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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
2
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Soldiers of the War Industries Board issue circulars to newspapers dated July 5th and 28th. They restrict free copies to staff and officials, curb advertising freebies, and urge curtailment of large mailings to savings potential, while criticizing wasteful circulation practices.
In southern Alsace near the front, about six thousand six hundred displaced Alsatians are housed in nineteen villages along a withdrawal line. The American Red Cross shipped four months of half rations to sustain them for ten months, delivering condensed milk cheese meat and other essentials totaling thousands of pounds.
A Des Moines Register notice reports Private McKinley Bailey son of James Bailey of Des Moines was wounded in France. He belongs to Company M Rainbow Division and was shot in the leg below the knee. the extent of his injuries remains uncertain.
Ross Wheatley visits his son in Stockport. Fred and Mrs Briggs of Lockridge in the city. W S Goodson and wife return to Kirksville Mo after visiting the Norris and Raines homes. Miss Kate Jones departs for relatives in Nebraka and Colorado. Rev H C McMican and Velma visit Mapleton North Dakota. Ralph Allard heads to Chicago to the Great Lakes Training station. Forest City Bottling Works owned by J F Bryan and Son halt pop production due to government sugar limits.
At a dinner in honor of Herbert Hoover, Prime Minister Lloyd George lauded Hoover for helping Europe avoid widespread famine. He warned that allied shipping would be stretched by war needs and emphasized America’s pivotal role in supplying food while Britain expands its wartime shipbuilding and repair efforts.
Washington reports complete agreement among the United States Japan and entente powers on a plan to intervene in Russia to aid the Russian people and expel the Hon. President. Japan to furnish the major share of military forces with US and allies as well. Economic aid on a vast scale to Russia and withdrawal of troops from Russia and Siberia to conclude the intervention.
Envoys at Hog Island shipyard hear Purley say the United States will use the ships for both peace and war aims. He emphasizes the fleet as a bridge to the fighting front in France and closer postwar ties with neighbors.
Washington July 26 draft boards told by Provost Marshal Crowder to refuse release of Class 1 registrants for navy marine corps or emergency fleet until enough physically qualified men are ready to fill August call. Adjutant General notified August requisitions to match July’s 367 961 registrants. Medical advisory boards urged to speed up medicals to have all Class 1 men ready for August call.
Washington July 27. General Pershing announces a plan to expedite letters from chaplains and Red Cross workers to families of American soldiers killed overseas. Letters will bear a small cross for immediate identification and fast forwarding to the adjutant general in France after deaths are verified.
German military commentators praise General Foch after Allied offensives challenge German propaganda. The Vossische Zeitung calls him an able leader and notes the public in Berlin cannot ignore his success.
The Hast Moe Hue Herald suspends publication as many staff join the war effort. The paper, established 14 years ago in Moline, TL, will cease until after the conflict ends.
London reports the Roumanian press bureau dispatch from Insey stating King Ferdinand ordered land apportionment. The 1917 law is cited as basis, with vast estates to be divided among peasants.
Washington July 27 The United States Fuel Administration announces the appointment of Roy A. Kinney of New York and Kayid B. Bush of Chicago to the production bureau to oversee mine supply priorities. They will work with the War Industries Board to keep coal production steady despite material or equipment shortages.
Mrs. George Fowler, oldest living member of the Fairfield Presbyterian church, died today at 1:00 p m at her home three and a half miles northwest of the city. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at 3:00 p m.
After choir practice at the Christian church Mrs Clyde Reed prepares to move to Maryland. Ruth Hanks and Grace MecNew led a theatre party then to Purity for refreshments. The Methodist church choir and spouses held a lawn picnic at W C Jones on South Man street with about 40 guests and a pleasant social hour.
Burlington July 27 authorities from Illinois and Iowa meet to coordinate prosecution of liquor violations. Officials say both states will pursue full penalties and cooperate. several Illinois arrests are noted and liquor remains under guard awaiting September court terms. The case of William Gough faces condemnation hearings and possible destruction orders.
Dr Yumei Kin a Chinese woman doctor runs a kitchen at 641 Washington Street New York City after a six month study in China of the soy bean. She says its protein equals meat and its use as a meat replacer suits diabetics and vegetarians.
Gas range for sale with phone contact 2718. Land for sale available in Jefferson and surrounding counties. A selection of well improved farms in Missouri offered at bargains. Call or write to P. H. Fisher & Co for farm and city property details. phone information provided.
President Wilson condemns lynching and mob rule as un American and allied with Germany in a public address urging governors and citizens to end the disgraceful practice. He warns that any person aiding lynchers betrays the nation and its lawful order.
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