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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
2
A brief item from The Daily Journal noting a printing company entry with journal paper pricing and issue details. The fragment lists Journal Printing Co and figures 10 1.26 1.00, indicating quantities or rates associated with the publication.
In a wartime appeal President Wilson urges congress and volunteers for national defense as the nation faces potential war. A Navy recruitment telegram and calls for the Regular Army and National Guard accompany broader questions of patriotism and sacrifice. American manhood is pledged to answer the call.
At the meeting the Ladies Improvement Club decided to beautify Franklin Park this summer. A pergola 24 feet long and seven and a half feet high will be erected at the east end, with several concrete benches to be placed and new shrubs and flowers planted.
Miss Ellen Anderson visited yesterday with friends in Washington. Mrs. Lou E F Knott of Memphis Mo has been visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs Harry Lovell and went to Centreville today. Chas Hibbard has returned home southwest of Birmingham after working at Loudon Machinery Co. Misses Ruby Brewington and Zella Fuqua went to Ottumwa for a visit. Earl Walgren near Four Corners was injured when his thumb was cut off by a wood saw. George H Lee returned from Keota after accompanying Mrs Lee's mother Mrs Shaff home. Mrs John Blough and Mrs Harvey left for Fredricksburg Winfred Mont. Foundation work began for Bethesda church 34½ miles east of the city. Agnes Buchanan of Des Moines is visiting. George Leggett visited Libertyville. Cedar township farmers began sowing oats. Will G Parsons went to Chicago to resume his railway clerk job. Royal Neighbors lodge meets tomorrow at 2 15 in Moose hall. Epworth League notes for Thursday evening April 12.
Buffalo Bill is announced to appear at the Fairfield Theater on Wednesday, inviting local audiences to attend the event.
Captain W C Smith ordered 65 men mustered within an hour and Company M of Fairfield prepares for potential mobilization. With 20 volunteers today, the unit seeks clean healthy men for Federal service, swearing the oath and awaiting call to Des Moines and a central division roster.
On Thursday evening March 29 1917 Fairfield merchants will view a moving picture on Merchandizing secured by the Fairfield Merchants association. The Elk club rooms host the lecture by R C Routsong addressing storekeepers bankers and clerks with emphasis on merchant woes.
Washington reports National Guard units from 26 states mobilized to guard arsenals strategic bridges railroad lines and possibly industrial plants. Thirty two regiments and six battalions are called for duty as part of war readiness measures. The St Louis becomes the first armed U S ship to cross the sea safely reaching a foreign port after sailing on March 17.
Election day proceeds quietly in Fairfield with early turnout near typical city levels. Ward tallies show Ralph Munro versus Roy E. Emry for mayor and a three way council race among F H Simpson J W Price and R F Wilson for two at large seats. The Daily Journal will bulletin returns as soon as possible, likely around nine o'clock.
An advertisement invites Fairfield residents to view a film series on Welfare and Community Betterment Work in Dayton Ohio. The notice encourages couples and workers to attend, with tickets supplied by C E Anderson and available free on request.
Clearfield resident Mrs Andrew Milligan aged 84 fell at her home near Tingley and broke her hip. She is in serious condition.
The Kensington Pythian Sisters meet at 2:30 with Mrs Don Teal on West Madison assisted by Mrs Laura Wisecarver and Mrs Maud Smith. Mrs Mary DuBois hosts a 30-guest birthday surprise. Rebekah lodge plans 38th anniversary program with refreshments. Home Study Class reviews The Living Christ for Latin America at Presbyterian church. Yeoman lodge to Ottumwa for joint initiations. Builder's Class of English Lutheran holds pep meeting to close out contests.
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