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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
2
Local fuel authorities have temporarily withdrawn a plan to change cigar store hours. Cigar stores will remain open 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. because most outlets are also factories, and the board does not aim to cut factory workers’ hours.
President Wilson issues a food conservation order for wartime, designating Monday and Wednesday as wheatless, Tuesday as meatless, and Saturday as porkless days. The proclamation urges 30 percent wheat reduction and substitution of potatoes, corn, barley, and mixed cereals to support overseas supplies.
The raising of Siberian hares for commercial purposes has been undertaken on a large scale by business men on a farm near Mamitow Oat.
Burlington state administrator Deems says a new food order exists and will be mailed to local boards today with 45 day implementation. The order requires bakers to substitute up to 20 percent for wheat flour and grocers to sell wheat flour only with an equal amount of another cereal, though no local board has yet received the official directive.
Local residents and visitors noted include Glen Lewis of Libertyville Joseph Buss of Keokuk and G W Hentz of Anthony Kan visiting in the city. Miss Ruth Morford travels to Dexter after visiting relatives and friends. An eight pound son Edgar Stanley was born to Mr and Mrs M Faber of Maetiae Neb. Lieutenant Fulton of Ca H formerly first lieutenant of COM Love Uo Inge Neming No MM is recovering and will leave hospital soon.
The family thanks friends and relatives for the support during the illness and passing of dear brother Mrs. Huldah Johnson. They acknowledge kindness and moral offerings from Emma Johnson and others.
The article warns Fairfield residents face ongoing fuel shortages with no near relief. Coal yards report daily small hauls and urged thrift to prevent March and April scarcities. Parsons College will close all buildings except Ballard and Foster Halls as offices relocate to Foster Hall. Retail Merchants' association cancels this month’s luncheon.
The game set for next Saturday between the local high school and Oskaloosa is postponed because of fuel issues. Officials hope to reschedule for February 13 at this venue if possible.
Fairfield residents and Parsons College students can hear seven schools compete in the Iowa Oratorical Association event at Trustee Gymnasium. The top four speakers advance to the state contest next month. topics include The Flag of Destiny and America’s Responsibility. Dwight Krumboltz of Parsons and other regional speakers will present.
S. H. Hendershott announced his candidacy for the office of county auditor on the Democratic ticket in the coming primaries. He is the son of the late Police Judge L. C. Hendershott and a well known Ottumwa resident.
A brief note urges calling the number 4274 for taxi service. The line ends with a stray price reference $99 es, which remains unconnected to the call to action.
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