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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
2
A list of candidates appears in a 1919 1920 election slate. Representative Wm. L. Long is shown for Auditor A. C. Turner and for Supervisor of the 1919 term. Charles Edmund is listed for Supervisor for the 1920 term, while J. B. Trent also appears as a supervisor candidate.
Chicago dispatch reports Harry Lauder, the famed Scottish troubadour, summoned to the colors amid war. He is said to be forty eight and to have his own son died on the firing line. The dispatch notes his return to public life as he answers the military call.
Captain Edward Grant former York National League third baseman attached to the Three Hundred Seventh Infantry was killed during a relief attempt to reach the Lost Battalion in the Argonne forest. He died leading his unit as they pressed to break the encirclement after five days.
Washington reports new treasury credits of 8200,000,000 for Italy and 100,000,000 for France, raising Italy totals to 1,060,000,000 and France to 2,165,000,000. Overall Allied loans reach 70,474,000,000 in the system.
Paris reports American Ambassador Sharp laid a wreath at the Statue of the City of Lille. A shield bearing no inscription was deposited as a sign of homage from the United States.
Washington reports President Wilson designated General Liggett to command the First American field army in France and General Bullard to lead the Second Army. The appointments place two senior officers in charge of major American forces abroad.
Post office department plans a coast to coast air mail service after the war with daily transcontinental mail between New York and San Francisco. Intermediate first class cities will be made stops along the route.
R H Holbrook fuel expert from Iowa State College Ames and government visits Fairfield with Roscoe Thoma and the board of supervisors. They inspect the court house jail and county farm boiler plants and plan to visit many schools to suggest coal saving remedies during a weeklong tour.
Latest estimates put Porto Rico earthquake deaths at not more than 200 with property damage around 5 million dollars. Train service between San Juan and Mayaguez resumed. The Viequez Island geodetic station cites rock shifting as the probable cause of the quake.
The Shipping Board asks Congress for 120 million more for ship construction, bringing total shipbuilding appropriation to 3.004 billion. The request asks Senate Appropriations to include the increase in the military deficiency bill now under review.
Springfield Mass October 22 employees of the Springfield Aircraft corporation walked out to force wage increases. A demand for an eight hour day had been granted. The company employs about 1200 persons and are said to be unorganized.
The Irish steamer Duamdolls was torpedoed in the Irish Sea last week. The crew of more than thirty failed to be rescued. thirteen survived. The incident occurred near Belfast amid wartime hostilities.
Arthur Senderson, Etritkeh lofer leader, told a Saturday gathering labor stands solid behind President Wilson in the German peace situation. He urged labor to support the plan as embodying wartime organized labor goals.
Detectives report the death of Leon Morane a pioneering French aviator widely regarded as a leading figure in early aircraft development. Morane earned fame for innovative designs and contributions to aviation history across Europe in the early days of flight.
The article records Johnson urging restraint from baseball operations to aid the war effort. He calls on American League owners to postpone or rethink next year’s activities, arguing patriots should unite to win the war and accelerate the end of the conflict. He expects victory by year’s end.
Twelve cases of Spanish Influenza were reported to the City Clerk yesterday and today. Several cases show near full recovery and physicians had failed to report them earlier. New cases arise daily, but epidemic growth is not serious and patients are improving as expected.
Harold E Sherman formerly of this county died at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station after a brief illness with influenza and pneumonia. He was about 21, enlisted in the Navy on August 24 and is survived by his parents in Plymouth Michigan. Funeral services were held at their home on Sunday afternoon with uncle Arthur Sherman of Batavia present.
Miss Bertha Kirby died last evening after a seven week illness. She was born April 7 1867 near Berwick Illinois and moved to Jefferson county in 1879 then to 200 West Briggs street. Survived by her mother Mrs J M Kirby three sisters Mrs Frank P Mowery Abingdon Mrs A C Wisecarver and Mrs C W McCleary Elat Camerown West Africa and O E Kirby. Private funeral at home Wednesday 9 30 in charge of Dr H A Mosser. Interment Evergreen cemetery
A WWI era letter from Clyde McKain of Omaha dated October 22 1918 congratulates Mr. and Mrs. J M McKain on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. He regrets not being present due to military service and flu wartime constraints but sends heartfelt wishes and a hope for peace with the family reunited soon.
Carl Emry a Rainbow Division veteran and Fairfield’s first overseas returnee arrived this morning from Biltmore North Carolina. He completed a Liberty Loan campaign tour and recently left the base hospital. Emry served six months in the trenches and earned an honorable discharge for an eye injury, wearing a gold service stripe.
Dixon Oct 21 The Lee county fourth Liberty loan committee closed at noon Saturday. Of 8500 listed for subscriptions two weeks ago only eight failed to take their allotment. Eight names were posted on a public square slacker hoard as a crowd watched. The allotment was subscribed the first day, but delinquents were urged to meet their quota.
John Doe proceedings opened before Judge Fowler under Wisconsin law to determine why 21 townships in Fond du Lac county failed to meet their quotas in the fourth Liberty loan.
Eliminate eczema blotches ringworm and rashes with Zemo a drugstore remedy. Priced 35c or a dollar for an extra large bottle it soothes cleanses and speeds healing without greasiness. Get it today from The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
Civil Service Examinations announced for Iowa from November 2 to December 7. Twelve thousand clerks needed with a salary of 1200 dollars. Experience unnecessary. Men and women seeking government jobs urged to write for free particulars to R. E. Terry, 358 Columbia Building, Washington. 245-16 an aes weeded.
Local ad notes tire shop Smith in West Burlington offers vulcanizing services. Passersby urged to contact Smith Tire Shop, 205tf, for repair work and pricing details.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetal substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets improve complexion and energy, act on the liver and bowels, start bile, and relieve constipation with no dangerous after effects. Each box sells for 25 cents.
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