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.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Out of business notice requests all known debtors to call and settle accounts on or before a specified date. From J. W. Oliver & Son.
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.
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.
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