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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
2
The notice details subscription terms with prices for carrier delivery one week month and three months and for mail delivery monthly and three months. Ganra R. Taylor is listed as editor and manager.
The February term district court showcases numerous cases including Ada B Nelson versus Albert C Nelson equity actions. Harry I Ball versus B Q Ry law suits. Several divorces are listed such as Margaret Peebler versus John Peebler and Gertrude Adler versus Frank Adler. The docket also covers law replevin chancery and equity among others.
Major John N. Robinson reports favorable results from inspection in Fairfield as two Iowa National Guard units receive federal recognition. Company K of the Fourth Iowa Infantry becomes a machine gun company, with 57 men required. band becomes the Fourth Regimental Band. Commanders include Capt Forest R. Wright and Lieuts Oscar O. Gaumer Sanford Zeigler Jr. and David B. Cassat. Cassat leads Headquarters Company. Chester B. Hyde directs the band. Officers present: Major John N. Robinson, Major BE. Lucas, Major H. Db. Coe.
John Hyson Reneker, born March 5 1890 near Douds Iowa, was killed in action in France October 16 1918 at age 28 years 7 months and 10 days. He was known as Myson and entered service July 12 1918, from Des Moines after working in the state automobile department, went to Camp Pike Arkansas, sailed overseas late August and sent two letters home before a December 13 message from Washington.
The Drake Clo Co on the East Side advertises large reductions on boys suits overcoats Mackinaws and sweaters.
The Martha Washington sailed from France with 2400 troops, including 200 sick and wounded, and is due at Newport News January 28. The battleship Connecticut lies in line at Newport News February 1 with about 1000 men. The transport Matlory is expected to reach New York January 3 with 1800 men of the 327th field artillery and a number of casualties and wounded.
James Dorsey known as the millionaire cow king of Kane county must serve eight years in Leavenworth federal prison and pay a $4000 fine after the U S Court of Appeals denied his appeal following arguments. He was convicted by Federal Judge Landis and sentenced January 8, 1918.
The remains of John Watson who died Sunday in Fort Myers Florida arrived in Glasgow last night. The funeral will be at the Methodist church at one o clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Glasgow cemetery.
The Drake Clothing Company offers discounts of more than 20 percent on men’s suits, overcoats, and related apparel, inviting shoppers to save on a wide selection at Bust Side.
Paris reports Hoover defending the food administration against Senate critics. He argues removal of pork price controls would burden farmers and packers, noting past efforts to fix export prices and ensure farmer and small packer protection. He says wartime price agreements served American agriculture and should be considered through the armistice period.
Cross Lanes church marked the sixth anniversary of its Social Club with an all day meeting. Families arrived with filled baskets and a sumptuous noon dinner. Former pastor Rev. T. S. McCampbell of Leon attended, and an afternoon program offered humor and entertainment.
The Thursday Embroidery Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. George M Ball's North Court Street home. Each member brought a guest and a delterges dinner was served around 5 30 after a pleasant afternoon of stitching and socializing.
Miss Gladys Goff of Ft. Madison presents a piano graduation recital this evening at 8 in Barhydt Chapel. She is assisted by Mrs. Frank Boies as reader and Miss Thorah Courtney as soprano. The conservatory recital has drawn a large audience in past years and is expected to do so again.
The P. E. O. Sisterhood here possesses a solid ivory gavel carved from an elephant tusk. It is highly polished and inscribed, a gift from former president Mrs. Marie Kirby via her sister Mrs. McCleary in Africa, the chapter reports with appreciation.
The Fairfield Theatre opened with a Universal special attraction last night. Mae Murray led a satisfying performance with strong projection and music. Tonight and tomorrow Dorothy Phillips stars in A Soul For Sale, a Jewell six part special highly recommended.
Des Moines Iowa Senator George W Ball of the Second District is named chairman of the Public Health committee and assigned to Ways and Means Highways Board of Control Banks Suppression of Intemperance Insurance and Manufactures. In the House Hon William L Long receives posts on Buildings and Loans Private Corporations and Appropriations. The session is seen starting smoothly with expected activity this winter.
Dorothy Dalton headlines the Orpheum bill with the Paramount production Green Eyes. The Fairfield audience favors the star and believes the story and photography will be strong as Paramount presents no other production.
Drake Co. advertises large reductions on sweaters underwear wool hose gloves and mittens across all sizes. The sale highlights dramatic price cuts to attract customers to the department store location.
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