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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
8
Real naval head Admiral Benson, serving as Chief of Operation, is ranked over all others in a notable leadership elevation. The appointment underscores central command authority and signals strategic prioritization of naval operations nationwide.
The House under national emergency approved Chairman Padgett's naval committee report, granting additional millions for naval preparedness. Funds include 1.25 million for machine guns, 1 million for antiaircraft guns and munitions, 5.58 million for batteries for merchant auxiliaries, and 7.28 million for ammunition. Total regular appropriations stand at 351 million, plus amendments.
The German submarine U-45 stopped the American steamer Westwego and allowed her to proceed after the crew agreed to surrender three barrels of lubricating oil. The Westwego departed Philadelphia January 31 with an oil cargo.
Spokane, February 7. Twenty six men were working on the Poet street bridge over the Spokane river below the falls when the structure collapsed in the afternoon. Twenty one were rescued from the river, four bodies recovered, and one man remains unaccounted for.
Five deaths are attributed to the recent Tennessee blizzard with freezing temperatures. Dozens suffer frostbite while coal shortages hit Knoxville and Chattanooga and other eastern towns. Relief was observed as temperatures edged up to about thirty degrees.
Count Von Bernstorff the former German ambassador to the United States has been awarded the iron cross with the white ribbon by the German emperor. The decoration honors civilians who provided services during wartime.
Halifax February 7 patrol boats searching for the British steamer Retlaw report wreckage found east of Egg Island but did not locate the disabled craft.
London reports six ships destroyed by German U boats in twenty four hours totaling 25 630 tons. The Port Adelaide, a British passenger liner, was the largest loss with 96 passengers saved and the captain captured. Other sunk vessels include Floridian Wartenfels Farley Pickering Cerera Tamara. American liners Philadelphia and Finland begin bookings for New York sailings.
Washington reports indicate a sizeable antiwar propaganda push by pacifist Bryan followers opposing President Wilsons policy toward Germany. Congress members received a flood of telegrams urging neutral nations to hold a joint conference to safeguard sea rights before the United States enters any war.
Newburg New York February 7 Colonel George A Vantine a Civil War veteran and credited with originating flag day has died in St Petersburg Florida at age unsure due to OCR text.
A self feeder for hogs holds about 20 bushels of ear corn and can be hauled to any location. It features a 3 by 4 foot base, 4 foot high crib, vented 1 inch spacing, a 1 inch wide trough with a 2 by 4 fender, pyramidal corn deflector, adjustable slide, hinged roof section for filling, and skid mounted runners for movement. Lumber list includes 4 by 4s, 2 by 10s, 2 by 4s, and 2 by 4s by varied lengths.
Multiple small ads seeking furnished rooms for a couple with light housekeeping. Also wants include a two horse truck wagon and an experienced stenographer for a steady position with Joel Turney & Co. in Fairfield Iowa. Additional ads seek married men with small families to work on farms by the month with furnished houses and references.
Classified notices list rental of west half Coffin property opposite The Orpheum with six rooms. multiple sale offers include a nearly new L C Smith typewriter. wood cut in stove lengths. house and three lots with fruit and barn. various residence properties and building lots. Condit home seven rooms plus large lot. Wisconsin farm lands and free subscription offer for Landology magazine with address at Skidmore Building Marinette Wisconsin.
Lost items include a black silk bag with a purse and checkbook. reward offered for return to the Journal office. A coral rose pin lost yesterday between North Third Street and West Side Restaurant, return to the Journal office. Public sale: 40 acres near Fairfield Iowa on February 24 1917 to highest responsible bidder. details from H M Schooley Libertyville Iowa.
A concise inventory of ship-lap boards, cleats, crib siding, slide planks, and hardware. The items include 50 feet of h0 feet ship-lap for cover in 3-foot lengths, 80 feet of 1-by-6 crib siding, 80 feet of 1-by-12 slide, plus 2 12-inch strap-hinges, 10 bolts with winged nuts.
A reader explains that hogs root for worms salts and soil minerals to aid digestion. The note criticizes neglect of the animals and urges lime bones or oyster shells to supply phosphate during growth and fattening.
Notice given that an instrument believed to be the last will and testament of William P. B. Cowan, deceased, is on file in the Jefferson County District Court Clerk’s office. February 20, 1917 at 9:00 a.m. is set for proof and final hearing during the February Term 1917. GEO. M. BALL, Clerk.
The text explains when different berries and grapes begin bearing after planting. Blackberries currants gooseberries dewberries and raspberries first bear next year and peak in second to third seasons. Grapes reach first good crops around year four. Strawberries bear next year and peak in year two, remaining profitable for three+ years.
Gooseberries can yield up to 100 bushels per acre while grapes reach 3 to 5 tons and raspberries produce 60 to 100 bushels and strawberries 75 to 800 bush ela. Yields vary year to year due to weather climate cultivation methods varieties and other factors.
A letter from Mrs. G England of Duncan Mills credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing lumbar pain and rheumatism after a neighbor’s half bottle recommendation. She reports relief after using two to three bottles and urges others to try the pills. The ad claims kidneys become toned, poisons removed, appetite and energy restored.
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