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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1918

Page

7

Taylor Case Noted in Daily Journal Archive

News item records Ian Taylor and the Taylor case in a brief Iowa summary. It notes routine postal handling and mentions the Daily Journal with editor manager credit.

Republican candidates announce for Jefferson county offices

A series of Republican notices lists candidates for state representative sheriff clerk of court auditor recorder supervisory and county attorney in Jefferson County with primary election set for June 3 1918. Names include WM L LONG A S Ritches C E Ristine Sanford Zeigler Jr A C Turner Geo Stephenson Vern 8 Samuelson R C Leggett M Olga Raines J B Trent Clyde C Bell and others with bids for supervisor and board seats.

Jefferson County District Court Sanford Zeigler, Jr Olga Raines

Mowery Seeks Renomination for Iowa House Seat 1918

Frank P. Mowery announces renomination bid as Democrat for the Iowa House of Representatives from Jefferson County. He invites voters to study his record in the 37th General Assembly and to grant loyal support at the June 3 1918 primary. He also states intent to seek the Democratic nomination for Treasurer.

Jefferson County County Recorder House of Representatives of Iowa General Assembly Frank PP Mowery

Criminals to Eldora and Anamosa sent from Jefferson county

The Jefferson county concentration camp of criminals will be emptied with quotas sent to Anamosa and Eldora. Among them are hog stealing ring members linked to Clarene Bauder and Charles Richardson, who was moved from Moberly to this city. Richardson received a ten year sentence after appearing before Judge C W Aimilton. The stolen car tied to Frank Angwall was recovered.

Jefferson County Anamosa Eldora Charles Richardson Clarene Bauder Moberly Shan Campbell Frank Angwall Salina

Local Society Notes and Upcoming Meetings

The Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Monday at 7 30 pm at Mrs A K Harper home. George Strong Post G A R plans Monday 7 30 pm session to arrange decoration day. Alice Davidson and Ralph Studer announce marriage in Ottumwa Iowa May 2. Rowena Circle meets Tuesday 5 pm Yeoman hall with picnic supper for husbands and a social hour. Pythian Sisters hold regular session Monday 8 pm at P hall with initiation. Burlington hosts annual district convention Tuesday inviting members to attend.

Young Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church A. K. Harper George Strong Alice A Davidson Ralph Studer Ottumwa Iowa Rowena Circle Yeoman Hall Pythian’ Sisters The of P. Hall Burlington Pythian Sisters

County Service Flag Raising Promises Great Event

The county hosts a May 9 ceremony in Jefferson with Iowa’s governor presiding over the first service flag raising. Schools may close for a parade at 2 30 led by A W Crane and June Chidhester. John T Davies named Chief Marshal. Parsons College and the High School will lead a flag display. Fairfield lent its services. Women’s Relief Corps, aided by business leaders Charles Lyon J E Cohagan and Walter Bean, organized the day as a 400 blue stars three red crosses and three golden stars flag is raised.

Jefferson County Iowa A. W. Crane June Chidhester John T. Davies Parsons College Fairfield Iowa Blief Corps Charles Lyon J. E. Cohagan Walter Bean

Peace with victory drive to confer leaders at Independence Hall

A May 17 conference at Independence Hall Philadelphia will bring together twelve governors and forty eight ex governors to urge nations to accept peace with victory, aligning with the League to Reform Peace. The meeting aims to show the American will for victory and lasting peace.

New York Germany Independence Hall Philadelphia League

3500 Iowa Men Expected to Join Colors in May

Iowa mobilization orders received in Des Moines reveal a May call of about 3500 selected men. The adjutant general’s office says Iowa’s second draft gross total is 22,000, later reduced to a net around 2500 after credits for first draft completions and existing enlistments. Voluntary enlistments credit individuals to their home districts rather than the state.

Iowa State House Des Mooines Adjutant General's Office National Guards

Eagles Dedicate Service Flag With Patriotic Exercises

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will dedicate its service flag tomorrow afternoon in the rooms on North Main Street, starting at 2:30. A program of addresses and music is planned and friends are invited. The flag currently bears eleven stars with one more to be added when a member leaves for special service.

Order of Eagles Order North Main Street Friends of the Eagles Eagle Service

Special Epworth League Program at First Methodist Church

Sunday evening at 7 00 o clock juniors present a special program at the First Methodist church all invited Song and prayer Scriptural lesson by Gladys Anderson piano solo by Chester Stanford recitation Beulah Barr song by a Sunday School Class violin solo Hugh Israel recitation Irene Barley piano solo Paul Haney solo Marie Scott Epworth League Benediction

First Methodist Chester Stanford Beulah Barr Hugh Israel Irene Barley Paul Haney Marie Scott Epworth League

Senate debate on wheat price hike stalls in Congress

The Senate formally endorses increasing the government minimum price for wheat to 2.50 a bushel, despite House opposition. Supporters argue the move costs bread and raises farm income, while critics warn against higher consumer prices and a possible conference deadlock. Senator Pomerene of Ohio calls the proposal a public calamity as the price rise could add hundreds of millions to bread costs.

Washington Senate House Pomerene Ohio

Persia denounces treaty at The Hague May 4 1907

Persia informs Holland it rejects all recent impositions and singles out the 1907 Russo British treaty that divided spheres of influence in Persia as unacceptable and invalid.

Persia The Hague Vpersia Holland

Campaign slate announces clerk sheriff candidates in June primary

George M. Ball announces candidacy for Clerk of Court in the Democratic primary to be decided June 3, 1918. RK H Spence announces as prospective Clerk of Court candidate and expresses intent to run in the June primary.

George M. Ball

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the Daily Journal Burnal Printing CO. Publishers South Court Street Ian Taylor Taylor Fair- A@la Secre Republican Wm, L, Long Walter Harris A. S. Ritches C. E. Ristine A. C. Turner Repubican Geo, Stephenson Samuelson R. C. Leggett Board of Supervisors J. B. Trent Clyde C. Bell Eldora and Richardson C. W. Aimilton County Service United States Chicago Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Ted Fee Louis Boston Sewanee Worl Epworth League Gladys Ander Fairfield Theater Anita King J.w.oliver&son Jounty RK. H. Spence Sheriff Frank’s Orchestra Roth & CO X” and Knox Roth Frank Kerrick Tribune
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