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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
3
Ottumwa residents and guests mingle in the city with numerous visits and business trips. Names include J Chester Earl Kirkhart E Nehre Tiarold Messer A D Rundell O A Swanson Clara Ingham Mabel Ingham Al Miller, while others travel to Burlington Pleasant Plain Batavia and Joliet for lectures and visits.
Progressive farmers on the 6500 Line organized a snow clearing effort east of town near Beck. They used slips wheel scrapers and manure spreaders to remove drifts and spread snow on bare spots creating sledding tracks. The work aids rural mail carriers and provides a quick route to Fairfield, prompting interest from other routes.
The Winners Bible class at the Lutheran church meets with Miss Hulda Bright on East Adams street tomorrow evening with an officer election. The Ladies Aid of First English Lutheran plans its annual officer election and picnic Friday at 2 30 pm at Mrs. H. E. Wisecarver on West Madison street. bring a dish. Fairfield Rebekah Lodge members will work at the Red Cross gauze shop in the Elks hall tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Kate McClain and Miss May McClain hosted the C. E. S. club at North Court street yesterday with pleasant sociability and refreshments. Mrs. A. L. Barr hosted a six o'clock dinner on South Fifth street last evening. Mrs. Howard Wood, formerly Miss Geneva Allen, was guest of honor at a post nuptial shower at Mrs. E. F. Fairbanks’s Burlington home, receiving gifts for her new home.
Governor Harding issues a proclamation setting February 3 as Thrift Day and a ten day drive to promote War Savings and Thrift stamps. Officials urge nationwide participation through schools homes churches and workplaces to support the war effort.
Postmaster Wilbur Dole announces that all German alien enemies in the county must register at the post office between February 4 and 9. Males over 14 must appear with four photographs three by three inches. naturalized aliens must also report.
Beginning next Saturday January 26 barber shops in the city will close at 10 PM instead of 11 PM until further notice. This new curfew affects all establishments and aims to reduce late evening activity.
Safety razor blades produced by Gaumer Bros are highlighted as a sharp eding item in a brief notice. The short item notes a fast production timeline for the blades.
J Engel piano tuner formerly of Chicago now permanently in Fairfield. With seventeen years in the business and six years factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffel's Music House or James Hughes, phone 1691.
Washington reports the department of labor sent peremptory directions to many large industrial concerns to cease widespread help advertisements. The aim is to ease labor supply pressures and reduce hardship for individuals who respond to such ads.
Fairfield High School boys defeated Washington High School 21 to 20 in Washington last night. Ruth Garver Strauss left for Whiting Indiana to nurse Edith Yeager who is ill. Anna Holgate of Omaha visited Mrs. C L Cox and then went to Lockridge. A man in county jail awaits U S marshal orders after being found with dope ready to leave town.
Washington officials say a new food card will encourage one meatless day two workless days and two wheatless days each week. It would not be compulsory for households but could be required for hotels restaurants and other public eating places if a pending bill passes.
Director General McAdoo announced the railroad administration will not issue nonessential lists for farm products and believes current plans will provide adequate transport for all farm products nationwide. This Washiston report notes the department of agriculture delivery and urges quick service contact with Arlo McPeek at 4274.
The Royal Neighbors held installations on Monday evening with Mrs. Orpha B. Turner as installing officer and Mrs. C. B. Hartman as head usher. Officers appointed include Francis Young as P.O. and Gertrude Wilson as O, Ethel Workman as V.O., Emma Miller as Chancellor, Mary Johnson as Recorder, Ella Huddleston as Receiver, Cora Teeter as Usher, Pearl Mullenix as Assistant Usher, Magegie Mitchell as 1st, Jora Gumm as 1st year, Emma Doughty as Manager 1 year, Vin Louder as 2 years, Mary Dempsey as 3 years, Dr. J. Gaumer as Physician. Appointive officers listed include Martha Sharp, Vera White, Georgia Hunter, Ella Nicoll, Peart Dies, with Endurance and Courage noted among roles.
A marital dispute dated October 1, 1917 states that the husband Carlos G Hanshaw disclaims responsibility for any bills his wife may incur after desertion.
A concise message advises calling 4274 for taxi service when transportation is required. The note emphasizes using the number promptly in moments of need.
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