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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
6
The notice lists subscription terms with prices for in town and mail subscribers. It shows weekly 3 shillings and six pence, monthly and annual prepaid options, and mentions carrier delivery and management by B W Taylor.
A set of Republican announcements for several Jefferson county offices. Walter Harris seeks Sheriff, Sanford Zeigler Jr for Clerk of the District Court, A C Turner for County Auditor, Vern S Samuelson for County Recorder, R C Leggett for County Attorney, M Olga Raines for County Recorder. Each states candidacy is subject to Republican voters at the June 3 primary.
The notice lists candidates for the June 3 1918 Democratic primary including R H Spence for Clerk of Court and George M Ball for Clerk of Court with statements of candidacy and nominating party.
The food administration will restrict wheat exports to protect U S supplies for the next harvest. Exports now depend on savings in American wheat consumption. Even with conservation shipments continued in December, several hundred thousand tons were needed by allied nations.
Washington reports a Food Administration order to discontinue speculation in green coffee on the New York coffee and sugar exchange. Dealers must stop trading at a price of 11 cents a pound for No. 7 spot months, effective February 6, and may hold only enough stock for nine days of normal needs.
In Fairfield a dispute over state and local fuel rules led to several restaurants reportedly staying open past nine. After reports reached Fuel Administrator Webber in Des Moines, he ordered compliance. Confectionery and pool halls exceed closing hours but with shorter overall business. The future hours remain uncertain as authorities test the limits of enforcement.
Fairfield public school teachers are aiding the exemption board by tabulating questionnaire data at the Court House after school. About 14 additional non teachers and volunteers from lawyers doctors and bankers are helping with the draft related tasks. A central file of occupations will be kept in Washington to match men to service. nine million cards have been sent to boards nationwide.
The Rural Community page notes plans for a February 21 music and milk social at Mr and Mrs J S Gantz home to honor old soldiers with a Lincoln Washington program. Other events include Degree of Honor lodge meeting tomorrow night and several society gatherings at Mrs Kerricks West Burlington street and Mrs Chilcott East Broadway. The Community Bible Class meets Fridays in the Baptist basement with dues one dollar for this year and fifty cents for the second semester. Ladies Aid of the Methodist church meets tomorrow at 2 30 at Mrs L J Marcy 300 North Main Street.
The annual Home Coming and Roll Call of the K. of P. lodge was held last evening in Castle Hall. The event included conferring of ranks followed by a banquet with roast beef mashed potatoes gravy baked beans pickles rye bread roast pork. Toastmaster W. E. Harris led the gathering while J. G. Pence shared an engaging talk on his way from Wisconsin to Camp Cody. The meeting is fondly recalled by attendees.
Federal Judge Landis will decide if papers seized in the Veeder vaults may be examined. The ruling affects five felony charges against Swift and other Chicago packers over alleged food law violations and bid rigging. A stay hearing is set as the grand jury may hear the charges.
Miss Olga M. Raines, daughter of the late John M. Raines, announces her candidacy for the Republican nomination for county recorder. A stenographer and abstractor, she handles reports on instruments filed for Dunn and Bradstreet banks and all county banks, illustrating her qualifications.
Mrs. Charlotte White Pierson’s students perform a 7:30 recital in Prof. Moorhead’s studio. The program features works by Behr, Grieg, Krogmann, Wilson, Reinhold, and others with duets and solos, and is open to the public.
The senate approved the administration measure by 65 to 0 to shield soldiers and sailors from civil court proceedings during service. It has already cleared the house and awaits minor amendment adjustments before going to the president.
Adalbert K. Fischer a wealthy German was interned for the duration of the war following an investigation by the United States secret service in Philadelphia dated February 7.
The admiralty reports 19 British merchantmen sunk by nine or submarine in the last week noting ten ships 1600 tons or more and five under 1600 tons. Four fishing vessels were also sunk. Canadian newsprint prices reviewed by the government set an average of 52.10 dollars per ton for ten months ending May 1, up 2.10 from before.
United States soldiers attached to the supreme war council have rented three houses in Versailles for quarters. General Bliss and his staff will occupy a large villa as their headquarters on the seventh of February.
John L. Sullivan known as the old gladiator was buried in a Boston service at St. Pauls Roxbury High Mass of requiem led by Rev F J Allchin. Pugilists sporting figures and officials attended while mourners filled the church and waiting throngs included women and children. Jake Willam a pallbearer and James J Corbett sent floral tributes of white pink roses.
From a Mark Twain letter published in Harper s Magazine the author recalls visiting Jameson raiders in Pretoria South Africa in 1806. He delivered a jocular speech praising staying put and joking about visiting the president to plead for longer jail terms.
The Home steaders will meet only once a month on the third Tuesday until further notice, omitting the originally scheduled first Tuesday gathering.
Real estate loan offer of seven thousand dollars on a first mortgage. Contact William L. Long for details. Phone number 3692.
My America Club presents a negro minstrel at Cross Lanes church Friday evening February 8. Admission costs 15 and 25 cents. Everyone invited.
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