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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
10
The article warns farmers that a severe October frost jeopardizes the 1917 to 1918 corn crop and urges reliance on locally grown seed. It condemns importing seed corn and stresses preserving old 1916 seed, arguing only homegrown seed adapts to local conditions and prevents nationwide losses.
A call to farmers to avoid imported seed corn and prioritize home-grown varieties. Eight-year Iowa tests across 33 counties show imported seed yields 20 bushels less per acre and lower quality. Officials urge testing seed locally, sourcing from nearby neighbors, and using extension resources from International Harvester for testing materials.
A series of brief political notices from Jefferson County Republicans announcing candidacies for state and county offices in the June 3 1918 primary. Entries include William L Long for State Representative, U S Richter and C Erristine for Sheriff, Sanford Zeigler Jr for Clerk of the District Court, A C Turner and Geo Stephenson for County Auditor, Vern S Samuelson for County Attorney, R C Leggett for County Recorder, M Olga Raines for County Recorder, and Clyde C Bell urging Republican voters to support the June 3 1918 primary.
Frank P. Mowery invites voters to review his record in the 37th General Assembly and seek loyal support. R H Spence seeks Democratic nomination for County Treasurer. George M Ball runs for Clerk of Court in the Democratic primary. A proclamation also notes a Democratic push for Sheriff nomination in the June primaries.
In Washington in record time the Senate approved the Liberty loan bill authorizing 4.5 billion dollars in war bonds and 1.5 billion in allied loans along with increasing treasury certificates from 4 to 5 billion. The House had already passed the measure and conference adjustments are expected. Also a notice seeking an eighteen year old young woman to learn photography at Browning's Studio.
A Democratic candidate in Jefferson County announces seeking renomination for the U S House of Representatives seat in Iowa. The message targets voters and outlines the campaign’s intent to continue public service under the Democratic ticket.
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