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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
7
The line about a greyhound at 7.50 to 8.00 pounds prompts debate on value and extravagance, reflecting market attitudes and consumer expectations. The note implies concern over whether such a price is justified for a fashionable item.
Illnesses and visits fill Ottumwa today as Miss Etla Herrald and Miss Willard Vernon stay home. Mrs J S Gantz and Mrs Lon Israel visited friends, while Miss Elsie Bucher heads to Beck with her brother. Charles Yuasay leaves for Sibley Iowa and Ralph Johnson reports arrival in France. The BPOE lodge plans a Thursday meeting as others travel for family and Red Cross duties.
Fairfield schools report a creditable showing in the thrift stamp purchase drive. Superintendent A. W. Crane notes the week ending April 16 1918 total from all schools, including the high school and grade buildings, with amounts listed for each grade and building.
Montaville Flowers, renowned speaker, will lecture on rebuilding the temple at the Presbyterian church tonight as part of the college lecture series. John Gates and William Nuffziger reported on the State College YMC A convention and Miss Louise Kerrick led the YWCA meeting. William Lyons enlisted in the army with heavy artillery unit at Ottumwa and training camp yesterday. Dr Crossman is out of town. Dr Montgomery left for Greenfield on a business trip.
President Wilson nominated the following officers for major generals: William P. Burnham James H. McRae Ernest Hinds Charles S. Farnsworth Edward F. McGlachlin Jr Willard A. Holbrook George B. Duncan Charles H. Martin James McAndrew Leroy S. Lyon. He also named 27 colonels to brigadier general.
The Irish draft measure passed its third reading in the house of commons by 801 to 103. The bill extends conscription to Ireland and removes many exemptions for workers. Prime Minister Lloyd George urged settling the Irish question to foster wartime contentment and goodwill in America.
Baltimore April 17 350 shipyard workers including caulkers riveters and platers at Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point have returned to work after a sudden strike ended. The stoppage began Monday and halted shipbuilding at the Sparrows Point plant.
A post office umbrella swap is resolved via a phone call to 3505 314? A large key found on the square may belong to the owner who can identify it and claim by paying for advertisement.
The Journal offers limited large scale Western Battle Front maps with an index listing districts towns forts forests mountains and rivers and a location key. Maps are available while supplies last for 50 cents each.
Last evening Cedar No 3 hosted a patriotic program taught by Miss Florence McWhirter. The event featured an engaging program followed by a food sale that raised 62.30 to be donated to the Red Cross.
Notice calls all holders of Funding Bonds issued March 1 1915 numbers 54 and 55 each 500 and Water Warrant 5296 issued to Jefferson County Gas Oil and Mineral Co February 2 1915 amount 437 85 to present at the city clerk office for payment as interest stops April 17 1918 Paul Coleson City Clerk Also Ice Cream Social at Bethesda Church Friday evening All invited
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