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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1918
Page
6
Readable excerpts describe Germany capturing 60 000 acres of French potatoes and hoarding food for its people. English Ministry guidance urges not peeling potatoes and using cold leftovers in sandwiches while offering a cheese mash recipe to stretch rations during wartime.
The Food Administration tentatively permits ice cream at socials for three months during June July and perhaps August while maintaining its opposition to the fourth meal. It urges ice cream only with no wheat products and notes a milk surplus and possible dairy market disruptions if consumption shifts, urging restraint to aid meatless day goals.
Salvation Army war work nears completion in Jefferson county with a solid showing. Penn township reports 287 cash. district 10 raises 71. Unpaid pledges await settlement at Fairfield National Bank to save postage and clerical work in closing the campaign.
Louis Keltner writes from Tours France June 14 to his Aunt Millie. He notes Red Cross and Y M C A support for the troops, mentions travel sights in Tours, and reflects on U boats near Long Island and the delay before returning home. He signs as Lewis.
Secretary of Labor Wilson announced postponement of the Western Union telegraphers strike after a long-distance conference with Commercial Telegraphers Union president S J Konenkamp. Chicago and New York telegraphers voted to defer, seeking congressional action to take over telegraph and telephone lines for war needs.
The Rowena Circle hosts an outdoor picnic at 2:30 PM at Mrs Ed Gentry's home. Other notices include R N A meeting at Fraternal Aid hall, Health club at Mrs Joel Turney's, Wesleyan Bible class picnic at Mrs J O Boyd's, and the Bertha Lessler and Dc Rolley wedding in Ottumwa. Mrs M J McKee marked her 74th birthday with afamily gathering at Charles Trail's house.
A War Savings society was organized Friday in Lockridge district No 7 with officers President Mrs Vada Johnson and Secretary Mrs Carl Adams. Charter members include Eva Anderson, Emma Green, Ethel Green, Laura Chilcott, Minnie Crile, Mable Jordan, Nellie Oman, Margaret Nelson, and others.
Chicago July wage raises for federalized express company workers are the first step under government control announced by George C. Taylor president of American Railway Express. Revenue to fund the raises will come from higher rates approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Raises date to July 1 and will not boost salaries of higher paid staff. Employees urged to view the raise as an investment in improved public service.
State and federal agents conducted an overnight sweep in St. Paul Minnesota arresting more than 600 young men on suspicion of evading military service. Some were released after authorities proved they were not slackers.
About twenty two thousand Iowa men are to be sent to military camps this month. Jefferson county faces uncertainty as class one could be exhausted, though local boards have no definite information. Changes in classifications and new orders could shift many individuals into class one and alter the draft list.
Wanted person offers ironing and washing tasks plus house cleaning. Respond via phone number 3583. 782.
In Jefferson County Iowa Allen Macy files in September Term 1918 a petition to confirm his fee simple title to the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 15 Township 73 North Range 9 West containing 40 acres. Defendants including heirs of Martin Lee and others alleged adverse interests. If you do not appear by noon September 9 1918 default will be entered and decree granted.
An American patrol boat rescued 700 troops from the Canadian troop ship City of Vienna after it wrecked off the Atlantic coast. The rescue occurred in thick fog as sailors worked to take survivors aboard before the vessel sank.
Reports from Lisbon describe chaos and fatalities following a meeting of democratic revolutionary groups. At least two dozen armed factions and many people were killed or wounded amid clashes. Authorities offered sparse details about the incident and its exact location within the city.
Ely's Dream Balm promises instant relief from nasal congestion and head fullness. Apply a small amount to the nostrils to penetrate air passages and soothe swollen membranes for clear breathing.
Rear Admiral Aaron Ward of the United States Navy, retired, died at his home in New York City from heart trouble after an illness of three days. He served during the Civil War era and held notable commands.
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