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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
6
A wartime diary entry from Major J F Clark describes Allied advances and Foch's leadership as the hospital scene reveals severe casualties. He details 110 beds in use, daily dressings, limited private space, and the dilemma of saving limbs versus lives amid gas threats and front-line strain.
The Thirtieth Iowa Infantry reunion will be held in Fairfield on September 11 and 12. The First Methodist church hosts a program with addresses by Major R. D. Cramer and Rev. Frank E. Day, music by Old Settlers' Male Quartet, and readings including Loyal patriotism topics and a series of vocal performances. A 5:00 am Thursday business meeting is open to the public.
The Royal Scotch Highlanders perform tomorrow at Centrat Park, inviting crowds to hear their traditional Scottish tunes and marching selections in a lively outdoor display.
The Royal Scotch Highlanders Band will give a sacred concert in Central Park at 3 30 p m. Admission uses a tag system with half of proceeds to the Red Cross. Yeoman lodge members handle arrangements and tags are available from them.
Mrs. Roy Stansberry hosted friends on West Jackson Street while Hawkeye Rebekah Club guests visited Mrs. Clifford Strong in Des Moines. Queen Esther Circle of the M E church meets Monday with Miss Bertha Jones. Epworth League bids farewell to Roy Blosser entering Park College. Ralph King farewell at South Main Street as he goes to State College in Iowa City. Presbyterian church orchestra enjoyed a watermelon party at A T Atwood home. W R C ladies organized a Waravings Society with Mrs M J Relinson as president and Mrs A C Turner as secretary. Philathea Bible Class meets Monday with officer elections anticipated.
Washington D C Sept 7 The War Department lists Byron W Hamilton of Jefferson County among new DSC recipients for actions near Sergy France July 28 He led a rush against machine guns despite fatal wounds then stood and fought off ten Germans Jefferson County family details follow noting his Quaker faith and two brothers in service.
Zurich dispatch reports the German general staff advised Chancellor Hitler that any Reichstag discussion of current military events would be disastrous to the army and to public morale. The warning stressed the danger of political talk amid ongoing campaigns.
Exemption board notes mention selective service and training for certain men. Verle Teeter and Gordon participants are listed for Camp Dodee service on September 10th. Ed and Raymond Allender open a new meat market, The Main’s Meat Market, offering government inspected meats and inviting public visits for Sunday meals.
Mrs Nobleger is seriously ill at her North Sixth Street home. Ernest Swanson has arrived safely abroad. James and Clarence Stewart, nephews of Mr and Mrs O W Green, have reached France. Miss Mary Reeder returns to Lockridge after visiting Mrs B T Green. H H Duel, once at the airfield, now a St Paul high school teacher, recovers slowly from typhoid fever.
President R Ames Montgomery appeals to Fairfield citizens to house Parsons College students entering the Student Army Training Corps. Boys must find board and room until October 1 when Fairfield Hall will be turned over to the government as barracks. Homeowners with available rooms should contact the Parsons College office.
A brief note announces a performance in Central Park tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 with a group described as Hoot Mon Teem Lad Ines.
The note advertises Sweet CREA at The Purity with a promise of good pay. It states Mr. Wilbur E. Keesey begins his fall term of piano teaching on Sept 10 in connection with the College Students and urges registration before Sept 10.
A new sorghum mill with an evaporator pan has begun operations. Veteran sorghum maker Park Campbell will be in charge. Limited custom work available. Telephone 255. J. C. McCabe, 806 South 7th Street.
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