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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1918

Page

2

Bean Taylor and A W Taylor Notice

Fragmentary post office notice from Fairfield Iowa appears to list Bean Taylor and A Taylor with editor and manager roles. Limited readable text suggests mailing matter classification by the Sec.

Knitting Drive Ends For County Boys Aid

Red Cross notes urge turnout for knitted articles in Roths window for boys leaving town. Last day to hand in items is tomorrow night, or a boy may be left out. Knitting Shop moved to Masonic hall and closed Mondays. State case against W A Fulton dismissed. civil case postponed to next term for fence along rural highway.

Masonic Hall W. A Fulton

Political Announcements for Republican Primary in Jefferson County

A series of Republican primary notices from 1915 to 1920 announcing candidates for Sheriff Clerk of Court District Court County Auditor County Recorder County Attorney and Supervisor. Names include Walter Harris Sanford Zeigler Jr A C Turner Vernes Samuelson KK Leggett M Olga Raines C Kristine and others urging voter support at the June primary.

Jefferson County Walter Harris Kk. C. Leggett M. Olga Raines C. Kb.ristine

Democratic candidates for county offices in 1918 primary

KR H Spence announces candidacy for Clerk of Court in the Democratic primary. George M Ball also runs for Clerk of Court subject to Democratic voters approval at the June 3 1918 primary. The message centers on party nominations and primary dates.

KR. H. Spence

Clum to Speak at Jefferson County Farmers Meeting

A large Jefferson county gathering of farmers and business leaders will meet next Thursday evening at Yeoman hall in the Orpheum building. Supper at 6 30 precedes speeches on community welfare, with Woodworth Clum, secretary of the Greater Iowa association, delivering the main address.

Jefferson County Yeoman Orpheum Woodworth Clum Greater Iowa Association Roy L. Emry

Walton Hubbard Delivers Noted Lecture on Christian Science

Last evening at Library hall Walton Hubbard C. S. B., of Boston, spoke on Christian Science. He was introduced by R. B. Louden of the local church. the hall was well filled and listeners gave steady attention.

Library Hall Walton Hubbard First Church of Christ Scientist Boston R. B. Louden

Fairfield High Clash With Washington In Local Gym

Fairfield High School hosts Washington in a fast local basketball game this evening at the high school gym. Fairfield arrives in good form after a recent win and aims to maintain momentum against the visiting team seeking a rematch victory.

Fairfield High School Fairfield Washington

Personal notices from Fairfield and surrounding area

W S Follen of Brighton, Ralph Eck of Woolson, and Mrs Mable Edwards of Packwood are in the city. Mrs Frank Eck and daughter Zora are in Fairfield for Frank Eck surgery at Jefferson county hospital. W J Eck of Washington D C, an engineer with the Southern railroad, arrived for his father Frank Eck’s serious illness. William Eck, a former Pleasant Plain boy, is well known here.

Mable Edwards Packwood Frank Eck Zora Fairfield Jefferson County Hospital W. J. Eck Washington, D.C Southern Railroad System William Eck

Underground Hangars Built to Shield German Planes

Amsterdam reports the German air ministry is constructing underground hangars for its planes to shield them from British bombing raids. One major Belgian airline facility has a 12 machine capacity, with deep reinforced shelters and a long runway protected by concrete and steel.

Amsterdam Taber

Hog Island Witness Fired Amid Yard Turmoil

A store department employee at the Phar Usted shipyard was discharged after revealing to officials that he would testify in Washington about yard mismanagement. The Shipping Board then barred American ships under a 2,000-ton minimum from transatlantic voyages and long trips. Gas masks protect carrier pigeons in frontline use, while German reports claim Russia’s independence must be guaranteed before any peace.

Wirshimeeton Albert Porierty Phar Setdhe

Fund Drive To Equip Co M Baseball Team

Fred A Spielman urges immediate fundraising for Company M at Deming New Mexico to buy baseball outfits. He cites Clark Griffith and US sanction of equipment for soldiers in France and asks Genevieve Maddox to canvass donors, with donor list and gear sent to the troops.

Co. M Deming N. M Clark Griffith Washington, D. C France United States Company M Genevieve Maddox Miss Maddox

Camp Cody soldiers appeal for funds to equip 1918 baseball team

A letter from Co. M 133d U S Infantry at Camp Cody Deming NM dated Feb 10 1918 appeals to Fred in Fairfield IA for aid to outfit the company baseball team for 1918. Players earn small pay diverted to Liberty Bonds and insurance and seek $75 for shoes plus a chest protector bats balls. 1917 record was 43 wins 6 losses and they raised about $500 for Red Cross in Ottumwa.

Fred A. Spielman Fairfield Iowa Fred Company Ottumwa Red Crocs

Lutheran Service Flag Raised at Sunday Church

The Winners' Bible Class presents a service flag with 31 stars at the Lutheran church and Sunday School next Sunday evening. Patriotic music readings and brief addresses will honor the boys in service and those leaving for Camp Dodge. The Lutheran war work fund drive results will be announced, with Iowa reportedly over the top and local chairman Carlson optimistic about the congregation’s loyalty.

Camp Dodge Lutheran War Work Fund Iowa Carlson

Mrs. Louisa Erickson dies near Glasgow at 78

Mrs. Louisa Maria Erickson died yesterday morning at the home of Peter Johnson near Glasgow. She was seventy eight years ten months and twenty one days old. The funeral will be held tomorrow at eleven from the home with Rev. Burdine officiating. Burial will follow in the Glasgow area cemetery.

Louisa Maria Ericson Peter Johnson Glasgow Rev. Burdine

Local pride fuels appeal for aid to Esteban Fleagle era troops

Elmer E Fleagle 1st Lieut athletic officer asks for aid to boost support for Company M 133d Infantry. The unit, rooted in Iowa, remains largely made up of boys from the region, with pride in its legacy and former members transferred to the 3d Regt 168th Infantry.

Elmer E. Fleagle U. S Iowa 3D Regt 168Th Infty

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Datio Journal South Court Street Bean Taylor A. W. Taylor Fair‘id RED Cross Roth Republican District Court Sanford Zeigler, Jr A. C. Turner Vernes. Samuelson Board of Supervisors Clum W. S. Follen Brighton Ralph Eck Woolson Belgium Hog Island Tella Senate Atlantic Waehington Shipping Board Beb Ylo the Hague Germany Trossia Volen Very Truly, Fred A. Spielman U. S. Infantry Cody Deming, N Mexico Louisa Erickson Tan English Meyer Shoe Store Loin Porter House T. W. Grant North Main Street Roth & CO SC Thorne Mina Taylor Ma‘ier Wolf Chemical CO Quincy Shriner & Johnson
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