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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
2
The Daily Journal listing enumerates edition timing Daily Journal printing company and offices at 110 South Court Street Taylor Iowa with editor manager and carrier info. It notes subscription rates by week month and year in advance and that the paper is entered at the Fairview post office as mail matter of the second class.
A stream of Republican primary announcements from Jefferson County detailing candidates for State Representative Sheriff Clerk of Court County Auditor County Recorder County Attorney and Board of Supervisors. Endorsed names include WM L Long C Beristine Sanford Zeigler Jr A C Turner Vernes Samuelson R C Leggett M Olga Raines J S Trent Geo Stephenson Clyde C Bele with primary date June 3 1915 or 1918 as indicated.
A Democratic candidate list urges Jefferson county voters to support incumbents and nominees at the June 3, 1948 primary. Frank P. Mowery seeks renomination for House of Representatives, with others including R. M. Spence for County Treasurer and George M. Ball for Clerk of Court announcing their bids.
New spring line of tailored corsets promoted by Miss Jessie Traxter. Call 1370 for more details and fittings at 166.
The Fairfield Ottumwa dual debate last evening ended Ottumwa 5 to 1 in Ottumwa and 2 to 1 in Fairfield. Ottumwa’s team included Willard Daggett Albert Thornberry and Carroll Bradshaw. Fairfield’s representatives were Charles Fulton John Bartlett and Arthur Castile. Ottumwa holds the district championship and will meet winners from other districts in the Big Nine League. Fairfield will face Burlington next week.
The Fairfield Theater presents Bab the Fixer with Miss Jackie Saunders in the title role. The production blends comedy and drama as an East to West plot unfolds from Wall Street to cattle country, with a strong director and notable supporting cast.
Report from Paris and London describes French forces repelling German raids along multiple fronts including Lorraine and Verlaine front. Brigades at Malancourt northwest of Verdun attacked German shelters and destroyed trenches with several German prisoners and damaged equipment reported.
British and French destroyers report major action off Dunkerque. Two German destroyers and two torpedo boats sunk. One British destroyer damaged with slight casualties. Survivors picked up. no French casualties. Action occurred between four and five in the morning.
President Wilson signed a bill placing railroads under government operation and control for twenty one months after the war ends. The measure follows wartime needs and extends national oversight into the postwar period.
Richmond notes confirm the Virginia legislature approved a workmen’s compensation act, overriding Governor Davis’s veto. The measure introduces state requirements for employee injury benefits and employer coverage in the Richmond area.
Mail from Hospital Unit R arrived today, written on shipboard and postmarked Washington. Dr. Clarke reports the unit aboard a vessel with good food and non sinkable suits, all well and ready to help win the war. A France cable confirms Dr. James is well.
The senate approved raising the guaranteed wheat price from 2 to 2.40 a bushel by a 49 to 5 vote. An amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill from Senator Gore of Oklahoma adopted the higher guarantee. Also noted is a loan offer for improved city property by Thoma & Thoma.
London reports a loss of seventeen British ships last week including two fishing vessels. The 1,600 ton plus vessels were heavily damaged or sunk in attacks, with several merchantmen and fishing boats fully accounted for.
Reports from Petrograd say Germany may propose transferring the Battle and Black Sea fleets to the Soviet. Central powers demand compensation of 1.0 billion rubles for recent aggression and losses as part of any settlement.
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