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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
6
Local fuel administrators had announced a change for cigar store hours but the measure was withdrawn. Cigar stores will continue to open from 7 30 a m to 10 00 p m to protect factory workers and avoid curtailing hours at cigar factories.
President Wilson issues a food conservation order designating wheatless days on Monday and Wednesday, meatless Tuesday, and porkless Saturday. The document urges substitutions, set percentages for 1917 usage, and emphasizes nationwide observance to aid overseas allies and maintain national strength.
Siberian hares are being bred on a large scale by businessmen on a farm near Mamiltes Ontario for commercial purposes. The project indicates growing interest in hare farming as an agricultural venture.
Local retailers report confusion over a new wheat flour substitution rule, with State Administrator Deems saying orders are issued and mailed today to county boards. The regulation requires bakers to raise substitutes to 20 percent by February 24 and limits flour sales to customers who buy an equal amount of another cereal. Rye and bran are excluded. other cereals may be sold with wheat flour.
Glen Lewis of Libertyville and Joseph Buss of Keokuk are in the city on business. G W Hentz of Anthony Kansas visits the Lepper home on South Second street. Miss Pearl Gardner of Ainsworth visits Mrs G W Gaumer. Miss Lucy Dempsey leaves for Parsons Kansas to enter business college. Forest City Lodge L O O M meets Feb 28 with officer nominations. Mrs Emma Gossick returns to Des Moines. Miss Ruth Morford returns home to Dexter after visiting Jessie Wray and Mrs X Nady Jr. Edgar Stanley Fuhr born to H M and Ruth Fuhr of Hastings Nebraska. Ruth Johnson was formerly of this city. Lt Fulton of Company H, now ill in Deming New Mexico, is improving and may leave hospital. Lt Fleagle named fire lieutenant to replace Fulton.
The Johnson family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for support during the illness and death of Mrs. Huldah Johnson and for floral offerings. AbiMA Johnson offers gratitude for kindness.
The Iowa fuel shortage remains severe with no near relief. Fairfield coal yards report daily small hauls while residents urge extreme conservation. Parsons College plans mass closure except Ballard and Foster Halls and moves its office to Foster Hall. Retail Merchants' association cancels this month's luncheon.
The game against Oskaloosa, set for next Saturday evening, is postponed due to fuel shortages. Officials hope to reschedule for February 13 at the same venue. For sale Jersey cow, phone 3606, 933. Exchange welcome for a well improved 280 farm four miles from rail town, 30 miles from Minneapolis. Will D Garmoe & Son 935.
Fairfield residents and Parsons College students attend the Iowa Oratorical Association event at Trustee Gymnasium. Seven schools compete with the top four speakers advancing to the state contest. topics cover wartime themes and patriotism. Parsons is represented by Dwight Krumholtz, a sophomore with prior speaking experience.
Friends of Bert Hendershott will be interested in his candidacy for the office of county auditor on the Democratic ticket at the coming primaries. He is son of the late Police Judge L C Hendershott and a well known Ottumwa resident.
The Lewis meat market states fresh fish will be available tomorrow and next Tuesday at 934.
899 Toi note directs readers to call 4274 for taxi service with a brief instruction.
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