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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
7
Congressman Cousins states the 2nd district will vote Republican this year and Iowa will send a full Republican delegation to Congress.
Des Moines postmaster McKay suggests hiring women as rural mail carriers. The post office department requires the new carriers to wear a regulation uniform of coat vest and pants.
The taking of Port Arthur and the settlement of the butchers' strike move in parallel lines. Reports say both have been accomplished several times, but the end remains unseen.
A post office in New Sharon was robbed yesterday morning. The safe was blown open and the room wrecked. About two hundred fifty dollars in money and stamps were stolen.
The Thorpe Courier condemns people who meddle in neighbors’ affairs and neglect their own business. It denounces such interference as unworthy and unfitting for a community paper.
Governor Albert B. Cummins issues a Labor Day proclamation urging all citizens to observe September 5, 1904, and reflect on the dignity of labor. He notes the state's approval of organized labor gains, calls for orderly progress, and emphasizes discussions on workers’ rights and employer relations in Des Moines.
New York officials ordered not to detain Mrs Maybrick and to extend her every courtesy due an American citizen as she travels to America.
Clergymen assault Bishop Potter over his role in brewery saloons. Quotes accuse him of devilish deeds and betrayal of Jesus Christ, with harsh epithets predicting public backlash against his stance.
The Gentry Bros United Shows operate an urban animal college in their city. A red brick building houses a tuition program turning trained animals into performers. The season adds many aspirants, with the shows reportedly doubling in size and spectacle. Exhibition day is Saturday August 97.
A New London New York man reports his wife suffered years with severe sick headache before starting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets. Within a year she gained weight and regained health after trying the remedy, now praising its effects. Sold by Bradshaw Jericho and Israel Thoma.
The Chicago Record-Herald offers a daily "Meals for a Day" section with breakfast lunch and dinner menus and recipes. The household editor selects menus and cash prizes are awarded for the best submissions. Housewives are invited to participate. see the newspaper for full details.
Mrs Hays White of this city and her Fairfield sister-in-law were thrown from a buggy in a country run near Fairfield. Mrs White broke a rib and the other woman a wrist while both were unconscious briefly and taken to a nearby farm. Mr and Mrs White had just left Fairfield on train No 4. Mrs White had breathing trouble last night.
Fairfield Iowa reports daily market figures furnished by The Cassidy Commission company.
A. Squire of New York City visited this morning to drum up interest in staging Queen Esther in early September. He seeks to perform with a local organization but will present the play solo if no group can be arranged.
E R Smith returned from New York reporting Sam Dana likely to recover. Some believe Dana did not shoot himself while police think otherwise. Dana, held with others, may be released when able. He left identifying belongings and warned two youths that first shot would decide. The incident suggests self harm or confrontation.
On August 22 a Pythian day parade will feature uniformed Knights of Pythias units and other military groups including United States Regulators Philippine troops State Militia and Cadet organizations totaling about 4000 in column. The Temple of Fraternity hosts addresses by President Francis and Supreme Chancellor Tracy R Bangs followed by prize drills. Tickets on sale August 21 for 5.75.
For Sale a large work horse and an extra fine fresh short horn mileh cow plus a calf. Telephone 148.
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