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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1918

Page

2

Carrier Subscription Rates and Advance Payment Terms

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.

New Wheat Rules Require Substitutes for Flour Sales

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.

The Food Administration

W Boat 15 Sunk by British Submarine Action

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.

London Sept Privist Sabmnarine Em Patreix Central News

Jefferson County Boys Headed to Camp Dodge in Military Farewell

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.

Burlington Jefferson County Clarence Laughridge C. J. Fulton W. Fordyce W. L. Long Court House Staton Mt. Pleasant

Local weddings and community notices bustle in Lockridge and Ottumwa

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.

Della A. Briggs Howard L. Taylor Lockidge Baptist Parsonage Rolland Butler Miss Taylor Mr. Peterson Lockridge Anna Bates Isaac Shenstrom English Lutheran Church Ottumwa George Dorn Grant Enloww West Monroe Street

Jefferson County Short Horn Cattle Demand Grows

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.

Jefferson County J. P. Manatrey George H. Koch Joforon Koeh Jasan

Garfield Praises Autoists in National Sacrifice Appeal

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.

Washington Gerteld Simdwe Hsra

Germans call all able men for service at front

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.

Germany Adda

Personal notices mention Griswold trip to Chicago exposition

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.

J. Weiday Griswold Allerton Chicago

Chicken supper at Christian Church Thursday

BrevetiQs offer a chicken supper Thursday from five to eight o'clock at the Christian Church on sale for 35 cents per plate.

The Christian Church

Sock Fight Sparks Public Square Uproar

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.

Charles Gossick Jefferson County Orpheum Theater

Harding Removes James M Pierce From State Defense Board

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.

Des Moines W. L. Harding James M. Pierce State Council of National Defense Liberty Loan Robert Wallace Council Bluffs Pierce Council of Defense

Yeomen Plan Meeting To Boost Red Cross Donation

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.

Brotherhood of American Yeomen Red Cross Yeoman Hall Ida J. Stephenson Corsp

Sweet Cream Seeks Purchase at The Purity Store

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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