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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
2
Notice from Fairfield Iowa about second class mail matter and carrier service prompt reporting of irregularity. Includes postal office entry, advance charge of 10N 1.25 1.09 and telephone contact 23.
The New York Sun notes that hens moult in late summer, halting eggs for months. To avoid scarcity, hatch pullets early so they begin laying by seven months, with March and April hatchings spreading production. Use broody hens or incubators to shift dates and ensure a steady egg supply.
A humorous note from the Boston Transcript recalls a green girl Mary newly arrived from the old country on her first day. She brings both cats up stairs when her mistress asks to bring the cats up at dinner.
Six men attacked Iowa National Guard troops guarding a bridge in Fort Dodge. The guard returned fire in a battle lasting over twenty minutes. One attacker was reportedly shot. no guardsmen were injured.
Ruth Law, the aviatrix, landed in St Joseph Missouri at 2 50 pm after a flight from Lincoln Nebraska with a single stop at Adams Nebraska, continuing ahead of a storm the entire route.
Secretary of Labor Wilson denied published reports that the government was considering forming a national industrial control. He said no labor dictator was needed.
Berlin dispatch reports Haiti has handed over passports to German officials after a protest note demanding compensation and guarantees against unrestricted submarine warfare. The Haitien diplomat had earlier delivered the note to Foreign Secretary Zimmer and urged formal assurances for the future.
Lafayette Indiana June 9 police and sheriff continue work on the murder of taxi owner Thomas Be Sense last Monday but have found no evidence to lead to an arrest.
A Rua Carioca building collapsed in downtown Rio de Janeiro, killing seventy people. Rescue teams andOfficials searched the rubble as authorities began inquiries into the incident.
John Feigh Stanford, aged 61, died last night at his home 309 East Adams street after a long county life. Survived by three sisters, two brothers, wife Clara Reno, and eight children with two lost to death. funeral Monday at two from the Brookville Methodist church, Evergreen cemetery interment. Rev. Reno and Rev. Keesey to preside.
The Sunday School league begins with Lutherans vs M ethodists on Tuesday evening on college grounds. Seven teams compete, three games weekly, no admission but hat passed. Emanuel Greenup leads fund-raising. rules ban swearing quarrel and smoking. honor system for eligibility. Umpires include Sheriff Campbell and others. pennant for top percentage.
Mt Pleasant News reports Oakland Mills becomes fishing hub as river rise pushes hundreds to the dam area. Local anglers claim large catches including a 38 pound catfish and many 20 to 30 pound cats. A tale tells of Will Blythe landing a runaway pole while fishing from a power house window.
The Presbyterian church will observe Children’s Day on Sunday with a special program prepared for families. Attendees are invited to join and enjoy the hour together.
The Philathea picnic was postponed due to bad weather. Mr and Mrs X Nad y hosted a reception for their son and daughter in law at their southeast city home. Mrs Leland Holgate and Mrs Brea Gr instead hosted Utila Delcia Club members with theater and a social evening at Holgate’s South Second Street home. Hon H M Havner and guests attended a dinner hosted by Present Mewes Pine and Mrs W F Kopp, with out-of-town attendees including W A Eaton and H A Cole. There is no O E S Club meeting Tuesday afternoon.
The Yeoman lodge will hold its annual Memorial services Friday at eight o clock. The event is open to both lodge members and friends, continuing the traditional practice.
Fairfield Modern Woodmen will hold a memorial service at Evergreen Cemetery immediately after the close of the Odd Fellows services. All Woodmen are asked to bring flowers and participate in this occasion. A tornado wrecked Eram, a village of 200 population, near Okmulgee Oklahoma, killing one man and injuring several others.
Washington June 9 A clash of preferences among various locales delays the choice of training camp sites for Michigan and Wisconsin cantonments. The War Department reviews recommendations from departmental commanders and will announce decisions soon. Only if commanders request, the Secretary of War may decide between equally desirable sites.
Des Moines Iowa July 9 The waters of the Raccoon river remain above flood stage as a new army of men begins strengthening the levee to avert a breach and protect nearby properties.
J. P. Foreman sold his grocery store with Frank Fuqua and Harry Elder taking over the business. All accounts must be paid at once at the store, and all claims should be presented for adjustment.
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