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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
4
A public notice indicates both old and new addresses for Peweeema and Cneesen being ordered. The document lists an address change with details of prior locations and the approved new residence.
The president criticizes the woolen tariff schedule calling it not all wool or a yard wide. He questions its quality and effectiveness, signaling potential revisions or policy debates ahead.
The text discusses scarce lambs and wool, mentions Taft and Rockefeller in Atlanta trading winks, remarks Lorimer may be unfit yet unfought, and notes Tawney on Congress saving $62 million while questioning the value of small amounts in government spending.
The President braces for a productive summer as Democrats in power for the first time in sixteen years plan an ambitious program. They promise remedial tariff legislation, a constitutional amendment for direct election of senators, campaign finance disclosure, admission of Arizona and New Mexico as states, and ratification of the Canadian Reciprocity pact.
President Taft expressed pleasure at the election of William S. Kenyon to the U S Senate from Iowa. He cited Kenyon’s official link to the administration and his progressive stance on matters of interest, calling him a good lawyer of courage and high ideals fit for the position.
The Jefferson County Iowa Board of Supervisors calls a special meeting for April 24, 1911 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board room to approve the bond of C W Moburg as auditor and to conduct related business under Section 420 of the Iowa Code. W G Burkhart, Auditor, Fairfield Iowa, April 14, 1911.
Fairfield Iowa city council endorses a preliminary paving plan listing streets to be paved and curbed this year. The measure directs the street and alley committee to hire an engineer for plans and specs and assigns tax assessments to property owners, with a committee report pending.
London officials announce that Archbishop Bourne Archbishop Winnington Ingram the Bishop of London and Lord Strathcona join the mayor in inviting attendees to a Guild Hall gathering on April 28 to press adoption of an Anglo American arbitration treaty with Prime Minister Asquith and other leaders already slated to speak.
President Taft sends to the Senate the nomination of Edward S. Schmidt of Indianapolis to be United States marshal for Indiana. Schmidt is understood to have been a candidate acceptable to both factions, ending the local split.
Advertisers push various offerings to readers amid a busy shopping day. Various sellers urge quick interest with discounts and limited time options to capture consumer focus.
Jefferson County Gas Oil and Mineral company and citizens petition city council for a franchise to supply deep well water and lay mains in Fairfield streets and alleys. Council referred the request to judiciary committee. other items included road and sidewalk work, garbage disposal committee, and an 1911 appropriations plan with multiple funds.
Fred Sandiland aged about twenty four from Trenton Mo was sentenced to Anamosa under the indeterminate law after larceny allegations. Sheriff Campbell escorted him to begin his term. accused of stealing money and a gold watch from a roommate at David Thornberry's home. He was captured in Ottumwa with the goods found on him. He admitted guilt and his drug addiction influenced the lenient outcome.
Daniel Watson, eighteen, son of Mr and Mrs John Watson of near Glasgow, died last Saturday after several weeks with typhoid fever. His death followed a sudden decline with severe side pain early Sunday morning. He was well known in the area and did not survive the shock. Funeral services were held Sunday at two o clock at the Methodist church in Glasgow.
Hon. E. R. Harlan of Des Moines will lecture Thursday evening at the Congregational church. The subject is Some Jefferson County Landmarks and their Meaning, under the auspices of Log Cabin Chapter, D A R. His talk will appeal to Fairfield and Jefferson county residents as he chronicles notable sites in an entertaining manner.
The Boys' Band will perform in Library Hall on Thursday evening April 20. The event invites local residents to attend the free concert and enjoy the musicianship of the youth ensemble.
A brief community notice invites attendance to hear E R Harlan at the Congregational church on Thursday evening with admission set at 10 cents.
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