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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
13
The news roundup notes President Delang of the Wabash railroad was favored for a Chinese mission. Iowa stock food law deemed sufficient by Judge McPherson to regulate water. U S appeals court affirms Nebraska Land & Feeding Co. sentencing. fines and jail upheld.
The note protests Russia's asserted administration rights over Manchuria's railway areas in response to a Russian communiqué dated October 8. Baron Sidney Sonnino, former premier in 1906, is semi officially tasked with forming a new Italian cabinet as Giolitti's government resigns.
The interior secretary upholds the land office commissioner's ruling in Henry Kern versus John Eaton appeal. Harris Kern's contest against Eaton's homestead entry in the Alliance Nebraska district is dismissed. Secretary Ballinger also released his annual report.
Representative Hitchcock predicts a lively coming session with action every minute and pushes for postal savings banks. George Curry urges New Mexico statehood, while Oklahoma settlers seek national banks. General Adams dies in Boston at age 80. A gag order on information to Congress is proposed, and the prohibition amendment fails in Alabama. J P Morgan gains control of Equitable Life. Knox rescinds Nicaragua diplomat Rodrigues passports and Taft’s views are stated. Carr is named director of the renewed consular service. The appellate court delays Gompers related appeal.
The Omaha event began with a keynote by President Wattles. The late William M. Laffan of the New York Sun left his entire estate to his widow, with no children. J Pierpont Morgan has gained control of Equitable.
After forty the body declines and poisons accumulate causing rheumatic pains. A prescription promises relief and strength: one ounce compound syrup of Sarsaparilla, one ounce Toris compound, half pint of whiskey. Mix and take tablespoonful before meals and at bedtime, shaking bottle before use.
A short column notes a grandfatherly figure scolding a parent about sending a boy outside hatless. It blends humor with instruction on child dress and propriety. The piece reflects social expectations of attire and age in a dated urban setting.
A baby boy endured severe itching causing him to scratch until he bled. The reporting notes a rough skin condition described as bark like texture and intense irritation prompting concern. The event highlights medical attention and care expectations.
A Yukon Oklahoma father describes a two year old son's severe rash with large blisters and intense itching. After weeks and medical visits the boy improved dramatically using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with no symptoms since over two years later.
A young girl insists on helping her mother preserve cherries. The mother dismisses her, but the child persists offering to unbutton the cherries for the work.
A humorous exchange reveals a bride and groom planning marriage with lighthearted warnings. He warns of potential dictatorial tendencies while she confidently vows to ignore his words, signaling playful domestic dynamics to come.
A London archery contest attracted 300 female participants as the sport gains popularity. Physicians there praise it for nerves while American interest lags, but renewed overseas enthusiasm may influence domestic uptake.
A famous dean at dinner after the cloth was removed heard a remark on lawyers' mortality. A guest said six eminent barristers had died in as many months. The deaf dean rose and offered grace, praying for gratitude for mercy.
A Boston educator recovering from nervous exhaustion credits Grape-Nuts with improving health and digestion after leaving teaching. She notes better brain power and physical condition, and describes a breakfast of raw egg with Grape-Nuts and hot milk or water. The letter urges readers to consult The Road to Wellville and ends with the slogan There's a Reason.
Fred McCulloch of Hartwick tops the small grain and grass contest at the Iowa corn exposition as judging concludes. Awards span sections from Milford to Oakville with McCulloch sweeping several classes and the grand sweepstakes in grains.
Judge Miller fixed Nellie Taylor's bond at 10000 dollars in the district court and allowed her to stay at her parents home pending trial.
In federal court Judge Smith Mc Pherson granted Lewis C. Chenowith of Newton Iowa a discharge as an alleged bankrupt after action was brought some time ago. The ruling releases him from bankruptcy proceedings in the case against him.
Iowa will begin a large scale sheep program at all state institutions following hogs and cattle. Chair man Downie of the state board of control says yearlings and two year olds will be placed at institutions statewide to test the venture.
The state conservation commission suspends field work for winter awaiting solid ice. They may investigate one or two rivers, planning winter surveys to save costs, as clear ice allows surveys from the middle of the streams.
The Iowa and Southern Railway company files articles of incorporation with Secretary Hayward. Capital stock is $200,000. It aims to operate an interurban line between Clarinda and Blanchard over the wabash tracks with home office in Clarinda.
The sheriff's jury must cut and slash property owners' claims by tens of thousands of dollars or the West Seventh Street viaduct project will likely be blocked.
A. H. Smith, a Benton County druggist, was fined 100 dollars plus costs after a general inspection of state drug stores led to court action for violating state pharmacy laws.
The Iowa Workmen ground lodge canvassed members and voted 156 to wind up the order. All debts and claims will be paid.
Perry Lathurm, a Madison county farmer, began voluntary bankruptcy proceedings by filing a petition with Clerk Wm. C. McArthur in the United States district court claiming liabilities totaling $898.
Charles Austin received five thousand dollars in damages from a jury in federal court after suing Barber Asphalt Company for personal injuries.
Mrs Sophia Bates aged 80 died suddenly from old age at the home of her daughter Mrs Frank Vorse 1606 Pleasant street. She had lived in the community for many years and was known to neighbors and relatives. The arrangements were being completed by local funeral services.
The State Historical Department will receive two fine specimens of moose from a hunting trip in Minnesota by Dr. W. O Smouse and R. F. Butler.
James Abbott aged 80 years died of pneumonia after ten years at Mercy hospital in Creston. He arrived in Creston from Brooklyn in 1884 after living many years there.
The Portland Oregonian reports a growing migration of American farmers to Canada, with 70 000 leaving this fall carrying about 70 million dollars in cash and effects. Factors include cheaper fertile land, safer government, and lower protective tariffs, aided by railways like Canadian Pacific Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific and government agents in the United States offering information to settlers.
A character argues that candidates deserve credit for speaking their minds while noting that those most willing to speak their minds are often unpleasant. Miss Cayenne agrees, remarking on the unfortunate tendency in public discourse.
A man shouts with the crowd during a lively scene though he cannot name the cause. His energy mirrors the collective thrill and public eagerness at the moment.
A fragment notes illness from cold and wet exposure and cites Perry Davis' Painkiller as preventing danger. It mentions cures for colds sore throat and quinsy and includes stray letters and an alarm clock remark. The text is promotional and lacks clear events or names.
A playful ad copy notes the superior work of the new Russ Blue product sold at leading grocers. It warns against imitations and suggests heiresses buy a 'gold brick' in the form of a husband.
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