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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription pricing for Carrierme Week with terms for one and three month periods. It lists monthly rates in advance and specifies payment in advance for mail subscriptions.
Chicago hosting the American Medical Association meeting heard John T. N. Martin of the War Department detail military rations. He said U S soldiers receive 4 682 calories per ration versus 3 822 for British, 2 551 for Canadian and 2 551 for Italian troops.
London reports twenty one enemy airplanes destroyed on the Italian front by British air forces. War office statement confirms operations in the area.
Washington June 3 report lists four privates killed and two officers severely wounded in action. Officers named are Col. Albertus VY. Catlin of Washington D C and First Lieut Albert VP. Boston of St Louis Park Minnesota.
The War Department lists 127 AEF casualties with 15 killed in action 9 died of wounds 18 from disease 1 from an airplane crash 17 in accidents and other causes. Wounded total includes 4 in action 2 undetermined and 1 reported as missing in action.
A brief report notes 40 wounded soldiers back in Washington last week with arrivals from the army hospital. The Surgeon General expressed regret over delays in medical care and evacuation affecting the wounded and their families.
Results show National League games with Cincinnati beating Brocklvyn 6 4 and Philadelphia routing St. Louis in a blacked out 19th inning. American League Detroit won 10 to 2 over Philadelphia while Cleveland and New York tied 2 to 2 in 10 innings. Chicago also tied Barton 6 6. American Association saw Paul defeat Louisville 2 to 1 in 14 innings and Columbus beat Kanesay 12 to 6.
The Jefferson County Community Club drew about three hundred men and women from across the county to a Batavia dinner to discuss needs and unite for action. Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer praised the feast, and J Burton of Chicago spoke on Salvation Army relief work in the war.
Yesterday marked the deadline for candidates to file campaign expense reports and every candidate complied with the law. Several itemized entries appear for expenditures and signatures, listing miscellaneous amounts from various individuals.
Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer urged unity and rapid support for war efforts. He warned the Hun is far from beaten and urged Americans at home to fund agencies aiding the cause. He outlined postwar grain markets, shipping limits, and a surge of surplus grain to the United States, needing rural clubs to handle the impact.
Next Monday a number of Fairfield golfers head to Burlington for the annual Iowa Illinois tournament. Ten clubs compete and Ot tumwa’s Arthur Bartlett, three time state champion, will join. The Fairfield team of four includes Walter Hunt Gaines, Huyett, Charles Heer, and Charles Raines with alternates Cape and Spielman. Ball matches and a good time are promised. enthusiasts urged to join.
The railroad administration released the 1946 297000000 budget outlining a liberal policy for new owned tracks industrial sidings ship buildings and freight terminals while reducing spending on new passenger stations office buildings and other nonwar related enterprises.
President Wilson designates July 5 as draft registration day for all Alaskans, Tarawa... and Porto Ricans reaching twenty one since June 5, 1917. Proclamation sets the date for military registration across possessions including Hawaii. The announcement appears amid broader wartime mobilization.
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