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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
3
William Potts of Libertyville and James Fry visit the city while Miss Mary Damm Glendale Miss Opha DeWitt Stockport and many others spend time with friends. The Court House closes tomorrow.
Wesley Greene, Iowa State Horticultural association secretary, says this year’s fruit crop will be about half of last year’s. Overall fruit yield on July 1st stood at 42 percent of a perfect crop, nine points below the five year average.
A ruling states that all members of class one must re register and that the first eighty men are barred from enlisting in the navy or marine corps. Those after the first eighty may still enlist but will be barred when the current quota moves to camp and the next call is issued. The class of 1918 may enlist in the navy or marine corps. Local boards will provide full information.
Eric Heurlin, once in charge of Trinity Lutheran church, has been named censor of telegrams and is stationed in Galveston Texas. His appointment cites his fluency in Spanish and Mexican languages. Heurlin has led the Swedish Lutheran church in Galveston for about 18 months. Buy W. 8S. 8 Camp Dodge Men Celebrate.
Des Moines reports tomorrow July Fourth observances at Drake Stadium with 1,200 soldiers from the 88th division and headquarters cavalry to join a patriotic and athletic program. Soldiers will be relieved from active duty to participate and transport will be provided by over 100 motor trucks. Some may camp overnight along the road.
A Swiss Red Cross message says Lieutenant Edouard Isaacs of the U.S. Navy, prisoner of the German sub sinking the President Lincoln, is in a German prison camp at Karlsruhe and is well. Wives in Portsmouth Va and Fort Huachuca Ariz were informed via police dispatches.
Washington reports over one million American soldiers have sailed for France with about 700000 in combat roles. General Wood testifies 4,000,000 will be in uniform by January 1 1919 and 1,500,000 to be called this year. Baker letter cites progress in ships, supplies, and industry.
War Department confirms Iowa Wesleyan included in approved schools for training with up to 100 students. Provisional Officers Training Camp to open at Ft Sheridan July 18, running to Sept 16, offering 60 days intensive training. Students 18 or older receive certificates and become assistant instructors under a commissioned officer. expenses paid, equipment provided, pay $30 monthly. Wesleyan may send six to ten students plus one faculty member.
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