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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1918

Page

2

Harris for Sheriff and the 1934 party loyalty call

The piece defends Sheriff Campbell for a fifth term and Clerk Ball for a third term while suggesting Harris as a clean, courageous candidate. It argues the Tribune supports Campbell and Neibert, backs the president, and urges a vote for Walter Harris as sheriff, praising him as capable and diligent.

Uarge Clerk Ball Sheriff Campbell Tribune Campbell Neibert Walter Harris

Fairfield Tribune Reports Rally to Reassemble Political Machine

The Fairfield Tribune notes advance word of a reconvened political gathering and observes current efforts to keep party operations efficient, suggesting parties mobilize after a pause.

Fairfield ‘Tribune

Be On Your Guard by Harold MacGrath

An admonitory piece urges vigilance as tensions rise with Germany. The author mocks appeasement talks and warns Americans to expect aggressive diplomacy and possible concessions to avoid further conflict.

Harold MacGrath Belgium France Alsace Lorraine

Five New Flu Cases Reported Today In City

Five new cases of Spanish influenza were reported to the City Clerk since Saturday afternoon. The city believes the epidemic may be waning as the situation improves statewide and quarantines are lifted in many areas. Fairfield quarantine remains until local conditions improve. County schools reopened this morning.

Fairfield

Wind Destroys Bank Window and Sign in Local Area

Strong winds from overnight and Sunday caused damage in Fairfield. A large plate glass window was blown in at Fairfield National Bank and the sign at Drake Clothing Co. toppled. Tree limbs fell across streets and additional damage occurred.

Fairfield National Bank Drake Clothing Co

Remember the Lusitania Vengeance and American Resolve

The speaker urges harsh war justice against Germany, calling for no mercy until the Kaiser and all German forces are defeated. He denounces pacifists, frames the fight as a Christian duty, and appeals to American blood shed in France to justify retribution. He warns Americans to stay firm and finish the job before talking of peace.

Russia Germany Lusitania France

Little Richard Loesch Dies in Mt Pleasant

Four year old Richard Loesch son of Mr and Mrs George Q Loesch of this city died Sunday morning at the Lessenger home in Mt Pleasant after a serious illness with pneumonia and an operation for mastoid growth. Short funeral services were held in Mt Pleasant and the body will be brought to this city for services tomorrow at 2 30 at Davies Funeral Home conducted by Rev Rolland Butler. He is survived by his parents and one brother.

Richard Loesch George Q. Loesch Lessenger Mt. Pleasant Davies Rolland Butler

Local Personal Notes and Travel Updates

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Miller return from a three week east trip. Mrs. Jessie Gilbert and Miss Marsh ill with Spanish influenza. Mrs. Lester Barthelow home from Birmingham visit. Miss Lelia Lamberson back from Eldon millinery season. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Lock of Philadelphia visit, head to Omaha. Richard Miller to report for navy service in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Leech, the Misses Stever and Miss Larson visit Ottumwa. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Sauer Jr. return from Martinsburg after funeral of F. E. Spiers. Submit bills to J. E. Cohagan by Wednesday evening.

Mrs Marshall Miller East Jessie Gilbert Miss Marsh Lelia Lamberson Eldon J. O. Lock Philadelphia Omaha Neb Victor Leech Etta and Alverna Stever Nina Larson Ottumwa Phillip Sauer Jr Martinsburg

Hague & Girton Shine in Pure Bred Live Stock Show

Hague and Girton, breeders of Shorthorn cattle Percheron horses and Big Type Poland China hogs, dominated the Jefferson County Live Stock and Farm Products Show. Most first prizes and hog champions came from their herd, notably sired by Lengthy Bob 272987, son of Big Bob 212613, with Big Bob Jones and Model Orange 2nd among their influential allies. Lengthy Bob’s line led to record prices and high blue ribbon outcomes.

Hague & Girton Jefferson County Seivers and Holfords

Card of Thanks for Margaret Ann Miller

The Miller and Scott families thank friends for kindness and floral offerings after the loss of Margaret Ann. Mrs Jessie Miller, Mary Glenn Miller, Mr and Mrs H L Scott and Family, Mr and Mrs Wilbert Miller express gratitude.

Margaret Ann Jessie Miller Mary Glenn Miller H. L. Scott Wilbert Miller

Civil Service Examinations Offered in Iowa

Civil Service Examinations announced for Iowa from November 2 to December 7 for 12,000 clerk positions. Salary listed at 1200 dollars with no experience required. Men and women seeking government posts urged to write for free particulars to R. E. Terry, 358 Columbia Building, Washington. 245-16

Iowa R. E. Terry Civil Service Examiner Columbia Building Washington

Smith Tire Shop Vulcanizing in West Burlington St

Notice directs customers to see Smith at the tire shop for vulcanizing services located on West Burlington Street 205.

Smith West Burlington St

Lloyd George Goes to France

London reports that Premier Lloyd George and Foreign Minister Balfour have procured a tart relief plan as they travel to France. The official bureau issued the notice amid ongoing war diplomacy and cabinet discussions.

Lloyd George France London Balfour

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death

We thank friends for kindness and sympathy at the death of our wife and daughter. Alec sent beautiful flowers. Verne Farnham and Mr and Mrs J F McConnell and Family express appreciation.

Alec Fowers Verne Farnham J. FE. McConnell

Mrs Olive Spees Seeks Sale for Farm Near Fairfield

Mrs Olive Spees of Birmingham owns 26 acres of corn and about 120 acres of pasture on the John Londen farm southeast of Fairfield and northeast of Birmingham. Her husband is in France. Someone offer her a fair price and take it.

Olive Spees Birmingham John Londen Fairfield France

John V Practical Piano Tuner Advertisement

John V offers practical piano tuner services. Contact by phone 2412 for appointments and tuning work. Address or location not provided.

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the Daily Journal Journal Printing CO South Court Street Dean Taylor A. W. Taylor Republican United States William S. Kenyon W. L. Harding Ernest R. Moore Secretary of State William 8. Allen Auditor of State Frank S. Shaw Edwin H. Hoyt H. M. Hayner Supt. of Public Instruction P. E. McClenahan Railroad Commissioners Dwight N. Lewis Charles Webster Charles A. Kennedy Wm. L. Long A. C. Turner Sanford Zeigler, Jr R. C. Leggett Clyde C. Bell Charles Edmund J. B. Trent A, Armstrong Melvin H. Corey E. F. Simmons Harris Bes Mount Pleasant Lester Barthelow Richard Miller Des Moines Navy J. E. Cohagan Civil Service Examinations Formu Brassieres W. DB W. B Weingarten bBeos., Inc W. B. Reduso New York Iowa Electric Co F. M. Hunter
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