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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
2
The Daily Journal notes Iowa 1913 laws protect birds from harm. It lists many species forbidden to destroy or possess nests or eggs, with fines from one to twenty five dollars and possible jail for violations. Exceptions allow nest removal from buildings and keeping song birds as pets.
Secretary David B. Houston calls on households to revive home canning preserving pickling and drying to use surplus garden produce and save food. He notes back yard gardens will yield beans peas carrots beets corn and tomatoes while rail transport strains require local conservation and individual action.
Senator George W. Ball of Fairfield Iowa received Adjutant General Logan's letter stating counties will count National Guard members toward the required military quota. The note explains counties with Guard units will be credited for those serving or taking the Federal oath, while counties without Guard companies face higher drafts.
Mrs. Mary W. Lawson died suddenly yesterday of uremia during an acute indigestion attack at 404 East Burlington. Funeral Monday at ten from the residence, in charge of Dr. H. A. Mosser, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Born February 14, 1841 in Clarion County Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Fairfield and was married to Rev. Carson Reed in 1871 and Dr. Orr Lawson in 1904.
Sealed bids for Iowa and Illinois coal for the Court House Jail County Hospital County Home and the Poor for 1917 1918 are due by noon Monday July 2 at the Auditor's Office. Hospital Court House and Jail coal will be weighed on city scales. County Home coal via Libertyville F C B. Libertyville. A C Turner County Auditor. Lew Fisher of Chicago Jr. visited the city yesterday. Ralph Salts member of Company M spent Thursday evening in the city. Mr and Mrs H A Mitchell spent yesterday afternoon visiting Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Joseph Lawson of Alexandria La are visiting relatives here.
Miss Grace Bottorff and Ed Avery of Packwood married Thursday at the Christian church parsonage in a ceremony conducted by Rev. R. H. Polly. Attendants were Miss May Weygandt and C. W. Parks. They will reside in Packwood where the groom runs a restaurant.
A Maxwell delivery team made a volunteer run around the square and north on Main Street this afternoon. Mrs. Lessie Spaughy and her son Paul of Postville plan a visit to Stockport tomorrow to see her brother Dr. Graber. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hodgen and children traveled to Washington for a Sunday visit with relatives.
Mrs. E. F. Tyrrell of Oxford Junction visits friends in Fairfield while the McCarty family drives to Batavia. Mrs. Mike Melton returns to Burlington after a sister visit. Mrs. E. M. Rickerd and two children go home near Keota after a week with Frank Fuqua’s family. Mrs. D. W. Mason to undergo surgery at Jefferson County Hospital Monday. Ebeneezer holds a Home Coming for current and former residents with a big picnic dinner at noon.
City of Fairfield Iowa requires all dogs to wear a registered tag under Ordinance 182. Violations incur fines from 1 to 100 dollars plus prosecution costs and may lead to jail time for nonpayment. Obtain dog license at the City Clerk's office. R H Munro mayor.
A pantry item listing features creamed new potatoes with new peas and buttered beets as a simple side dish likely from a mid century menu or household recipe card. The brevity and style resemble a columned kitchen table note.
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