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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
4
The Sells-Floto circus drew good crowds for both Saturday performances and praised the program’s new features. Animal acts were exceptional and equipment care noted though the afternoon start was delayed by missing helpers. A Fairfield man allegedly shot during disturbances on the grounds, but overall behavior was strong as the show prepared for Burlington.
United States Food Administration in Iowa appoints W. T. McElroy to head the sugar division to allocate scarce sugar. Certificates limit household access to two pounds per person monthly and require sworn usage statements for manufacturers and hotels. The plan aims for equity amid shortages, with complex calculations to prevent one group from taking more than its share.
National League results show Chicago 1 Boston 3 Cincinnati 8 Brooklyn 1 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 0 with no other games. American League notes Washington 2 St Louis 1 as the lone scheduled game.
Justice Le Febre acquitted William Riembold in a Montrose case over transporting liquor into Iowa via his Montrose Nauvoo ferry. The ruling found no authority to search passengers or baggage or to refuse passage absent knowledge of liquor, clarifying limits on a common carrier’s liability.
A collage of small ads lists livestock sales household goods and real estate. Offers include 200 head of stock hogs 960 for sale or rent a seven room house sweet corn priced by the ear and various household items with dates and contact numbers for deliveries sales and auctions across Batavia Iowa Lincoln Terrace Lincoln Lot and local addresses. Jubilee sale events include horse mules and a Chevrolet roadster with miles and condition mentioned. Many asking to contact by phone or write to local post office box.
945 FOR RENT seven room house on East Burlington street in Pleasant Plain Iowa. after September 1st. John H Fricz. ESTRAYED a yearling steer out of Lamson's pasture about ten days ago finder please notify The Elder Feed Yard. LOST amethyst pin Saturday night on or near the square. phone 21388. FOUND in the park a child s tri cycle. Owner may have same by identifying and paying for this notice.
The Brazilian motorship Madrugada of 1 613 tons gross was sunk by a German submarine off the American coast. Insurance circles reported the loss and the vessel was picked up by another ship and will be landed at an Atlantic port.
Government figures show June price increases with potatoes up 82 percent and round steak up 85 percent—the largest jumps among 28 items. Overall food prices rose 7 percent year to June 15, while flour fell 17 percent and bread rose 2 percent due to higher baker wages. Over five years, food prices climbed 66 percent.
Lieutenant Walter B. Miller of New York, a former Lafayette Escadrille member now in American service, was killed August 3 when his three aircraft patrol was attacked by a German squadron of 80 planes. The others escaped after a fierce struggle.
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