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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
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Storms across Iowa cause Reeds Creek to overflow washing out crops and fences impelling losses near fifty thousand dollars. Lightning kills cattle on several farms while barns and machinery burn or are destroyed. Trains on the Kansas City line are delayed or annulled and mail service disrupted during the weather events.
Reports from Lowell and Mt. Pleasant detail flood damage with farms submerged and crops washed out. A lightning strike damaged a Y M C A roof in Mt. Pleasant while rail lines near Keokuk and Memphis suffered washouts. A barn struck by lightning killed a horse and left five surviving horses deaf days later. Strong rainfall caused three thousand feet of Keokuk Western track to wash away and the Fabius River rose to extreme heights.
County Auditor A C Turner posted Jefferson county's complete conscription list. About 475 men in Fairfield between ages 21 and 31 registered, with full ward tallies and extensive names. The task involved tabulating nearly 1400 cards, aided by two volunteers, and a few residents reportedly changed their minds.
A partial roster of individuals including Adler William A and Anderson Abner J listed in a fragmented text. The block shows multiple surnames such as Anderson Barber Bell Bruders Clark Coen Cook Cox Cepeda Crail Canterbury and other given initials, with unclear context or event.
Dr. L. D. James began the inquest into Elmer Bates death after he was run down by unknown autoists last Sunday night. The empaneled panel includes Alex Easton J. H. Fleagle and Dr. R. C. Sayers. The inquest adjourned awaiting continuation next week as officials seek the fleeing drivers.
At the National Conclave of the Brotherhood of American Yeoman in Des Moines Mrs Charlotte Stephenson Rowling of Denver Colorado was re elected Supreme Chaplain. George N Frink was elected General Foreman. Mrs Rowling is the daughter of Mr and Mrs BE Stephenson of Fairfield who are in attendance.
Major General Pershing arrived in Paris aboard the Invicta to a tumultuous welcome. French and British troops saluted, bands played The Star Spangled Banner, and Pershing reviewed troops before a motorcade through cheering crowds. He then met with officials and reporters before continuing to Paris on a special train. Dr and Mrs Strickling de Birmingham and Miss Florence Gavin were noted in the city, with Gavin headed to events hosted by Mrs Culley in Galesburg.
Mrs. Sam Bell of Fairfield praises Tanlac for easing nervous indigestion rheumatism and sleepless nights. She describes improved appetite strength and energy after using the bark berry root preparation sold by Gaumer Bros. and urges others to try Tanlac. Scores of customers reportedly vouch for Tanlac.
A levee broke at Taylor Missouri causing flooding that washed out 18 000 acres of land and inflicted about three quarters of a million dollars in damage.
Keosauqua farmer John Clark loses 97 sheep during a storm as they sought shelter in a creek enclosed by a wire fence and drowned. Estimated financial loss is $1,000.
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