This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
6
A editorial condemns long term vagrancy, labeling tramps as criminals and degenerates. It urges state and local cooperation to exterminate the nuisance, advocates denying food and rail travel to the homeless, and promotes cord wood as a remedy for the disease of vagrancy.
Dr Lantz of the national biological bureau cites estimates that rats cause up to 100 million dollars in annual damage, including disease and fires. He argues for concerted extermination, finding barytes to be the cheapest effective method, as rats retreat to water sources after exposure.
A historical note argues that Germany may soon prohibit taking photos of a person or his property without permission. The piece questions the ban on cameras while cars remain free, suggesting widespread snapshots would help future memories despite the bans.
A stenographer and a music teacher sparred four bloody rounds in Davenport Indiana under Marquis of Queensberry rules to decide which should earn the attentions of a certain young man. The man’s name is not given, but described as a perfect gent.
The monarch’s heir has been appointed colonel of a Spanish regiment and is anticipated to rise quickly, possibly reaching major general by the time he can walk. The commentary notes the swift advancement of a talented young royal.
The passage argues that Bright's disease is rising as a cause of death and may rival tuberculosis, urging medical science to focus efforts on understanding and combating it. It frames the disease as a public health priority and calls for intensified research.
A new Montena statute bars saloons within a half mile of cemeteries, leaving little room for drinking establishments. The rule could curb nightlife and alter local business where funerals and graves dominate nearby.
Deep River township voters approve a 5 percent tax on taxable property to aid the Marengo and Midland interurban, carrying in four of six precincts while two adverse precincts indicate plans to subscribe to stock. Chariton, Montezuma, and other towns contribute to railroad funding as the Waterloo Pella Southwestern line progresses with a $35,000 pledge fulfilled.
A broad summary of events includes US and Canada urged to take over telegraph lines, a call for congressional probe into telegraph firms, a strike order to be arbed, Cuban and Chicago labor actions, and legal actions against AFL leaders. Other items cover Panama canal costs, Fort Totten explosion injuries, murders in New York and Jersey, thefts, storms, and notable deaths.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.