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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
2
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The Burlington Hawkeye editorial argues the league of nations treaty will pass the Senate after debate and possible minor changes. It contends a fair trial of the pact is needed to determine if it can prevent war and aid small nations, reflecting common public opinion that the nation should stand by Paris.
Washington Journal notes that President Wilson appears to have revealed daylight savings repeal details while Congress fell short by 23 votes of the needed 2 3 majority to override the veto. The piece suggests farmers' influence is being felt in the debate.
A garbled OCR item notes indictments and court actions, mentioning defendants, bonds, and penalties. It references a federal or state proceeding with monetary bonds, a 16-poderal action, and a beverage-related charge. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse for precise names or dates.
Twenty five persons were injured and several possibly fatally when a striking vehicle collision occurred in Wiecurch Pennsylvania on July 16. Authorities report a TV written transmission caused confusion leading to the crash.
Miss Catherine Baker, daughter of Mr and Mrs G D Baker of Ottumwa and formerly of this city, narrowly escaped drowning at Glencoe Illinois on Saturday while at a lake shore class picnic. She could not swim and was pulled from undertow after extensive resuscitation efforts. Nurse Miss Gibbs aided in the rescue and Baker remained under medical care for shock with orders to rest.
A large crowd gathered in New London last evening for a free performance by the Fourth Regimental Band of Fairfield. Citizens and surrounding residents filled streets near the park, with 547 automobiles counted in the area as local businessmen funded the free public concert.
It is probable that an ice famine next summer will be prevented by storing natural ice in new ice houses to be built here. The city council has instructed the Mayor and City Solicitor to investigate leasing ground for ice houses and a lease may be executed to local parties who will erect them. Plan calls for fine large ice houses of modern construction.
Naval transport Manard Luckenbach bound from Norfolk to Brest is disabled with a broken main shaft. Naval craft rush to aid. A coast guard vessel was ordered from Boston to the ratd of the Luckenbach as Boston relays the helpless status. The ship lies 800 inches east of New York.
Western Union announced that business cable messages can now be sent to Germany but must be written in English. The note mentions French as an alternative language option is not accepted.
Amermigon reports the former German emperor is ill with a cold and a recurrence of heart trouble for the former empress as well. The two reside in their apartments with the personal physician visiting the castle. Weather conditions may influence the health of the Hohenzollerns.
Lieutenant C. G. Mauzy of Fowler dies in a 200 foot fall during a flight at an airfield in San Diego. The report notes the fatal accident occurred in California near Los Angeles and cites movement from Cockwell field.
Miss Erdihe Williams entertained about forty friends at her Libertyville area home in honor of Miss Agnes Bonwill of Ottumwa with music dancing and refreshments. Grace Grotfelty of Waterloo attended. Nearby neighbors visited Mrs Raymond Holgate northwest of the city for a pleasant afternoon with pictures and ice cream. A surprise birthday party for Miss Frances Hutchinson featured music dancing and refreshments. Mrs Harry Junkin hosted the Jolly Workers Club on South Main with about fifteen members enjoying a pleasant afternoon and desserts.
Program for the regular weekly band concert directed by Prof. Severein Z. Herb. Measures include McLean Overture Encouragement Boettger Waltz Southern Roses Strauss Clarinet Solo Comin Thro the Rye Carl Sessler Mexican Serenade Querida Cook Intermesto Kisses Hubble Patrol American Meacham Ballet La Torpille Dosey Finale Peerless Triumphal Perry.
Threshing has begun in Jefferson county under ideal conditions with several outfits at work on wheat and oats. Wheat and oats are turning out well, with some wheat reaching near a man’s head. Iowa State College extension distribution of thresher’s record books aids farmers and county agents to track yields and optimize varieties for local conditions.
Harry Turner has returned to Rock Island after a visit with friends here.
The regular Normal Training and Uniform County examinations will be given at the Court House, July 23d, 24th and 25th. 608-17 June Chichester, County Supt. FOR SALE Two calves. J. L. King, 616-18 hs.
C C Chandler was in Brighton on business yesterday. B T Lutes of Packwood was a business caller in the city yesterday. Frank S Cummings has returned home from Spirit Lake. Mrs Mike Parsons is improving after an operation at the hospital Tuesday. Mr and Mrs C W Rains and Mr and Mrs C H Heer left for Chicago in the Rains car. Mr and Mrs John Dimmitt and son are guests at the 5S A Martin home. Samuel Billingsley is critically ill at his home near Glasgow from a thorn wound infection that developed into blood poisoning.
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