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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
4
Two individuals named Wean Taylor and W Taylor file for a change of address from their old locations to new ones. The notice lists both current and proposed addresses and requests official processing of the move.
The piece surveys reciprocity and hip subsidies as issues for lawmakers to explain to constituents. It notes graft in Adams County Ohio, questions about Aldrich’s health, Lorimer and Champ Clark, and debates on congressional seats and reapportionment amid party power plays.
The piece criticizes Senator Young for voting for the ship subsidy bill to aid ships to South America, arguing it costs the treasury four million dollars yearly. It accuses him of backing subsidies to benefit American manufacturers and meat interests with packing houses in Argentina, to ship beef to New York more cheaply than domestic beef.
In Albany on February 8 the Court of Appeals dismissed Harry K Thaw's appeal denying his claim of illegal detention. Thaw's counsel stated he nearly reached a stipulation with the attorney general to dismiss the case and that the state was entitled to costs.
In Des Moines the House defeated a bill for a special U S Senate primary. The senatorial vote showed Porter 52, Young 37, Funk 55, Kenyon 7, Garst 1, Wallace 1. Democrats split on the roll call with 38 refusing to vote. Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer may unite Republicans as a candidate.
The Commercial Club luncheon will be held next Monday. Secretary Hochuly urges a large attendance to discuss the forthcoming city election issues and a possible Burlington railroad station. Tickets should be purchased promptly.
Evangelist Hanson attracts larger crowds as fair weather returns for a Baptist church gathering. His sermon on The Geography Arithmet ic and Grammar of the Bible presents gospel truths applied to daily life and the Kingdom of God. Stewardesses of the A M E church postpone their turkey supper to February 11 to avoid conflicting with First Methodist supper.
In winter cold may settle in the bowels and in summer cause summer complaint. Do not fear appendicitis or inflammation of the bowels. At the first pain or cramp take Perry Davis Painkiller in warm water for instant relief. There is but one Painkiller Perry Davis.
A Men’s Rally under the Brotherhood of the Methodist church will be held Thursday Feb 21 with a full program. Notable speakers include Rev Os Russell Rev Thos Osborn Rev C L Tennant Rev R L Patterson and Gen Sec F L Thompson among others. A banquet is planned at 6:00 p m for 50 cents per plate with a mass meeting at 3:00 p m featuring D D F L Thompson and a question box session.
Mr and Mrs J H Dagget express gratitude to the Pairfield Booster Club and supporters for first prize of 400 dollars. They announce mortgage on their home of 530 dollars has been paid in full through attorneys Leggett and McKempey, funded by 409 dollars from the booster club and 130 dollars in subscriptions from Fairfield friends.
Various vendors target shoppers with promotions and displays to attract interest. Bangs of signs and stalls appear citywide highlighting wares and discounts, urging passersby to compare prices and consider purchases today.
The thirteenth annual Jefferson County Farmers Institute opens Thursday at Library Hall with a strong corn show and large prize awards. W A Hook of Packwood displays ten ears raffle winner from Columbus on exhibit. E L Stewart from Ames judges grain and potatoes and speaks on corn improvement. Miss Sybil Leatner presents a touring monologue The Dawn of Tomorrow. Dr J Fred Clarke lectures Friday on Defective Children.
In Escanaba Michigan at a February special election the proposed city charter by the charter commission was rejected 106 to 370 with about one sixth of eligible voters casting ballots. The charter would have allowed recall and one alderman per ward with more power to the board of public works. A $15,000 bond for a new fire station in the Seventh ward was also defeated.
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