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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
2
National Republican ticket announced with President Charles E. Hughes and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks. Congressional listing shows Congressman C. A. Kennedy as a candidate.
A Tribune article praises President Wilson remarks and argues for keeping out of war while stressing the need for work. It urges voting Hughes and Charles A Kennedy for Congress to support Fairfield’s post office project and postwar prosperity.
Those best acquainted with Cieo W Ball, candidate for State Senator, praise his ability and integrity. He knows county needs and favors limiting centralized power in Des Moines and reducing red tape to keep taxpayer money close. The Jefferson county voters are urged to give Ball a large majority for bold representation.
George A. Spielman Republican candidate for Clerk of the District Court appeals to voters noting his history as a bank director and former cashier. He pledges reliability in court matters and promises courteous service, urging voters to give him a big majority while stressing integrity and qualifications.
A public notice warns Fairfield residents to register before nine o clock Saturday night to vote next Tuesday. Registration sites in each ward are listed: Court House First Ward, Chester Fulton s Cafe Second Ward, City Hall Third Ward, Library Basement Fourth Ward. Do it Saturday and do it early.
Saturday and Sunday services mark a church outreach with a children's choir and three major services. Evangelist Mr Peacock urged definite prayer and prayer lists, sharing Moody era anecdotes to illustrate faith in prayer and the home as the bulwark of America.
Rev. H A Auspach of Waterloo accepted the call from the First English Lutheran church and will take charge of his duties in December 1. Wisecarver reported today that the appointment is official and pending final arrangements.
Voters reject uncertainty and back Woods for re election citing his proven accuracy in office and dependable leadership. Woods earns solid backing as the preferred incumbent in a steady political climate.
The county’s growing business requires capable leadership. J. B. Trent and Calvin Hoskins are touted as men who understand the value of a dollar and will ensure the county gets value received. Voters urged to elect them on November 7 by broad majorities.
Dr L D James is the Republican candidate for coroner with an asserted thorough medical education. The party concedes his election and promises prompt efficient service and the greatest satisfaction as a public official.
Two hospital trustees are to be elected this year. Charles W. Clark of Buchanan township is the Republican candidate, noted as a trusted, popular farmer with prior associations. John H. Frits is the incumbent on the Democratic ticket and seeks re election, while Writz, a respected Fairfield businessman, is also a candidate supported for broad citizen satisfaction.
A deed of trust belonging to 8. D. Wright of Judse a was recovered at Masuard, about ninety miles from Judge Ola, after the recent tornado that struck the area last month.
Quotes urge Christian living in daily life and family settings. They stress God at home, Sabbath school, and public virtue, connecting personal conduct to national strength and moral health. The speaker vows to fight sin in Fairfield and defend children’s birthright.
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