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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
4
Washington outlines new sugar rules to curb household consumption for three months and support allied supply. Officials warn wheat reserves must stay guarded to prevent future shortages, while hope remains that wartime rationing may end as conditions improve.
New York July 10 Dr Edward A Rumely pub ceiver of the Evening Mail reported turning over all records to the justice department during a Washington viewing. Bail was set at 35000 instead of 50000 by U S Commissioner Hitchcock as the perjury charge related to allegations about German impearial holdings. The government deferred further action for two weeks.
Washington reports 57 American casualties from the expeditionary forces with 14 killed in action 10 died of wounds 1 died of disease 1 severely wounded 2 wounded 11 missing or prisoner. Marines attached also announce 52 casualties including 17 killed in action 10 died of wounds 13 severely wounded 12 missing in action.
Provost Marshal General Crowder sends instructions to local draft boards to stop the privilege that allowed registered men to elect their arm of service when volunteering. Official word notes no action yet to halt voluntary enlistment in the navy by class one men.
Evangelist Smith declares Sabbath reform a sign of end times and urges personal Bible study on whether the seventh day remains the Sabbath. He notes Christian practice honors Good Friday and Easter, questions a possible calendar shift, and emphasizes knowing God's word directly.
Wartime messages urge personal patriotism and thrift as Hoover promotes saving meat wheat and sugar. References to old time trusts and binders clash with calls for jam over butter and apple butter for war needs. Cap Cod cranberry crop notes and Kaiser jibes echo nationwide mood.
Washington July 10. The sulphur industry of the country has passed under government control. Production and distribution will be administered by the War Industries Board with the president’s approval. The move responds to heightened war demands for sulphur used in explosives and strain on rail and water transport systems handling war materiel.
Amsterdam reports that during a Reichstag budget debate General von Stein states prisoners returned from Russia are reemployed in the army. He says handling of exchanged prisoners from Britain and France differs with conditions under which each may be employed.
A state department dispatch from the American legation at Teheran reports Teheran under martial law due to food shortage riots and related disturbances. No word has come from the American consul who departed Tabriz weeks ago.
A local shop, Drake Clo Co, invites readers to outfit a faithful coat and vest with a new pair of trousers, offering a coordinated wardrobe update. The ad emphasizes ready-made and tailored options for complete menswear looks.
Fred Donovan suffered a broken arm after a Ford crank incident. The ad promotes Barton’s Can’t Kick device and 766 Straw Hats for Men and Boys at The Drake Clo. Co offering hats in all shapes and braids starting at $1.00.
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