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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
4
Washington August 20 report indicates the war department will begin a weekly casualty column in the official bulletin on August 27. The column will note states, organizations, and next of kin when there are casualties. If few cases occur, only the state and unit may be listed.
German military attache informs Spain that Emperor William accepts protections for hospital ships under a neutral commission on board. Seven Spanish officers to act as commissioners ensuring transports carry only wounded. Also reports Italian forces bombard Austrian positions and Sandusky local draft board exempts Elmer Miller of the Yankees for dependent wife and child.
In Banu Franicesco on August 20 Ernest Weecert Summerfield and Ernest Qewix interned as enemy aliens were moved to Fort Douglas after authorities uncovered plots related to German escape plans.
Across McDonald Pennsylvania and Bendon England, large strikes paralyze oil and railway sectors. The War Act blocks protests as 40 000 engineers and firemen face penalties and mandatory negotiation, while six Canadians die and twenty three are wounded in a mine explosion during a camp maneuver.
Fragmentary baseball results list National League and American League outcomes with numerous player names and partial scores. Mentions New Perk, Perritt, Rariden, Myers, Anderson, Baron, Schang, Valey, New York, Mopridge, Walters, Soitheron, Severoid, Ayers, Ainsmith, and others in an undefined game log.
Local items report visits by Misa Ruth Fulton L A Baker and others in Ottumwa Birmingham and Moberly Mo Chautauqua attendance by several couples and families. An auto collided with a buggy near John Huglin causing minor injuries. Ernest J Jordan transferred to Seattle then New Jersey and France. St Joseph County expects a potato bumper harvest with potential 40 cent bushel prices.
A column lists multiple for sale notices including a baby carriage a child’s bed a hard coal burner a buggy and gas stove with contact 702 W Burlington St phone 3741. Other ads include used cars several models a Surrey horse buggy and harness young and spring chickens furnace and rooms for rent and a range of items from Studebaker cars to motorcycles typewriters and writing machines with contact details in Chicago or local numbers.
The Town Slouch notes Dawkins simply extends the line at Cleanin Cy's Pipe. A whisky dose lifts mood then fades. three drinks induce bunk and four leads to drunkenness. The piece closes with a quip about fishing trips and vacation plans, and a remark on arguments.
Several help notices appear seeking workers and boarding arrangements. L A and J N references direct inquiries to the Journal. Mt Pleasant Crushed Stone Co invites laborers to load quarry cars with good wages in Mt Pleasant Iowa.
Fairfield property on West Burlington street Iowa consisting of 3 13 acres with building lots fronting Washington and Adams streets. Sale set for August 25, 1917 at 2 PM to the highest bidder with 10 percent down and rest due by September 1 1917 possession given then. Remainder may stay as term of years at 6 percent rate. Bidder becomes buyer by participating.
Auto tail light and plate number 161733 reported found on the Fairfield Brighton road. Black purse with ten dollar bill lost Saturday night between Hunt Ireland's and Chautauqua Park. Reward and return to Edith Myers at 507 South Third Street. Phone 8012.
Union labor meetings listed by month include Trades and Labor Assembly on the second and last Fridays, Federal Labor Unions on Wednesdays weekly, Barbers Local No 368 on the third Monday, Carpenters Local No 1804 on the first and second Tuesdays, and Cigar Makers Local No 490 on the first Monday.
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