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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
2
The notice lists subscription terms for WRAN TAYLOR and W. Taylor editors and managers. It shows weekly and monthly rates for carrier delivery and mail subscriptions with prices and advance payment requirements. The item also notes mailing details and postal classification in Fair Land Iowa.
A series of Republican filings announces candidates for state and county offices in Jefferson county for the June 3 1918 primary. Names include WM L Long for State Representative, Walter Harris, AU Ritches, C Be Ristine for Sheriff, Sanford Zeigler Jr for Clerk, A C Turner and George Stephenson for Auditor, Vern E Samuelson and R R C Leggett for Recorder and County Attorney, M Olga Raines for Recorder, J B Trent for Board of Supervisors, Clyde C Bel for Recorder, and others seeking Republican nominations in Jefferson county.
Franklin P Mowery announces Democratic renomination bid for representative from Jefferson County Iowa to the 37th General Assembly urging voters to study his record and offer loyal support. He also notes intent to seek Democratic nomination for state treasurer.
Jefferson county criminals bound for distant camps will be split between Anamosa and Eldora. Several inmates face hog theft terms. Charles Richardson, linked to Clarene Bauder, and jailed for car theft, arrived at Moberly and was returned. Richardson received a ten year sentence before Judge C W Aimilton.
The Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society meets next Monday at 7 30 at Mrs A K Harpers home. George Strong Post G A R plans a 7 30 Monday meeting for Decoration Day preparations. Marriage of Miss Alice Davidson to Ralph Studer announced. wedding occurred May 2 in Ottumwa Iowa. Rowena Circle meets Tuesday at Yeoman hall 5 pm with picnic supper and social hour. Pythian Sisters regular session Monday 8 pm at the P hall with initiation. district convention in Burlington to follow.
A conference of twelve governors and forty three former state executives will gather at Independence Hall Philadelphia on May 17 to press for peace with victory. The event aligns with the League to Reinforce Peace and aims to show the American insistence on total victory in the war.
Jefferson county prepares a grand service flag ceremony on May 9 with Iowa's governor presiding. Schools may close for a parade led by A W Crane and June Chidhester, Chief Marshal John T Davies, Parsons College and the High School flags to be shown, 400 blue stars three red crosses and three golden stars adorn the flag. The Fairfield camp offers services as organizers finalize the program with Women’s Relief Corps and local business leaders assisting.
In the National League Chicago defeated Cincinnati and Boston 9 to 1, while New York and Brooklyn tied 5 to 5 with Philadelphia 2. Pittsburgh lost to St. Louis 2 to 6. In the American League Chicago routed Detroit 19 to 3, New York outlasted Boston 3 to 2 in 11 innings, and Washington beat Philadelphia. St. Louis won 4 to 5 against Cleveland.
Iowa will mobilize about 3500 selected men in late May as part of the second draft. Des Moines officials report the state’s gross quota of 22,000 dropping to a net 2500 after prior drafts and prior enlistments. Voluntary enlistments will be credited to the recruits’ home districts, not statewide totals.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles prepare to formally dedicate their service flag tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in the rooms on North Main street. A tailored program of addresses and music will mark the event and friends are invited. The flag currently bears eleven stars with another to be added when a member goes to special service.
A Sunday evening program at First Methodist Church features Gladys Anderson reciting and a sequence of musical solos by Chester Stanford Hugh Israel Paul Haney Marie Scott and piano pieces with Beulah Barr Irene Bailey and a Sunday School class performing a song. A Benediction closes the Epworth League event inviting all to attend.
The Senate votes in favor of a guaranteed wheat price of $2.50 a bushel under the agricultural appropriations bill, despite House opposition. Critics warn the increase could raise bread costs by about $200 to $250 million, arguing the proposal is unlikely to pass without broader agreement.
The Tingue dispatch reports Persia denounces a recent treaty term as ill treatment, claiming the Peking style Pape treaty imposed in the region. It cites tensions with the allied powers and asserts Persia’s dissatisfaction with ongoing influence in the area.
K H Spence declares for Clerk of Court in the June 8 1918 Democratic primary. George M Ball announces for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket at the June primaries, urging voter support.
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