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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
8
Soldiers fight while civilians endure rationing as food cuts bite France. The text notes shared sacrifice, with mentions of wheat rations and tightened provisions affecting both French civilians and soldiers amid wartime austerity.
M. Prarciteu, French high commissioner, told the Sexinerm commercial congress that France faces bread shortages. He urged increased wheat shipments from the United States as French farms rely on women and children to run farms. He cited reduced sugar and rice consumption and warned Americans to conserve wheat flour to help famine-stricken France.
Several small ads list items for sale including a dining table in fair condition with contact 2737, a second-hand vehicle in first-class condition from Stutz & Taglauer, a driving cart, harness, and hay from A Summers with phone 388 5527.
Libertyville Red Cross ladies plan an auction sale in Libertyville this Saturday May 4 at 2:00 PM. Donations are requested and all proceeds will support the Red Cross.
Reserved seats will be held at Jericho and Waston’s Thursday at eight o clock for a Junior Red Cross benefit. No extra charge for reserved seats. The event is advertised as the best entertainment in the city for 25 cents.
Subscribers who rely on mail delivery outside Fairfield Rural routes report missing over half their papers for a week. The Journal cites no fault by itself or local post office and notes government railroad administration may be at fault. The Journal asks readers with missing issues to report details.
Thoma and Thoma offer money to loan on improved city property through their offices at 809. The notice indicates loan services available locally and invites inquiries from property owners seeking financing.
The Cedar Township Auxiliary to the Woman's Suffrage Association gathered at Bradshaw school house with a good crowd. They planned patriotic programs in every township school house. The group, formed four to five weeks ago, has about fifty members. Next meeting at Mrs. John H. Keller's home on May 10. Regular meetings set for the second and fourth Thursdays each month.
Mrs. Rosella Jewett expresses heartfelt thanks for comforting words and kindness after bereavement. Gratitude noted for flowers sent to her home and for support from all. Also mentions reserving seats early for the Junior play due to limited Auditorium capacity.
Florice Aldrich was elected Women’s league president and William Stever cardinal of May fete at Drake University. Aldrich, a sophomore liberal arts student, is daughter of Dr. S. W. Aldrech and member of Iota Alpha Omicron. Stever, a junior and business manager of the Quax yearbook, belongs to Chi Delta. Other officers include Electa Gibson, Ruby Frazier, and Gertrude Wolfe. They begin their terms next fall.
A form line lists the branch of service the service member belongs to, followed by the location and the nearest relative's name and address. This entry appears to be part of a military records page, outlining where to contact for next of kin and emergency information.
William Cox offers cinders hauling at 75 cents per load and lists phone number 173.
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