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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
7
Less than one half of 1 percent of Camp Dodge soldiers had not taken government insurance by yesterday. Enlisted or selected before October 15 needed written policies by last evening to qualify. A total of 19 579 policies were written at Camp Dodge, covering current camp personnel. 114 men remained uninsured.
Washington February 13 the food administration issued rules on mixed flours sales. Flours with under 50 percent wheat may be sold without substitutes. If over 50 percent wheat is present retailers must provide substitutes to match one for one. Graham and whole wheat flour are allowed at three to five ratio. An exception may be granted for certain infants and invalids foods containing flour.
Desa Moines reports that without an extra legislative session Iowa soldiers and sailors totaling about 50,000 may not vote in primaries. Many will be in France by November and dispersed, making comprehensive voting hard. Some states allow field officer supervised ballots in general elections. similar laws might help Iowa troops vote.
Des Moines reports B T Mere dith publisher of Successful Farming issued a call for a special dairy conference in Des Moines April 10 and 11 to spur dairy production in Iowa and across the United States. Nationally prominent speakers will attend.
Nearly ten thousand German aliens are living in Iowa's northern districts, according to the U S marshal's office in Dubuque. The figure followed requests for more enemy alien affidavits to be filled under the enemy alien act.
Des Moines February 13 State Fuel Commissioner Webster secured 144 coal cars to meet emergency calls amid a fuel shortage. One hundred cars came from Illinois twenty from Wyoming twenty from Colorado and four cars were from the Iowa fields.
Public notice requests immediate removal of ashes piled in alleys parks or streets after several complaints. Street Commissioner C J Gilly signs the notice urging residents to haul away debris at once.
All members of organized labor are requested to meet at hall Thursday evening at 8 o clock. Important business demands attention.
New claims by Naval Consulting Board vice chairman William L. Saunders say a transport ship now afloat cannot be sunk by torpedo even with a large hole bored in its side. The plan includes 12 000 airtight cells and a crew readiness to move 1,500,000 American troops to France in 1918.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, told the Senate Commerce Committee that labor fully backs the U.S. ship-building program in a joint effort with the government and allies. He urged employing 1.5 million unemployed workers in skilled trades to avert labor shortages and warned against anti labor testimony.
The Times reports the Tuscania was sunk during a tow to the Irish coast. No submarine attack occurred on her or the tow boats, supporting the conclusion that warships destroyed the submarine.
Real estate loan available with a first mortgage for seven thousand six hundred dollars. Contact William L. Long at phone number 3692 for details. Local listing.
The federal food administration issues a ukase shielding the American hen from Feb 11 to April 30. No killing or sale of her carcass for eating during this period. Aims to protect the egg factory and ensure ample egg stocks for daily use and storage.
Two Presbyterian prayer meetings are set for this evening at 7 34 PM. One gathers at Mrs C S McEilhinnie’s home opposite the church led by Mrs R Ames Montgomery. the other at H A Mitchell’s residence 107 West Grimes Street led by Prof R M McKenzie. Attendees are asked to bring tabernacle song books.
Washington news notes a public push to send thrift stamps as valentines. Representative Lunn of New York introduced the resolution. The idea originated in Schenectady and has been approved by the thrift stamp bureau.
The Hartman Cream Factory starts its season offering ice cream sherbet and dairy products including sweet cream milk and butter. The facility invites customers to place orders by phone at 89 099.
To members of the Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union policies after the 1917 re survey have been mailed. Cards for the 1917 assessment must be paid by February 28. Communicate policy records to T. C. Ross of Fairfield Iowa who will be the secretary after this date. E. D. Y. Culbertson.
G A Unkrich employed as agent and salesman for John Sexton and Co of Chicago Illinois with a reference to full address 995 and duties in sales and agency.
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