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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
6
Postal notice indicates mail matter classification and subscription terms in Fairfield Iowa. It notes failed subscriptions, advance payment requirements, and entry at the local post office for processing.
The notice requires every man who turned 21 since June 5, 1917 to register on June 5, 1918 at the Fairfield Court House. No other registration location exists in the county. The Federal government will act promptly against those who fail to register.
A collection of candidate notices for Jefferson county Republican primary on June 3 1918. Names include WM L Long Walter Harris C E Ristine Sanford Zeigler Jr A C Furner George Stephenson Vern Samuelson R C Leggett M Olga Raines Clyde C Bell and others seeking offices such as Sheriff Clerk of Court Auditor Recorder County Attorney Supervisor and Board of Supervisors.
A Democratic candidate in Jefferson County announces intent to seek renomination. The public note emphasizes party loyalty and continuation of current policies, inviting voter support in the upcoming primary.
City businesses and public buildings will close tomorrow afternoon for Memorial Day. The program begins 1:30 p.m. with a procession from the park, to the cemetery to decorate graves, then returns to the armory for speeches, music, and tributes honoring the dead.
The Rev. William Carter of Brooklyn preached at Barhydt chapel as Parsons College celebrated its forty third commencement. Degrees were awarded to present and absent students. honorary degrees granted to four individuals. scholarships and a $15 Mason prize awarded in Freshman oratorical contest won by Wilbur Keesey.
A notice lists candidates for Iowa and county offices in the June 1918 primaries. FRANK P. MOWERY seeks reelection to the Iowa House, R. H. SPENCE runs for County Treasurer, GEORGE M. BALL seeks Clerk of Court, and another candidate announces for Sheriff.
County chairman A G Jordan reports the Second Red Cross War Fund drive exceeded goals with every precinct and school district contributing. Jefferson County’s allotment was 12000 dollars, and the total raised will approximate 18000 dollars praising all who aided the effort.
Batavia and Birmingham visitors arrive for commencements and gatherings. Local residents travel for college events, with high school grades and language offerings updated. Clarence Anderson earns Navy entry. Fairfield Fire responds to an explosion at Hannah Clinkinboard garage. Drake Clothing advertises Panama cleaning.
A. G. Jordan, chairman, reports Jefferson County has gone over the top by about 150 percent with subscriptions around $18,000. Town-by-town tallies are not yet available but will be published soon.
The concert scheduled for last evening at the A M E church was postponed because of wet weather. The program will be presented Thursday evening as previously announced.
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