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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
5
In Fairfield Town on December 14, 1918, a man died after being struck by a local freight train engine at the Grimes street crossing. The engine backed north toward the crossing with no rear light displayed as a 57-car freight train moved south on the main track.
Richard Collins eleven year old Ottumwa carrier for the Courier was struck and killed by an engine at the West Grimes street crossing after a freight train passed. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental death. He was affectionately known as Dick and a favorite with family and playmates. His funeral was held at the family home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
The unit began as Third Regiment Iowa National Guard in 1892. It served as Fifty first Iowa Infantry during the Spanish American War, then reorganized as Fifty-fifth Iowa Infantry, and later as Third Infantry Iowa National Guard in 1915. It served on the Mexican border in 1916, then became the 168th Infantry in 1917 at Camp Dodge, joining the Forty second Division and sailing to France with Rainbow Division.
Fairfield merchants extend evening hours through Christmas and promise convenience while adhering to health board rules. Local shoppers may browse after dark as precautions are observed.
Libertyville relatives learn of Private Loren Davis death on October 20 from battle wounds. He served in Company M with the Rainbow division after departing Des Moines for overseas duty. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Davis of Moline Illinois three brothers Bert in France Marion in Kansas Rue in Libertyville and two sisters in Moline.
Charles H. Schweppe, federal reserve director for the Seventh district, urges a strong spring campaign for the fifth Liberty Loan to fund postwar costs. He favors a short term five year bond with high interest exempt from normal income tax and calls for continued Liberty Loan worker involvement and possible district-wide oversubscription. The Seventh district previously led in subscribers with about 4,300,000.
The Four Minute Men remain active past the war, leveraging motion picture theaters to educate the public. In November 1918 Iowa used 700 theaters, with about 1900 speakers potentially reaching 175000 people daily and over 63 million annually, signaling lasting civic outreach.
Washington officials say clothing and material prices will gradually fall starting early next year and continue for years. They expect corresponding wage declines and a general rise in purchasing power to balance costs and prevent hardship.
An Iowa Society article credits Donald M. Ryerson of Chicago with creating four minute speeches in motion picture theaters during March 1917. He and friends began delivering talks on universal military training between shows, choosing the film length for a four minute limit. The effort aimed to awaken public awareness of the national danger and formed a speakers organization.
A quoted speech by William Pitt criticizes foreign aid and mercenary troops, asserting that American resistance would persist even with foreign landings. The passage emphasizes steadfast opposition and national resolve amid three years of campaign difficulties.
Miss Katherine Stichter superintendent of Washington schools dies at her home Sunday evening. She was sister of Mrs. C. J. Fulton of this city and was beloved by many locals. Surviving relatives include her mother, sister and two brothers Otto Stichter of Albany New York and Roy Stichter of Marshall Minnesota.
On April 28, 1917, the Four Minute Men of Illinois were incorporated and later a national division joined the publicity system of the Committee on Public Information to promote wartime messages.
Washington finance committee adopts amendments to the revenue bill establishing new second class postage rates and restoring the 2 cent per ounce letter rate and 1 cent per card rate on July 1, 1919, effective when the bill becomes law.
Iowa State College Ames plans postwar education with a quarter system and open admission for returning Army and Navy students. A new summer session will help those who lost Fall Quarter catch up, with registration moved to December 30 and departments ready to assist. President R A Pearson says former servicemen are welcome anytime to pursue classes and extra summer work to “get even with the world.”
Oswald Arthur Minster and Margaret L. Mullenix surprised friends by marrying at the Lutheran church with Rev. H A Anspach officiating. The couple were joined by the groom's parents, Mr and Mrs Howard Minster, and held a wedding supper at the Minster home on South Depot street.
The Red Cross membership drive reports vigorous canvassing with many families and school districts at 100 percent. Henry Schafer of Buchanan Township led with a complete report for School District No. 3, while Fairfield businesses show high participation, including Roth & Co and The Leader. It is expected to be Jefferson County’s banner drive.
A World War I letter from Bud Turner in November 1918 describes well being in camp in France, weather, meals, mail delays, awaiting return home, watching aeroplanes, visiting Joan of Arc birthplace, Sundays football, and noting friends killed, with Thanksgiving hopes and medals enclosed.
Jefferson county reports a 91.73 percent Junior Red Cross participation with Fairfield and several townships achieving full enrollment. A. W. Crane, June Chidester and Hattie Hoopes led the drive, detailing township totals and the total county enrollment of 3173 members versus 286 non enrolled pupils.
Miss Anne Martin of Reno Nev in a Washington wired message says she will run for the United States senate again after polling 5000 of 25000 votes in a four candidate race. She carried several towns mining camps and rural precincts by large margins and says the 1920 election holds promise. The current term of Senator Henderson ends in 1921.
Military life at Parsons college is now history as the S. A. T. C. units are mustered out. Hundreds of out of town boys return to their homes or resume studies at Parsons after the holidays, with many set to rejoin duties for future service in the A. E. F. C.
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