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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
6
The notice outlines subscription terms for carriers and mail readers. It states three and six month options in advance and lists prices, including a four month mail plan. The editor manager emphasizes prepaid arrangements.
Storms across Iowa caused Reeds Creek floods washing out fences and fields of corn and potatoes with damage estimated at $50,000. Lightning killed multiple cattle on several farms and trains along the Kansas City line were delayed by slides and washouts. In Denmark, Ja, a barn burned and contents were destroyed after a strike by lightning, while a separate overnight strike on Mark Riddle’s barn destroyed the building and farm machinery. the house survived.
County Auditor A C Turner lists the 475 men from Fairfield among Jefferson county registrants for conscription. The task involved copying about 1400 cards with two staff assisting, covering ages 21 to 31. The Fairfield ward totals are given, followed by a long list of registered individuals.
Reports from Lowell Lowell and Mt. Pleasant and Keokuk describe flood damage from a bursting river and heavy storms. Farms on river bottoms were underwater, crops washed out, roofs and chimneys damaged, rail lines washed out near Keokuk, and a cloudburst swept 3000 feet of track at Memphis with livestock at risk. A family narrowly escaped a lightning strike in Birmingham. The Fabius river remains at high stage after the storms.
A block of fragmented OCR shows a long roster-like list of individuals including Adler William A and Anderson Abner J along with names such as Armstrong William H and Otis R Anispach. The text resembles a directory or committee member roll with multiple surnames and initials.
A levee broke near Taylor Missouri flooding about 18000 acres and causing repairs estimated at around three quarter million dollars.
John Clark, a young farmer near Keosauqua, reports 97 sheep drowned during a recent storm as they sought shelter in a creek surrounded by a wire fence. Estimated loss stands at $1,000.
A roster of residents and figures including Crawford, Thomas Ralph David, Pera George, Davenport, John W. Delp, Bert B. Dunn, Irving H. DuVall, Harry A. Easton, Earl Edwards, Walter H. Donovan, and many others is continued on Page 4. The compilation lists numerous individuals likely connected to local notices or society records.
Dr. L. D. James coroner began the inquest into Elmer Bates death after a man was run down by unknown autoists last Sunday night. The jury empaneled includes Alex Easton J. H. Fleagle and Dr. R. C. Sayers. Inquest adjourned awaiting further action next week as investigators seek the fleeing responsible parties.
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 daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Stephenson of Fairfield in attendance.
Major General Pershing arrived in Paris to a tumultuous welcome as crowds lined boulevards. He was greeted at the station by Marshal Joffre and officials, then reviewed French troops after disembarking the Invicta. A public reception followed with bands playing The Star Spangled Banner.
Mrs. Sam Bell of Fairfield credits Tanlac, a bark and berry tonic from Craumer Bros., with boosting her appetite, restoring sleep, easing indigestion, and relieving rheumatic pain. She urges others to try Tanlac as hundreds of customers have attested to its benefits.
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