This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
6
The notice identifies Taylor W. Taylor as editor and manager, with postal handling at Fair-Sela Iowa. It classifies the matter as second class mail under postal rules.
A series of Republican candidate notices for Jefferson County offices at the June primary 1918. Candidates include William L. Long for State Representative, Walter Harris for Sheriff, C E Ristine for Sheriff, Sanford Zeigler Jr for Clerk of Court, A C Turner for County Auditor, Vern S Samuelson for County Recorder, R C Leggett for County Attorney, M Olga Raines for County Recorder, J B Trent for County Supervisor, and Geo Stephenson for County Auditor.
Voters are told that candidates Frank F. P. Mowery for Congress R. H. Spence for County Treasurer and George M. Ball for Clerk of Court will seek Democratic nominations at the June primary on June 3 1918. Each urges voters to study their records and lend loyal support.
Ad for a spring line of tailored corsets urges shoppers to see Miss Jessie Traxler before purchasing. Contact provided as 1379. Local fashion listing highlights direct presentation and personal fitting.
The Red Cross asks Jefferson County residents to donate used clothing and shoes for women children and aged men in occupied France and Belgium. March 28 29 30 distribute and collect at the Iowa State Savings Bank area with chairs Mrs Spalding and Mrs Herring in charge.
Washington March 22 The administration bill to create a War Finance Corporation won approval in the House by 360 to 2. Representatives Labollette of Washington and Mason of Illinois, Republicans, opposed the measure. Differences with the Senate will be settled in conference.
Paris reports large long range 240 millimeter shells fired from the German front beginning at 8 this morning. Casualties include about ten dead and fifteen wounded in the capital and suburbs. The German line stretches from Arras to La Fere with rapid troop movements noted by Field Marshal Haig.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Methodist church will meet with Miss Vivian Nelson at 301 South D St Monday evening at 7 30. About twenty five friends gathered to honor Mrs George Woolson’s birthday and enjoyed social time with refreshments and small gifts. Esther Snook Laura Hansen and Alice Clinkinbeard hosted the Knox Class at the Snook home with Belgian baby layette on display.
Charles Fulton of Fairfield High School won first place in the declamatory contest held last night in Bloomfeld. His oration The Speech that Caused the Russian Revolution impressed judges. He advances to meet regional winners next Friday March 29 and then to Albia for the Southeastern Iowa state contest.
The Crimson Dove, a Brady production, headlines Fairfield Theater with Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge. A young man falls for a theater actress, a minister’s affair prompts church fury, and he seeks a mountain charge where the woman becomes a teacher before a dramatic, united ending.
This brief passage argues that people insure homes shops livestock and lives for protection of loved ones and notes insuring children as common sense business judgment before shifting to a counterpoint.
Camp Welcome offers life insurance for every member of its brigade aimed at moral and spiritual success. Endorsements cite President Wilson and Judge Fawcett among supporters, claiming Bible study via Sunday School and life insurance as best investments for children.
Bring the children to Camp Welcome tomorrow at 9 30 for an insurance plan promising large dividends. The Sunday School event is organized on a military basis with drills songs and marches led by Companies B and D, raising the Stars and Stripes at 9 35.
A flurry of brief items lists residents and relatives visiting Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Kirkwood Lockridge Muscatine Stockport and Woodbine with several departures and trips. Born today Merlin Johnston adds a baby girl northwest of the city. Dr. McElvey from Monmouth will preach at United Presbyterian tomorrow. Mrs. Ray Campbell is ill on East Adams Street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.