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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
2
The letter from Captain W. G. Smith of Company M describes a tedious sea crossing of about 3,290 miles toward an expected arrival around October 24. He praises the sea’s beauty and danger, notes meals aboard and wireless news, and hopes to write again from firmer ground.
Copenhagen reports a German military council tightening frontier security to prevent escape of elites. National cockades and helmet eagles are removed, replaced by red bands, and the iron cross is strictly prohibited. Two British liners reach port unescorted after a German submarine zone passage.
A large crowd is expected as the Community Club hosts a dinner at 6 30 in the Mess Hall Parsons College guests A program follows at Barhydt Chapel with college songs yells and music Prof Klingaman of the University of Iowa will deliver a speech after the program
William Carter died at his home 611 West Jackson Street at 10 30 pm after a week long illness with pneumonia. He was born August 31 1881 and died aged 36 years 2 months 20 days. He leaves a wife and two children Goldie and Lloyd, his parents Mr and Mrs Jefferson Carter of Eldon, a sister Mrs Lillie Snelling of Eldon, three brothers Guy Carter Delmar Pearl Carter and Emry Carter. The body will be taken to Eldon tomorrow morning and funeral services held at the grave with burial in Eldon Cemetery.
Lieut Cator announces War Department plan for Officers Training School at Camp Fremont Berkeley starting December 1. Applicants must write with three character testimonials and have prior military or business experience. Draft registrants 18 to 46 may enter, with deferred entrants returning to private pay if no commission after ninety days. Recruiting officers will visit Cedar Rapids Davenport Davenport Fairfield Keokuk and Muscatine in November to field inquiries and collect applications.
Fairfield held a large orderly celebration on November 11 with a daytime parade and an evening concert. The event featured songs by Prof C W Mountain and the A T C Quartette, a Red Cross program led by J P Starr, and calls for continued home support of wartime charities.
Vienna dispatch says Poland has assumed sovereignty over Galicia, as announced by Austrian Premier Professor Lammasch who received official notification. The item notes Amsterdam as the dateline and cites a Vienna dispatch.
Fairfield hosts the Regimental Band of the Fourth Infantry with Major E Lucas administering the oath to about thirty local musicians at the Armory. Most members are local. three or four came from Elden Brighton and Washington. Work starts at once as Fairfield aims for top state status.
Two new cases of Spanish influenza were reported to the City Clerk today. A thanksgiving praise and intercession meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 7 30. All members of the church and congregation are urged to be present.
Drakg Clothing Co offers warm bath robes for men and children perfect for winter. The ad highlights cozy fabrics and classic styles, inviting shoppers to browse sizes and colors in stock.
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