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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
8
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National notice lists President Charles E. Hughes and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks. It also mentions congressional representative A Kennedy and other party officials in a brief roll of leaders.
A Tribune piece extols President Wilson era policies and argues for Hughes to keep the nation out of war while stressing the need for work and wartime prosperity. It urges voting for Hughes and Kennedy for Congress to protect Fairfield interests and a post office building project after the war.
Backers of Geo W Ball praise his ability and integrity as best suited to represent the district. They emphasize his opposition to centralized power in Des Moines and on commissions, his support to cut red tape, and believe Jefferson county voters will give him a large majority for capable legislative leadership.
Republican George A. Spielman for Clerk of the District Court argues he can handle court matters, drawing on his bank experience at Packwood Savings Bank where he served as director and former cashier. He promises courteous service, timely information, and broad voter trust for a big majority.
The article argues that only men of the highest integrity and special qualifications should seek the county treasurer position. It notes the job's intricate duties require proven experience, suggesting that those who have performed satisfactorily in the past are best suited for the future, mentioning George C.
Fairfield voters face a last chance to register before Tuesday. Registration desks run 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Conurt House in the First Ward Chester Fulton's Cafe in the Second Ward City Hall in the Third Ward and the Basement of the Library in the Fourth Ward. Do it Saturday and do it early.
H FE Wisecarver announced that Rev H A Anspach of Waterloo has accepted the call from the First English Lutheran church and will assume duties on December 1st.
Woods is known to handle the office with perfect accuracy and voters take no chances in reelecting Mr. Woods.
Voters face rising county business as income and outlays grow. The article commends J. B. Trent and Calvin Hoskins, saying they understand the value of a dollar and will ensure the county receives value. It predicts electing them on November 7 by a 1000 vote margins.
The Republican candidate Dr. L. D. James is conceded elected as coroner. He has a thorough medical education and promises prompt efficient service and great public satisfaction in office.
Republicans nominate Charles W. Clark of Buchanan township for one hospital trustees seat. John H. Fritz, current trustee, is re nominated on the Democratic ticket and seen as a highly respected Fairfield businessman whose reelection would satisfy citizens across parties.
A deed of trust for S. D. Wright of Judsonia, Ark vanished in the tornado that struck Pocahontas last month, has been located at Maslard about ninety miles away from Judsonia.
A religious service featured Evangelist Peacock urging definite prayer and faith to seek definite answers. The talk, referencing Moody and real prayer lists, emphasized parent duties and personal salvation with vivid anecdotes of families transformed through prayer. Services announced include a children’s choir and three Sunday gatherings.
A summarized report highlights Peacock urging prayer and godly homes as the nation’s bulwark. He inspires with lines about maintaining God in the home and warns against secular temptations. Evening services feature his sermon on As for me and my house we will serve the Lord with a strong focus on prayer lists.
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