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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
2
Attorney General H. M. Hayner and Superintendent of Public Instruction P. E. McClenahan are listed as key state officials. The brief item notes their official titles and roles within the state government.
Voters are shown a slate of local offices including Auditor A C Turner Clerk Sanford Zeigler Jr Recorder Clyde C Bell Supervisors Charles Edmund for 1919 term and J B Trent for 1920 term Hospital Trustees A Armstrong Melvin H Corey E F Simmons.
The Jefferson county voters are urged to re elect R. C. Leggett as County Attorney. The piece argues Leggett has a strong record of efficiency in the county’s legal work, notably in finances, with several million in collected or saved funds and no criminal cases sent in district court.
In 1898 Senator Lewis opposed a war saying a true Democrat cannot separate country from party, asserting that for him patriotic duty includes his party as essential to defending the country. This highlights party loyalty as a core wartime stance.
The town will entrain 4 154 selective service men for Camp Dodge in the five day period beginning November 11th. The calls come from Washington to Adj General Lasher of Des Moines and exhaust class 1 registrations prior to Sept 12. The first call for Sept 12 men is expected in November.
Washington reports the selective service will resume next Sunday as the Spanish influenza epidemic weakens. Provost Marshal General Crowder’s office says the October draft will take in all men due for induction this month, including those registered September 12.
HMS Paris reports from L Information that since August 9 allied forces have captured 220000 by Britain 25000 by the United States 255000 by France totaling 380000. The paper calls these captures a highly valuable coin of exchange.
The Shipping Board announced the addition of 18 new ships totaling 98,000 deadweight tons for the week ending October 25. Notable vessels include the Victorious of 11,000 tons built at Alameda California and the Cape May of 10,100 tons built at Sparrows Point Maryland.
Five new Spanish influenza cases were reported to City Clerk Phil Coleson. The daily totals hold about steady with a high rate of convalescents, and officials hope the city will be rid of the disease in a matter of days.
Lieut. Prank Luke of Phoenix Artz a noted American aviator, went missing after a bombing raid on the night of October 29 near Verdun. He reportedly warned an observer to expect balloons in flames before three enemy balloons were shot down.
Austrian forces recaptured Monte Pertica Monte Asolene and Muppe after storming the positions amid conflicting war office communiques from Vienna and Rome.
A. J. Boyd announces a car of Baldwins and Northern Spy apples from New York arriving soon. Price is 1.85 a carton at the car or 1.90 delivered. To ensure stock, customers should order by phone at 2763.
A brief public notice from J. E. Cohagan requests creditors to present all outstanding bills before Wednesday evening. The address listed is 290tf.
New styles and patterns debut at Drake Clothing Co featuring soft collars. The line highlights diverse fabrics and subtle color options aimed at a refined, comfortable look for the season.
The passage discusses a bond issue urged by President McKinley and partisan views on unconditional surrender. It contrasts Ulysses S Grant with current Republicans, notes Pershing in support, and cites a Tribune editor-artist's work. It ends by suggesting President Wilson aims at Republican surrender.
A Civil Service examination will be held in Jefferson County on November 23 for a rural mail carrier vacancy at East Pleasant Plain and other Rural Routes or county post offices. After one year of satisfactory service the carrier may transfer to clerk in a first or second class post office or to a railway mail clerk. Women may enter rural carrier exams under the same conditions as men during the war.
The Democratic candidate George M Ball announces his bid for the office of Clerk of the District Court and appeals for support from voters. He presents himself as the party’s nominee and seeks backing from the electorate.
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