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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
6
The notice lists subscription terms offering three months in advance at 40 cents, with weekly or monthly rates of 1.25 and 1.00. It names Van Taylor and W Taylor as managers or related contacts in a newspaper circulation context.
Wartime exhortation urges support for Liberty Bonds. The piece cites Uncle Sam, urges Americans to buy bonds to aid troops in France, noting each dollar hurts the Kaiser and boosts Allied forces. It frames bond purchases as a patriotic duty shared by all Americans.
The Gobble and Heer window showcases souvenirs from France tied to Major J. F. Clarke with a speaking likeness relief portrait by a French sculptor. A large framed Louden Machinery Co. service picture by H. H. Neiman honors company workers with an eagle and Stars and Stripes motif. The exhibit includes lace, handkerchiefs, caps, collars, shrapnel, and a 1712 English St. James Bible once owned by J. W. Dole, bound in calfskin with fur remaining on the hide.
Chicago expects a baby seaport status by October 1 with regular barge service via the Illinois and Michigan canal and Illinois River to St Louis. The Timeis Barges and Boat Co plans two to three steamers towing barges on a St Louis to Chicago run carrying coal and commodities. Government funding of rehabilitation efforts supports the canal project.
Dr Wilbur R Keesey preached his closing sermon at First Methodist Fairfield to a crowded house. He spoke on Do All Things Work Together for Good presenting that life’s experiences unite for good when attitude matches. He lamented leaving Fairfield where three sons served, hoping they return after the war.
The W C T U plans a Tuesday after noon meeting at 302 South Second street with Mrs Minerva Smith. The report also notes Dr Keesey leaving Fairfield for Mt Pleasant and cooperation with new pastor Dr Tennant. Messages of congratulations to General Pershing from Wilson and George are reprinted along with local society items and hospital events.
The October 7 draft remains undecided for new Jefferson county registrants. The September 12 total was 1809, five above estimates, with 1740 native born, 22 naturalized, 15 through naturalization of parents, 19 first papers, 13 aliens, and 11 negro registrants. Eighteen year olds numbered 129 and those over 36 form a separate class, with ages listed from 19 to 45 in detailed counts. Some in the former draft ages were serving at first registration.
Young ladies ran booths around the square selling Thrift Stamps on Old Settlers Day. Total receipts reached $782.50 with Hugh Bennett overseeing sales and Miss Anna Humphrey winning the best decorated booth prize.
A surge of men from Southern Iowa sought enrollment at Parsons College for the Student Army Training Corps. New government orders restrict admission to those with 13 units or 26 credits from a standard four year secondary education, curbing earlier eligibility. About 100 enrolled men affected. a circular from President Montgomery informs applicants of the change.
The Fairfield Theater will host a week of evening programs featuring Jack Mulhall in The Toner Douglas Fairbanks in Say Young Fellow Rex Beach's The Barrier Eileen Percy in The Empty Cab Franklyn Farnum in Fast Company and Herbert Rowlinson in The High Sign A Thursday chicken supper at the Christian Church from 5 to 8 PM at 46-18 with plates at a dollar.
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