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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
4
Food Administrator Deems cites Herbert Hoover telegram urging state admins to mobilize wholesalers retailers and receivers to move potatoes to consumers at fair prices over 90 days. Hoover says every potato eaten reduces meat and flour demand and warns of waste from surplus.
A wartime pundit cites corn and wheat as twin food assets, arguing corn mills and cooks boost domestic food security while wheat handles export needs. The piece notes corn surpasses wheat in U S harvests, urging restraint on imports to feed the home front.
Shirley Kaye a leading photoplay heads the bill at the Fairfield Theater today and tomorrow. The tale follows American life with refined society and its dramatic conflicts as she fights to protect her man and ultimately conquers to find a husband in a stirring screen story.
The Fairfield Public Library announces new circulation titles across fiction, biographies, juvenile works, and war history. Notable entries include Tramping Through Mexico, The History of the Civil War, The Near‑do‑much, and Virginia of Elk Creek Valley, plus children’s favorites like Hans Brinker and A Yankee in the Trenches.
Washington reports new credits to the Allies totaling 81 74,000,000 for Great Britain and 9,990,000 for Belgium, bringing Allied credits to 5,074,450,000. The British sum grows to 727,550,000 as Belgium receives additional funds.
The Daily Journal announces 50 cent cards of thanks five cent per line for poetry and submission of letters from service members to be published as space allows. Classified ads rise to 25 cents for the first insertion and 15 cents for each following insertion with a five line minimum and extra word charges.
Under the June 6 notice the Government invites draft age men to apply for government service. Occupations listed include mechanics, clerks, electricians, stenographers, surveyors, telegraph and telephone workers, welders, and assorted trades. Apply at 108 South Court street Fairfield Iowa. Rollin J. Wilson, Vice-Chairman Military Training Camps Association Jefferson Co.
Five passenger Ford in fine condition listed under Thurlow Radley contact 5909. Sweet peas for cut flowers offered by Mrs J C McCabe contact 2295. A full blood Jersey cow and heifer calf available, call 2609.
Several rental notices list available homes. C G Taylor offers a four room house near the square with contact phone 403. A furnished room in a modern home is available at 106 W Madison, phone 1163. W D Garmoe lists a new five room house with bath and basement, modern except furnace, four blocks from the square, phone 3420. Frank Berard advertises a house on South B street, modern with immediate occupancy. Wm M Hufeteder posts a seven room house in good repair two blocks from the square.
American ace Captain Eddie Rickenbacker reportedly shot down five German aircraft between April 29 and May 30 as U S forces advance in Froves. The report notes his continued role with American patrols and bombardments amid ongoing operations.
Wanted positions for repair workers and clerical staff. Shipping clerk immediate opening requiring clerical ability and experience. Teamster needed for steady work with favorable hours. Apply at 141 after closing time. Listings include general help and trades with contact details.
Fragmentary text mentions property in relation to a widow and a decedent, with references to a seller or heir, local notices, and a name that may be misread. The OCR lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities to form a coherent news item.
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