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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
2
An October frost threatens the 1918 corn crop prompting alarm over seed sources. The article urges farmers to preserve and plant their own seed, warning that imported seed may fail under local conditions and stressing the long-term losses from not saving seed.
A public notice warns United States farmers against using seed corn from outside their locality. Based on eight years of tests across 33 Iowa counties and 28 states, home-grown seed yields about 20 bushels per acre more and is of better quality. It urges buying from nearby neighbors, testing every year, and consulting county agents.
A compilation of Republican and Democratic candidacy notices for Jefferson County officials. Names include WM. L. LONG for State Representative, U. RITCHER for Sheriff, C. ERRISTINE for Sheriff, SANFORD ZEIGLER Jr for Clerk of District Court, A. C. TURNER and GEO. STEPHENSON for County Auditor, VER N S. SAMUELSON for County Recorder, R. C. LEGGETT for County Attorney, M. OLGA RAINES and FRANK P. MOWERY for Recorder, R. H. SPENCE for Treasurer, GEORGE M. BALL for Clerk of Court, GLEN NEIBERT for Sheriff, J. B. TRENT for Supervisor, and Clyde C. Bel for County Recorder with dates mainly June 3rd 1918 and June 8th 1915 primary elections.
In record time the senate approved the new Liberty Loan plan authorizing 4.1 billion dollars in war bonds and 1.5 billion in loans to the Allies. Treasury indebtedness certificates rise to 8.9 billion. The measure has cleared the House. conference will fix remaining differences.
A brief classified notice seeks a young lady over eighteen to learn photography at Browning's Studio. The ad states the search is ongoing and references the studio location.
A Jefferson County voter notice announces a Democratic candidate seeking renomination for the Iowa House of Representatives. The brief confirms intent to run under the Democratic ticket and invites support from local voters.
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