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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
7
A brief humorous exchange notes Katharine canceled her planned marriage to a telephone girl, prompting a lighthearted remark about a broken engagement. The odd pairing and wry punchline reflect social chatter of the day.
A mother explains courage using a parable about twelve boys in a bedroom eleven asleep and one praying. The boy suggests true courage would be twelve ministers all in bed without praying, illustrating wit and moral perspective.
Miss Ethel Boynton serves as cashier for the National Bank of Bayside L. L the sole woman in the state in such a role. She says trust comes from kindness and a heart unlikely to betray the public’s confidence.
A New Jersey woman credits Grape-Nuts with reversing gastritis and weight loss after failed medicines and a stomach specialist. She notes improved mental clarity, restored energy, and a return to clerical work after adopting the cereal as her main meals. The letter, attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes the product with the slogan There’s a Reason and references The Road to Wellville.
The U S Supreme Court upheld Iowa 1893 law allowing railroad injury claims by operating department employees despite relief benefits from a railroad funded fund. Charles L McGuire had received 882 dollars from the relief department. he sued for 2000 dollars. Justice Hughes announced the decision affirming Iowa’s Supreme Court ruling.
Iowa City February 21 Judge Horace E Deemer of the Iowa Supreme Court is rumored to become the next dean of the State University College of Law to fill the vacancy from Dean Gregorys resignation If not chosen as senator to replace Senator Young Deemer would be offered the post by the state board of education and resign from the bench Deemer is a graduate of the State University College of Law.
Mrs Charlotte Rohrbach of Britt files a $25 009 divorce suit in Mason City Iowa against Mrs Lillie Healey alleging defamation of character and exemplary damages. The case follows a Reno divorce separation between banker Healey and his wife finalized last November. Charlotte Min turn widow of a railroad division superintendent resides with the parties.
Washington Feb 21 reports that President Taft will select pension offices at San Francisco Chicago New York Knoxville and possibly Boston to remain outside Washington and abolish all others including Des Moines.
Des Moines report shows 34 absentees and 10 pairs making 57 votes sufficient to elect, with two last ballots listing candidates and vote counts on Feb 18 and Feb 20. The tabulation records Toryou and Bogmg as leading names with counts 39 40 and 39 respectively, while Portersogninwcens tallies 35 and 39.
Des Moines Feb 21 The Bank of Kelley located in Kelley Iowa suspended business after a depositor run triggered by disclosures about the bank’s financial condition and the disappearance of its president E J Penfield.
Hampton Iowa February 21 E R Patterson a leading local merchant for twenty five years died at his home from a paralytic stroke suffered a week earlier He leaves an invalid widow and a daughter.
Towa City reports Anton Yeegy Jr of Riverside was instantly killed when a shotgun discharged by his own hands while he hunted ducks on the Iowa river. The accident occurred on February 21.
The Senate spent the afternoon eulogizing Senator Dolliver with vocal tributes from Cummins Young and other colleagues. LaFollette and Beveridge among others delivered heartfelt remarks, praising his strength kindness and impact on the progressive cause and the Des Moines area.
Des Moines notes legislative memorial services for the late Senator J P Dolliver will be held in the house chamber on Thursday March 16 Senator Larrabee committee chair announces Robert G Cousins of Tipton will be the orator The date set at the request of Mrs J P Dolliver
Three passengers were killed and two others fatally injured when Atchison Topeka Santa Fe passenger train No 410 derailed near Stillwater Oklahoma on February 21. Many others sustained minor injuries in the wreck.
Charles Noble Gregory resigns after five years as dean of the University of Iowa College of Law. He came from Madison Wisconsin and has been prominent in several international law associations.
Jesse Fritz a Monticello Iowa farmer nearly drowned when he tried to ford the Maquoketa River with a load of calves on February 21. He escaped unharmed after being rescued by bystanders.
A brief mentions Cuticura ointment for pimples and skin conditions with directions for use and a note that the Cuticura line is advertised. The piece also covers Queen Mary’s coronation wardrobe plans with eight dresses ordered from a British firm and all British materials used for robes and gowns.
A lone figure pushes a heavy stone up a hill while bystanders jeer. He quips that if they cannot help, they should refrain from mocking, highlighting stubborn effort amid derision.
A brief dialogue from Lippincott's Magazine reveals a clarifying moment where one speaker learns the idea of marriage originated with the other, highlighting a shift in personal expectations and social assumptions.
Quotation rich note hints at a humorous take on a Boston girl described as a good pick. A wry line comments that the recording angel may care more about the day book than the hymn book, implying a light moral survey in a social vignette.
Taking Garfield Tea will prevent the recurrence of sick headache indigestion and bilious attacks. All druggists.
A reflective line notes that love gains power not from intense focus but from its enduring presence and steady commitment. It frames love as resilient beyond strict attention.
A terse adage urges trimming verbose language to reveal the core message. The note stresses brevity and clarity in communication.
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