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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
2
Notice states subscriptions strictly in advance entered at the Postoffice at Fair Bela Iowa. Details reference weekly and monthly rates and mail terms.
House Ways and Means Committee plans to report a tax bill totaling 8 billion dollars after August recess. Action likely by August 26 with priority water power legislation delaying until September. Efforts focus on 3.2 billion from excess profits tax, with no final rates agreed. Senator King asks Baker for names of officers with war related government contract earnings.
London reports June losses of 275,629 gross tons for British allied and neutral shipping due to enemy action and marine risk, the lowest since September 1916. British losses reach 161,062 tons with allied and neutral at 114,567, while June shows sharp declines versus May April and March. Quarterly totals end June at the lowest since 1916, with continuing high sallings and port entries.
Fragmentary report recalls Red Cross workers wounded while carrying soldiers as combat advances unfold. Names appear garbled from OCR but refer to workers from New York and other places amid coastal operations.
A fragment mentions straw hats and clothing brands with unclear context including Panama, Bankoks, and Leghorns, and a garbled reference to cleaning up for a sex? themed item at a brake clothing store.
Five Jefferson county men will depart for Ames on August 15 for specialized training in auto mechanics. The list of trainees includes J. Harold Zeigler, George N. Light, Carl W. Hartman, Vincent R. Shelangowski, and Elbert C. Calhoun.
Des Moines district board will not consider petitions for recategorization unless reclassification reasons are shown by sworn affidavits. Armstrong of Batavia and Green of Fairfield head to Syracuse for limited service as fire guards until the 29th. Smith of Abingdon moves from Class 1 to a more deferred class, with Lewis of Batavia taking his place.
Mrs. J. C. Thorne receives a note from her nephew J. C. Dofflemeyer, a Marine radio gunner, reporting he survived the torpedoing and sinking of a ship off Fire Island. He notes he has no injuries, but lost all belongings and promises a fuller account later.
Paris July 26 Edward R Stettinius Second Assistant secretary of war of the United States, now in Paris, will join the interallied munition council Then he will tour the American front visit French and British armies and perhaps the Italian front. Accompanying him are Samuel L Pelton W S Gistord and Charles Day of the Emergency Fleet corporation.
Arthur Cuy Empey, noted author and soldier, has been honorably discharged from the National Army after receiving a commission as a captain in the military general corps. No reason was given for the discharge.
At a Wednesday meeting the Fair association directors voted to have no county fair this year. They offered use of the Fair Grounds next fall to organizers of a potential Live Stock show if they proceed. A meeting at the Armory Saturday night at nine was planned to decide the matter, and area farmers were urged to attend.
Miss Mary Whitney entertained several girl friends at a bank party at her South Court street home in honor of Miss Grace McNew and Ruth Hanks of Missouri. A breakfast followed at 8 o'clock this morning. The L T L Boys and Girls plan a church meeting tomorrow at 3 PM. Mrs Frank Simmons hosted a ladies gathering on West Jackson street this afternoon. Evergreen lodge No 35 Degree of Honor meets tonight at Fraternal Aid hall at 8 PM.
The Gauze Shop will close this evening after completing July quota and will reopen when the August quota arrives.
Private Carl Matthews of the 131st Infantry in France writes from a billet to Mr. C A Gibson. He says weather is cold, nights are cold, they sleep in sheds, and he expects to be back with the unit next year. He asks for letters and sends regards to Fairfield friends.
A massive blaze struck Forest Park early today causing about 250000 dollars in damages. The fire destroyed nearly twenty buildings and numerous concessions while challenging fire crews from three villages to control the flames.
Adj. General Guy E. Logan announces his retirement to join the Army as a Major and thanks Iowa exemption, district, local, medical advisory and legal exemption boards and appeal agents for their cooperation in administering the Selective Service. He credits their efforts with Iowa’s high standing and the war effort.
London reports 162000 munitions workers in the strike movement and Sheffield workers quitting. The Trades Union Advisory Committee met with Churchill and the war cabinet considered drafting striking workers if the action continues. Leeds delegates discussed a conscription stance if embargoes remain.
All Summer Ceats Summer Pants Sumner Suits reduced to clear room for tall goods at The Drake Clothing Co. Sale highlights affordable summer attire and seasonal stock clearance.
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