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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
6
The Daily Journal advertisement lists the Journal Printing Co as publishers with Bean Taylor and A W Taylor as editor and manager. Subscription rates shown include one week, one month, and three months in advance at 40 and 1.00 respectively.
Despite a strong Republican ticket, four Democrats Mowery Spence George M Ball and John Fritz were elected to Jefferson county offices. The piece notes Republican voters favored Democrats and cites national issues and four more years of Wilson as context.
The Fairfield Tribune released a four page election extra 58 hours after polls closed amid confusion over transposed Cedar township figures from the Daily Journal. Journal staff argued over partial hospital trustee data while the Tribune claims bold efficiency in covering county returns.
Chicago observers claim national prohibition will spread rapidly. They forecast Illinois voting dry in the spring and a nationwide dry era within four years as pro prohibition forces rally after Tuesday’s election gains. In Fargo North Dakota President Wilson’s victory is noted with Lemke confirming GOP control.
William S. Hart portrays Angus McConnell in The Primal Lure shown at the Fairfield Theater tonight. The story unfolds in Canadian Hudson Bay territory with a dramatic capture by the Blackfoot tribe and a pivotal rescue by a kind Canadian girl.
The Thursday night service drew a full house at the big tabernacle as the evangelist preached revival themes. He urged prayer over plans, contrasted sensational preaching with true gospel work, and urged forgiveness and the Golden Rule.
Mayor Spratt and the city council urge Fairfield residents to attend a special 7:30 PM council session at city hall to discuss proposed gas and electric franchises and gauge public sentiment. Residents may share wishes on changes.
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