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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
2
Readable fragments indicate a local note naming Taylor W. Taylor as manager of a carrier related event or program. The brief mentions advance months and scheduling, implying an organizational oversight role.
There will be a union service tomorrow evening at the First Methodist Church beginning at eight o'clock. J K Woertendyke of Los Angeles, California will deliver the address with the topic Over the Top With National Prohibition. All are cordially invited.
Miss Blanche Bates urges thrift and sacrifice to support the war effort. She appeals to American families to endure hardship and contribute to relief as men fight in Europe, stressing unity, patriotism, and the duty of every citizen.
A fragmentary historical note describes a student named Cannon ambitiously studying German to an extreme, seeking to know every word in a dictionary to impress classmates and avoid missteps in conversation, with teachers noting limitations in language instruction.
Stockholders meeting of the Fairfield Chan Manqua apsociation set for 1 20 p m Friday October 4 1918 in the community room of the armory Fairfield to elect directors and transact other business. J A Huglin president Dean Taylor secretary.
The Jackies band from the Great Lakes naval training station will tour Iowa promoting the fourth Liberty loan drive. Arriving in Fairfield at eight o’clock next Wednesday evening with thirty instruments, twelve drill squads, and speakers, the group will perform in nearly seventy-five towns from Sept. 16 to Oct. 1. Stops include Centerville, Corning, Fairfield, Sigourney, Boone, Mapleton, Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Tracr City, Cedar Rapids, and Waterloo with talks by L. M. Dorreen and Woodworth Clum.
About sixty babies entered the Old Settlers Day contest with many from Packwood Batavia and nearby areas. Judges noted small margins between top prizes as all children tested normal. Winners include Ralph Lewis Salts four months old Wallace Smutz and Willis Smutz twins and several others across age groups with medals and cash prizes.
Capt GF Cra and Park Camp bell motored to Douds yesterday. W Judy and son from Montrose were in the city on business. Miss Mary Gifford visiting aunt Mrs David Craft. Miss Julia Roth to Wallabey Mass for Wellesley. Mr and Mrs George Spiers returned to Blakesburg after visiting daughter Mrs Phillip Sauer Jr. Leslie Roberts from Lawrence Kan arrives to attend Parsons College next year.
Last night a farewell reception at the Christian church honored Rev and Mrs H B Ross with a fine program and fellowship. The program included songs prayers talks by George Ball J P Starr a duet by Mr and Mrs Edgar Sellers others and a chorus. Light refreshments followed. Westminster Bible class to meet Mr and Mrs Walter Louden Monday evening.
A WWII report says about 200 German troops charged an American line at the foot of a hill near Lorraine. The Americans retreated briefly then held positions and repelled the assault, bayonet fights ensuing as the Germans were killed or captured.
Dispatches from Geneva report Paris has renounced the Franco Swiss commercial convention of 1906. The entente policy aims to end all treaties with the most favored nation clause to prevent the enemy from benefiting after the war.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Cologne residents complain deserters are being fired at in busy streets. Herr Oserfeld of the Reichstag appeals to Chancellor Tiertling to take measures to prevent danger to civilians.
Carl William Lundquist died yesterday afternoon at his parents home on South Main Street after years of poor health. He was about thirty and is survived by his parents a sister Miss Mable Lundquist a Stockport teacher and brother Arthur Lundquist stationed at Camp Pike Arkansas. No funeral arrangements yet await word on brother’s leave.
The Fairfield Golf Club wrapped up its season with a general picnic for members and guests. More than 250 attended a supper served by Mrs. B. E. Crabb's committee, with photos of General Pershing and flags for his birthday. R. B. Louden Sr. recalled school days with Pershing at Kirksville. The supper game, postponed earlier, will be held next Friday at 4 30 p.m. Captains Chas H. Heer and Walter Hunt organize an effort to field every member for a large, competitive match. The course is in excellent condition.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lee died around 11 20 today at their West Van Buren Street residence after months of illness. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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