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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
6
A poem recalling colonial resistance to tea taxes and Hessian raids, contrasting the American fight for liberty with World War I era calls to support the fighting loan. The piece links historical defiance at Boston Harbor to rallying support against Germany and urges bond buying.
Three people from Iowa died when a Northwestern train struck their automobile at Peck's Crossing near Lom bard, with a fourth person injured likely fatally. The deceased include J A Meyer of Sheridan and his wife and two year old child, while an elderly man remains unnamed in hospital. Mrs Nady Mrs Ball and daughter Miss Pearl Ball were visiting Batavia yesterday.
The article catalogs registrants in Blackhawk Township with numbers and names from 191 Henry Ash to 282 Loring Bennett Martin. The long list includes multiple McCrackens Dougan Sweatt Liggett Shy Summers and Liggett family members among others.
Notice is given that a document purporting to be the Last Will of Charles C. Cummings is on file in the Jefferson County District Court. A proof and final hearing are set for September 28, 1918 at 2:00 p.m. in the September Term 1918. Geo. M. Ball, Clerk.
PROBATS OF WILL State of Iowa Jefferson county 88 Will and Testament of William M Hufstedher deceased is now on file that September 25th A D 1918 at day of the September Term 1918 clerk of the district court STRAYED Spotted pig black and red weighing about sixty five pounds Notify Henry Baker Phone 1665 166-27
Governor Lowden delivered the welcoming address at the National Co operative league's first annual convention in Springfield. The three day meeting will cover all aspects of cooperation with more than 250 delegates from across the United States attending the event.
Archbish op John Ireland, veteran Catholic prelate of America, died in St Paul Minnesota after 18 hours of unconsciousness. He had been kept alive by oxygen in his final hours and died without pain.
Hartford Connecticut reports two thousand high school students walk out to protest longer school days during a September 26 event. The strike gathers momentum as students demand shorter hours and improved scheduling.
Citizens urged to buy Fourth Liberty Loan bonds with polls open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 28. O F Fryer, county chairman, warns some letters may miss recipients. Quota set at 942 100 with 3 percent rate, valuation rules explained. Quotas announced for First District counties including Des Moines, Lee, Washington, and others.
In society pages Mrs James Manary Mrs Joe Despain Mrs Rachel Despain of this city and Mrs Mary Despain of Salem host a surprise for Mrs Andrew Cox on East Kirkwood Street for her seventy third birthday. Eastern Star club will meet at 2 30 Friday at the home of Mrs J S Gaumer West Broadway. Neighborhood club gathers at Clyde Halls near Birmingham tomorrow evening for Mrs Halls birthday. Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church meets Friday at 2 30 in the pastors study. Lieut and Madame Berdonneau sail next week for La Havre France. Madame Berdonneau is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs H M Dysart.
Mr and Mrs Lon Connell and Mrs Fred Connell of Davenport are visiting relatives here. Miss Mary Crail returned home today from a several days visit with relatives at Kirksville Missouri.
A recent order from federal and administration officials forbids serving any refreshments between meals in all lodges church and college groups. The notice urges saving wheat and sugar to aid the war effort, signed by W. C. Spalding and J. S. McKenney, food administrators.
Mrs Minnie Litton of Glasgow is in the city today on business. Mrs Will Swartz of Brighton spent yesterday here with friends. Mr and Mrs Clarence Murphy of Lockridge are spending the day with relatives in town.
A nostril clearing remedy promises instant relief from stuffed sinuses due to cold or catarrh. Apply Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and ease breathing, with claims of antiseptic action and rapid relief.
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