aug 31 1914 praising Germany. The Berlin to Dubuque message defends German culture and prosperity while blaming English policy for anti German sentiment and war drives led by Sir Edward Grey.
General Worshine reports four U.S. personnel slightly wounded in engagements with the enemy on February 9 and February 16. First Lieut. W. H Howell of Belleville New Jersey and First Lieut. Howard Trent of Orange Connecticut were wounded January 30 and February 9 respectively. Privates J. H Sandbrook of Philadelphia and L. J. Tardin of Ghidstone Michigan were also slightly wounded in February battles.
Herbert Hoover told the House agricultural committee that allied demands for food are greater than expected and said legislation is imperative to empower the president to enforce meatless and wheatless days or adopt a compulsory food card if voluntary rationing fails.
Mrs W G Alfred of Bernhart visited today. M Damm of Glendale was in the city yesterday. Mrs John Kosman left for Ottumwa for a several days visit. Mr and Mrs Willis Green of Glendale were in the city yesterday. Alonzo Barr and family returned home from Brookville. Mrs Clarence Murphy of Lockridge visited with her daughter Mrs A V Frazey yesterday. Myrtle Hufstedler left for a business trip to Chicago yesterday. Thus Stavès left for several days visit in Trenton Missouri. Mrs J R Crey, visiting at the Allender home, returned to Agency.
The community Bible Class will meet Thursday evening in the basement of the Baptist church because Prof. Vartarian will be out of town Friday. A small tent in good condition is wanted to buy. phone 4390.
In Knox County Circuit Court Judge Seneca Cornell resumed the interrupted McKenzie will case after a train wreck impeded jurors and witnesses. John McKenzie sought admission to the Knoxville state hospital for liquor and drug addiction, but the case was dismissed on medical grounds. The Aaron Rhodes will case then proceeded with about forty witnesses and reached a settlement including $500 annually for a crippled daughter.
The planned game between Fairfield High School and Oskaloosa High School at the local gym was canceled because Oskaloosa cannot attend.
A Fairfield merchant urges local support for the Parsons college Oratorio Society as it prepares to compete against top state groups in Des Moines and statewide showcases. He praises leaders Prof. Mountain and Prof. Moorhead and calls for community attendance to boost Fairfield’s musical reputation.
A heavy blast at plant No. 1 of Dupont Powder in Carney's Point New Jersey injures five workers seriously and causes injuries to many others. The concussion was felt for miles around Wilmington Delaware reports indicate.
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