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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
4
The Boy Scouts of America will assist in the Liberty Loan drive as gleaners after the seekers, under U S Treasury direction. Their role aims to reach overlooked subscribers and boost total subscriptions while earning Scouts credit. No one should withhold subscriptions to help a boy win a medal.
Miss Pauline Shott of Birmingham travels to Burlington for a several day visit with friends. Hugh Stevenson drives to Lockville for conservation work. Miss Rachel Workman of Stockton visits at Mrs. J. Elemming’s home on West Harrison. Miss Helen Manning heads to Lexington for a short visit with relatives. A show advertisement was left unnamed and the shawl offered for sale can be reclaimed after payment. First Methodist Sunday School workers plan to meet Puia evening during one week of services. Mrs. W. B. Holcomb returns from Cedar Rapids after a week’s visit. Born Monday at Wester Burnaugh to Mr. and Mrs. Wester Burnaugh a baby girl.
In April reports claim German forces destroyed three HueTien vessels, part of a Mustang Neck squadron. Details are fragmented with scattered names and locations, but the strike is tied to naval actions near a contested region.
An American officer who recently returned from northern France estimates German losses in killed wounded and missing at least 800. He notes the German lines have been under pressure since the start of their offensive and compares conditions with his former service in the Wellieh army.
Paris reports that Baie, convicted as a German agent in receiving propaganda instructions, was granted a reprieve after attorney Albert Bulles claimed a reveal to authorities. The official notice provides no length for the respite. Hartford Arkansas notes a gas explosion at Puel Mine injuring Robert Barr, a part owner, who was rescued with slight burns.
William G. Corbett of the 3rd A. S. Engineers writes home from France about seaport stops, Y M C A canteens, and Americans adapting to French money. He notes chocolate, tobacco, grape juice, meals, and varying weather as he travels across the country, with reflections on trains, scenery, and health. Continued tomorrow.
Lost and found notices and a job ad mix with garbled text. Items include glasses missing from a case between Ktozy and the post office with return requested to Journal office, address 277 Jounl Jervee Pla, owner May Lave. Other lines reference a money loan offer and a petsty note from Thoma & Thoma.
Various local offers and listings. Items include Navy seed beans, four walnut armchairs, an incubator, a Ford car, one acre with a four room house, a modern seven room home, farm lands and a 49 acre improvement in Texas. Also requests for landology subscription and property exchanges.
Bloomfield April 10 Davis county far exceeded its Liberty Loan quota, raising 565000 from a 120875 target. Bloomfield alone contributed 131000 as 15 defense committee members manned polling places and urged additional subscriptions when pledges lagged.
At once, boy for delivery call phone 582 270. Young man wanted at the Purity steady work and good wages. Garden plowing offered by Sam McElhaney 608 West Madison Street. Wall paper cleaning advertised with reasonable prices and guaranteed work. country work solicited. phone Shriner and Johnson 209.
Several rental offers with addresses on South 6th Street South Third Street West Adams Street South Main Street and near the Methodist church. Units include a six room cottage two unfurnished rooms a five room house and an eight room house with garden with contact phone numbers and in person visit options.
The pupils of Prof. Jas P Moorhead and Prof. Charles W Mountain will present a recital at Moorhead’s studio tomorrow at 7 30 PM. Performances include works by MacDowell Seebroeck Mendelssohn and Schumann with pieces by Chopin and Moretti among others. Students named include Louise Oelman Louise Simpson Susan Fulton Leona Nady Katherine Fulton Elizabeth Maasdam Lucy Prentiss Ber n ice Green and Wilbur Keogh.
Washington reports that hearings on numerous Irish question resolutions are canceled by the foreign affairs committee chairman. Flood says hearings would interfere with and embarrass a cobelligerent of the United States. A letter announcing the decision was sent to many individuals and groups including Boston city collector John J. Curley.
Costa Rica declares martial law as congress acts to capture or disband rebels near the southern border. Rebel leader Jorge Vilio, a priest, and followers were believed disarmed by the Puntoa government as steps to quell the uprising proceed.
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