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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
2
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Baunich marks one hundred fifty killed or executed amid fighting in Munich. May 7 reports say crowds cheered troops and officers, bands played, and patriotic anthems filled the streets. Armed peasants were visible, 800 Germans who helped retake the city were cheered, and locals tore down anti Prussian placards as Bavarian officials plan to move the war ministry and dissolve the Bavarian army.
Government investigators report the average American family needs about 2600 dollars annually. A $2500 income often yields no surplus, with 40 percent of income spent on food, 15 percent on clothing, 14 percent on rent, and 5 percent on light. Survey covers living conditions nationwide.
Washington May 7 Nearly 00008 acres of land have been excluded by presidential proclamation from the Chugach national forest in Alaska. The land will be restored to homestead entry after July 9 and to settlement or other disposition after July 16. Two noncontiguous areas are excluded one along the Kaik and Turnagai Arms near Anchorage and the other along Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay.
A navy air crew member Richi of Charlestown Navy Yard drowned while pilot Whelan seriously injured when a flying boat fell into the Savannah River. Machinist Rodgers escaped unharmed as the hydroplane broke apart during an attempted landing while distributing loan material over the city.
Geneva May 7 reports thirty two Austrian delegates traveling to Paris have arrived in Berne per the Daily Team. The Austrian delegation is led by Franz Klvin.
Two naval airmen Ensign Adams and Chief Machinist's Mate Corey died when their Nava scout plane collided with the top of a hydrogen tank at Rockaway Beach naval air station. The accident occurred during routine training, and authorities are investigating the crash and safety procedures to determine the cause and prevent a recurrence.
Mayor Munro seeks to secure city power from Iowa Power Co at a three cent rate per meter, saving about fifty dollars monthly. Council approves alleys oiling petition by block owners and funds oiling. Weighmaster reports seventy four dollars net from scales. Newspaper publication bids reviewed for council proceedings and notices. Fire chief requests 500 feet more hose. budget for sewer superintendent and police salaries raised.
J. J. Kritzler of Glasgow was in the city yesterday. Miss E Noble Ball is visiting in Ottumwa this afternoon. Miss Margaret Glotfelty is ill at her home on North Court street. Attorney E F Simmons is much improved today after a severe indigestion. Miss Maud St John of Sioux City is here for two weeks relieving the Western Union manager A J Coker.
New York May There is an acute shortage of men for the United States Navy according to Franklin D Roosevelt acting secretary of the navy who telegraphed Lieut Com Wickershame in charge of recruiting here urging a vigorous campaign for enlistments.
A report in the Express says Princess Maury the daughter of King George and Queen Mary is engaged to the Earl of Dalkelth, 25, a lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards.
The Eastern Star will hold a regular Friday 8 pm meeting. North Side Rebekah lodge hosts a picnic supper at 301 South Sixth for husbands. Harmony club hosted by Mrs. Leon Barber with guests from Colorado Springs. Pythian Sisters Kensington enjoyed by Mrs. Jay Copeland West Burlington. Wesleyan Bible class entertained at Mrs. A E B Cassel on East Adams with brief program and games. Miss Evelyn Biddle and Ralph Reed wed at Centerville Methodist parsonage, end of April. she was a teacher in Jefferson County schools, he a 1917 Fairfield High graduate, just discharged from overseas. Mrs. L E Whitney hosted the Wednesday Fancy Work club with a noon luncheon. Announcements: Mrs. Mabel Farmer and Dan Burns married in Davenport. they will reside there.
The notice outlines the rural eighth grade examinations on May 15 and 16 with sessions in reading grammar Thursday morning. geography spelling physiology Thursday afternoon for seventh grade completing students. arithmetic civics writing Friday morning. history and music Friday afternoon. Normal training exams run May 14 15 16 under County Superintendent Chichester.
Private sale item listing offers a small batch of household goods available immediately. Contact at 2129 or 504 North Court Street via phone 215-7 to arrange pickup and details.
Complaints reached officers about flowers being stolen from residences. The city officials issue a warning that such theft is a serious offense. Police and residents are vigilant, and the message aims to deter the mischief without public disgrace.
Professor William Bell died this morning at his Creston home after a long illness and recent surgery. Former Parsons preparatory school instructor and former Union County superintendent, he had moved to Creston three years ago. Funeral services will be held in Creston on Friday. He is survived by his wife and five children, Sarah Milligan in France, plus William Ruth Alice and others at home.
Mrs Elsie Zichey Bois will give a recital at the Methodist church on May 19 for the W R C memorial fund. She will be assisted by local talent and this may be her farewell appearance here before moving to Keokuk. In recent years she has performed recitals around the county for the Red Cross.
Relatives report J. J. Teeter formerly of this city has been named division passenger agent for the Burlington Railroad, will reside in Burlington, and previously served as traveling passenger agent with Chicago headquarters. He earlier worked as an operator at the local Burlington depot.
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