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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
7
An advertisement offers a 20 year guaranteed silver plate teaspoon with two Mother's Oats packages. Send two coupons from the oats plus the advertisement to receive a sample teaspoon. One offer per customer. The balance must be obtained through coupons.
In a warm reminiscence two men recall childhood days and past engagements. One reveals he married Miss Katish, once a sought partner in their circle, prompting astonished acknowledgment from the other as they share memories of Painesville.
Des Moines Iowa reports Iowa remains the leading producer of soil products valued at 388,991,154 for 1911 an increase of 36 520 368 over 1910 corn production fell from 354 506 500 to 281 366 600 bushels while overall soil products show gains and hint at broad economic confidence. The Corn Belt Meat Producers Association elected A Sykes as president H C Wallace as secretary with a slate of directors and James Downing of USDA to assist in stock transit shrinkage studies. The Iowa executive council declined salary increases for the state veterinarian and assistant citing lack of authority.
Iowa leaders urge a state publicity bureau to attract population and develop resources. Prof. Holden pledges to work for a Greater Iowa focusing on factories and manufacturing. Officials discuss pure food laws, small stores, and recent incorporations including Frazier-Werd, Shenandoah Fuel, and Farmers Mutual Telephone.
The 1911 Canadian wheat crop shows Western provinces fared best despite August ripening setbacks. September and October sales total about 20 million bushels at 97 1/2 cents and 15 million bushels at 89 1/2 cents, yielding over 31 million dollars. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta farmers held about 130 million bushels for sale and seed on November 1. A Winnipeg Free Press canvass suggests production and harvest costs keep wheat under 55 cents per bushel, with freight under 13 cents, giving net margins of 17 to 19 1/2 cents per bushel depending on grade.
Bronson asserts invention of a flying machine and discusses testing. Woodson confirms capability and the plan to determine its landing location.
Two girls from East Eighty sixth Street Virginia Clough and Clairie Feldman shut themselves in to swear just to see what would happen. Each wrote a swear word on paper and fired away. No disaster occurred and they returned to play.
A claim that chest tightness signals a cold progressing to consumption or pneumonia and recommends Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a cure. No verifiable facts or authorities are provided.
Robert Henri criticizes millionaires who buy art to flaunt wealth. He cites a Whistler joke about charging ten thousand for oil painting, implying pretended knowledge and overpriced works. The exchange ends with the millionaire offering to supply the oil.
A husband draws his wife’s notice by speaking in his sleep, creating a humorous domestic moment. Researchers note snoring and sleep talking can reflect dreams and stress, but the couple enjoy the lighthearted episode.
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