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The notice outlines monthly subscription rates with ten months mentioned and a price of 1.26 months in advance. A 1.00 percent mail charge and an in advance payment of 81.00 are noted.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
2
The notice outlines monthly subscription rates with ten months mentioned and a price of 1.26 months in advance. A 1.00 percent mail charge and an in advance payment of 81.00 are noted.
The Food Administration lays out substitutes for wheat flour retailing. Dealers must stock barley, corn meal, or corn flour and sell one pound of substitute per four pounds of wheat flour. Limits are removed while the 80-20 rule remains. Additional substitutes include millet, rice, peanut flour, sweet potato flour, buckwheat, and more, with rye flour allowed at two-to-three ratios. Four Victory Mixed Flours, blending wheat with barley, corn, and rye flours, will soon be sold without substitutes.
British forces attacked a German U boat after sighting it and fired two torpedoes at full speed. The submarine sank rapidly, with the ship reported as sunk within seconds.
A large morning crowd at Burlington station bid farewell to 42 Jefferson County recruits bound for military service. Led by Clarence Laughridge and a local committee, the departing group boarded three extra train coaches, with bands playing at the courthouse and along the procession.
In Lockridge, Miss Della A Briggs and Howard L Taylor of Lockridge wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Rolland Butler officiating. The couple plans a farm home near Lockridge and were joined by Miss Taylor and Mr Peterson. In Ottumwa, Anna Bates and Isaac Shenstrom married at the English Lutheran church with Rev George Dorn officiating and will reside at 203 West Monroe after a brief wedding trip.
Jefferson County Shorthorn breeders see rising demand as buyers in Wyoming consider carload purchases. George H. Koch reports exporters may order substantial stock, with hopes to establish a strong future market and profitable breeding program in the county.
Washington reports Doctor Garfield lauded American drivers for a patriotic response to a federal effort and urged voluntary sacrifice. He predicted a broader mobilization next Sunday and praised the initial turnout as promising progress toward a national show of support.
A German correspondent reports mass mobilization with 800000 men called to arms. The front lines see 70000 and 40000 troops dispatched, while volunteers and conscripts increase pressure on the war effort. The correspondent notes intensified callups and vigorous measures.
Mre 8 J Weiday and Mra Griswold of Allerton plan a departure for Chicago tonight to visit the exposition and spend several days there. The fragment indicates travel and social notices among local residents.
BrevetiQs offer a chicken supper Thursday from five to eight o'clock at the Christian Church on sale for 35 cents per plate.
A Freshman-Sophomore sock fight caused widespread excitement in the public square last evening. Skirmishes and light injuries were reported, notably Charles Gossick who was taken to Jefferson County Hospital. Attendees later went to the Orpheum Theater.
Gov. W L Harding announced the removal of James M Pierce from the State Council of National Defense following resolutions by the Liberty Loan committee led by Robert Wallace of Council Bluffs. The panel urged federal investigation and expulsion from the defense council.
Members of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen invited to Yeoman Hall Thursday evening at 7 45 to hear a fundraising plan for the Red Cross announced by Ida J Stephenson correspondent.
A brief classified note states SWEET CREAM wants to be bought at The Purity and offers a good price. The ad seeks responses from potential sellers or handlers of the product.
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