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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
6
Manager notes four months mail subscriptions in advance at $1.10 to $1.25 per period. Public notice from Fairfield Iowa lists post office mailing details and a hotline for irregular carrier service issues, telephone number 23.
The New York Sun explains that hens moult in late summer, stopping eggs for several months. To avoid gaps, hatch pullets early so they begin laying around seven months, with March and April hatches ensuring continuous production. Use broody hens or incubators to shift to early hatching.
John Feigh Stanford longtime Libertyville resident died last night at his home 309 East Adams street at about nine. He was born March 18, 1856 in Jefferson county and aged 61 years 2 months 20 days. Survived by three sisters and two brothers and eight children. Funeral Monday at two from the Brookville Methodist church with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
A Boston Transcript item notes a green girl Mary newly arrived from the old country on her first day at her new home. While the master and mistress dine, the mistress asks Mary to bring up the cats. Mary goes downstairs and brings up both cats.
Six masked men attacked soldiers guarding a bridge in Fort Dodge Iowa. The guard returned fire and a battle lasting over twenty minutes followed. One attacker was said to be shot but none of the soldiers were injured.
Aviatrix Ruth Law landed in St Joseph Missouri at 3 50 p m after outrunning a storm from Adam Nebraska with a single stop at Adams en route from Lincoln Nebraska.
Secretary of Labor Wilson rejected reports that the government planned a national industrial control scheme. He said there would be no labor dictator, if such a plan were ever needed.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Haitian chargé d’affaires in Berlin had his passports returned after presenting a note to German Foreign Secretary Zimmermann protesting unrestricted submarine warfare and seeking compensation and future guarantees.
Lafayette Indiana June 9 police and sheriff continue to probe the murder of taxi owner Thomas FE Sense last Monday but have yet to obtain evidence leading to an arrest.
A downtown Rua Carioca building collapse in Rio de Janeiro killed seventy people, trapping many residents and prompting emergency response teams to search the wreckage.
Community reports a river abundance drawing many anglers to Oakland Mills near the dam. Local trio Ralph Eshelman Jess Dunaway and Carl Smith claim the largest take about 300 pounds with a 38 pound catfish among catches. Will Blythe hooked a “young whale” from the power house window, losing rod and reel before the fish was secured near the dam.
The Philathea picnic scheduled for Monday is indefinitely postponed because of bad weather. Mr. and Mrs. X Nady host a reception this evening to honor their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs X C Nady. Mrs Leland Holgate hosted Mrs Holgate and Mrs Brea Grinstead for a Delta Club gathering with theater and social activities at the Holgate home. Mt Pleasant note: dinner in honor of Hon H M Havner with out of town guests W A Eaton H A Cole Judge McKemmey. No O E S Club meeting Tuesday afternoon.
The first game of the Sunday School ball league will be Tuesday evening between the Lutherans and Methodists. A complete season schedule will be published Monday. The Christian Sunday school joins, making seven teams. Games on college grounds three times weekly. No admission charge, hat passed for funds led by Emanuel Greenup. By laws ban swearing and fighting. smoking forbidden during games. Each player must prove eligibility on honor. New Chicago Mission to award pennant for best winning percentage. other trophies from merchants. Umpires named as Sheriff Campbell H EK Wisecarver C U Emry and Bruce Gobble.
Fairfield Modern Woodmen will conduct a memorial service at Evergreen cemetery immediately after the Odd Fellows services. All Woodmen are asked to bring flowers and take part in the occasion in Okmulgee Oklahoma dated July 9. A tornado wrecked Eram, a village of 200, killing one man and injuring several others.
Children’s day will be observed at the Presbyterian church Sunday. An ial program has been prepared. Come and help enjoy the hour.
J. P. Foreman has sold his grocery store. Frank Fuqua and Harry Elder are in charge of the business. All accounts must be paid at once at the store and all claims should be presented for adjustment.
The Yeoman lodge will hold its annual Memorial services Friday at eight oclock. In keeping with tradition, the event is open to both lodge members and friends.
Washington June 9 no decision yet on camp location for Michigan Wisconsin cantonments. The War Department reviews recommendations from departmental commanders and will announce results soon. Rivalry among possible sites leaves final choice to commanders with the secretary of war only stepping in if two sites are equally desirable.
Des Moines reports the Raccoon River above flood stage as crews rush to strengthen the levee. The rising waters prompt immediate work by a new battalion of laborers.
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