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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1918
Page
2
Record lists Clyde C. Bell as Recorder and Charles Edmund for 1919 Supervisor term, with J B Trent and E F Simmons as 1920 Supervisors. Names appear in a local official slate likely from a county ballot or city election notice.
Walter Harris a plain honest man runs as Republican candidate for sheriff promising to serve with integrity. The piece notes his hard work courage and view of a full day’s effort while criticizing Democrats and local party shifts influencing the race.
The Campbell cartoon by Harry Brandall, first published in the Tribune, is shown widely across the county. The Ledger published it as an advertisement and carried a comment about another part of the Ledger’s comic supplement.
A correction clarifies opening remains at 7 00 a m for Fairfield outlets. Beginning next week groceries and meat markets will close at 6 00 p m drug stores at 7 00 o'clock with most other stores closing at 5 00 p m except Saturday nights.
Carl Meyer, noted shoe dealer and owner of the Upstairs Shoe Store, has purchased an interest in Ottumwa's Harvard Boot and Shoe Store. He will divide his time between the two shops and continue to manage the Upstairs store here.
The Ledger argues Democrats back Shan Campbell to divide GOP votes while urging solid Republican support for Harris. It urges county Republicans to unite for Harris’s election, notes Sanford Zeigler Jr. leads for district court clerk, and remarks little drama in other races.
Local newspaper observers allege the Fairfield Tribune has shifted to covert opposition to Sheriff Campbell after four terms while Democrats are urged to vote straight following President Wilson's guidance.
The Congressional Record quotes Senator J Ham Lewis asserting that a true Democrat places country before party, stating there can be no cry of country before party.
The Tribune aims to secure one or two Democratic candidates for sheriff with President Wilson urging patriotic Republicans to back their effort.
Important notice states mail subscriptions are prepaid under government rulings. Subscribers who do not want gaps in delivery should ensure their subscriptions do not lapse.
Government job notice offers 12 000 clerk positions with exams on November 16 and December 7. Salary listed as 1200 with no experience required. Men and women urged to write for free particulars to J Leonard former Civil Service Examiner at 275 Kenois Building Washington.
Two Spanish influenza cases were reported to the City Clerk today with none yesterday. The Board of Health will meet Monday evening to decide when quarantine can be lifted. A circulated report claimed schools would open Monday, but they will not open until after the health board meeting.
A preacher argues that true life comes from faith in Christ, not public worship or fleshly concerns. He urges believers to seek eternal righteousness, place Christ first, endure suffering, and trust that all things work for good for those who love God.
As we are going out of business we request all indebted to J. W. Oliver & Son to call and settle accounts on or before November 15. This is a public business notice from the firm announcing closure.
Mrs Noble Frederick died last night at the home of her daughter Mrs Allen Macey twelve miles north of the city after a seven week illness. Born Rebecca G McDonald in London England on June 20 1842 she was 76 years four months and fourteen days old. She married Noble Frederick in March 1860 and leaves two children Mrs Allen Macey and Hubert Frederick. Funeral tomorrow at two o'clock in the Macey yard with Rev Spaulding presiding. Burial in Antioch cemetery.
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