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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
A lengthy appeal from a local merchant urges Correctionville residents to support town businesses. It argues that buying locally strengthens property values, local services, and town harmony, citing a story about a drill purchase to illustrate the costs of shopping away from home.
A postal inspector surveyed rural route roads last week, reporting some routes poorly maintained. Regulations require rural paths to be kept in good condition, with repeated complaints driving route changes where carriers noted neglect.
Mrs George Streeter dies after an oil and turpentine spill ignites on a kitchen floor. Fire rages as her young son crying nearby, with neighbors and family recounting the agony and urging relief. Funeral held for 47 year old Aurelia native with husband and three children mourning.
A farmer complained that the road was out of repair and the route altered. He sought the inspector to restore the former route by offering 75 dollars a year for the carrier to pass by his place. The inspector reminded the postmaster to report road condition changes and named those responsible for bridges and roads.
The legislature passed measures impacting farming including a hog cholera serum plant at Ames funded for 35000 plus distribution and inspection costs. A weed control duty shifts to landowners or counties. Tax proposals for agri cultural societies may be voted on by county electors. Drainage payment proof rules and feed additives classifications also emerge. Dairy and beef groups receive 7500 each for advancing dairying and cattle production. Continued on Page Eight.
Rev. P A Jahngon of Grinnell will preach at the Congregational church in Correctionville on Sundays as the local church remains pastorless. Rev. Hardcastle notes many ministers cannot live on small salaries while seminaries graduate few. He adds churches demand sermons of top-tier preachers yet offer meager compensation.
The piece extols A. W. Hatfield as a wise, active community figure known for practical leadership and neighborly service. It notes Maurice Seff and two Falls City chis visiting Hatfield's family, and George Southwell with Robert Holcomb enjoying favorable work at the Fairmont Cream Company.
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