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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
3
A succinct remark posits that acquiring an Oxford at the given cost is sensible and prudent, framing the deal as economical rather than lavish. It suggests value and reasonable judgment in purchasing a refined item.
Whitney visited Burlington on business. Rev. R. H. Polly attended a Christian churches convention in Centreville. W F Cummings was in Ottumwa on business. Emma Crawford ill with pneumonia at her sister’s home. Jessie Hillery and Doris returned to New London after visiting East Adams. L A Pequignot spent yesterday in Ottumwa. Arthur Miller ill with pneumonia improving. Mrs. Burgus returned home from Burlington after a short visit. Mrs. James Freshwater seriously ill with pneumonia. Sylvester Liblin in Ottumwa on business. Guy Salts visiting from Brookville. Emma Connell moved to Davenport. Rollie Moore in the city from Libertyville. Iva Peabody and daughter Terris and grandmother Abbott returned from Winfield. Merle Parsons ill with pneumonia. Rhea Kimball of Chicago visiting her aunt Mrs Roy Emry. John Overholser taken to Jefferson County Hospital with pneumonia. Misses Inez Hoffman Prudence Bishop Florence Peebler attended Helen Couser’s funeral in Libertyville. Mrs. Gus Castile seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs Clyde Norris and son Jack returned from Birmingham visit. Harlan Castile urged to return due to mother’s illness. U S Cochran returned from visit with sister Mrs J H Allender in Birmingham. William Allender and daughter Mrs Carl Bates spent yesterday in Burlington. H W Rider in Ottumwa. News from Beverly Simmons in Washington D C improving from diphtheria. Mrs George Miller visiting friends here returned to Moline.
The U S Food Administration requires buyers of wheat flour to also purchase substitutes equal in weight. Retailers explain how the 50-50 plan works, with exceptions for graham and whole wheat flours and for mixed flours containing varying wheat content.
Bituminous coal output fell about 1.5 million tons or 14 percent from the prior week. The total coal and coke production, including lignite, was an estimated 9.395 million tons, down from 10.894 million the previous week.
The Asahi dispatch from Vladivostok says several Russian sniping incidents target Japanese patrols. One Russian was arrested. The local council of soldiers and workmen telegrams headquarters asking for armed German and Austrian prisoners as reinforcements.
Two soldiers from Camp Wadsworth were killed and six injured when a motor truck crashed in Spartanburg South Carolina. Victims were from Wadsworth. The accident occurred on April 15.
Grocers report customers following the 11 wheatless meals weekly need extra substitutes beyond the 50 SU plan. Items include corn grits rice oats buckwheat flour hominy and more, with varied substitution rates for bread muffins and porridge.
The Fairfield Theater books two notable films Magda with Clara Kimball Young and The Kaiser the Beast of Berlin for two days next Monday and Tuesday. Magda stars Miss Young with a strong company and Thomas Helding in supporting roles. The Kaiser film presents inner life of Germany's ruler and exposes wartime outrages against Belgian women. Public notice includes the White Elephant Sale by Parsons College Auxiliary on April 25 26 27 at 405.
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