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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
2
President Charles E. Hughes and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks are announced in the national leadership lineup. Congressional inclusion mentions A. Kennedy as a referenced figure in the party setup.
The article extols A C Turner as the ideal county auditor noting his central role linking the treasurer and supervisors offices and handling all real estate transfers before recording. It praises his efficiency integrity courtesy and requests voters to support a large plurality for him.
The notice highlights Vern Samuelson a young man of Swedish descent who trained on a farm and in Burlington railroad offices and was elected County Recorder two years ago. It urges voters to approve him by a big majority on November 7.
Fairfield Iowa November 1 1916 letter defends city solicitor KR C Leggett over accusations by Walter Stewart. He cites a council resolution authorizing suits against Bowermaster Stewart and Plough to prevent illegal tax reductions on First National Bank and Fairfield National Bank. He argues the board sought delay to settle and defends actions as protecting taxpayers and enforcing laws.
A telephone message states a shooting and stabbing affray occurred at County Line between Mexicans. The victim is alive. assailant fled toward Libertyville. Sheriff Campbell left for Libertyville seeking more details.
An evangelist calls the church to fulfill its mission with daily services at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm this week. The program includes a Thursday night sermon on Home, a Saturday night Children’s Choir, and Sunday three major services at 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, and 7:30 pm.
A Tuesday afternoon tabernacle meeting drew a large crowd for the first weekday afternoon session. Rev Polly led the prayer service and Mr Worth sang Jesus Will. Evangelist Peacock preached from Acts 1 8 urging Christians to await the Holy Spirit and live by its power. He criticized rival politics and urged voters to support Leggett as court actions protect city rights, while Pot Shots by Peacock offered bold onstage reflections.
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