Editor Manager at Post Office in Fair Weld Iowa
A note indicates distribution handling listing the editor manager processed at the Fair Weld Iowa Post Office as second class mail matter.
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Fair‘Weld
Iowa
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
2
Hoover urges extending Lever act to control foods
President Hoover argues in a letter to Representative Anderson that Lever Act provisions should cover distribution manufacturing and preservation of foods and beverages to aid rationing. He calls for regulating nonessential uses and public eating places while targeting luxury consumption to ease food shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Hoover
Representative Anderson
House Agricultural
Anderson
Pood
Hoogeer
Senate committee backs relinquishing railroads after war
The senate commerce committee voted 7 to 6 to amend the administration railway act to require the government to relinquish control of railroads within one year after the war ends. Opponents argued against the action and called for further committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Commerce Committee
Administration
Washington
Cotte Ooten
Weywall
US Army Air Corps Casualties and Balkan Front Notes
Scrambled report notes U S Airmay JIS killed and other casualties amid Balkan operations. Mentions Spencer of Melload Morte and Mery iroe Ve termini Upjes near Hel Part with references to funding and commissions. Paris reports June 20 stating raids and army actions in Macedonia with Serbian troops countering Bulgarian positions near Dobropalye and bombardments in the valley of the Vorder region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaresqne
Spencer
Melload Morte
United
Stet
Paris
Flin
Ferguson Named County Agent For Jefferson County
H C Ferguson of Mechanicsville Iowa has been chosen by the Farm Bureau to serve as County Agent in Jefferson county and will begin work in the middle of next month. He has taught in Auburn Alabama and is an Ames graduate. an office in the Courthouse is sought as the logical site for his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Ferguson
Mechanicsville
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Jefferson County
Mr. Ferguson
Auburn
Ala
Ames
Ferguson
McKenney Gift Enriches Local Library Collection
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McKenney donated Harpers Pictorial History of the Great Rebellion in two large volumes and the Art and Architecture of the World’s Columbian Exposition in three volumes. The set includes reproductions by renowned artists mounted and bound, adding to a growing fine arts and portrait collection for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. McKenney
Harper
McKenney
Morocco
Louvre
Remington
Wilson
Cable Lumber Co Office Robbed in New Chicago
Robbers entered the Cable Lumber Co office in New Chicago and forced open the money drawer, taking about 12 dollars. This marks the second recent office break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable Lumber CO
New Chicago
School of instruction for district ministers to be held
Rev. L. E. Koenig will conduct a school of instruction at his North C street home for ministers of the Presbytery who will assist in the Sunday School conference across district churches. Many ministers from the district are expected to attend tomorrow’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Koenig
North C Street
Why We Must Save Food Amid World War Strain
The piece argues that France faces severe crop shortfalls in wheat potatoes and sugar beets with yields well below 1913 levels. It emphasizes American aid to allies, warning that starvation risks defeat and that nations cannot feed themselves during the war.
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France
America
Soldiers Cleared of Murder Charge in Houston Case
In Houston on November 27, Sneed a civilian and ten men including Serzt Granville W. Stuin and Robert McCuerymand faced a court martial. The defendants were charged in connection with a hinge od and unrelated charges but were found not guilty of the order.
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Houston
Tex
Gard
Lotiers
Granville W. Stuin
Robert McCuerymand
Heat Affects Racing Notes In Savannah
Savannah June 30 report notes a sudden temperature rise impacting a heat of Prostention Wits. The brief item records the heat as a factor in the day’s activities, with no further details on participants or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Wits
Todsay
Five Billion AR Insurance Applications In U.S. Military
Washington reports total applications for government soldiers insurance surpassing 83 billion dollars? about 10 000 soldiers and sailors have filed requests.
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AR Insurance
Washington
Westminster Guild Set for Friday Afternoon Meeting
The Westminster Guild will meet at Mrs. Jack Ireland's East Burlington street home Friday at 2 30 o clock. Twelve local youths spent last evening at Miss Lillie Gilchrist’s near Libertyville with music games and an oyster stew before returning home. Mr and Mrs Wm Hufstedler hosted an annual dinner for their clerks at East Hempstead with a four course meal and social games after. Epworth League members gathered at Misses Carrie and Etta Stever’s East Stone street home for a business meeting and social time with refreshments. The Builders Bible class of the Lutheran church plans to meet at Miss Mable Lundquist’s South Fourth street home this evening. All members urged to attend.
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Westminster Guild
Jack Ireland
East Burlington Street
Lillie Gilchrist
Libertyville
Wm. Hufstedler
Hufstedler & Baker Store
East Hempstead
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Carrie
Etta Stever
East Stone Street
The
Lutheran Church
Mable Lundquist
South Fourth Street
Local people engage travels and visits around region
Raymond Burk of Salind is in the city. M. S. Randall visits Batavia on business. Delmer Frazey socializes in Libertyville. K. T. Kiltoy visits Melrose to see his son Dr. Leo Kiltoy. Harry McWhirter leaves for Chicago for the auto show. Mrs. J. A. Brawner visits Mt Pleasant. Mrs. Ernest Holton ill with grippe on South Fourth. Mary C. Reed visits Ottumwa for relatives. Samuel Jenks gravely ill near Boackwith with pneumonia. Mrs. C. Havner visits Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. M. Larson returns to Lockridge after visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dillon visit Browning for several weeks. Beulah West departs for Mesa Arizona to visit sister Mrs. Ward Lamson. A. P. Wyatt of Centerville on business trip to Chicago after severe dayn. Clement Miller from State Agricultural College at Anes visits home. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Harris return from Camp Dodge. Capt. Carl Harris and Mrs. Roy Day of Minneapolis. Capt. Harris leaves Camp Dodge per orders possibly to foreign service.
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Mr. An
W. FE. Harris
Camp Dodge
Capt
Carl Harris
Roy Day
Minneapolis
Capt. Harris
Foreign Service
Big Double Header Basketball Game At Armory Tonight
The last basketball games at the armory before its closure due to fuel shortage will take place tonight. A large double header features two fast contests: the Athletic association lightweights versus a grade school picked team and the final Athletic regulars against the High School team. A small admission will be charged.
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Armory
Athletic Association
Ight
Service Flag for Iowa Wesleyan Raised in Chapel
Mt. Pleasant Iowa January service flag ceremony at Iowa Wesleyan College featured 125 blue stars honoring 125 alumni and students who served. The Hypatia Literary Society presented the flag, with Miss Katherine Schell giving the address and Rev. E. J. Myers accepting, in a service led by Dr. E. A. Schell.
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Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College
Hypatia Literary Society
Katherine Schell
Literary Society
8. J
Notice of Garnishment Proceedings in Jefferson County Iowa
In the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa the case Wm. L. Bonnett v David M. Bonnett recites Garnishee J. M. Fry to appear February 25 1918 in Fairfield Iowa to answer interrogatories and show cause why judgment condemning property or debt in garnishee hands should not be entered unless appearance is made. Richard C. Leggett attorney for plaintiff Shan Campbell sheriff. 138
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District Court
Jefferson County
State of Iowa
Wm. L. Bonnett
David M. Bonnett
J. M. Fry
David M. Bennett
Fairfield
Iowa
Richard C. Leggett
Unclear Text Reflects Alarm Over Russian Collapse
The article text expresses panic over Russia's potential collapse and mentions a speaker warning about dangers and repeated revolts. It emphasizes political instability, calls for organization, and cautions readers about consequences for Germany and Europe, with a rhetorical focus on risk and upheaval.
Fire destroys powder plant at Du Pont works in Delaware
A blaze at the Corney’s Point works of the Joy Pont Powder company in Willington Du Pont plant destroys the powder facility. Loss estimated at 200 thousand dollars. One worker severely burned. Fire reported January 20. Recovery plant and three drying tunnels damaged.
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du Pont
Willington
Del
Corney'’s
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