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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
6
True Americanism in Judge Bruce’s View
Justice Bruce speaks for foreign born Americans, describing their journey to the United States. He says immigrants arrived with little, benefited from liberty, schools, and fellowship, and swore allegiance to the flag and laws. Disloyalty in time of need would make them recreants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
America
Andrew Bruce
North Dakota
No Developments in Mt. Pleasant Murder Case
Mt. Pleasant Sept 6 There were no new developments in the case of Clarence Hedden charged with murdering Raymond Matthews Sunday at Wesley Chapel. Hedden remains in his cell and has not referred to the murder. Officials acknowledge possible insanity or impersonation and anticipate an insanity defense if the case goes to trial. No opportunity will be afforded for self destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Clarence Hedden
Raymond Matthews
Wesley Chapel
Harry Stephens Enlists After Elevator Duty Shortage
In Chicago on September 7, Harry Stephens, an elevator operator, left his post to enlist in the Second Field Artillery. Recruiters approached during his shift when time off for his brother’s departure could not be granted. Stephens agreed to enlist, stayed through lunch, and joined the army, changing from civilian worker to private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Stephens
Second Field Artillery
Stephen
H. H
Rockford
Stephens
Warns Against Fancy Seed Wheat Claims
Washington warns American farmers to beware of abnormally high priced seed wheat. The agriculture department reports several individuals offering seed varieties described as far superior, with catchy names and extravagant claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
American Airman Lufbery Fires Key Downing in War Zone
Paris Sept 7 sub lieutenant Raoul Lufbery of Wallingford Conn famed La Fayette squadron remained aloft after a German biplane went up in flames. In an earlier duel Lufbery and Sergeant Walter Lovell of Concord Mass fought four battles with eight Germans with Lufbery downing another aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Raoul Lufbery
Wallingford
Conn
la Fayette Excadrille
Aliehted
Lufbery
Walter Lovell
Concord
Mass
Meanest Old Cat Wants Divorce in Los Angeles
Mrs. Lillian Reseck of Los Angeles seeks a divorce claiming her husband labeled her the meanest old cat that ever existed. The filing cites marital discord and seeks dissolution of the marriage in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Reseck
Los Angeles
Exemption Board Relocates Quarters Amid Sessions
The Exemption Board has moved its quarters within Fairfield, shifting from the first floor to the third floor of the Court House as a Grand Jury and court session occupy space. A list of recent exemptions from military service is provided, naming numerous Fairfield residents and others from nearby towns with reasons mainly due to dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Troops to Enforce Law in Chicago
Governor Lowden announces six thousand reserve militia units from the state council of defense will be deployed in Cook County to quell traitorous meetings. Major General K C Young is offered and accepts command of the new brigade to uphold Illinois security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Lowden
Blackstone Hotel
State Council of Defense
State Council
Ihe Training Corps
Cook County
K. C. Young
Young
Wheatless and Meatless Badger Day Decreed in Wisconsin
Magnue Swenson Wisconsin food administrator under Hoover orders decrees one meatless and one wheatless day weekly in the state. Citizens urged to observe as a patriotic duty in Madison on September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Magnue Swenson
Wisconsin
Herbert Hoover
Red Cross Notes On Bag Filling For Soldiers
The column lists contributors including the Bonnell family child who decorates his perambulator with a flag while filling a bag for a soldier. Names include Robert Owen Bonnell Mrs. W. W. Fordyce Elizabeth Moorhead Mrs. Peterke. About thirty bags remain to be filled for Company M and must be ready before the unit leaves Fort Des Moines for Deming New Mexico by the fifteenth to clear space for a fort hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.S. Bonnell
Robert Owen Bonnell
W. W. Fordyce
Elizabeth Moorhead
Peterke
Company M
Fort Des Moines
Deming
N. M
Des Moines
Red Cross Approves Relief Aid for Armenians and Syrians
Washington reports the Red Cross war council has allotted 300000 dollars through the Armenian and Syrian relief committee for Near East relief. The American committee leads relief amid Turkish restrictions, aided by missionaries from multiple nations. Training for refugees' self support continues, with workshops for boys and wool garments for children. orphan care remains a major challenge with estimates reaching into the hundreds of thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Red Cross Committee
Red Cross War Council
Near East
Ottoman Empire
Jefferson County Men Reported in Military Service
Read aloud list shows local men enlisting with enlistment dates and units. Names include Harry J. Heilman, John C. Bollinger, Myriam L. Bates, George W. Baker, James H. Douglas, Tillman Sorrell, William Walker, and Harry A. Nordgren with their locations and affiliations. Some certified for service. Guy Spielman among first to report to Camp Dodge via Rock Island County Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Spielman
George Spielman
Camp Dodge
Moline
Peanut crop yields rise in South Georgia near Mystic
The modest peanut has entered largely into the food crop of South Georgia this year. Nearly trouble the usual quantity is being raised. One farmer near Mystic, Ga. will make 110 bushels to the acre, and with the market price $1.70 per bushel will furnish a paying object lesson to that section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia
Mystic
Three Die In Car Interurban Collision Near Richmond
Three persons died and two were seriously hurt when an automobile carrying residents of Richmond was struck by an interurban traction car at a crossing near the city. The deceased are Frank Puthoff, 42, his wife 42, and Anna White, 54. Injured are Bernadina White, 47, and Katherine Puthoff, 4. All victims lived in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Here
Frank Puthoff
Anna White
Bernadina White
Katherine Puthoff
Death of R. E. Caviness at Pleasant Plain
R. E. Caviness aged 79 of Jefferson county died last night at his Pleasant Plain home after a year long illness. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 30 p.m. with burial in a nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Caviness
Pleasant Plain
Jefferson County
Michigan Man Killed in Artillery
Reed Wills formerly of Calumet Michigan died in France while serving in the Canadian field artillery after going overseas last November. Dr Anna Helfestein of Des Moines visits her aunt May Mouck at the C M Brown home. Mr and Mrs Charles Baston of Chatain Wisconsin arrived for a visit at the Brown home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna _ Helfestein
Des Moines
May Mouck
Charles Baston
Chatain, Woo
C. M. Brown
Michigan
Calumet, Mich
Reed Wills
France
Canadian Field Artillery
Governor Lowden Attacks National Council Conspiracy
Governor Lowden, in a Chicago statement, denounces the antece dents and propaganda of the National Council for Democracy and Peace as treasonable. He says such conspiracy seeks shelter under freedom of speech while the nation battles for its life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lowden
National Council For Democracy and Peace
Doctor Bock’s Office Closed for Special Work
Notice states Dr. Bock is temporarily closed as he travels to New York for special work in local anesthesia and surgery. He plans to return around September 26.
Card of Thanks from Bethel A. M. E. Church rally helpers
The Bethel A. M. E. Church expresses gratitude to the many people of Lairfeid who assisted in making the rally a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lairfeid
The
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Fairfield Business College offer ends for low rates soon
A few days remain to secure the low rates at the Fairfield Business College located in the Junkin Block on South Main Street. Prospective students are urged to enroll to lock in discounted tuition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Business College
Junkin Block
South Main St
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