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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
2
A brief item from the Daily Journal notes the editor and manager positions with figures 10 40 and 1.26 1.00 referenced in the citation. The short entry focuses on staffing and numeric references without broader context.
Des Moines reports Gov. Harding signed the Laffer bill, increasing sheriff travel allowance to 10 cents a mile and prisoner feeding from 12 to 15 cents per meal. The law also tightens dog controls after July 4, requiring night confinement and 50 cent dog licenses. Additional bills authorize bonds, hospital levies, park taxes, and other local reforms.
Paty field theatre presents a versatile program headlined by Doug Fairbanks in Manhattan Madness. The evening offers a varied lineup designed to please a broad audience with light comedy and dramatic moments.
The Daily Journal reported calls about Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany being assassinated but there was no confirmation. The Chicago office of the American Press Association had no news of the event as late as 3:30 this afternoon.
The United States Great Britain and France will guard trans Atlantic ship lanes against German U boats if government plans materialize. The administration expects to begin formal negotiations through state departments with the British and French ambassadors in Washington.
Fairfield Free Masons invited to Ottumwa on Thursday March 29 to confer the Third degree for the Ottumwa lodge. Clinton Lodge holds a special communication tomorrow evening to confer the Third degree here and arrange travel to Ottumwa. A large attendance is desired.
Mr and Mrs George Speilman of Packwood are in the city after a two month Louisiana visit. D B Coop of Perlee is a city visitor. Ben Hoskinson and Otto Fritz of Pleasant Plain are business callers in Fairfield. W H Brewer visits Ottumwa on business. Orville P Johnson is a business visitor in Ottumwa this afternoon. Manuel Greenup went to Mt Pleasant on business. A social for Relief Corps No 21 and George Strong Post G A R is planned next Thursday at 7 30 pm at Mrs J S Gantz s home on North Third Street. The miners house at the McLean coal bank west of the city burned Sunday morning with contents. a preheated stove while pumping mine water caused the fire.
County Commissioner Schweiz ordered removal of the U S flag from the Allen county courthouse window to avoid offending someone. Recorder Bookwaller protested as two janitors under Schweir’s direction tore the flag down, reflecting the county’s large German American vote.
Washington reports the war department says paying postmasters five dollars for every recruit they enlist has increased the army by 86 percent in six months. Postmasters act as agents in mobilizing manpower for Uncle Sam.
Roy Davis and W. J. Tindall of Fic dorado confessed to holdups in Benton and were captured after a two hour running battle in which over 260 shots were fired. They received sentences ranging from one year to life in the penitentiary.
We thank neighbors and friends for their kindness during illness and the death of our wife and mother. Thank you for the many beautiful flowers from J. S. Goodson and Family.
A 1920s forecast projects Fairfield surpassing 10 000 residents as rapid building spreads through South Park Addition. Local firms plan new structures and housing aims to lure 100 new factories or employees, while a building company and bank expansions are discussed.
The ladies of St Mary's Catholic church thank the Gaumer Bros for loaning the Brunswick for last evening's entertainment and praise the young ladies who took part along with Rev Gaule for the fine lecture given.
Lost Saturday afternoon items include a gold frame pair of spectacles in a case from Burlington and a cameo stick pin. Finder should leave items at the Journal office or contact E. J. Clinkinbeard at 415.
WANTED Pianist and violinist address P O Box 8 420 WANTED By April 1st a four or five room modern house Willing to pay good rent or five unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping Phone 278 KE J Clinkenbeard 416 WANTED A girl for general housework must be a good cook Call phone 1642 410 WANTED By widow lady with
This morning at chapel Dean Wirtz announced Parsons College will launch a $500 000 endowment campaign. Students celebrated with applause pledging support and were told several new departments will be added, including a home economics faculty led by a highly qualified woman. The Men's Glee Club performed two well received numbers.
FOR RENT To a gentleman a modern furnished room at 202 West Adams Street phone 2307. FOR RENT Furnished sleeping room near square priced reasonable phone 4381.
Several classified items advertise homes at 106 Highland Ave 709 South Fifth Street and 905 South Main Street with contact details. Additional listings offer multiple lots on South Second Street and farm lands through Landology, Skidmore Building Marinette Wisconsin with subscription offer.
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