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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
6
The notice lists subscription prices by carrier and mail for 40 issues and one year, with rates in advance. It cites the Fair Seid post office as the mailing point and notes indicate mail matter of the second class.
Fairfield faces a dire fuel outlook as the committee details a city survey. Of 1363 respondents, 643 used Iowa coal, 282 Southern Illinois coal, 104 Northern Illinois coal, 46 anthracite and 52 coke, with 804 storing no coal. It would take 16 930 more tons to cover winter plus 334 fifty ton cars. dealers and consumers must act now.
Mrs Roy Fresconi of Batavia visits the city. Eva Laman returns from Burlington. Prof and Mrs Hayes M Fuhr of Hastings Neb guest at W E Johnson home. Louis Barrow injured with possible internal injuries from a horse kick. Several locals travel for fishing, weddings, and family visits. Navy enlistment updates note Robert J Raines stationed at Hampton Roads Virginia.
George Workman a well known farmer from south of Fairfield had a runaway wagon in Fairfield this morning. The team ran onto West Grimes Street and collided with Rock Island train No 29. The wagon was demolished and Workman suffered deep cuts and a broken nose with facial injuries. He was taken to Jefferson county hospital for treatment and the extent of his injuries will take days to determine.
A social gathering with friends and relatives was held on the Workman lawn to honor Mr and Mrs C S Bogle who depart for Des Moines soon. Frank Raney of Moline Illinois attended as an out of town guest. The Presbyterian church group plans a musical pageant and living pictures at the church Thursday at 8 pm with several performers. The Y P B Girls will meet with Mrs M Chilcott tomorrow at 3 pm on West Broadway to review contest books.
Mrs Cora Perhan and son Virgil of Washington visited relatives yesterday. Mrs Mary Huston returned from Des Moines after nursing training. Miss Mable Linstrom, visiting Mrs Howard Leedham, returned to Omaha. Carl H Jarvis, listed as seriously wounded, attended Parsons college. Mrs Eugene Bailey of Oklahoma City and Mrs Harry Bolon of Mound City hosted at the W A Snook home. Mr and Mrs Ray Eckerman plan a Friday trip to Chariton. Several youths were arrested for trespassing at the waterworks park.
A Presbyterian church presents living pictures depicting Oriental life tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. Admission is ten cents.
Secretary Baker was formally advised that Pershing has created the First American field army and retains command of the American expeditionary force. The front is described as south of the Marne with five corps, roughly 1,250,000 men, but exact location and strength remain undisclosed.
Washington Aug 14 plans to grant reduced railroad fares to soldiers on short leave are under consideration. The railroad administration told Senator Calder of New York it strongly objects to the step now due to the difficulty of supplying adequate transportation. At present only soldiers on furloughs travel at reduced rates.
Burleigh county sheriff John P. French filed information in the district court against farmer John Johnson of Grassy Lake for paying 160 to obtain draft exemption for his son and offering 400 more in a note.
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