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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
2
Subscription terms declared for carrier delivery cycle including monthly and quarterly rates. The text lists prices per week and for the three month advance period, but figures are partially garbled. References include a recurring carrier delivery format and payment amounts.
Governor Harding proclaims a statewide War Savings Stamp drive from November 25 to 30 urging every voter to stop at their precinct on Thanksgiving morning to buy the full quota based on two thirds of the Third Liberty Loan. Iowa aims to reach 48 million with Jefferson county behind 190 thousand.
The Fatherless Children of France society plans to adopt 280000 children whose fathers died in service. A 36.50 dollar yearly contribution keeps one child and deepens American French friendship through a personal touch.
Paris reports allied governments will send an official note to the Dutch government condemning Holland for permitting German troops to cross the province during their retreat from Belgium, amid tensions from the Rhine Park controversy.
In Kansas City Missouri on November 22 the divorce case of Mrs Elin Howey seeking 400000 from W J Biowey a Chicago land owner was dismissed by Judge C A Burney. The court found Howey legally divorced in Florida in April 1914 and proper notice was served. Attorneys said they would file a motion for a new trial.
President Wik son will wait for France between December 4 and 10 on a former transatlantic liner convoyed by naval craft. His entourage including the American peace delegation advisers experts secretaries stenographers and the wives of some officials will number about 100 persons.
An American Red Cross delegation crossed the Rhine into Kaden at Muningue near the Swiss frontier, placing the first Americans on German soil. German soldiers welcomed the Red Cross with flags, and officers cleared roads for the trucks while insisting the workers drink with them.
A large crowd attended Sergt Wilbur Keesey’s piano graduation recital at Barhydt chapel last evening. His playing showed a beautiful tone and fine interpretation, with talent and industry as key qualifications. Miss White and Mrs. Mercer contributed strong solos, enhancing the program which included works by Bach Grieg Moskowski Verdi Chopin Liszt and Keesey.
The medical officer reports seven members of the S. A. T. C. corps ill with influenza at Jefferson County Hospital while an equal number are confined to the college infirmary with bad colds. No cases appear reported to the city clerk.
J H Murphy, a Supreme Yeoman officer, led a Minnesota style installation at the Fairfield Yeoman Homestead with ten young ladies. Officers installed include Foreman Frank Fuqua Master of Ceremonies Harry Bodes Correspondent Ida J Stephenson Master of Accounts F D Kerrick Chaplain Mrs Ida Shearer Overseer H Minster Guard J H Dunbar Sentinel John Weygandt Watchman Hattle Minster Lady Rowetta Ethel Overholser Lady Rebecca Anna Hartman Musician Lucile Roberta. An honor guard of Anna Mae Gentry Mary McGaw Julia Dempsey Etta Chapins Ruby Brewington Hazel and Zella Fuqua Hazel Harnett Sybil Brown Nora Hendricks assisted.
The Orpheum presents George M. Cohan in Hit The Trail Holliday a 1915 16 Broadway hit shown as a film version. Marshall Neilan directed the scenes shot in Long Island and New York subway. Cohan as Billy Holliday battles brewery interests to make the town go dry aided by Marguerite Clayton.
The Elzevir girls host a progressive tea this evening for new members and seniors. Miss Ruth Davis, Miss Margaret Snyder, Miss Anna Humphrey, and Miss Ethelyn Cassel host courses at their homes with chaperones Miss Hume and Mrs. Roy Louden. War work themed decorations appear at each stop.
For sale iron beds in 3 ft, 3-6 ft, and 4 ft sizes. Strong construction and offered at 3.98 dollars and up for quick sale. H. P. McLaughlin Co.
The Russian Symphony Orchestra, delayed from Friday, will perform at the High School Auditorium next Tuesday at 2 30 PM under college and high school auspices. A telegram to the local committee confirms full preparations. tickets are available at Jericho and Easton drug store Tuesday morning.
A wartime style notice invites readers to call Cable Lumber Yard at phone 120 to obtain weather strips storm windows and storm doors to seal cold air around windows and doors. The ad emphasizes practical home improvements during the period.
Des Moines reports that 4000 troops at Camp Dodge will be moved starting next Monday under orders to the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway for 500 men per day. Headquarters indicated no formal instructions yet, but the initial movers are likely the development battalion.
The 1920 naval appropriation plan projects U S naval power rising to about twice 1917 levels. Total ships near 800, with 24 dreadnoughts in the 1920 fleet versus 19 now and five more by July 1920. Idaho Tennessee and California nearing completion. 350 new destroyers to be built by then.
The west Belgian government outlines universal male suffrage for all men over twenty one and a general election likely next May. Labor party delegates approve Socialist participation by a 54 to 3 vote while a plemish university is proposed and female suffrage remains undecided.
London reports Earl Curzon, wartime cabinet member, chaired a dinner for delegates to the allied petroleum conference. He toasted the French American and Italian delegates and said the allied cause was floated to victory on a wave of oil. He noted the council handled 18 million tons of oil in the last 18 months.
Chicago November 28 Officers at the Great Lakes naval training station estimate that between 5 000 and 8 000 men will be released under Secretary Daniels order to accept requests for release from active service. There will be no sudden rush to private life as it will take weeks to act on applications. Release will apply to men with needy dependents or those who left businesses to enter the service.
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