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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
6
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A published note from President Wilson to Pope Benedict XV argues that peace must rest on genuine German will and justice. He labels German militarism as bloodstained, warns against trusting German rulers, and says continued war risks world domination by Berlin. Keeley frames the note as assigning blood guilt to Germany.
The ninth annual Laymen's Association session of the Iowa Conference will meet Sept 7 and 8 at the Old Methodist Church in Washington Iowa during the conference Sept 5 to 10. Delegates join in discussions and a full program includes devotions, lectures, and an evangelistic service led by Harper and Scott.
Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Louth a baby girl arrives. Mrs. George Jemison and two children from Douds Leando are visiting friends in the city today. Mrs. Frank Shriner and Mrs. Everett Frye drove to Outumwa this morning. Misses Isabel and Prudence Bishop of Libertyville visited friends here yesterday.
Washington reports the agriculture department will inventory food stocks in retail stores across forty three counties and rural areas on August 31 to support a national food supply estimate. New York City will be surveyed separately by the bureau of markets.
An Atlantic port report describes a German submarine being sunk with all hands by a British submarine in the Atlantic. The German sub fired on a British merchantman before being struck by a torpedo and broken in two as the British sub attacked.
Fairfield to hold regular Old Settlers Day on October 10 and 11 with two days of events. Meeting notes strong public demand for celebration this year. CC D Leggett resigns as association president. Jericho Maxwell and Raible named to General Arrangements committee to appoint other committees.
Chicago, Aug. 28. Congressman George Edmund Foss becomes a candidate for United States senator. He has sought support from Attorney General Brundage, who leads the Republican county committee. Foss's entry surprises many and prompts fresh predictions and speculation.
Washington August 29. The price paid by the government for the 1917 wheat crop will be fixed soon by the Garfield committee. The new rate would take effect September 1 as the food administration's wheat buying corporation begins operations. Committee members monitor talks closely amid reports the price will be kept around two dollars.
Volunteers prepare comfort bags for 54 members of Company M Third Iowa Red Oak to ship to France soon. Bags made in Roth & Co sewing room require items from the Red Cross list including small comb cash 25 cents handkerchiefs pencils soap writing pad envelopes cards playing cards cup pocket knife laces. Return by Friday noon. further kits planned for Hospital Unit 61 and National Army members bound for Des Moines.
Miss Carrie Gowder of Richland and Oscar Mourer of Rubio were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. R. H. Polly at the Christian church parsonage. After a wedding trip to Missouri the couple will live near Rubio on the groom’s farm with visit to Missouri in-laws. The R N A meets this evening at 7 30 at 406 West Burlington. all members urged to attend.
The ten day A M E church rally closes tomorrow with a noon picnic at Chautauqua Park and afternoon races and contests. Sunnyside Park opens at 4 80. Many outsiders invited from nearby cities. Jubilee Singers will perform at the church tomorrow evening.
Des Moines reports delays in the Third Iowa regiment now the 168th United States infantry due to late equipment. Departure to the Long Island mobilization camp may be pushed to Friday or Saturday with orders to move on or before September 1. Regiment headquartering at Mineola under General Mann and expected Garden City, Kansas City, L. L. as staging points.
An advertisement notes a craftsman with twenty five years experience in Chicago and Philadelphia offering hair combing services at 514 South Depot Street near Boyd's store. A separate notice mentions the M. E. Church Rally closing with a concert tomorrow evening at 139.
Washington indicates evidence exists that Germany plotted to wage war on the United States after defeats of Fry and England. The State Department confirmed Lord Robert Cecil’s claim while Secretary Lansing avoided specifics. Also a notice seeks the return of a pair of gold rimmed glasses lost near Thorne’s store and the United Presbyterian church.
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