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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
4
Constance Talmage stars in A Lady's Name adapted from Cyril Harcourt. The Orpheum screening today promises American flavor and lively charm. The film follows a young novelist who becomes a butler’s sweetheart, a cook, and ultimately the butter’s master’s fiancée.
Clarence L. Speed argues that leading statesmen avoid opposing the League of Nations in principle while exploring doubts on timing and efficacy. He highlights Taft as a decisive supporter, cites Wilson Lloyd George and Clemenceau as believers, and notes broad public and international confidence that the league will work, with fears only from a few strong powers.
Washington reports subscriptions to the Victory Loan exceed 1.5 billion dollars as the drive nears its end. Officials note only slight speedups in twelve federal reserve districts and urge a house-to-house canvass during the final week to hit the remaining target, needing about 500 million dollars daily.
New York May 5 petitions circulate nationwide urging soda fountain patrons to protest the new luxury tax on soft drinks. The petitions addressed to Congress seek repeal of the tax, announced at a meeting of the Soda Fountain Association.
In Cleveland on May 3 two hundred prisoners were arraigned after the May day disorders. Socialist candidate C B K Ruthenberg was among the detainees. About thirty people were seriously injured and in hospitals, with many others trampled or clubbed as police quelled the unrest.
Washington news confirms the death of Asher C. Hinds, longtime clerk at the speaker's table in Congress and compiler of Parliamentary Precedents of the House. Hinds had previously served as a member of the House staff and played a key role in legislative procedures. He died in Washington, with tributes noting his decades of service to the House.
Paris on May 5 reports the arrest of a nineteen-year-old, Cornillon, near Premier Clemenceau’s residence. He carried a stiletto and extremist literature, claiming he aimed only to make a gesture, not kill. Cornillon was linked to Emile Cottin, who previously shot Clemenceau, and they reportedly knew each other since 1918 in Paris studios.
Russian wireless report from London dated May 2 says red forces along the Salmysh river northwest of Orenburg gained a complete victory over Admiral Kolchak's Fourth army corps. Eight regiments were wiped out and more than 1,500 prisoners taken. The Siberian Fifth division commander was captured. The report notes many bodies along the Salmyseh banks and that some were hurled into the river by bayonet thrusts.
Classifieds list numerous items for sale including tomato plants furniture and an Oliver typewriter. Also requests for houses, a lot for investment, secondhand shoes, a farm, and a modern residence on East Adams Street. Numerous WANTED ads seek houses, a caretaker, a steel wheel wagon, and help at Fairfield Steam Laundry.
An advertising notice touts Watkins spices extracts perfumes and remedies as superior to competitors. It claims more people use Watkins than others and invites readers to call 2163 or visit 505 South Second St for a trial proving the claim.
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