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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
4
A discussion advocates voting a tax to fund interurban rail, arguing principle supports communal progress and safety. It parallels Jefferson on federal action, notes Lockridge station upgrades and new interlocking switches to reduce accident risk.
Weather was hot with humid, variable rainfall totaling up to 5.65 inches in Des Moines and a heavy August 19 downpour at Decorah. Corn made favorable progress toward maturity while stands are above average and early ears are advancing beyond the roasting ear stage. Fall plowing, stacking and threshing proceed. early apples harvests yield above recent years.
Illinois starts rural free mail delivery by automobile with a 26 mile route in Plainfield. H W Ritzenthaler operates a car that resembles an open buggy, powered by a three horsepower engine. The vehicle saves 1 to 4 hours per trip and uses less than a gallon of gasoline, with speeds from 10 to 25 mph.
C R L P Robert Isreal sold the A T Wells farm two miles south of the city to A Brolin of near this city. The farm comprises 157 acres and was sold at 75 per acre.
Tickets go on sale August 25 for round trips to Missouri shows. The Missouri Girl has broken records for large business in over two-thirds of theaters during the past decade, suggesting the show is highly reliable for return dates.
An audience of about five thousand attended a Chautauqua lecture by Hon. Charles A. Towne on Our Father's Political Faith Shall We Keep. Towne praised individualism in politics and the U S as a great nation. The Fairfield band, American Vitagraph shows, Lyric Glee Club, and Father Daly spoke or performed for a wide crowd as fair weather continued at the park.
Packwood Merle Mitchell visits Chicago Sunday. Nick Sanchez serves as Linky caller Sunday evening. Mrs. KE Bowman visits her mother in Abingdon. R H Walker travels to Chicago Saturday to buy fall goods. Mr. and Mrs. F C Woolum attend the chautauqua Friday. D B Downey and wife visit relatives in Abingdon Monday. Mrs. Edna Roth of Olie visits the H A Johnson home. Dr. and Mrs. Emerson call on an Abingdon friend Monday. Mrs. Cain McClurg visits sister in Ottumwa this week. Mrs. J D Richer and Leu visit relatives Moukiey. Mrs. Charles Chandler visits Ottumwa retirees. A number attend the chautauqua Fairfield this week. Ladies Aid at Methodist church plans a church event August 28. Mrs. John Oliver visits Woodhull with her mother, then trips to Cri de and Yellowstone park.
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