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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
2
Washington May 14 Senator Cummins favored by the Progressives was unanimously chosen President pro tempore of the Senate at the organization conference today of Republican Senators. Lodge is reelected party leader.
Charles Beno, leading Council Bluffs merchant, to address the Community Club rooms at 8 00 p m on merchandising problems Secretary Cassat arranged the talk The Burlington Hawkeye praised his Burlington Ad Club talk noting 130 merchants and clerks attended the supper and speech Beno has over forty years in the dry goods and clothing trade and spoke in a conversational style pleasing his audience
The Jefferson County Community Club Manufacturers Bureau held a regular luncheon and meeting at the Leggett House with about twenty five members present. Discussion covered Iowa fire insurance laws, a proposed reform moving the bureau to the State Insurance Department, and funding for enforcement. A new malleable iron foundry in Fairfield was reported near completion with a planned investment of 25 000 to 35 000 dollars, aiming to boost local industry. Committee actions included interfacing with the city council on factory district concerns and paving for underground railway crossings. Regular meetings move to the fourth Tuesday each month starting June.
Special communication of Clinton Lodge No 15 will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30. Work in the first degree. Raymond Charlies, Secretary Roy Williams, W M.
Col Dan Morgan Smith spoke at the Methodist church under the Anti-Saloon League, denouncing German claims of intellectual superiority and praising American military strength. He ridiculed German propaganda, contrasted German and American military methods, and urged pride in the drafted army now hailed as “Selected Men” after the war effort.
Anton Carlson cashier of the First National Bank has purchased the Richardson hardware store on the east side of the square from Pedrick & McClain. Possession will be taken on Monday June 2. Carlson, known in Jefferson County from 16 years at the bank, plans a retail expansion and will direct the business starting next month after invoicing.
The Yeoman contest ends May 30 with a large meeting at the Armory. About 100 Fairfield candidates to be initiated, plus large groups from Ottumwa and Eldon. Des Moines Castle Degree team to perform, then lead initiation. Speech praised American unity and wartime service, urging support for the flag and constitution.
The public is invited to a recital by Wilbur Keesey tomorrow at 8 p m in Barhydt chapel with Professor Mountain assisting at the piano assist.
An ad lists a bookkeeping class or individual sessions in Fairfield at the Junkin Block on South Main Street with flexible day or evening options. It notes contact details and location for potential students seeking accounting instruction.
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