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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
2
Public notice from Waterfield Iowa regarding mail matter classification and requests prompt reporting of irregularities in carrier service. Includes reference to step 6 and a contact telephone number for the post office reporting.
A call urges a young man to choose within one week whether to join the Iowa Guard or the Federal army. The piece praises voluntary enlistment and conscription as a fair method, praising those who serve state and nation while urging individuals to act before the deadline.
Government authorities urge Americans to use more corn meal instead of wheat flour to aid allies and defeat Germany. They cite supply data, price differences, and digestion claims, arguing corn meal provides nearly equal nutrition and remains versatile in both winter and summer menus.
An appeal urges girls and young women in sewing classes to set aside personal projects and devote extra time to making garments for a major philanthropic Red Cross effort. The call emphasizes unselfishness and cooperative work in supplying clothing for those in need.
Fairfield and Jefferson county residents are urged to form a community club at a mass meeting announced for tomorrow evening at the Library. A former discussion with Tom Witten highlighted interest but no organization yet. farmers, business people and interested citizens are invited to attend to address local projects.
Fairfield High School will hold graduation in the High School Auditorium Thursday at eight o clock. Seventy six seniors and twenty four Normal Training Course graduates will receive diplomas. Prof John E Stout of Cornell College will deliver the address. Reserved seats available at Jerico Easton's Thursday morning. An exhibition of sewing by Domestic Art classes will accompany the event. Admission is free.
In Rio de Janeiro on May 29 the chamber of deputies approved by 129 to 8 a move to revoke Brazil’s neutrality in the U S Germany war. The vote signals Brazil’s probable declaration of war and authorizes President Braz to take steps to defend the country against aggression as the United States did before breaking with Germany.
Copenhagen reports Austria Hungary loosens censorship regulations as wartime promotions shift, with Vienna's Neue Freie Presse noting freedom of navigation on the Danube and Adriatic takes priority over territorial revisions. Billy Sunday designates Thursday night for Liberty Loan at his New York tabernacle.
A cyclone swept a path half a mile wide and five miles long, three miles south of Bloomington Indiana, destroying sixteen houses and causing more than 300000 dollars in damage.
The article urges cooperation with the Red Cross and local chapters to coordinate clothing donations with charity groups. It calls for school and community participation to save clean winter garments, cuttings, and rags for remaking, hospitals, or sale. It also promotes washing and preserving white rags and ends with a note to try Mt. Pleasant Quality Pop.
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