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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
2
A local editor manager was recorded entering at the post office as mail matter of the second class, indicating its designation for mailing under postal rules. The event occurred in Fair igeta, Town, reflecting routine official handling of periodical content.
Raymond Voorhies is ill with smallpox at his home on South Main. Harold Voorhies is ill with pneumonia in Chicago, with his mother M. Marshet Voorhies staying there. Local residents and visitors include Miss Effie Gantz at a Men and Million Movement convention in Des Moines and Rev. R. H. Polly also attending the Des Moines convention. Various city residents were seen or traveling to and from Des Moines Libertyville Brighton Richland New London Maxwell Grocery I. G. Buchanan J. Watson Gus Unkrich and others are mentioned in routine city notes.
A collection of Republican candidates announces runs for Jefferson county offices in the June primary. Listings include for State Representative, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Auditor, Recorder, County Attorney, and County Superintendent, with varying spellings and dates.
If clear weather holds, at least 200 farmers and business leaders from Fairfield and nearby areas are expected to attend the Community Dinner tomorrow night. Prof. Ivy of Iowa City will speak on local opportunities, and a report on a proposed new rural organization will be presented. Tickets should be secured by morning, with Roy Emry arranging sales by phone.
The Methodist church hosted Dr. Fr. L. House who argued concentration fuels success. He urged specialization, citing Christ and Paul as examples, and urged quiet study, persistence, and enthusiasm. The event ended with phrenology readings for four volunteers. Political notices and local ads follow.
A Jefferson County Teachers Club meeting is set for Saturday at 10 o'clock at the courthouse. In the afternoon a reading and arithmetic contest will be held with many contestants expected to compete.
Libertyville residents report visits and hospital stays with Ottumwa connections. Mrs. August Swanson visited the Ottumwa hospital patient C. R. Swanson while Nurse Swanson came from Creston for a short home visit. Other entries note guests from Adair Illinois, Davenport, Birmingham, Memphis Missouri and Roundup Montana visiting local families and attending a mid week prayer meeting at the Frank Hurst home.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination in Fairfield Indiana on April 13 1918 to fill a rural carrier position at East Pleasant Main and other rural route vacancies. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county meeting form 1977 requirements. Forms available at the Fairfield post office. Read the Daily Journal.
Glasgow notes claim as first Jefferson county man to enlist in the present war and the first to die Earl Litton enlisted in 1914 and was aboard a British ship near Australia Humphrey son of James Humphrey died in Deming New Mexico in January after pneumonia The big sale at Glasgow on Saturday the 16th drives funds with Woman's Association leading auction team Tom Howell autioneer and clerks Fred McElwee and Peter Johnson Proceeds go to war effort Round Prairie sends eight boys to service and local farm goods will be sold with lunch by Ladies Aid of local churches.
Fairfield college authorities reported a small fire in a waste basket at Fairfield hall. The fire department responded promptly with no damage or injuries.
Harold Lockwood stars in Metro's The Avenging Trail adapted from Gaston Olaf by Balshoffer and Murillo. At Havens Falls he meets Rose Havens and overthrows Lefty Red, then leads lumberjacks against Taggart to win reparation for Miss Havens as a dramatic timberland adventure unfolds.
G A Unkrich operates as agent and salesman for John Sexton & Co Grocers in Chicago. He lists contact at phone 1566 and address 204 South Main Street.
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