Republican Nominations for Jefferson County Officials
A flood of Republican primary announcements from Jefferson county candidates including WM. L. LONG for State Representative, WALTER HARRIS and C SB RISIT, for Sheriff, SANFORD ZEIGLER Jr for Clerk of Court, A C TURNER for County Auditor, VERN S. SAMUELSON for Recorder, K K LEGGETT for County Attorney, M OLGA RAINES for County Recorder, J B TRENT for Board of Supervisors, GEO STEPHENSON for County Auditor, and Clyde C Bell for County Recorder urging Republican voters to support in the June 3rd 1918 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Ord
Walter Harris
District Court
Sanford Zeigler, Jr
A. C. Turner
M. Olga Raines
Fra Geo, Stephenson
Repub
Wea
Jeereon
Clyde C
Bell
Democratic slate for county offices in June primary
The text lists candidates for the June 4 1918 Democratic primary including Spence for Clerk of Court and George M Ball as a candidate for Clerk of Court. It notes intent to seek the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer and Clerk of Court with primary voter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence
George M, Ball
Mothers of France theater feature praised by critics
The article notes the film Mothers of France starring Mme Sarah Bernhardt draws crowds, praised as artistic and patriotic, with a strong portrayal of a bereaved mother. It contrasts reactions in New York theater coverage and cites the ongoing war's impact on American mothers. It also mentions Harper Brush Works at the Fair window display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y. Evening Journal
France
Apt
N.Y. Herald
Kraneg
Aarah Bernhardt
Kiahto Theatre
Filme * Mme
Bernhardt
Harper
Fairfield High Junior Class Organizes Elects Officers
The Fairfield high school junior class held a Friday meeting to organize for the year. Officers chosen include President Harold Scott Vice President Marjorie Roberts and Sec Treas Roland Ebert with Miss Porter as faculty adviser. They voted to forego the banquet this year and will entertain seniors with a party instead. A play is planned later and they hope to present $100 to the local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High School
Harold Scott
Marjorie Roberts
Sec
Treas
Roland Ebert
Willis G Corbitt Writes Interesting Trip to France
Relatives receive Willis G. Corbitt's letter from U S forces in France recounting travel from Washington to Maryland and Philadelphia, then to Trenton, a sea voyage, bunk arrangements, meals, and daily life aboard ship with notes on weather, views, and distant places. He mentions Independence Hall, the Delaware River crossings, and longing for fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis G. Corbitt
U. S
France
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Disston Law Company
Trenton
N. J
Delaware River
George Washington
Governor Harding Sets Seed Corn Prices In 1918 Proclamation
Governor W. L. Harding of Iowa issues a March 14 proclamation fixing fair seed corn prices amid shortages. Crib corn with good germination capped at 10 per bushel, cribbed seed at 4 dollars, lower germination priced accordingly, with penalties for hoarding or auction trading and a note on unpatriotic conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Mhe
Former Fairfield Man to Do Y M C A Work in France
Eugene Palmer a Fairfield resident and Par sons College alumnus will sail from New York to France to engage in Y M C A war work. He has served as religious work secretary in Cedar Rapids and led Boy Scouts and gospel team activities. Mrs Palmer and their baby will stay in Ottumwa with her mother during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Palmer
Fairfield
Parsons College
New York
France
Mr. Palmer
Gene
Cedar Rapids
Battery E
Palmer
Ottumwa
Elizabeth Barton
Norris Street
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Republican
WM. L. Long
C. SB. Risitine
Vern S. Samuelson
Kk. C. Leggett
Board of Supervisors
J. B. Trent
Women OF
United States
Smith
Harding
Chicago
Scheffel's
Music
James Hughes
Leggett Bldg
West Side
North Main Street
Tribune Office
Court House
J. E. Hickenbottom
Roth & CO
Roth
ChearnesSen
New
J.w.oliveréson
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