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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
2
Mrs. Lane faces soaring prices from rent to beef and shoes as her $7,000 yearly income barely covers essentials. A wartime letter from a canteen worker describes grievous injuries and feeding the wounded, moving her to silent contemplation and a call for aid.
Armory crowd hears from three Rainbow Division servicemen home from France. They discuss chow in the trenches, French affection, and praise Red Cross nursing care. Corporal Skinner warns of pro-German elements, urging citizens to support war aid.
A mother laments scarce resources and social expectations as she reads a letter about Lawrence at school. Olivia and Mrs Lane grapple with pride and sacrifice while considering what to wear and who helps at home. The scene contrasts women’s comforts with sons serving abroad.
Fairfield suffered a violent night hail storm around one o'clock causing more damage in the north part of the city. Fruit trees and gardens were damaged and many window panes broken including twenty at the Montgomery greenhouse. The county had past storm damage with 103 panes previously broken.
The closing student recital of the year in Parsons College Conservatory of Music was held in Prof. James P. Moorhead's studio. The program featured unusually excellent student work and drew notable interest from attendees.
Veteran sergeant recounts Co. M actions in the March 8 raid near German lines. He describes bombardment, front line assault, and pride in frontline service. Letters urged to mothers and friends. Rainbow division connection noted with Fairfield men.
Thirty-one Jefferson county youths depart for Camp Dodge tomorrow morning after reporting at four o clock this afternoon at the courthouse. They ride No 3 to reach the depot by 6 47 escort from the Fairfield Iowa Band. A large Fairfield turnout is urged to bid them farewell. The departing list includes Peter P Ponren Geo R Thompson Harrison J Larson Albert J Franzen Milton M Vernon Pearl E Loy and many others. In district board reclassification Andrew L Stacey Everett Black and Carl T Walker Batavia are placed in Class One.
The School Board invites bids for 500 tons of coal to be delivered in June and July. Bidders must declare district and quality. All bids due by May 27. Co. U. Emry, 502 Secretary.
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