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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1918

Page

2

How to Use Barley Flour In Baking

Barley flour offers a cheap accessible substitute for wheat flour though it is not identical in behavior. It absorbs more water so batters seem stiffer. sift and add about two tablespoons more per cup. adding egg helps muffin and biscuit blends. mixing with small amounts of cornstarch potato flour corn flour or mashed potatoes can improve flavor. a quarter cup cold mashed potato per cup of barley flour increases moisture. bake muffins breads and cakes longer and at lower temperatures when using barley or other substitutes.

Beans as Meat Substitute Urged for Patriot Diet

The article argues beans can substitute meat as meat supplies tighten. Farmers produced a record bean crop, about 15,000,1000 bushels, up 5,000,000 from normal, with Army and Navy demand growing. Demand shifts include Pinto, California pinks, and soy beans, prompting market changes and renewed emphasis on beans in meals.

Department of Agriculture California Besus Viry

League Baseball Games and Hats Advertised

League Baseball games and men’s work hats offered at reduced prices with 19th century style pricing. Drake Clothing Co Hy.

Drake Clo. Co

Fairfield Prepares for Fourth of July Celebration at Park

Fairfield readsied for a town wide Fourth of July event at Chautauqua park with a Merry-Go-Round, patriotic music, electric lights at dusk, and flags and bunting urged for homes and businesses. The day features band concerts, old fashioned games, a community picnic, speaking by Senator Frailey, a choir program, wrestling, boxing, motion pictures, and a grand finale film.

Fairfield Chautauqua Park Burlington Street Epworth League The Methodist Church Baracca Lutheran Church A. Banta John Bryan Fairfield Iowa Fairfield Iowa Band Joseph R. Frailey Ft. Madison Moorhead Prof. Mountain Joe Kitterman Hedrick Blacksmith Chris Jordan United States Billy Clare Oklahoma City J. H. McNamer Detroit Chatauqua Park Iowa

Local Society Notes Highlight Meetings and Picnics

Among gatherings, Pan The Women's Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs Thomas Crawford s home. Junior Loyal Women s Class entertained by Miss Adda McClelland at Miss Lilian Hutchinson s with about forty members and refreshments. Now Siesta club hosted by Mrs Harry Jones on West Briggs Street with sewing and refreshments. Out of town guests included Miss Margaret Basling and Mrs Ed Oliver. Rebekah picnic at Chautauqua Park on July 4 at 6 pm invites all members and families. St Mary s Sodality held a picnic southeast of town with a bountiful supper. J H Stuckey hosted Methodist Sunday school teachers with a business meeting and social hour at West Briggs Street with refreshments.

Loyal Women’s The Christian Church Adda McClelland Lilian Hutchinson Harry Jones West Briggs Street Jones Margaret Basling Ed. Olliver Clarence Pool J. H. Stuckey Methodist Sunday School West Briggy Street

Americans and French Take Vaux Area on the Marne Front

Paris reports a joint operation west of Chateau Thierry by American and French forces capturing the village of Vaux and nearby heights. Over 300 prisoners including five officers were taken, and allied lines gained between hill 204 and Vaux. Raids between Montdidier Noyon and east of Reims yielded some prisoners.

Paris Vaux Chateau ‘Thierry Marne War Office Hill 204 Montidier Noyon Lesmes Alsace Chateau Thierry Vans-Hut Montdidier Reims Belloy Upper Alsace

Senator Tillman Dies After Prolonged Illness

Washington reports the death of Senator Benjamin Ryan Tillman known as Pitchfork Tillman at 4 20 am after a long illness. The ex Confederate soldier and South Carolina politician was born August 11 1847 in Edgefield County. He joined the Confederate army in 1864 and later became governor in 1890 and 1892, serving in the U S Senate since 1895.

Washington, D. C Benjamin Ryan Tillman Tillman Senator Tillman Edgefield County South Carolina U. S. Senate

Red Cross Notes and Independence Events

Red Cross notes announce tomorrow closure of the Gauze Shop for the Fourth of July. A Home Service Section planning meeting at the armory next Tuesday July 11 is led by Mrs. Henry G. Taylor and Mrs. Bella Bower of Bloomfield with two sessions at 2 30 and 8 oclock inviting both men and women to attend. Also advertisements for Drake Co apparel and Kentucky running races at Mt Pleasant July 4 5 6 are listed along with various bargain prices.

Armory Home Service Red Crows Henry G. Taylor Bella Bower Bloomfield Fie Drake Clo. Co Kentucky Mt. Pleasant

Debs Pleads Not Guilty in Espionage Case

Eugene V. Debs, arrested in Meveland, pleads not guilty to all ten counts of the espionage indictment. He was arraigned before Federal Judge DC Westenhaver for a speech at the socialist state convention in Canton on June 16.

Meveland Eugene V. Debs Canton DC. Westenhaver

Suffrage Bill Skipped In Senate Ruling

Senator Fall of New Mexico failed to bring up the woman suffrage resolution after the vice president ruled him out of order. Hugh Bennett returns from Des Moines. Drake Clothing Co plans July Fourth sales and special prices on children's wash suits. Mt Pleasant Fair Grounds hosts races with a professional starter to ensure quick starts.

Washington Fall of New Mexico Senate Drake Clothing Co Mt. Pleasant Fair Grounds

Local Board Enforces Work or Fight Order Now In Effect

The local draft board announces the Work or Fight order is active despite a brief delay in blanks. It is compiling lists of men in idle or non essential work to be called for examination. Those failing to justify idleness may be placed in class one and prioritized. Information given to the board is confidential. Buy W. S. S.

Personal notices from Packwood and surrounding areas

Mrs Mable Edwards of Packwood was a guest of Dr Iona Miller yesterday. Gladys Horton of Beardstown visited her grandmother Mrs Thomas Allender yesterday. Rufus Myers and family of Packwood visited in the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs J M Harper left for Hardis Minnesota to visit their children. Hunting licenses for 1918 19 may be secured at the county auditor with Prof H D Repass taking out the first license. Miss Julia Parsons departs tomorrow for an extended visit in Colorado Springs. Mrs Frank Ferrell and daughter of Winfield visit Mrs Jane Abbot. The Turney family and Louie Lamson plan a Lake Okoboji summer. Fairfield stores to close all day July 4 and reopen evening of July 3. Buy War Savings Stamps.

H. D. Repass

Aviators Burn German Mill and Mannheim Bombing Report

Five killed and 14 injured in Mannheim as allied aircraft drop bombs causing heavy property damage. British air ministry reports successful strike on Badische airline and soda factory with six bursts observed. German aircraft reportedly driven down out of control during the Mannheim action. The Orchard City Band performs in Mt. Pleasant July 4 followed by the Fairfield Iowa Band on July 5 and 6.

Paris Mannheim Germany Havas Basle Badische British Air Ministry

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