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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
8
Washington December 7 1918 American farmers responded to wartime food needs by planting 289000000 acres in 1918 for wheat cereals potatoes tobacco and cotton, up 5600000 acres from the prior record year. Despite adverse weather in 1917 and 1918 yields were high with only 1915 surpassing 1917 1918 totals in overall wheat and cereal production.
Paris reports the Interallied conference set to start December 17 to discuss peace preliminaries with sessions expected to run until January 15 before the formal peace conference begins. It is suggested Georgian plenipotentiaries will join, with final adjournment likely by end April or early May. French plenipotentiaries are to be chosen from government members aided by technical advisers.
Washington reports the war revenue bill, altered by the senate finance committee, was presented by Chairman Simpson. The measure aims to raise about 6.0 billion dollars in 1919 and 4.0 billion in 1920 from taxes. Debate is set for early next week as Republicans oppose fixing 1920 imposts now. A minority report by Senator Denjo of Pennsylvania is to be presented the same week.
The American navy will total 1,291 vessels on July 1 1920 including 40 battleships and 829 destroyers, per Rear Admiral Griffin head of steam engineering for the house naval committee. The statement shows 864 ships were in the navy at the start of the war and 777 on November 1 ten days before hostilities ceased.
London December 7 The Daily Express Berlin correspondent says Germany is building a transatlantic airplane and a Zeppelin for the same aim. The transatlantic machine has a 198 foot wing span and about 3000 horsepower engines, signaling bold aeronautical intentions.
Glens Falls N Y Dec 7 Shortly after a 15 000 worker strike at newspaper mills in New York and New England a message from J P Carle president of the International Brotherhood of Paper Mill Employees urged maintain production as the war labor board would decide the wage dispute leading to the strike
The United States fulfilled its pledge to ship wheat and flour to Europe, shipping 65,980,305 bushels between July 1 and October 10. With rising production and conservation, America eased hunger, enabling a return to normal wheat consumption after a tight prior year and a 20,000,000 bushel surplus estimate.
The Food Administration justified its policy as the basis for solving the nation’s food problems. It argued democracy can yield to discipline during emergencies and praised private initiative and service to the nation and Allies, asserting such actions demonstrate faith and self-reliance without Prussianization.
The United States shipped 141 million bushels of wheat to Europe as the standout achievement of the American food army during the critical year of the war, converting a surplus into aid amid wartime shortages.
The passage extols women as having the greatest opportunity in history to support war relief and aid warriors and the suffering. It frames womanhood and peacetime virtues as essential to sustaining humanity through conflict and the quest for freedom.
A call from Herbert Hoover on August 10 1917 for stronger American involvement in World War I. He appeals for national unity and increased cooperation and sacrifice in service of flag and freedom.
A year ago voluntary food control was a daring move in democracy. Over the year it established proof of democratic efficiency and resilience in managing public needs through citizen cooperation and government guidance.
Grinnell Iowa December 6 members of the students army corps may keep government insurance after the war ends and soldiers return to civilian life. The War Department bulletin says yearly renewable term insurance now, with conversion options within five years after war termination. Most of the 257 Grinnell S A T C men already hold the $10 000 maximum. many expect to keep coverage after muster out.
Man with auto or team and wagon needed for this county. Earn from $150 to $3090 monthly plus expenses. Largest line of household necessities sold from wagons. Permanent contract with termination privileges. no yearly renewal. Sanitary free trial plan. no refilling. Low prices and quick delivery. Third largest and fastest growing company in its line in the United States. Capital and surplus nearly half a million dollars. Correspondence confidential. FURST MEcNESS CO., Department 206, Freeport, Ill. Branches: Memphis, Tenn, Athens, Ga.
Dr. T J Bates announces a partnership with Dr. Wootten of Burlington Iowa in veterinary medicine. Wootten, Chicago Veterinary Medicine School graduate, previously collaborated with Bates six years ago and now offers interstate stock examination. Office calls answered day and night. phone 302 452 10.
A local help wanted column lists various items for sale including four sows with 26 weeks old, a touring car with a newly rebuilt engine, and a Ford Roadster with touring car in first rate condition. Other listings include a six room house on North Court St with two large lots, sorghum for sale, and five cottages in estates settlement. Contact numbers provided.
Property listing notes a five room house for rent a short distance from the square. The ad mentions reasonable terms and provides location as 480 W. Momptead. Potential tenants are invited to contact for details.
Classified notice fragment offers employment from John Sexton & Co for a man to sell groceries and related products nationally known brand. Claims large earnings, no experience or capital required, outfit and instructions provided. Includes address Chicago Illinois and contact details. Also brief notices for a middle aged woman to manage telephone and book accounts, two estray cattle items, and clerk examinations with salary and contact.
Lost item notice for an auto chain reported on Fairfield streets. Finder urged to contact the Journal Office at 432-11f to return the item.
A health ad promotes Men-Tho-Eze as a preventive measure against Spanish Influenza by keeping nasal membranes moist with a oily antiseptic. It claims the remedy breaks up colds before they develop into influenza and may reduce doctor bills. Available in opal jars 30¢ and 60c, from Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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