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.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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