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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1918

Page

6

Victory in War Politics Stirreds Republicans and Wilson

The piece argues that President Wilson seeks strong war support in Congress with Republicans backing him as in Pershing’s Meuse campaign. It notes Wilson’s partial cabinet changes and later formalization of war agencies, while praising Kennedy as a steadfast ally and urging voters to back him for patriotic support.

Wilson Congress Pershing Meuse War Department Senate Committee On Edward R. Stettinius Senate Committee John D. Ryan

Kennedy 100 Patriots Endorse Kennedy in Iowa District

The letter defends Congressman Charles A. Kennedy of Iowa’s First District, praising his wartime votes and loyalty to the president. It contrasts him with Ed. L. Hirsch, a Democrat candidate described as a lawyer of unknown qualities.

Charles A. Kennedy Kennedy Iowa Ed. L. Hirsch Wilson

Fairfield Lads in Co M Reach Overseas Posts

A cablegram from Lieut. Elmer E. Fleagle confirms that he has arrived safely overseas. Three Fairfield youths from Co. M 34th Division Warren Gumm Herman Spawn and Sergt Wayne Fulton are noted. Fulton was wounded in July near Chateau Thiery and all are now in French hospitals.

Elmer E. Fleagl Fleagle Pleagle Co. M Fairfield Boys France Warren Gumm Herman Spawn Sergt Wayne Fulton Des Moines Chateau Thiery Seret Fulton

Notice to Baptist Sunday School Scholars

The scholars of the Baptist Sunday School may collect their papers tomorrow Sunday morning between 10:00 and 11:00 a m at the church. The Secretary will be there to distribute them.

Baptist Sunday School The

Wilson Reopens Politics Like U-Boat War Tactics

The piece argues President Wilson mirrors unrestricted U-boat warfare by adjournment and abrupt reconvening politics just before an election. It claims he prefers allies opposing the war measures and criticizes Republicans who supported drafted wartime policies.

Wilson Kitchen Dent Kahn Charles A. Kennedy

Funeral of Mrs Verne Farnham at Farnham Occurs Sunday

The remains of Mrs Verne Farnham who died Friday in Freeport Ill arrived in the city last night. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at one o'clock at Evergreen cemetery in charge of Rev W R Keesey of Mt Pleasant. She is survived by her husband a seven month old son Robert her parents Mr and Mrs J E McConnell of Fairfield Ia five sisters and two brothers. The remains will be taken to Fairfield for burial.

Verne Farnham Freeport City J. E. McConnel West Washington Evergreen Cemetery W. R. Keesey Mt. Plasant Edith May Farnham Farnham Volga City Free

Flu Cases Rise as Quarantine Holds

Nine new Spanish influenza cases today and five yesterday press caution amid fears of a lasting quarantine. The Board of Health and City Council meet to keep the quarantine indefinitely while state and army reports show declines and possible early lifting.

Board of Health

Iowa Draft Call Seeks 14000 Troops in Two Months

Des Moines reports a tentative order from Washington for 14000 Iowa men who registered Sept 12 to be inducted in November and December. The plan targets about 12 percent of the 19 to 20 and 32 to 36 classes, with 4000 Class 1 men from earlier registrations slated before departures. no dates or camps are specified.

Des Moines Washington Adj Lasher

Death of Willa Hoskins at West Briggs Street

Willa B. Hoskins six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Hoskins died at approximately one o clock this afternoon at their home on West Briggs Street after several days illness with Spanish influenza which developed into pneumonia. The family will take the remains to Wyaconda Missouri for burial on Monday. The Hoskins recently moved to the city and are largely strangers here.

Willa B. Hoskins W. T. Hoskins West Briggs Street Wyacoda Mr. Hoskins

Worship in the Homes for Sabbath During Quarantine

The Presbyterian Church urges worship at home on the morrow to protect public health and life. The message thanks God for his gifts and cites Scripture as strength and consolation during the quarantine. Signed by H. A. Mosser, minister, and Dr. John Winter, S S superintendent.

Loesch child seriously ill at Mount Pleasant

The LOeSCH child of Mr. and Mrs. George Q. Loesch is gravely ill in Mt. Pleasant at Mrs. Loesch's parents home. Pneumonia and mastoid infection have developed and an operation was performed to relieve suffering. The condition remains serious but shows some improvement today.

George Q. Loesch

Marriage License Issued to Nelson and Easton in Fairfield

A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Albert Clarence Nelson 21 and Ada Barbara Easton 21 both of Fairfield.

Albert Clarence Nelson Ada Barbara Easton Fairfield

Ford Rumley ties prompt public interest in inquiry

The public awaits the full story of Henry Ford and Editor Rumley under indictment for German funds to buy and publish a New York newspaper. George Harvey asserts Ford intervened at Washington for Rumley and that prosecution began after state indictments. The Albia Union notes the public deserves to know what passed between Ford and authorities.

Henry Ford Rumley New York George Harvey Ford Washington Rumiley Harvey Albia Union

Civil Service Exams Offered for Iowa Clerks

Civil Service Examinations for Iowa run from November 2 to December 7 with 12 000 clerk positions. Salary listed as 1 200 while experience is not required. Men and women seeking government jobs are asked to write for free details to A B Terry 358 Columbia Building Washington. For vulcanizing see Smith at the tire shop West Burlington St. 205tf

Iowa A. BE. Terry Civil Service Examiner Columbia Building Washington Smith West Burlington St

John Vogel Practical Yam Tuner

John Vogel is listed as a practical yam tuner with contact phone 2412, noting service details and a code 86-13 for reference.

John Vogel

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