Cummins Like La Follette in Third Term Outlook
The article argues Albert Cummins could become the first governor to win a third term in Iowa, joining La Follette in a parallel political arc. It notes their shared traits, battles against political powers, and predicts Cummins’ victory with a supportive legislature to implement reforms alongside prominent western governors.
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Washington
Albert &. Cummin
United States
la Follette
Cummins
Phey
Soth
Ike la Follette
Christian Church Picnic Amid Rain Enjoyed by All
Despite Wednesday night rain over 250 children and adults gathered at the Christian church Thursday for a water works park picnic. They rode in hay racks wagons and buggies and enjoyed fishing wading and various games. Women served a large dinner including fried chicken boiled ham pickles cakes fruit ice cream and coffee. Most left at 5 pm with some staying until dark and the event described as the most enjoyable Sunday school in years.
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Christan Church
Gentry Brothers Bring Largest Trained Animal Show to Fairfield
The Gentry Brothers unite all acts for a single nationwide tour and present the world’s largest trained animal show at Fairfield on Saturday August 18. The company features over two hundred trained horses plus elephants dogs monkeys and more with a high class circus program. Highlights include the Flying Lombardas the Okabe troupe and the Darrows along with a novel street parade at 10 o'clock through main streets.
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Gentry Brothers
Fairfield
Grentry Brothers
Hamas
Australia
McCarty Family Visits Fairfield Friends in City Picnic
Mr and Mrs Frank McCarty once Fairfield residents are in town visiting relatives. George Liblin and about fifty neighbors held a Cedar Street picnic with a fine dinner and good time. Dr W C Coffee of Des Moines offers a free eye and ear advertisement in his paper. Landseekers excursion plans to Texas and Colorado announced by Gro Waren Co Rodney Conner visits from St Joe Mo in the city. Ovin Green and brother from Nevada Missouri are here after the death of Sylvester Green of Richland.
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BE W. Rosy
St. Louis
Zemo
Lovell
Mary Perry Bellis
N. 8Th St
Frank McCarty
Fairfieldians
Washington State
City
George Liblin
Cedar
W. C. Coffee
Des Moines
Iowa
Rodney Conner
St. Joe
Missouri
W. Hl. Conner
Ovin Green
Nevada
Syvester Green
Richland
Salesmen Here En Masse For Loudens Biannual Meet
Traveling salesmen from Loudens Manufacturing company of Milford gather in Fairfield for the biannual session. More than thirty five attendees from Kansas City, Guelph, Minneapolis, Mazonamia, and other cities toured Madeable Iron works and enjoyed a picnic at the golf links before sessions continue Friday.
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Londen Manufacturing Company
Mirfield
West Sroadway
Loudens
Madeable Iron Works
Golf Links
Louden Manufacturing Company
Fairfield
The
G A R Post Special Train From Ottumwa Aug 11 12 13
Special train by Burlington Route for G A R encampment at Minneapolis August 11 12 13 departs Ottumwa Sunday about 2 15 PM arrives Fairfield about 2 30 PM Tickets may be extended to September 50 on August 18 instead of Aug 1 providing side trips beyond Minneapolis without layover years and locations from the notice
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G A. Ro
Minneapolis
Burlington
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Eldora Boy Falls From Window Injures Cheekbone
Darrell Swayze grandson of Mr and Mrs Os Greesom fell from a second story window at his Eldora home. He fractured his cheekbone and sustained bruises but is reported out of danger and recovering nicely per Richland Clarion.
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Darrell Swayze
Os Greesom
Eldora
Richland Clarion
Buried Nine Thousand Dollars Map Claimed Found
Old Banfield cabin site near nine miles east becomes focus of a search party after C W Gage found a mouldy purse with a faded San Francisco dated letter. The letter describes a map locating nine thousand dollars buried near the cabin and references Black Hawk. Speculation links the money to government payments for land and a potential lost map.
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Banfield
C. W. Gage
San Francisco
Banfield Cabin
Old Settlers Association
Blackhawk
Philadelphia
Proneers
George Morrison Home on Rest and Vacation
George Morrison who has represented Dos Lyceum bureau is home for a short rest and vacation.
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George Morrison
Dos Lyceum Bureau
Parsonville Notes Count Weekend Visits and Illness
Stella Clark is very sick with tonsillitis. Several residents spent Sunday at various homes in Fairfield and nearby towns. Visitors include Nellie Lamansky, Maggie Lamansky, Ethel Hoskins, Alfred Hillman, Jess Parsons, Nina Ogden, Ralph Ogden, Olga Park, Dyer and Overholser couples, and others. A Chicago trip was taken by Forbie Carlson's family, and travel to South Dakota was planned by several residents. Verne Turnbull returned from Pleasant Plain.
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Nellie
Maggie Lamansky
Lynn Lotridge
Fairfield
Jess Parsons
Allender
Nina
Ralph Ogden
Dirby
Iowa
Local residents with visits and building project noted
Lockridge Carl Hopkirk remains under Dr Morrow care. Bert Tennant visits family on Sunday. Etta Khinhan spends days at parental home. A L King and men raise a large barn for L Watson near Wooster. Mrs A M Morrow visits Birdie Lindquist in Keokuk. C Overstrom postmaster returns from western visit with relatives. Bert Anderson and children from Blue Grass Montana are guests of Mrs Annie Hanson. Mrs L King visits Fairfield relatives and Bertha Piquepnot. Free Will Baptist church ladies serve ice cream and cake on church lawn Saturday evening. E V Feel returns from the west to hometown. J C Dattweiler back from Oakland after sister visit. reports good crops and time.
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Etta Khinhan
A. L King
L. Watson
Wooster
Bert Anderson
Blue Grass
Montana
Annie Hanson
Deafness Claims Cure Only by Constitutional Remedies
An old advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises $100 for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice urges sending for free circulars and lists F. J. Counsy & Co as sellers in Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Pills are also recommended for constipation.
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F. J. Counsy & Co
Toledo
Hall
Fairfield Residence Bargain Near Square
Large new two story eight room house in Fairfield offered at a sacrifice for cash. Drivk oak finish large cellar brick sidewalks fruit trees wood garden spot title clear valued at $3,000. Owner needs money for business and will sell soon. Inquire at the Journal office.
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Journal
Burlington Route Excursion To Chicago Milwaukee
Travel excursion by Burlington Route to Chicago and Milwaukee with round trip August 11 12 13 priced at 8 dollars. Return option August 22 13. Passengers to depart from local station and return on the specified dates. Tickets available at agent offices.
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Fairfield
Twin Cities
Rock Island
Chicago
Milwaukee
Residence Property for Sale Near Square
Almost new six room house with barn and wells and fruit trees. Located six blocks from the square. A safe investment for money earning a percent, inquire at this office for reference.
Fairfield Fair to Welcome Hundreds of Trained Animals
The spectacle travels to Fairfield on Saturday August 18 with hundreds of trained animals. Lincoln school gets new seats as the opening of school looms Monday September 3. Mrs. John Adams of Seymour visits Canton and Lewistown then returns. Prof Ridgway suffers a wagon accident near the square fracturing his shoulder blade but remains able to work. Birmingham votes on a five percent tax for an interurban road from Fairfield to Memphis via Milton Keosauqua Mt. Zion and Birmingham, with August 21 set for the vote after Keosauqua and August 14 for Birmingham election dates.
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Ridgway
Rock Island
Pleasant Plain
Buchanan
Rock Island Railway Company
Birmingham
Fairfield
Iowa
Memphis
Missouri
Milton
Keosauqua
Mt. Zion
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