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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
6
The London Mail notes slang persists among the smart set but evolves constantly. It describes a private code of abbreviations used within exclusive circles, where outsiders cannot join and where terms like neury for neuralgia and champey for champagne illustrate ongoing linguistic innovation.
An analysis notes that well mannered officials can commit great harms. It argues virtuous fronts mask fraud, as bosses, lawyers, editors, and leaders betray public trust while maintaining apparent probity, making chastisement misaligned with character rather than deeds.
Youth's Companion cites a New York American Social Science Association remark that second generation immigrants pose a greater social threat. Data show foreign-born numbers in penal insane and charitable institutions exceed norms, while their children are three times as criminal as native-born youths and twice as criminal as their immigrant parents.
Merchants nationwide prefer new currency for change but short supply leads to acceptance of worn bills. A Washington merchant cleans bills and coins before giving change. The U S treasurer urges Congress to allow more frequent reprinting of worn currency, a reform likely to be welcomed.
The text notes his reduced circumstances force him to work as the only action his honor allows, reflecting a decline in circumstances and a shift in daily activity described in somber terms.
King Alfonso and Czar Nicholas are seen congratulating each other after their respective escapes, sharing praise and mutual goodwill in a rare diplomatic moment.
Even amid rail disasters, European railways handle wrecks more efficiently, with quicker response, better organization, and smoother recovery efforts than in other regions.
A collage of Iowa items includes Peter Bargman’s suicide in New Liberty Township Scott County. Mrs Dora Woods located after disappearing July 17 from Keokuk. a fatal accidental shooting involving Dick Cockrell’s 6 year old son near Oskaloosa. a multi generation birthday in Mason City. Amos Garver killed by shotgun discharge while hunting near Enterprise. police fail to corner William Jackson near Honey Creek. railroad changes with J P Stephens replacing Gilmore as traveling freight agent. a Ottumwa death mystery of Joseph Pollock. Indianola interurban franchise risk if six miles aren’t built by September. Geo D Elliott left destitute after Illinois Central car fire at New Hartford. John Reynolds bound over for assault with intent in Iowa City. Cedar Falls approves gas main piping with rate cut effective Aug 1.
Vast stores of artillery and ammunition at Sveaborg reportedly in hands of revolutionists as mutinies spread from Hango to the Baltic fortress. Battleships Slava and Czarevitch bombarded Sveaborg allowing the central magazine to be blown up.
The state of Illinois obtained a judgment against former State Treasurer Henry Wulff and bondsman Floyd K. Whittemore for 6532.40 in a suit to recover fees kept by Wulff. The July US mint statement shows coinage at 6,303,164 dollars, including gold 6,175,000 and silver 128,164, excluding 30,000 pesos for the Philippines.
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