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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1918

Page

4

Speed Up Work at Camp Dodge

Camp Dodge Iowa reports rapid progress in officer training as a third artillery company forms and more students seek commissions. The piece notes field artillery practice, rifle and grenade training, and strict limits on photography with a high war insurance take among officers.

Camp Dodge Stu Cgl BB. Parrott Stanley Wmre Wrigade Lec‘tures Prench Ths Marne Paul “. Morrissey Camp Pike 260Th Infantry Iowa 339Th Field Artillery

Corn Crops Move Rapidly to Market in War Effort

The article extols corn as America's mainstay during wartime, noting a record 8 000 million bushels raised in 1917 and 80 bushels per person. It highlights corn's role in sustaining troops, wheat shortages, and diversified uses from corn bread to syrup, urging continued corn consumption on wheatless days.

America Europe England France Italy Washington

Canadians Face Food Rationing Report

Vancouver January 26 W G Hook representing the food control administration of Ottawa asserted that unless Canadians heed warnings the country will face continued rationing until the end of the war with food supply measures tightening.

Vancouver B. C W. G. Hook Food Control Administration Ottawasa Canada Canadas

Arrest for Insulting Soldiers in Cedar Rapids

F. BL Dye was arrested by Sergt. T. M. Seharff of the local recruiting station on a charge of insulting United States soldiers in uniform in Cedar Rapids on January 26.

Cedar Rapids F. BL Dye Sergt T. M.seharff United States

Sabbath church schedule with dogma topic invitation

Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m with a cordial invitation. Morning worship at 11 a m on the topic Dogma. No evening service. Y P S meets at 6 30 p m at Elder R M McKenzie home on the college campus. All young people urged to attend.

R. M. McKenzie

For Rent Column Ad Listings Brief

Five room house at 703 West Washington with city water and gas listed by T. S. Waters. Four modern rooms available east and south front for year lease at $15 per month and two 0-acre farms via Russell Smith. Also an eighty acre farm offered. contact by phone 406 or see I, Shanstrom, 891 908.

Washington T. S. Waters Russell Smith Shanstrom

Heart of John's Gospel Sermon Series at First Methodist

Wilbur R. Keesey premiering a sermon series from The Heart of John's Gospel at morning service on January 27 as part of a regular church schedule. Sunday school begins 9 30 while worship starts 10 45. No evening service urged attendance by all members. Keesey also presents a War Situation Pulpit Editorial with special chorus music.

Wilbur R. Keesey Keesey

Boys Vie For State Fair Essay Trip

County Superintendent Miss Chidester announces an annual contest awarding a free August state fair trip to the best essay on How the Farmer Boy Can Help Win the War. Open to farm youths 15 to 19, 500 to 1000 words, entries due March 15.

June Chidester A. R. Corey Jefferson County Chidester

Bible School and Special Music at Local Christian Church

The Christian Church invites Bible school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m with Prof Jewell leading the orchestra for the first time tomorrow. Morning sermon titled The Folks Back Home. Chorus to provide special music. No evening service.

Bible School Jewell

English Lutheran Church Sunday Service Time Change

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with a one time change in service hour. The Lord's Supper will be administered followed by a congregational meeting. There will be no evening service.

Truth Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 30 evenings

Christian Science notice invites all to a Truth Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 7 30. The Reading Room above The Fair Clothing Store is open weekdays 2 30 to 4 30 and offers a loan library of authorized Christian Science literature for visitors.

Fair Clothing

Free Methodist Church Services on West Monroe Street

The Free Methodist Church on West Monroe Street holds Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, and class meeting at 12 with the topic The Fullness of the Spirit from Eph 5 18. No evening service. The pastor has assisted Rev Db Eddy in Ottumwa revival and returns home tonight.

Free Methodist Church West Monroe Street Eddy Ottumwe

Notice to Public in 1917 Desertion Case

Notice announces that the husband Carlos G. Hanshaw will not be responsible for any bills incurred by his wife who deserted him on October 1 1917. The public is advised to consider the marriage dissolution and financial liability accordingly.

Vywitee Uncle Sam ‘S Camp Dodge Craons Bureau of Public Information Ameras Srdec Carlos G. Hanshaw Woli Thins Wolf Chemical CO Quincy

New Chicago Mission Church Services Note

The New Chicago Mission offers Sunday school at 2 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 with the subject The Signs of the Times. College Addition Branch repeats the schedule and invites all to attend. C F MecMican will preach and offer blessings.

NEW Chicago Mission College Addition C. F. MecMican

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