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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
6
An editor manager announces subscription terms and states mail matter classification for Fairfield Iowa. includes names and pricing details as part of the periodical’s front matter.
United States Food Administration says candy manufacturers will not receive more sugar until national supplies are ample. A prior claim that allowances would rise to eighty percent is incorrect and will only take effect once supplies improve and coop eration with sugar reduction is shown. If cuts occur they would be gradual to minimize hardship for workers.
A large blaze gutted the Stewart mill, a three story structure owned by the St Charles School district, threatening nearby businesses. Despite a 40 mile gale and blocked roads, local firefighters contained the spread and prevented damage to the St Charles National Bank. An overheated stove is blamed. the mill had been used for grinding feed.
London reports meat consumption to be cut by at least half until conditions improve. The Daily Mail notes beef will be first subject to compulsory rationing under Lord Rhondda’s plan, with butter and margarine to follow and other foods to be added as shortages grow.
The list details additional registered men categorized by Class One through Four. Class One includes Edgar K. Snyder and others. Class Two lists Ted De Good and numerous peers. Class Three names Guy Hillman James Tygret and others. Class Four includes Chas Gaumer Paul Coleson Clarence Switzer Benton Allen among others.
The Jefferson County Federal Farm Bureau held its first directors meeting at the Iowa State Bank with all directors present except L A Fresconi. Three new directors were elected A L Lewis Lockridge Clarence Power Round Prairie and S H Watkins Liberty. A committee will investigate and hire a county agent and another will locate and rent a headquarters room. The board thanked the Jefferson County Telephone Co for free service.
John T. Davies completes interior remodeling to dedicate the West Burlington street building to its undertak ing business now known as Davies Funeral Home. The change follows Riley Davis Oil Co. moving to larger quarters and leasing the former Spencer Dill Auto Co. space in the Orpheum building.
The regular meeting of Clinton lodge No. 15 A F and A M will be held this evening at the Masonic Temple. The installation of new officers is planned and a large attendance is anticipated.
A fragmented roster lists numerous individuals with service numbers and names across Class Five and Selected Army. Entries include Orva Goodwin Clarence Dana George Shaw Frank McFarland S N Zaharris E R Hollander Harry Elder B L Shuttlefield George Edick Philip L La Barr Russell A Gorman John W Church Bert M Hutchinson Edward Hodgens Howard L Headley Ralph E Charbonneau Chas E Snook Clyde E Cowan Arthur E Lundquist Geo D Johnson Ray T Parcell Floyd G Charbonneau A E Phillips Homer F James Leo Chappie Sam Bryson Frank H Pierson Andrew Fritz Herman W Rouse Thomas E Smith Ralph F Johnson Wm J McGiffin William W Walker Porter L Forbes Pedro Hernandez K Earl Broders Robt E Prunty Troy E Bell Carl W W Lundquist Chas P Wright.
Revivals at the Methodist church opened under poor weather with over a hundred taking Holy Communion in the morning and nearly one hundred at the first evening service. Evangelist Mr. Keesey preached on The story of Meroz and urged greater church consecration, attendance, and noon prayers. Prof Mountain led the chorus and special music featured. No service tonight. revival resumes Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Are We Letting Our Light Shine and a double male quartet. Also noting Lt Wilson Reed promoted to 1st lieutenant.
A C Miller, inventor of the automatic train control device that bears his name and proponent of the New York Chicago airline project, died suddenly in Aurora on January 5 at age sixty six.
Paris January 7 official war office report states five German airplanes were shot down over Pridaw with allied aerial action contributing to the victory.
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