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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1919
Page
2
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Former Secretary of State Wm. Allen has not signaled a political move yet but rumors link him to runs for First District congressman or governor. Some predict he may enter the congressional race against Kennedy, Kendall, Rawson, or Moore, with Allen’s campaign vigor expected to heighten the contest.
The article extols a new form of government investment replacing Liberty Loans. It promotes $100 and $1,000 war savings stamps certificates at 4 percent compounded quarterly or 4.35 percent annual, with cashability on ten days notice. It positions saving certificates as superior to risky oil stocks and notes their backing by the treasury.
Peking reports a defense expedition for the northwestern frontiers against General Semenoff. Five thousand troops drawn from contingents trained by Japan are being dispatched toward Urea. For the first time in Chinese history automobiles transport troops and airplanes are expected to be used.
Jackson Mich 23 seven hundred sixty eight bottles of homemade beer and eighteen pints of whisky were confiscated after a raid on a cottage by the sheriff department dairy and food inspectors. William Publak a barber at Michigan Center was arrested just before the raid on a charge of selling one quart of whisky.
Chicago July 21 Millard and twenty one, Kon mM the due Mrederteh Rye Roach and granian of John M. Roach, former Wachion company prev ent Yaw drownie when a camer iD q eh he was wmting with George Met ternich repaied by he dake off the ek in Vanecoln. park, rernich who ee at 268 Or reat, fet to shore, wat following.
The Burlington city discussion centers on organizing a building and loan association to aid workers and home buyers. Dr. E B Kirkendall of West Burlington cites a successful local example and urges broad formation, with thrift and affordable stock. Councilman Bert Cockrell endorses the plan, noting housing needs and future factory growth, and calls for timely action to establish capital for housing projects.
A Ford touring car owned by Ernest Giese was stolen at Lockridge Sunday. Giese drove the car to the place and, upon preparing to return home, found it missing. Sheriff Walter Harris was alerted and began efforts to locate the vehicle in this and surrounding counties.
Wapello County residents vote today on erecting a soldiers memorial building. The Courier reports a large turnout at the Eddyville booster meeting where misunderstandings about the Liberty Memorial project were addressed. Speakers included Capt. Younkin Major Edward Steller W T Harper and W A Hunt among others.
Wapello Iowa July 21 The people of Louisa county plan a home coming celebration in the county seat to honor the boys who served in the late war. The committee headed by J H Chittum R S McDaniel and F R Wright set September 18 as the date marking the two year anniversary of the farewell reception. The panel will appoint more committees and aims to make this the largest celebration yet held in the county.
John J. Smith, Civil War veteran and longtime Jefferson County resident, died last night at the Old Soldiers Home in Marshalltown where he had lived for three years. His remains will be brought home for burial, with arrangements pending.
The Eastern Star Club plans a visit with Mrs W Fordyce on East Broadway Thursday July 24. Mrs W C McKee hosts N C Circle tomorrow afternoon at 106 West Hempstead street. Roy Erickson hosts a six oclock dinner at Iowa Cafe Friday for Mr and Mrs Russell Erickson and daughter of Paonia Colorado and Miss Mabel Erickson returning from Red Cross service overseas. After dinner guests return to the Erickson home on North D street for social time. The R N A will meet Wednesday evening to vote on new rates and conduct other business. all members urged to attend.
New York reports Mrs Woodrow Wilson heard of brutal treatment of American military prisoners in Paris. John W. Kehoe, hospital superintendent of the Knights of Columbus, said she saw a doughboy with welts from a prison camp and prompted charges against the guard staff, later removed and improved prisoner treatment.
A large crowd gathered Sunday at Cedar Church in Cedar township for a church reunion. Rev. L. E. Kuhns of the New Chicago Mission led revival services and morning Children’s Day exercises featured children from Dear Chapel and the New Chicago Mission. A big picnic dinner followed.
The Misses Thelma and Irma Parks left for Bloomfield after visiting relatives. Miss Doris Chalmers returned to Washington after visiting friends. John Connor family from Kahoka and Mrs Hattie Alexander’s son Albert Stephens near Camp Dodge. A Summers sold 20 acre farm to N A Lamme for 11600. Rachael Carter and son Clifford back from Peoria. A M E Sunday School plans a program to fund a delegate. Frank West and Marjorie from Mesa visit Otto Smith family. M W Roth and Florence return from Peoria Illinois by car.
Miss Doreen Steer, seventeen, sails from London toward Topeka, adopted by Mr and Mrs R W Dare of Topeka. With no chaperon available, Mr Dare arranged her travel as an express shipment to reach the United States this week.
Paris reports the General Federation of Labor executive committee rescinded Monday's general strike after a late meeting. The chamber of deputies vote against government demobilization policies prompted the decision. The federation's national committee will reconvene Monday to reassess the situation.
From November 1, 1917, six weeks after Camp Grant troops arrived, to July 12, 1919, the Winnebago County clerk issued marriage licenses to soldiers at Rockford. The period reflects wartime conscripted service couples seeking lawful unions in the region.
President Wilson asked Congress to confer permanent general ranks for General Pershing and General March the Army chief of staff and permanent naval ranks for Rear Admiral Shus and Admiral Benson, the Navy chief of ordnance.
Day 1 reports Washington where the house struck out a 10 percent rider from the remodeled agricultural appropriation, triggering President Wilson to veto the bill at its first presentation. The vote status and the repeal rider are the main points noted for July.
Paris reports Bela Kun foreign minister of the Hungarian soviet government told the central federative committee in Budapest the dictatorship of the proletariat faces a triple crisis rural economic and political. He cited weakness against reactionaries corruption in communist establishments and production and reviving difficulties as causes. He called revolutionary activities abroad a reassuring indication.
New York July 21 government reports show last year the sale of War Savings stamps topped 1,006,000,000 dollars, equating to about 10 dollars per person for the population.
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