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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
6
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New wheat rules require retailers to stock one of barley flour corn meal or corn flour as substitutes for every four pounds of wheat flour sold Consumers may sell in higher wheat flour quantities but must provide substitutes at a fixed 1 to 4 ratio The rule eliminates limits on town and country sales and adds detailed provisions for mixed flours and labeling of Victory Mixed Flours The policy also bans most certificates and certain flour types from substitutes and removes the 0 day rule
British warship on patrol sighted a German submarine and fired two torpedoes. The U boat sank within five seconds after the attack, according to Central News reporting.
A large morning crowd gathered at Burlington station to bid farewell to Jefferson County boys headed to Camp Dodge. Sergeant Clarence Laughridge led 42 men in a procession with Hon. C. J. Fulton and others guiding the group. Train No. 3 carried recruits, with three extra coaches filled from Burlington and Mt. Pleasant.
Washington reports show near unanimous compliance by American drivers with Doctor Garfield's call to conserve gasoline by avoiding Sunday driving across Mississippi river territory. The fuel administrator voiced gratitude for the voluntary sacrifice, noting the strong patriotic response as proof of collective effort. If next Sunday mirrors this, fear of shortages may ease.
The Hague foreign dispatch says the German governor has summoned every able man. A letter from Germany reports Krupp employs 200,000 workers with between 10,000 and 40,000 called to service at the front. The mobilization elsewhere is described as even more vigorous.
Miss Della A Briggs and Howard L Taylor, both of Lockridge, wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Rolland Butler officiating. They will reside on a Lockridge-area farm. Also announced is a golf club musical for Friday to be followed by postponement of the sunset tournament. A Missionary Society meeting is set for Friday afternoon with officers to be elected. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs Lawrence McGuire at the Facer home with music and sewing for the bride. Anna Bates and Isaac Shanstrom wed at Ottumwa English Lutheran Church with plans for a short wedding trip and home at 203 West Monroe.
J P Manatrey sought a few Shorthorn cattle, but George H. Koch of the Jefferson County Breeders Association expanded the inquiry to Wyoming. Buyers now prefer car loads, prompting hopes breeders will offer strong stock at fair prices. Jefferson County could open a future market for Shorthorn cattle and profitable business.
Donal Murdock returns to duties after a ten day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Murdock. Mrs J Welday and Mr and Mrs Griswohl of Allerton plan a Chicago visit to see the exposition and stay several days.
Notice announces a chicken supper Thursday September 19 from five to eight o'clock at the Christian Church with plates priced at 35 cents.
Last evening the Freshman-Sophomore sock fight caused unusual excitement on the public square with skirmishes and light casualties. Charles Gossick was badly injured and taken to Jefferson County Hospital while others suffered scratches. Later the combatants attended the Orpheum Theater.
Des Moines September 5 Gov W L Harding announced his removal of James M Pierce from the State Council of National Defense in line with actions by other members last week The Liberty Loan committee headed by Robert Wallace of Council Bluffs delivered resolutions denouncing Pierce and urging a federal investigations and his expulsion from the defense council
All members of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen are invited to Yeoman Hall Thursday evening at 7 45 to hear a plan for raising a substantial sum to donate to the Red Cross. Ida J Stephenson Corsp.
Purity dairy advertises for Sweet Cream buyers offering a good price. It seeks producers or suppliers to deliver cream to Purity and promises reliable payment. The notice emphasizes prompt compensation and steady demand.
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