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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1918

Page

2

Dean Taylor A. W. Taylor Editor Manager

An archival notice lists Dean Taylor as editor and manager with figures .10 50 1,50 1.25 in a historical newspaper line item. The fragment provides roles and pay-like numbers without full context.

Officials Named In State Ticket List

United States Senator William Kenyon and Governor W L Harding head a slate with lieutenant governor Ernest Moore and superintendent P E McClenahan. Railroad commissioners Dwight N Lewis and Charles Webster also listed.

United States William 8. Kenyon Ernest R. Moore Railroad Commissioners Dwight N. Lewis Charles Webster

Voter slate for local offices includes Bell Trent and trustees

Recorder Clyde C. Bell is named for the recorder post. Charles Edmund is listed for 1919 term supervisor. J. B. Trent is listed for 1920 term supervisor. Hospital trustees named are A. Armstrong Melvin H. Corey and E. F. Simmons.

Charles Edmund J. B. Trent

What W. W. Used to Think

Woodrow Wilson warned that illegitimate presidential influence on Congress through bargaining appointments patronage and covert senate pressure undermines constitutional government and public faith in leaders. The passage argues such actions corrupt the republic and erode fundamental understandings of governance.

Congress Senate Woodrow Wilson United States

Quote on political leadership and independence in Washington

A speaker rejects elitist saviors and warns against becoming wards to guardians in Washington. The remarks express a distrust of closed-door decision making and emphasize self-reliance and accountability among the people.

Washington Providence Tak

Public urged to send child health records during influenza epidemic

Officials suspend public weigh stations for under five age children but urge parents to obtain record cards, fill them, and mail to the Children's Bureau. Cards show heights and weights, with upper section kept by families and lower mailed. Not compulsory, but essential for national health census.

Children’s Bureau Roth’s Thorne’s Fair Store

Fire and Snow Block Trains Cut Denver Rail Service

A heavy snowfall at Corona on the Continental divide halted traffic on the Moffat line and a subsequent fire destroyed 7,000 feet of snowshed in the railway terminal. The blaze followed a snow blockade just after a rotary plow had cleared the track. Mr and Mrs C D Leggett announce their son George Leggett has been commissioned as second lieutenant in the aviation service at Kelley Field Texas.

Denver Colo Corona Continental Divide Moffat C. D. Leggett George Leggett Kelley Field Texas

Woodrow Wilson on American freedom and guardianship

The speaker condemns government guardianship as patronizing to children and warns America will not submit to thralldom. He asserts that Amer ica will never surrender manhood or freedom in the face of protectionism.

America Woodrow Wilson

Mine Gott Gott Sets Peace Aside in German Rift

The text notes Mine Gott Gott deserting the Kaiser and pursuing a separate peace now serving under a stronger master. It contrasts Republican hopes for consideration and confidence with loyalty to Germany, asserting no quarrel with the German people.

Gott Kaiser Germany

Quarantined Halloween Aims for Safe Family Fun

The piece notes Halloween during wartime restrictions with children at home. Red Cross workers and costumes may double as nurses while parents guard from risky pranks. Kids find safe pleasures like jack o lanterns and teacup fortune telling, with suggestions to hide movable items to deter mischief.

Hallowe’en Noisterers France Red Cross Hallowe'en T.e

Farmers Mutual Assesssment Notice 1918 Mills

The Executive Committee of the Jefferson County Farmers' Mutual Insurance Union assesses three and one third mills on insurance in force as of October 12 1918. Payment begins November 5th with delinquency on November 26th. T C Ross secretary.

Jefferson County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union T. C. Ross

Notice of liquidation debt settlement period

Out of business notice requests all known debtors to call and settle accounts on or before a specified date. From J. W. Oliver & Son.

George M. Ball Seeks Clerk of District Court Support

Democratic candidate George M. Ball announces his bid for the office of Clerk of the District Court and asks for voter support. The statement frames Ball as the party’s choice and invites backing.

George M. Ball

Wanted to Buy Furniture and Stores Ad by C A Banta

Notice in brief form advertising a second hand store run by C A Banta. The item mentions a general election voting reminder and a call to register if the voter did not vote or has moved since the last election, with the next Saturday as the deadline.

C. A. Banta

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily Journal Journal Printing CO South Court Street Dean Taylor A. W. Taylor Republican W. L. Harding Secretary of Williams Allen Auditor of Frank S. Shaw Edwin H. Hoyt H. M. Hayner Supt. of Public Instruction P. E. McClenahan Charles A. Kennedy Wm. L. Long A. C. Turner Banford Zeigler, Jr Walter Harris R. C. Leggett Clyde C. Bell A. Armstrong Melvin H. Corey E. F. Simmons W. W Gaines Bros Cole Colesia J. W. Oliver & Son Jefferson County Baer Poplins, Serges and Panamas F. M. Hunter Stuckey-Gossick Milling CO J. W. Oliver and Son U. S. National Guard Band
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