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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
2
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In Ottumwa a federal court Saturday released Zene Robinson for talking against the government due to insufficient evidence. Nuck Elmore of Pleasant Plain posted bond on a military registration charge. his trial is set for Tuesday at two o’clock with attorney J A Huglin of Ottumwa to defend.
The Supreme Court upholds the selective service act as constitutional. Chief Justice White delivers a unanimous opinion affirming Congress power to compel military service at home and abroad, dismissing most contentions as merely speculative.
Fairfield business men host a Thursday banquet at Elks hall with proceeds to Red Cross. Tickets selling fast. remaining seats available through Charles Lyon or Roy L Emry. Orpheum Concert Co of Burlington to perform. Prof. C K Klingaman of Iowa State University to deliver the principal address. Washington guests invited. large delegation expected.
Washington January 8. Director General of Railroads McAdoo designates next week as national freight clearance week to reduce railroad congestion. He seeks cooperation from governors city officials boards of trade and shippers organizations to ensure cars move with minimal delay.
Amsterdam reports Hamburg Germany, the nation’s second largest city, is entirely without street illumination at night due to coal shortages. Gas and electricity output has been curtailed to conserve resources.
The Loyal Women's Bible class will work at Gauze Shop Wednesday afternoon. Daughters of the American Revolution meet Thursday at 1 30 at Mrs Harvey Easton's home with dues vote. Health club meets Wednesday at 2 30 at Mrs George Patterson's. Fancy Work Circle host Mrs M D Rodabaugh tomorrow. John W Cremer and Miss Helen V Alfred married at the Methodist parsonage. G A R and W R C joint installation Thursday evening with oyster supper and guest invites.
About twenty drafted men in Libertyville staged a patriotic protest last evening against Mayor John Glotfelty and Isaac Newland for not subscribing to the Red Cross Y M C A and Liberty Loans. Homes were daubed with yellow paint and Red Cross signs and placards urged action. Sheriff Campbell was absent, delaying action.
Washington indicates legislation to enforce food conservation may mandate wheatless and meatless days and other measures. Voluntary efforts failed to meet needs for overseas movement. enemy aliens are alleged to resist and disrupt the conservation drive.
The Woodman Circle holds a gathering Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock in the Fraternal Aid hall.
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