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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
2
The notice lists subscription terms by carrier and mail including weekly ten cent, monthly rates, and advance payment requirements. It notes Fairfield Iowa mailing and second class designation with post office registration and in advance payment rules.
Parsons meets the Des Moines college quintet tonight at Trustee gymnasium. Des Moines, similar in size to Parsons, has an unknown strength. Parsons team is improving, beating Athletic Association squad 61 to 16 last Tuesday. Coach Yount has the squad conditioning hard this week. Next travels: Friday to Cedar Rapids to play Coe, then Saturday at Cedar Falls against State Teachers College.
Tomorrow evening at the high school gym a doubleheader features the local boys against Albia and the Sophomore girls against the Junior girls. This third game was delayed by snow and late trains, with the curtain raiser pitting Sophomore against Junior girls. Tipoff is at eight.
News of the death of Mrs. Nancy Smith widow of Leander O. Smith reaches Fairfield friends. Former resident, she died Tuesday evening in a hospital at Oskaloosa after illness. Survived by son Fred Stringfellow of Des Moines and another son. funeral in Oskaloosa tomorrow at two.
London reports Bonar Law announces in the House of Commons that the War Cabinet and government judged that the British breakthrough near Cambrai had not been surprised by German counter moves. The inquiry and general staff assess the situation as managed and legitimate under the circumstances.
Rome reports gains on the Monte Asvlone northern front with heavy enemy losses after an attack. A surprise move on the Lower Piave east of Cape Bile extended the Italian bridgehead as repeated counterattacks were repulsed. Meanwhile orp. Walter W. Hisel of Camp Bodge visits his mother on South Main Street.
The article describes an impending federal coal prohibition likely to extend into Iowa, with Fairfield cut off from Illinois coal. Iowa may rely on its own mines, while statewide shortages persist. Risk of closing public places and schools looms as eastern shortages worsen conditions locally. Sme coal comes from McLean and south mines, but roads remain blocked and relief is not in sight.
Citizens are urged to reduce coal use immediately and avoid hoarding. Fairfield fuel administration reports a man ordered coal despite ample stock, prompting an investigation that led to an order to sell a ton to any neighbor so requesting. If he refuses, a consequence will follow.
Justice of the Peace C M Redick bound E A Mushinski over to the grand jury on embezzlement charges. Bond set at 500 dollars. Mushinski, local Jewel Tea agent, is jailed awaiting grand jury action. He denies wrongdoing and offers no evidence to prove company errors.
Officials order drastic action and instruct coal drivers not to leave coal at any location with sufficient on hand stock.
The second semester starts January 21 with options to return for dropped work. Emphasis shifts to physical education with high school credit in the gym. Miss Bethune Smith leads girls and younger students in training. C W Delaney and Fred Lyon guide military style drill for boys. German instruction ends this year and five year olds may enter kindergarten starting January 21 1918 in ward buildings.
Notice of available blank forms for preparing farm income tax returns for 1917. The blanks are not final reports and will not be accepted as such. they assist taxpayers in determining the return to be made. Iowa State Savings Bank advertises loans on improved city property Thoma and Thomasoy.
Fair quality dinnerware in open stock. Cupa and saucers set of 6, dinner plates set of six, fruit dishes set of six, oatmeal dishes set of six, vegetable dishes. Prices listed: 15 cents and 75 cents, 69 cents, 120 cents.
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