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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
6
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In a letter dated April 29 1917 from Milford Pennsylvania Gifford Pinchot argues the war hinges on American farmers. He warns the food front is as critical as military action, urging growers to boost production and ensure fair prices and labor for harvest to sustain Allied victory.
Burlington reports that under a 500000 man first army plan Iowa would supply 11124 recruits. In the first district Des Moines 722 Henry 362 Louisa 256 Lee 734 Jefferson 318 Washington 398 Van Buren 300 would be drafted. The president and Baker expect voluntary registration with later conscription for additional armies. The Kaiser’s reform note closes the piece.
Fairfield High School Juniors scrap their traditional seniors banquet to raise relief funds for Red Cross. Eleven boys enlisting prompt the shift to a 25 cent ticket event with a one hour play and brief program. Proceeds target not less than 100 dollars. Reserved seats available at Jericho and Euston’s.
Washington reports a war revenue bill to raise at least 1.5 billion dollars by direct taxes next year. The draft lowers personal exemptions to 1 000 in single and 2 000 in married filers and hikes excess profits tax to 16 percent. Additional taxes on liquor beer cigars tobacco autos soft drinks amusements and stamp taxes on bonds stocks and agreements are proposed.
Mrs. D M Holgate hosted a Sunday dinner for guests in honor of Mr Holgate's birthday. Founders Day celebrated by Pi Beta Phi at Mount Pleasant with Fairfield members attending led by Mrs W C Ball and others. Local residents Dr John Ross visited parents, while John Ebert Don Murdock Harry Bradfield and William Patterson traveled to Burlington. Lucile Lawrence Bertha Woodworth returned home to Brighton after visiting friends.
A bulletin issued by A. Howard vice president of the Burlington Railroad invites applications for free land on right of way for gardening. Company employees get preference. others may receive unneeded plots. Apply through station agent or section foreman, start soil work immediately, and grow vegetables for winter use.
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