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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
2
An old newspaper notice outlines subscription options for Dean Taylor and Zanra R. Taylor. It lists weekly and monthly carrier delivery rates and a mail delivery alternative, with terms and prices shown in the readable portions.
Des Moines reports from Newport News say units including the 126th ammunition train and the 328th tery F arrive at Camp Dodge for demobilization. Since demobilization began, over 22,000 soldiers from Camp Dodge have been discharged and more than 18,000 mustered out from other camps. Average discharges run about 850 daily, limited by railroad capacity.
Washington reports McAdoo will not proceed to Europe to assist in financial arrangements for the peace settlement. He argued Treasury representatives already in Europe can handle foreign exchange and other matters, making his presence unnecessary.
Fairfield mourns the loss of Dr J V Bean city health officer who died at his North Main street home at 5 30 AM after kidney trouble and brief illness. He leaves his wife two sons and two daughters Helen Bean Hale C Greenleaf James Bean and Edgar Bean. A longtime Presbyterian and Sunday School teacher, funeral plans pending arrival of children.
At a meeting the Board of Health removed restrictions on all public and private gatherings in stores or other places. The move follows Fairfield being free of influenza danger. Quarantine rules for homes where influenza may develop remain in force.
Fairfield will hold a memorial service for Theodore Roosevelt from 3 to 4 pm tomorrow at the Orpheum Theater. The public is invited. there will be music and addresses, with stores closed for the hour and a large attendance expected.
Jefferson County Farm Bureau members elected officers at the County Agent's office yesterday. President Ray Yeager, Vice President E S Girton, Secretary C L Brawner, Treasurer O F Fryer. Directors include Homer Koch, Frank Chalupa, J A Coffin, Carl Edmund, William Parsons, C J Kessel, D J Johnston, Robert Pickin, Lewis Achenbach, J Lewis McCleary, and S H Watkins.
Charles Jones of Mt Pleasant has purchased the Fairfield Pure Ice Co plant and business. He takes immediate possession and plans to enlarge capacity with changes and additions. Jones aims to be ready for next summer's business.
Mrs Howard Minster will host the Rowena Circle at her South Depot street home to sew for the Red Cross. The C EB 8 Club meeting was postponed. Mrs H J Huddleston will entertain the White Rose Club on South 6th street. The Wesleyan Bible Class of First Methodist plans January business and social at Mrs S A Kerrs 202 East Burlington street, with annual officers election and large turnout expected.
Washington January 7 officials announce a thorough investigation into alleged chores aboard the strained transport Northern Pacific. The inquiry aims to determine if naval officers in charge caused the ship to go ashore amid a New Year's celebration. Secretary Daniels stated the charges reached his attention.
London January 7 Captain Lang the aviator who set a new air plane record of 5000 feet has been arrested by British army authorities. The arrest follows his disclosure without authorization of the details of his climb.
Washington dispatch reports Col. Theodore Roosevelt died and President Wilken received the news in Europe. Secretary Tumulty ordered the White House flags at half staff and directed half mast on all public buildings in the capital.
Quick resi from constipation promises relief with Dr Edwards olive tablets. The physician created this calomel substitute after treating chronic constipation and liver sluggishness. The tablets use a vegetable laxative and are sugar coated to ease use at bedtime.
Both houses of congress adjourned in respect after adopting resolutions of regret at Colonel Roosevelt's death and to appoint committees to attend the funeral. The news stirred the capital with universal regret at the passing of a great figure in the nation's life.
Stop itching eczema quickly with Zemo from any druggist. Extra large bottle costs a dollar. Healing begins on application and soon clears eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads and similar skin diseases. Zemo is penetrating antiseptic non greasy and does not stain. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland OH.
Star Garage advertises alcohol for cars priced at $1.00 per gallon with no additional details.
A vintage ad promises quick relief from nasal congestion caused by cold or catarrh. It touts Ely's Cream Balm as a antiseptic, penetrating treatment that soothes swollen mucous membranes and frees air passages for instant breathing relief.
Stockholm reports General Brusi loff former commander to the Russian armies killed in Moscow. A Bergen dispatch says General Kuropatkin who led Russian forces in the Russo Japanese war has been murdered. Bolsheviki deny responsibility for Kuropatkin’s death.
The Duchess Marie Adelaide of Luxemburg plans to leave Luxemburg due to political turmoil. The Matin cites a reliable source noting the abdication would worsen the grand duchess’s fragile position amid the unrest.
Storm doors storm windows and weatherproofing offered by a local firm. Cable lum. ree company located at 120 displays its weatherproofing products and services.
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