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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
Washington May 3 Senate discussions on food prices feature Senator Thomas urging liberal hanging of food speculators and Senator Williams questioning a German corruption fund role. Williams argues there is no real shortage and calls to end hysteria with clear communication to the public.
Washington reports continued rise in acreage devoted to food crops and farm labor shortages, with seed scarcity noted in weekly weather and crop conditions dispatches. Generation is backward nationwide, though Pacific coast areas show some improvement as rains slow farm work.
Bloomington May 3 At a meeting of upper class sorority members at Indiana University a motion passed to send resolutions to President Bryan offering the group’s services in the universitys present time of need in any form. Dean Ruby E C Mason urged economy and conservation of resources and asked girls to stay physically well and ready for any emergency.
Springfield Tenn May 3. Illinois city councils lack legal right to prohibit playing the Star Spangled Banner in dance halls and cafes, Brundage announces by letter to Alderman Clarkes W. LaPorte of Peoria. Peoria planned an ordinance banning national airs in venues.
In Memphis police seek a suspect after a girl riding to school was attacked and found with a headless body nearby. Sheriff and officers press renewed efforts with 60 men on the case as investigators pursue the killer.
Fairfield Pure Ice Co offers Colfax Celery and Iron mineral water in case lots. Phone 104.
Jefferson County Bar Association honors the fortieth anniversary of Leggett and McKemey with a banquet at Yeoman hall. Chas D Leggett and Jacob S McKemey formed the partnership 40 years ago amid plans for a large gathering of local and outside lawyers and judges.
Miss Hazel Turner hosted Camp Fire Girls at her East Briggs street home with a tasty two course menu. Amy Duke hosted Lutheran Builders Bible and Now Siesta Classes on North Fourth street with new officers elected Hattie Green as teacher H Canterbury vice president Helen Parsons treasurer A Yeomen lodge meeting moved to Friday evening. J W Fulton Moose lecturer arrived with films The Shrine of Childhood to be shown at Fairfield theater. Librarian convention delegates received complimentary film tickets for an evening lecture.
A traveling visitor questioned Fairfield's patriotism due to few flags on display. The Daily Journal offers enamel paper flags 17 by 24 inches for five cents to paste in windows, urging residents to display flags promptly.
George Larson returned home yesterday afternoon improved after staying for care in Ottumwa. A called meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church is set for Saturday afternoon May 5 at three at the church. All members should attend for important business. Bethesda Ladies' Aid society plans a social Saturday evening at Beckwith school house for the benefit of the new church. all are invited.
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