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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
2
Partial newspaper masthead shows Taylor W. TAYLOR as Editor Manager with mail designation at the Fair Iowa post office. The fragment notes the Postoffice at Fair, Iowa and Sec ret Class, indicating classification.
The Albia Republican republished favorable comments on W S Allen for Secretary of State. Several Iowa papers praise his record and urge support, noting his strong candidacy, past majority, and readiness to enter primaries.
A public pressure campaign in Fairfield seeks to block Sunday openings of theaters and houses of prostitution. Petitions circulate around the square with signatures from bankers, college presidents, lawyers, doctors, and merchants. Civic League members urge immediate action to defend local institutions and moral standards.
The Fairfield list of wounded soldiers in France expands with several men named Frank Lewis August Van Oyen Loren Goddard and Harry Jolly among those reported wounded. No deaths or critical conditions confirmed though rumors persist. Family ties amplify the impact as Willard Goddard remains stationed at Camp Cody New Mexico.
Ottumwa, March 19. Judge Joseph C. Mitchell a veteran lawyer and citizen died by self inflicted gunshot in his office last night. His body was found by his son Paul around midnight with a pistol in his hand and a pre planned autobiographic note for burial.
Catherine Schmidt was held to the federal grand jury in Paso on espionage charges with bond set at 10000. Witnesses testified she applied to join the army as a France bound telephone operator and papers included a Spanish code. Corporal Frank Peterson of the 82nd Field Artillery led the arrest and testified before the court. She allegedly sought details on U S armed forces movements numbers and dispositions that could aid the enemy.
Hugh Bennett, manager of the Fairfield theater, closes a contract to show a lineup of famous stars including Clara Kimball Young, Madame Petrova, Constance and Norma Talmadge, Alice Brady, Bryant Washburn, Wallace Reid, Beverly Bayne, Viola Dana, and actors like Chaplin. Upcoming features include Barlesque, Innocence of Ruth, Skinner's Bobbles, and Skinner's Dress Suit along with other widely known stars.
Representative Frank Plovely announces candidacy for renomination on the Democratic ticket for the Iowa House of Representatives in the June 1918 primary. He invites voters in Jefferson County to study his record from the 87th General Assembly and expresses trust in their loyal support.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society plans a Kensington gathering at Mrs. Fordyce's home. The Pythian Sisters lodge inspection by District Inspector Mrs. Louisa Pooler concluded with social time and refreshments. Miss Anna Mae Gentry hosted a St Patrick themed party with games and music. The Ladies Improvement Association elected officers for the year and announced an indoor picnic at Mrs. A S McPherson's home on April 2 at five.
A community patriotic rally and pie supper is set for Center No 1 on Friday March 22. The program features songs including Star Spangled Banner and America with performances by local students and citizens. Speakers include Mrs Emmett Mahon and Mr Clarence Shafer among others as the crowd hears patriotic addresses and readings.
Gail Kane a young Broadway star appearing at Fair Field Theatre tomorrow is hailed for a world famous screen laugh described as a universal cos mis convulsion. The item notes her infectious laughter and star appeal in motion pictures.
Fairfield High meets Ottumwa High in a March 21 debate on government ownership of US railroads. The Fairfield team, hosting the negative side, seeks victory to advance in the Iowa Nine High School association finals.
Gail Kane delivers a versatile performance in The Bride's Silence showing depths from grave to comic. Lewis F. Cody supports with keen enthusiasm as leading man in the latest Mutual American production.
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