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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
4
Admiral Benson crowns himself as top naval chief in charge of operations. The statement asserts his supremacy over all branches and sets the tone for centralized command.
The House under national emergency approved Chairman Padgett's naval committee report in committee of the whole. It authorizes additional funds for naval preparedness including 1.25 million for machine guns 1 million for antiaircraft guns and ammunition at arsenals 5.58 million for merchant auxiliary batteries and 7.28 million for ammunition for those vessels.
The German submarine U 4S halted the American steamer Westweep and allowed it to continue after the ship agreed to supply three barrels of lubricating oil. The Westweep had sailed from Philadelphia on January 31 with an oil cargo.
Twenty six men on the Poet street bridge project near Spokane Falls were trapped when the structure collapsed in the afternoon. Twenty one were rescued. four bodies recovered and one man unaccounted for.
Five people have died from the Tennessee blizzard as relief begins with a temperature rise to about thirty degrees. Dozens frozen and a coal famine worsens hardship in Knoxville and Chattanooga and other eastern towns. Suffering among the poor remains very high.
Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States received the iron cross with the white ribbon from the Kaiser. The decoration, given to civilians for services in time of war, was reported from German headquarters in Amsterdam dated February seventh.
Patrol boats seeking the British steamer Retlaw reported wreckage east of Egg Island but failed to locate the disabled craft.
Six vessels sunk in one day of the German U boat blockade totaling 25 630 tons. The Port Adelaide British liner of 8181 tons led the losses with 96 passengers rescued and the captain captured. Other ships included Floridian Wartenfels Farley Pickering Cerera Tamara and more.
Washington reports indicate pacifist followers of William J Bryan have launched a strong anti war propaganda campaign opposing President Wilsons stance toward Germany. A flood of telegrams to congressmen expresses opposition to hostilities and urges a joint conference of neutral nations to safeguard sea rights before war actions by the United States.
Newburg New York February 7 Colonel George A Vantine a Civil War veteran and said to be originator of flag day died at St Petersburg Florida his death ends a long life linked to a national holiday in these dispatches
Plans describe a 20 bushel ear corn hog feeder built on a 3 by 4 foot base, 4 feet high with vented siding, a 1 inch wide trough, pyramidal crib deflector, adjustable slide, and hinged roof section. It sits on runners for relocation and may be painted on a well drained spot. Lumber list details 4 by 4 posts, 2 by 10 floors, 2 by 4 framing, and other hardware from Popular Science Monthly.
Wanted. Furnished rooms for light housekeeping for a man and wife. Phone 3346. Also wanted to buy a two horse truck wagon. Enquire at 807 West Briggs Street or phone 2565. Further wanted an experienced stenographer for steady position at Joel Turney & Co. Fairfield Iowa. Also wanted married man with small family to work on farm by the month. Details in first letter with age family size and wages, reference. Box 49 BR. F. D. No. 2 Batavia Iowa.
Lost and found items include a black silk bag with a purse and check book. reward is offered. A coral rose pin was lost yesterday between North Third Street and West Side Restaurant. Public sale notice for 40 acres near Fairfield Iowa on February 24 1917 to highest bidder. Interested buyers contact H M Schooley Libertyville Iowa.
A livestock note explains hogs root to obtain worms earthy salts and carbonates aiding digestion. It warns that insufficient phosphate in feed harms growth and recommends providing lime bones or oyster shells for growing and fattening pigs.
Notice is given that a document claimed to be the last will and testament of William E. Cowan is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County. February 20, 1917 at 9:00 a.m. is set for proof and final hearing during the February term of the court. GEO. M. BALL, Clerk of the District Court.
The article explains how different berries and grapes begin to bear after planting. Blackberries currants gooseberries dewberries and raspberries produce best crops in their second and third seasons. Grapes show first good crops around year four. Strawberries yield heavily in year two after setting and remain profitable for three years or more depending on soil and care.
Mrs. Gwn Eveland of Duncan Mills Tennessee writes she was bedridden with lumbar pain until a neighbor gave Foley Kidney Pills. After two or three bottles she recovered completely and now swears by the remedy. The ad claims tone up kidneys, remove poisons, restore appetite energy and sleep.
Gooseberries yield up to 100 bushels per acre while grapes reach 3 to 5 tons, raspberries 60 to 100 bushels, and strawberries 75 to 800 bushels. Yields fluctuate yearly due to weather climate, cultivation methods, varieties, and other conditions.
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