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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1918
Page
6
The wartime note lists seven reasons for sugar shortages including reduced sugar-carrying ships and overseas army needs. It cites Cuba as a key supplier, diversion of 50 000 tons to feed Belgium, destruction of sugar beet fields and factories in northern France and Italy, and over 50 million pounds sunk by German submarines.
Iowa women show renewed interest in signing food pledge cards as United States Food Administrator J F Deems urges widespread participation. He asks county chairs to place cards at central points and allow those who did not sign before another chance to join the effort and display the golden emblem in windows.
Albia fell 7 to 0 to Fairfield as Scottie was hurt early and Leely Stevenson filled in. Eberts' 30 yard gain set up a late drive but Albia held the goal line, Crail secured a late score, and Albia eyes next clash with Oskaloosa after beating New London and Washington earlier this season.
The Pythian Sisters will meet at the hall this evening at 7 30 for their regular session.
The Loyal Woman's Class hosts a meeting at Mrs. Mary Myers's home on South Third Street Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Royal Neighbors gather at Fraternal Aid hall tomorrow at 2 15 PM. Mrs. Joe Loofburrow hosts Now Siesta's at South Second Street Thursday afternoon. K K Club meets at Miss Charlotte Sauer's West Burlington Street Wednesday evening with Dorothy Sauer and Mary Maxwell assisting. Daughters of the American Revolution log Cabin Chapter met Thursday at Mrs. Marian Shearer's home. photo of two French orphans shown with a French letter to Mrs. Fourt. Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Coop hosted friends at their country house with several guests from nearby towns. afternoon included music and photo activity. Christine Wallace of Louisville and George Hansen were married Saturday at Mrs. P C Webber's home. Rev R H Polly officiated with ring ceremony and dinner served. The couple will reside in Fairfield and start their life together.
Fairfield and other cities rang fire and church bells in celebration of war news then thought to signal peace. A large crowd gathered in the park for a band program and speeches by J. S. McKenney and A. G. Jordan. The night ended with a long bonfire as Liberty Loan interest waned.
Following a conference of packers and the food administration with army navy and marine corps officers, maximum beef prices for September delivery are announced with Pacific coast exclusions. Chicago per 100 pounds rates for steers of adequate quality are listed, showing prices near August levels. cattle average weight this year is 80 pounds lighter than last year due to drought and overmarketing, with a minimum weight rule under army specifications to utilize lighter cattle in public eating houses.
East Pleasant Plain and Penn townships prepare to host a Community club event Thursday evening. A Red Cross chicken dinner will be served with 500 covers and Fairfield expected to send a large crowd. Speaker John J T Clarkson is featured, noted as a top state orator. Tickets available only until Wednesday night.
Four survivors from New York city say the American cargo steamer San Saba was sunk off Bargate by either a mine or a torpedo. A seaman's body was brought ashore at Newport R I. Two rescued men were merchant marine officers, one seriously injured.
Juarez reports General Jose Seduano was captured by a federal patrol and hanged at Satevo Chihuahua after forfeiting his bond and fleeing south to rejoin Villa. The Villa column was said to be on the Conchos river with a peak opposite Presidio Texas.
Serbian forces entered Vranje after violent fighting and took several hundred prisoners. The Serbs reported the enemy retreating in disorder toward the north from Uskub vicinity.
Early morning rain aided fire control as Maj H H Armstrong and Capt W W Wateen dropped bombs from a plane to open a creek channel through a riverbank. Flooded magazines containing explosives were soaked and prevented a potential catastrophe at the T A Gillespie and Coca Moreau plant near New York. Initial reports listed about 50 dead and 150 injured with ongoing investigations.
The funeral for C. W. Conrad, who died Sunday noon, will be conducted at 7:30 p m from his daughter Mrs Dora Rundle's home on South B street. Burial will follow in Nevada Missouri, his former home.
Joseph Woods a Little Falls New York restaurant keeper of 513 Main Street has gone out of business for defying the United States food administration. He was found guilty of violating food rules and after a hearing offered a 25 dollar Red Cross contribution instead of a one week closure. After paying five dollars he refused further payments and opposed the food administration. An unfair order barred him from buying supplies and the license was denied. He closed his place and left town as Washington issued the continuing ban.
The piece argues that any pleasant song or scene can trigger smiles and healthful emotion. It notes the contagious smile spreads when hearing or singing such tunes and tests the idea by placing a child in a crowded car to show even the grumpiest person will smile in response.
Albania faces potential decisive events as Hungarian forces defend a broad frontline from the Adriatic to Lake Ohrid while Bulgarian units under General von Nestern are no longer available. The evolving stalemate suggests major developments may unfold soon in the region.
Granville Stuart, renowned Montana pioneer, author, and historian, died in Missouri on October 3. He served as United States minister to Paraguay and Uruguay during Grover Cleveland’s second administration.
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