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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
6
In a national crisis the president calls Congress and citizens to join the first line for defense. A Princeton leader links peace to wartime costs while Navy recruiting telegrams urge volunteers. The Army and National Guard also need men as America questions if it loves peace enough to sacrifice.
At a meeting the Ladies Improvement Association approved plans to beautify Mydrmlin Park this summer. They will erect a pergola at the east well, measuring 24 feet long and seven and a half feet high, plus concrete benches and new shrubs and flowers planted around the park.
Miss Ellen Anderson visited in Washington with friends. Mrs. Louie Knott of Memphis Mo., visiting her daughter, went to Center ville for a visit. Chas Hibbard left Loudon Machinery Co to return home southwest of Birmingham. Misses Ruby Brewington and Zeilla Fuqua visited Ottumwa. Earl Walgren near Four Corners injured when his right thumb was cut off by a wood saw. George H. Lee returned from Keota with Mrs. Lee to visit relatives. Mrs. Shaff and another party left for Winfield Mont. Foundation work began on Bethesda church 34 1/2 miles east of the city. Agnes Buchanan of Des Moines visiting friends. George Leggett visited Libertyville. Cedar township farmers sow oats. Will G. Parsons went to Chicago to resume railway clerk duties. Royal Neighbors lodge meets tomorrow at 2 15 in Moose hall. Epworth League to present In His Steps Thursday evening April 12.
Buffalo Bill is slated to appear at the Fairfield Theater on Wednesday, promising a lively evening of entertainment for local audiences.
Captain W C Smith ordered at six this morning and within an hour 65 men were mustered and uniformed guardsmen seen moving. About 20 volunteers today, with 65 already enlisted, Company M seeks further clean healthy men for Federal service with Des Moines likely mobilization site and Chicago central division.
Thursday evening, March 29, 1917, a moving picture on Merchandizing will be presented for Fairfield merchants. The Merchants' association of Fairfield arranged the lecture in Elk's club rooms. R. C. Routsong will lecture. the pictures depict storekeeper troubles and interest merchants, bankers, clerks, and ladies shopkeepers alike.
The United States mobilizes the National Guard from 26 states with 32 regiments and six battalions assigned to guard arsenals bridges rail lines and key industrial plants. The armored carrier St Louis reaches a foreign port sailing March 17 with Secretary Daniels confirming the voyage to ease anxieties of relatives.
Fairfield voters cast a steady number of ballots by 3:30 with wards listing totals and contests for mayor between Ralph Munro and Roy E. Emry and council seats. the Daily Journal will publish returns after nine. A related item notes Mrs. Andrew Milligan, 84, broke her hip in Clearfield and is in serious condition.
The Pythian Sisters Kensington unit meets tomorrow at 2 30 PM with Mrs Don Teal on West Madison Street assisted by Mrs Laura Wisecarver and Mrs Maud Smith. Community notices include a birthday surprise for Mrs Mary DuBois, social visits, Rebekah lodge 96 anniversary, Presbyterian Home Study class, Yeoman lodge Ottumwa visit, and English Lutheran Builder’s Class pep meeting.
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