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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1918

Page

6

Walter Harris for sheriff in steady local race

Walter Harris Republican candidate for sheriff is a plain, honest worker who vows to stay on the square with every voter. He pledges to do his best, to manage 24 hours a day, and to oppose outsiders from Kansas City and Chicago. The piece notes Democratic interference and questions Republican strategy.

Walter Harris Knsas City Chicago Jefferson County Harris Sheriff Campbell Campbell Neibert Wilson Congress

Campbell Cartoon by Harry E Brandall Appears Countywide

The Campbell cartoon drawn by Harry E Brandall was first published by the Tribune and displayed prominently across the county. It appeared in The Ledger as an advertisement with a note about another part of the Ledger containing a comic supplement cut from a Sunday paper, bearing the Democrat organ brand.

Campbell Harry Ebrandall The Tribune

Fairfield Stores Adjust Hours After Correction

An error in a recent article misstated opening and closing times. Beginning next week groceries and meat markets close at 6:00 PM, drug stores at 7:00 PM, most other stores at 5:00 PM, with Saturday hours unchanged.

Fairfield

Carl Meyer Buys Interest in Ottumwa Shoe Store

Carl Meyer a well known shoe dealer and owner of the Upstairs Shoe Store buys an interest in the Harvard Boot and Shoe Store in Ottumwa. He is a first class shoe man and was formerly in Ottumwa before coming to this city. He will divide his time between the two stores while continuing to run the Upstairs shop here.

Carl Meyer Harvard Ottumwa Meyer

Harris favored by Republicans in county sheriff race

The Ledger argues Republican unity behind Harris will decide the sheriff contest next Tuesday. It rebuts Campbell's split from the party, praises Harris as a capable, merits based candidate, and notes Zeigler leads for district court clerk. Democrats align with Wilson on voting straight.

Shan Campbell Harris Campbell Republican Party Brandall-Tribune Sanford Zeigler, Jr Zeigler Fairfield Tribune Sheriff Campbell Wilson

Tribune Seeks Democratic Sheriff Candidates In Race

The Tribune aims to place two Democrats or at least one in the Sheriff’s office. President Wilson calls on patriotic Republicans to support the effort.

the Tribune Wilson

Mail subscriptions must be paid in advance

Important notice states mail subscriptions are always prepaid under government rules and subscribers should ensure their payments keep their papers from lapsing to avoid missing issues.

Board of Health to Meet Monday on Quarantine

Two Spanish influenza cases were reported to the City Clerk today and none yesterday. Officials say quarantine could be lifted soon if the trend continues. A Board of Health meeting Monday evening will decide when restrictions may end. Reports of schools opening Monday are false. they will stay closed until after the board meeting.

Board of Health

A Churchless Sunday Meditation on Abundant Life

A preacher argues that true life comes from faith in Christ not public worship. He says the living Christ elevates believers above fleshly aims, guiding actions toward eternal righteousness, with life transcending hardship and linking to fellowship with God and saints.

Mark God Jesus Christ Christ

Notice to debtors as business winds down

Insolvent business misprint notice asks all known debtors to call and settle accounts by a specified date. J. W. Oliver & Son, the firm issuing the notice, invites prompt payment to resolve outstanding balances as part of closing operations.

Mrs Noble Frederick dies at home after illness

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 of calitis. Born Rebecca G McDonald in London England June 20 1842 she was 76 years four months and 14 days old. She married Noble Frederick in March 1860 and leaves two children Mrs Allen Macey and Hubert Frederick. Funeral tomorrow at two at the Macey residence with Rev Spaulding officiating. Burial in Artioch cemetery.

Noble Frederick Allen Macey Rebecca G. McDonald James Rebecca O’donald London England Hubert Frederick Oskaloosa Macey Spaulding Artioch

Government Hiring 12000 Clerks Urges Examinations

Government seeks twelve thousand clerks with November 16 and December 7 examinations. Salary 1200 dollars. Experience unnecessary. Men and women seeking positions should write for free particulars to J. Leonard, former Civil Service Examiner, 275 Kenis Building, Washington. 217

Iowa J. ©. Leonard Civil Service Kenois Building Washington

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