This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
6
The note outlines subscription terms with prepaid options including a monthly rate and a six month advance plan. It emphasizes that all subscriptions must be paid in advance and lists cost figures and durations.
At the American Medical Association meeting in Chicago on June 11, Dr. John R. Marlin, adviser on diet for the war department, praised U S military rations as highly balanced and generous. He cited energy allowances of 4632 calories for American soldiers, compared with 3822 for British, 2551 for Canadian and Italian forces.
London reports from the war office that twenty one enemy airplanes were destroyed on the Italian front by British air forces. The announcement underscores ongoing air operations in that theater.
A second casualty list names four privates killed and two officers severely wounded. Officers listed are Corporal Albertus A. Catlin of Washington DC and First Lieutenant Albert W. Boston of St. Louis Park Minnesota.
Washington June 13. The war department reports 127 American expeditionary forces casualties. Fifteen killed in action, 9 died of wounds, 18 from disease, 1 died in an airplane accident, 17 from accident and other causes, 690 wounded, 6 wounded in action, 1 listed as missing, and 1 casualty not specified in action.
The Partyster and wounded soldiers from the expeditionary army were landed in the United States last week, the surgeon general reported. During the previous week id arrived.
National League results show New York 4 Chicago 8, Brooklyn 6, Cin Monatl 0, Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1, Philadelphia 5, St. Louis game halted in 19th inning due to darkness. American League scores Detroit 10 Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 2 New York 260 innings, Chicago 9 Boston 6, St. Louis 2 Washington 0. American Association action includes St Paul 2 Louisville 14 in 12, Minneapolis 12 Columbus 6, Reese 15 Indianapolis 4 Toledo 2, Kansas City.
The Jefferson County Community Club gathered about three hundred men and women in Batavia for a countywide dinner and meeting to discuss needs and plan united relief efforts. Speakers praised the Salvation Army's wartime relief work and outlined a county fund drive targeting 5000 dollars with a 3000 dollar minimum, plus a July 4 celebration at Chautauqua Park featuring speeches, games, and a moving picture show Iowa.
Last day for candidates to file campaign expense accounts passed with all complying. Noted entries include Charles Edmund 14.00, Geo. Stephenson 76.00, M. Cee Raines 79.98, and receipts totaling various small amounts among several candidates.
Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer urged robust support for the war effort and postwar farming needs. He warned Americans must act now to aid allies and boost shipping, predicts postwar grain movements and increased competition for U.S. farmers, linking it to support for rural clubs and community groups.
Next Monday a group from Fairfield will travel to Burlington for the annual Iowa-Illinois tournament. Ten clubs compete, with Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa among the entrants. Fairfield will field a four-man team with Walter Hunt, Huyett Gaines, Charles Heer, and Charles Raines as starters. alternates are E B. ReOTe and F. A. Spielman.
The railroad administration plans a liberal policy for new switch tracks industrial sidings ship buildings and freight stations at terminals while reducing spending on new passenger stations office buildings and other non essential projects not directly aiding war demands.
Washington June 14 A proclamation by President Wilson designates July 5 as draft registration day for all Alaskans Hawaiians and Porto Ricans who reach twenty one since June 5 1917 The action covers possessions under federal authority and signals a nationwide wartime draft readiness The Drake Company advertises Emerson dress shoes at cost to close out its line.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.