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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
6
Joseph P. Griffin, president of the Chicago Board of Trade, denounces hysteria over grain as ferocious and says ample wheat exists. He asserts prices would fall if markets calmed and distribution were orderly, but cannot specify an exact price.
A reader offers cautious critiques of popular economy lists urging practical steps like conserving food, reducing waste, storing vegetables, sharing scraps, and reusing paper. The tone condemns faddish lists while urging sensible actions to support households and gardens through shortages.
Health Club guests enjoyed a social afternoon at Mrs H C C Alston’s Hempstead street home with music and readings. Fancy Work Circle members dined at Mrs M P D Rodabaugh’s West Washington street. Westminster Bible Class plans Friday evening at Mr and Mrs Charles S Bogle 201 West Jefferson street with assistance from Mr and Mrs T F McNew. Loyal Order of Moose holds 8 PM meeting at the hall. Westminster Guild meets tomorrow at 3 PM with Mrs A W Taylor on South Second street. Miss Gladys Boyd and Chester Russell wed yesterday at Burlington Methodist church parsonage. Rev Cudlapp officiated. Miss Borea Grinsteae and Carl Danielson accompanied them.
A telegram from Governor Harding orders creation of a county council of defences to assist in taking the federal census of men of military age. J. S. McKenney and W. C. Spalding of Fairfield are asked to name a bright active patriotic man in each township and report for appointment. The council will work with the state council and aid sheriffs in census duties.
Beloit Wis May 17 Earl Power of Fairfield has been elected to Delta Sigma Rho the national honorary forensic fraternity with a Beloit College chapter This limited honor is awarded to top upperclassmen for achievement in debating or oratory Five men were chosen this year all contributing to Beloits forensic success of the past year.
President Wilson and a congressional delegation agreed on a railroad program granting the President power to prioritize shipment of foodstuffs and war materials on all railroads and steamship lines. The plan also seeks to prevent interference with wartime train movements and notes the President already has power to seize railroads.
London reports British troops on the Doiran front have advanced and captured the village of Kijapri on the Struma front. Advanced trenches on a 3,000 yard front southwest of Ernekei are also reported seized.
Fire at Harper Brush Works and adjacent structures in Fairfield caused extensive damage. The B M Mike sell barn near the railroad, housing Mr. and Mrs. Mikesell’s furniture, burned nearly to the ground with $200 plus loss and $100 insurance. E G Spencer barn and a small Brush Works storage building also burned, hampered by hay and gasoline stored inside. One figure swatted in time kills nine thousand and nine.
A special meeting for Boy Scouts will be held Friday evening at 7 15 in the M E church basement. On Saturday morning at 9 o clock all scouts are to meet in the park with hoes and rakes to begin work on the Scout Garden in South Park addition.
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