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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
2
Adam Prochodzski, jailed in Chicago for a string of home robberies, confessed to breaking into the Oscar Greenwald and Frank Pamkoehler houses in Milwaukee in December and disclosed where he disposed of nearly 5000 dollars worth of jewels. Police anticipate recovering the gems.
The article notes the bobcat's small size, typically under twenty pounds, and its timid nature unless cornered. It describes the bay lynx as muscular and active, preying on rabbits, squirrels, mice, and grouse, and harming ground birds, which has led to its outlaw status in settled regions.
A London Science Progress note questions sash windows as irrational and dangerous with cords and drafts. It contrasts them with French windows praised for closing drafts and noise. The piece notes the rarity of double windows in Britain versus northern Europe.
United States Ambassador Fletcher will depart for Mexico City on Saturday to assume his post and will confer with President Wilson on issues between Mexico and the United States.
A description explains a storm as a wheel of winds with curving spokes converging on the eye. The eye has the lowest barometer, while the rim is high and pressure falls toward the hub. The wheel typically spans several hundred miles across.
Practical Health Hint notes that lean individuals may be agile but anxious and prematurely aged. It cautions against poor digestion and urges moderation of starches sugars and fats while preserving a calm nervous system and a sunny disposition to support robust health.
Parsons College announces its debate teams to face Wesleyan and Penn teams in a triangular contest on Friday February 16. The affirmative trio is Warren Glotfelty John Larmore and Orion Coppeck with Benj Gallaher as alternate while Dwight Krumholtz Fred Wilson and Lowe Berger form the negative team with Frank Abbott as alternate.
Iowa lawmakers discuss a reform bill creating a highway commissioner with advisory powers and set pay at 4000 dollars a year plus 20000 for staff. The bill transfers county road oversight to supervisors and requires a county engineer to survey roads and set costs for permanent improvements.
Des Moines February 8 Senator C W Whitmore works on revised bone dry bills for senate intemperance committee. The ultra dries failed to pass a liquor shipment ban, now a limit on possession is proposed with two quarts of liquor and two cases of beer allowed biweekly for those not previously convicted of hogtlogging. The bill would require a shipment permit with possible county auditor or railroad company filing options.
Fairfield High School basketball returns home to face Burlington High tomorrow at eight o clock in the High School Gym. The locals, eager for a win after last week’s defeat on Burlington’s floor, seek crowd support for a strong performance.
W R Johnson of Industry is in the city on business. Herman Dillener and family are tending a sick two year old in Bloomfield before returning home. Ed G Fligg attended Harper meetings at Seymour. Dan Schooley of Abingdon visited the city. O L Fry of Wooster on business. Fred Graber and W F Beverins in Ottumwa and Lokridge. Miss Gertrude Dixon recovered from Jefferson County Hospital to sister Verle Porter’s in Brighton. Keltner and Donieca on business trips to Lockridge and Des Moines. O C Richardson returned to Rock Island after visiting H D Minster. Miss Clarinda Easton improving at home. L & Kuhns back from Clingo conference. Walter Cornett visiting Davenport friends. Fred Bray in from Richland. Mrs Dan Stout ill at North Main street home. Albert Peterson returned to Davenport after visit. Yeo Men lodge meets 7:30 pm with initiation. Evergreen lodge D of H meets tomorrow night with refreshments. Birmingham Co M members Clyde Simmons, George Simmons, Joe Norris, William Norris, Rex Workman, Ora Williams, Charles Hootman, Carl Nelson, Clarence Kurtz inspected here. Rev W R Keesey lecture at Methodist church, Epworth League, rescheduled to Tue Feb 13.
A large crowd at the Armory watched Captain Bates of the regular army inspect Company M. The day’s prep and the evening drill displayed exceptional readiness after six months on the border. Bates praised the unit, calling it the best guard company he has ever seen. Elias Hall of Birmingham visited the city yesterday.
The California carried more than 200 aboard when sunk and survivors landed at Queenstown tonight. Among those rescued is John A. Lee of Montgomery Alabama, an American crew member, with some still missing. The incident follows many merchant losses after the German proclamation.
M Shaw of Washington county holds an unusual record after coming to Iowa 52 years ago and purchasing a feam for six dollars and fifty cents per acre. He has kept meticulous notes and has witnessed many changes in land values and farming methods over the decades.
All parents and friends of the Boy Scouts are invited to the anniversary exercises in the east room of the Methodist church at 7 30 this evening. Addresses will be given by Dr J F Clarke Charles W Wade Rev H A Mosser and others.
Iowa aims to receive 2 million dollars in federal aid over five years. Twenty counties have applied and pledged to raise 50 to 75 percent more than the federal funds for road improvements.
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