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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1917
Page
2
A nationwide campaign begins next Sunday and runs a week to raise 35 million dollars for war efforts. Germany has seized the Empire's largest piano factory to produce airplanes, prompting the U.S. to shift from nonessentials to war work. The Y M C A is tasked with organizing the drive not for its own gain but to aid the war effort and support service members.
Two unknown burglars broke into Batavia stores Saturday night and stole numerous items including a Ford Tunabout. They entered Fisher's and Nehre & Son's, taking clothing, shoes, and Nehre's car. The crime remained undiscovered until Sunday afternoon, giving the thieves hours to operate.
Dispatch from Goritz reports Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary narrowly escaped drowning in a swollen mountain torrent on his return from a visit to Palmanova near Udine. King Ferdinand of Bulgaria accompanied him. A breaking down the Dis voiture left the emperor and two footmen swept downstream before Prince Felix of Parom and others from his suite rescued him. The emperor’s condition is said to be unaffected.
City ordinance from Mayor R H Munro bans throwing ashes or cinders on oiled streets alleys gutters or ditches to prevent fires and accidents. The directive stresses immediate compliance.
Quick work by Charles Stever of Libertyville saved him his Ford car Saturday evening. He found two men in the act of taking it away on the square. One man pretended indifference and offered to fetch a tool from a garage but fled when pursued. He gave the name F. Miller and pleaded innocence of criminal intent.
Parsons College defeated Cornell College 14 to 7 at Mt. Vernon to claim a landmark football victory. Key scores came from Kays on a Keesey pass and a 55-yard Gibson return, with Scovel adding two goals. Cornell fought back in the second quarter, but Parsons dominated the second half led by Page and Scovel, preserving the win under coach Yount.
In district court Judge Fou Hunter opens this morning with several cases. The jury is excused until afternoon. The case of W. Smith, Administrator vs Thomas Hawthorne dominates the forenoon, centering on a dispute over possession of certain notes that arises from a quotation.
Jefferson county pledges progress in a large anti homesick fund drive for the Army Y M C A with a $7 000 share of a $35 000 000 goal. A weekend parade and open air rally led by A K Harper highlighted the effort with Ernest McClure speaking from Camp Dodge about soldier benefits and reading rooms and recreation facilities. Contributions exceeded $1 200 at the park and over $400 at the Methodist church with Parsons College reporting $800. A daily ballot will announce county totals and a balloon message may be viewed from ten miles if weather allows.
Mrs Ida Louise Swanson widow of P A Swanson died at 9 17 am at her home 307 East Lowe after a ten days illness from typhoid pneumonia She was born January 1 1846 in Sweden aged 71 years 10 months 10 days She came to this county in 1898 and moved to Fairfield five years ago Married March 7 1871 at Varna Ill to P A Swanson Survived by daughters Mrs Ellen Engstrand and Mary A Swanson and by brothers A V Coleson Charles Celeson John Celeson and Mrs Lindstrom Preceded in death by five children Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow Swedish Lutheran church Evergreen cemetery foraged in the notice of local fundraising appeals follows with event listings to attend.
A call urges readers to invest $100 in the Great Army YMCA, emphasizing the impact on future food and welfare programs and community support. The appeal frames the amount as a meaningful contribution with lasting benefits.
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