Fairfield City Report Praises Finances and Frugal Council
The official examination of Fairfield shows finances in excellent shape with debt below the limit by about eight thousand dollars and likely to rise to twelve to fifteen thousand. The report commends Mayor Fulton for economical administration while noting questions over councilman salaries and recent payments for committee work under local ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fulton
San Francisco
Sultan
Pennell
Joint Rates for Iowa Railroads Prompt Public Letter
George D. Henry argues for multiple state railroad rate schedules to simplify grain hauls across lines. He urges pro rata revenue sharing and legal compulsion to exchange cars, asserting current one line per trip harms many communities and that three-road hauls demand fairer, cheaper rates within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register and Leader
George D. Henry
Iowa
Petition to reimburse county funds lost in bank failure
A petition in Birmtoxnam Iowa seeks reimbursement to Ex County Treasurer H L McGrew for 2001 dollars lost in the BE HW Skinner bank failure. The petition will go to the legislature where a bill aims to legalize the board of supervisors action releasing McGrew from liabilities. The issue stirs considerable county agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmtoxnam
Petiton
H.L. McGrew
BE. HW. Skinner
Board of Supervisors
McGrew
City finances and mayor criticized over duties and fines
A report questions the treasurer's fines totaling 13 dollars over nearly four years and suggests a legal change to relieve the mayor from police magistrate duties. City Clerk Long notes Examiner Pennell’s comment that Fairfield’s city board followed the San Francisco Municipal League in salary matters, with praise for the mayor's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Municipal League
Ety
Patrfield
Fairfield
Long
Pennell
San Francisco Municipal League
Councilmante
Mystery Davenport Death Reported in Keokuk
The Keokuk Constitution Democrat outlines J. W. Davenport as the deceased in a self-inflicted death. It notes his appearance, wardrobe, and belongings found, including drafts, bank accounts, and a letter to Sadie, with the coroner's inquest describing a gunshot wound to the temple and the manner of discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davenport
Keokuk Constitution Democrat
Hammon, Fairfield
Lowa
Well & Co
Keokuk
William Landes
Gus Prasse
M. Hart
Libertyville Savines Bank
Sadie
J. W. Young
Libertyville Savings Bank
Weil
WoOd
Bairfield
Crimmins & Chase
Five and Twenty club reopens with Shakespeare study
Mrs. E. G. Grove hosted the reactivated Five and Twenty club at her West Burlington home. The open meeting featured papers, readings, and a literary program on Shakespeare including Joan of Arc and Henry V, with encores and Valentine decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Grove
Grove
West Burlington Street
Will Mobr
Meggett
Fourt
Mohr
Mrs Gable
Joan of Arc
Firshberger
Henry V
G. W. Ross
C.D. Leggett
Earth’s Flowers by Helen Ruth McCoy A Fairfield School Girl
A poem about spring flowers fading as life passes, with a sermon on deeds that awaken after death. It contrasts blooming violets, ferns, and daisies with thistles, urging readers to leave lasting good deeds that will sprout in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ruth McCoy
Fairfield School
Dr Shoops Croup Cure Advertises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Shoops Croup Cure as a fast safe syrup for croup. It claims relief within twenty minutes and emphasizes the product treats only croup. Sold by Py W Jericho & Co.
Two-Cent Fare Bill Advances In Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports the house approved a sliding scale two cent railway passenger fare bill with no votes against. The measure classifies railroads by annual earnings per mile and lowers rates to two, two and a half, or three cents. Burlington and Rock Island would fit the two cent tier. Other bills passed in the senate include limits on corporate political contributions and penalties for deserting families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Koontz
Johnson
Elliott
Page
Meredith
Iowa
Burlington
Rock Island
Charke
Senate
Peterson
Smith
Mitchell
Moon
Fairfield urged to court Carter Wrapper factory
Local boosters in Fairfield discuss luring the Carter Wrapper factory from Rome Iowa to Fairfield. A citizens meeting is urged for Monday at the Jefferson club rooms to invite Mr Carter to explain his needs and consider relocating the plant here. The factory would employ at least ten workers and make wrappers sun bonnets and aprons sold over the region. Fairfield pride and persistence are cited as reasons to win the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Journal
M. EB. Carter
Rome
Iowa
Pleasant
Carter
Mr. Pleasant
Mr. Carter
Persantly
Jefferson Club
Shail Patrfield
Mt. Pleasant
Lockridge Wedding and Local Health Updates
A number from Lockridge attended Miss Cora Shuppy s wedding. The sick folks are getting better. Ray Hopkirk was out for the first time Friday. A telephone meeting was held at the schoolhouse Saturday afternoon. Mr Louie Achenbachs infant is quite sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockridge
Cora Shuppy
Alt. King
Ray Hopkirk
Mr. Louie Achenbachs
Badges Awarded to Iowa National Guard Company M Members
Captain E E Lucas and several officers receive badges for five and ten years of service in the National Guard. Thirteen badges total, with Company M tying Muscatine for top state standing at 96 percent, praised for its notable look and significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Lucas
Company M
Sith Infantry
Iowa National Guard
National Guard
Samuel B. Wisecarver
J. F. Ready
EE. EB. Lucas
Charles ©. Cummings
Adjutant General’s Office
M 18
Ompany
Muscatine
Cedar Vale Community Notes Mixed With Local News
Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson hosted a pleasant surprise gathering on Wednesday and neighbors enjoyed a tatty pull. Miss Minnie Lawson wed Mr Laughito of near Batavia Wednesday afternoon. Ira Greenfield moved in to help chopping wood for George Cornell. Elmore reported a horse accident kicking a horse shoe. Ed Baldwin returned from Missouri Saturday. Saturday night a surprise for Ed and wife by about twenty five neighbors with light popcorn and candy. Several attended Hreetlogs at Libertyville. Joe Wilson injured by axe while chopping wood Tuesday. Dick Mowell hauling corn to Fairfield. Mrs E B Smith is sick. Dalpha Smith visited home folks Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Baldwin
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G. E. Pennell
Davenport
Libertyville
Jack
the Fern
Violet
Los
Badges OF
Darrell Bitner
Oscar Boltz
Charles Carter
Charles W. Clarke
John V. Conner
II C. Johnson
Leo Moore
Tven
David A. Ricketts
Otto T. Wildman
Cedar Vale
Joe Wilson
Minnile Lawson
Mr. Laughito
Batavia
Ira Greenfield
George Cornell
Mr. Elmore
Baldwin
Missouri
Dick Mowell
E. B. Smith
Dalpha Smith
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