Orio Victory in Foster Prize Debate on Immigration
The Ohio society team won the Foster Prize debate by a unanimous judges’ decision in a close contest on immigration laws. Orio and Elzevir celebrated with a campus-wide spread and printed proofs as the Orio Society rejoiced. the event marks the eighth straight win since the Foster debates began.
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United States
Ohio Society
Aldine Society
William W. Wirtz
Albert H. Mutschler
G. Oliver Wirtz
John L. Lamson
Haley
Greenleaf
Messrs
Eugene Pierce
Ottumwa
Hlenry Etcher
Washigton
Rey. W. P Nicholas
Mt. Pleasant
Hiebee
Aldine
Hugh H. Craig
Orio
Mendenhall
Zane Ogden
Sere Rolla Fry
Carci
R. T. McGaughey
Csnsisticecthiatad
Oral
Colored regiments ordered to the Philippines and political reshuffle
All the colored regiments have been ordered to the Philippines. Senator Paraker will not accompany them. The Hon. Wm. R. Hearst has elected the Hon. Wm. R. Hearst as state chairman of the Hearst league. Electric railroads are bound to come in the west as they have in the east. The home of the farmer and the country towns will be placed in touch with the world and that day is not far off.
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Phillipines
Senator Paraker
Wm. R. Hearst
Hon
E. W. Rose Mepiing Co
Louis
Harrisburg III
Dean Situs
Medici
Governor Cummine Plurality At 19972 in State Election
The count shows Governor Cummine's plurality at 19972, prompting mixed reactions about the shortfall of 28 votes and the governor's stance on the matter. The Burlington Hawk Eye, citing Philadelphia Enquirer, praises Miss McLean in Willis Goud Hue's Marie Correlli adaptation The Grand venue audiences respond to her spirited performance Thelma praising both actress and production at Grand Theatre January 22.
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Cummine
Burlington Hawk-Eye
The
Philadelphia Enquirer
Miss McLean
Willis Goodhue
Marie Corells
Thelma
What has become of the old fashioned girl in work
The Man son Journal laments changes in girls after schooling. It notes many work in town in offices or stores doing men’s work. It warns progress would slow if these workers quit and returned home to fancy work and novels.
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Mother
Manson Journal
The Thirty-Second Iowa General Assembly
The thirty-second Iowa General Assembly convened Monday with fifty senators and 108 representatives. On joint ballot 111 Republicans and 47 Democrats will sit. The main political issue is electing a U.S. senator to replace Dolliver and a contested primary election law is expected to spark the big legislative clash.
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Iowa
General Assembly
United States
J. P. Dolliver
Fairfield Seaman to Jamaica on Glacier relief voyage
Fairfield has a representative in Kingston Jamaica Harry Ward aboard the U S 8 Glacier. The Glacier and a companion ship began relief efforts Thursday for the Islanders Ward recently joined the Navy last fall and serves as messenger to the Captain. In a letter to his father C E Ward he says he looks forward to the voyage with pleasure.
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Fairfield
Kingston
Jamaica
Harry Ward
U. S
Ward
Havy
Isessenger
C. E. Ward
Fairfield woman weds 70 year old C B Caldwell at home
Mrs Mary Wall ages 70 marries C B Caldwell 69 at her Fourth street home with Rev W F Jones officiating at 4 pm. Earlier the same day John A Tennity 20 and Percie Irene Shafer 17 of Brighton wed at the Presbyterian parsonage with only their parents present.
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Fairfield
Mary Wall
Fourth Street
Broadway
C. B. Caldwell
W. F. Jones
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Tennity
Miss Shafer
Fairfield Gun Club Shoot Draws Lively Attendance
Report from the Fairfield Gun club at the fairgrounds details a busy Thursday shoot with a competitive contest. Averages shown include Corey T5 Emry 67 Fleagle 60 Strong 55 Mikesell 55 Wilson 45 Pickett 4H Bradshaw 40 Crane 40 Zillman 28 Cook 20 Bowers 10. Leather postcards and rising leather prices are discussed by a traveling salesman noting increased demand and widespread stockpiling, with implications for hides used in soap fat and other products.
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Fairfield
Fairgrounds
Corey
Kansas City
United States
Hoss
Elizabeth Morris Morrow death and family notice
Mrs Elizabeth Morris Morrow daughter of Charles and Susan Morrow was born in Belman county Ohio on December 10 1831 and died January 8 1907 at Brookville. She married Robt Morris May 29 1851 and had nine children including John F and Geo W Morris. Funeral held at Brook Villego with Pastor G Orcutt Packwood and burial in Brooks cemetery. Families express thanks for kindness during illness. Also an unrelated medical ad promotes Shoops Magic Ointment for piles.
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Elizabeth I. Morrow
Charles
Susan Morrow
Belman County
Ohilo
Robt. Morris
John F
Geo. W
W. A. Brown
St. Louis
K. Marsteller
Neb
A. G. Galiiber
S.C. Walker
G. Y. Lewis
Fairfield
J. B. Bell
H. C. Gantz
Brookville
Marsteller
Brown
M. Be
Christ
Jesus
Brook Villego
Fairfield Residents Entertain and Bid Farewells
Mrs J Quillen from Fairfield visits daughter the Shaner home. Mr Shaner seeks Rheumatism treatment in Burlington with Dr Caster. Dalton Howell and wife attend funeral of cousin Robert Howell. Chas Cox Sr hosts party for son Chas Cox Jr and wife. Selah Shaner resigns as telephone operator here. Switchboard removal bids opened with thirty day deadline. Dorcas society hosts surprise for Mr and Mrs Kinamon. couple to move to Seaton Illinois later this week.
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J. Quillen
Fairfield
Ira Shaner
Mr. Shaner
Burlington
Dr. Caster
Dalton Howell
Pairfield
Robert Howell
Chas, Cox, Sr
Chas, Cox, Jr
Selah Shaner
Naton
Ladies Dorcas Society
Will Kinpamon
Ex-Treasurer McGrew Faces County Money Loss Dispute
Van Buren county supervisors absolve H L McGrew of 2091 09 losses from E H Skinner bank failure. Affected county residents plan to sue if the board does not recover funds, with J A McSurely hiring Ottumwa lawyers to pursue district court action.
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H. L. McGrew
van Buren County
E. L Skinner Bank
Birmingham
van Buren Board of Supervisors
McGrew
Mr. McGrew
Burlington Street
Nelle
Keosauqua
State Line Democrat
County Board of Supervisors
Skinner Bank
J. A. McSurley
Here
Zion
McSurley
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Keosaugqua
Albert Bowles
George Welny
Ines de Workman
E. H. Skinner & Co. Bank
H. L. McGrrew
J. H. McSurely
Mitchell & Hunter
Ottumwa
District Court of
Mesurely
District Court
Lockridge Infant Dies After Prolonged Illness
Report from Glasgow and Patrfield doctors Fordinge consulted over a helpless child. Dr. Morrow attended but the baby remained in a hopeless condition. Mrs Win Vogle of Fairfield and Mrs Anna King were alerted by the serious illness of the infant’s daughter.
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Pr. Bishop
Glasgow
Fordyce
Patrfield
Morrow
King Ta
Win Vogle
Fairfield
Anna King
Fairfield Brick and Tile installs new lighting motor
The Fairfield Brick and Tile company added a lighting motor to its plant equipment. A circuit for 200 lamps was installed and the plant started after a brief delay.
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Fairfield Brick and Tile Company
New Man at Parsons Hinkhouse Named Secretary
Rev. J. E. Hinkhouse D D of Sioux City will serve as general secretary of the College and represent Parsons across Iowa. He will move his family here and start February 15. A member of the Class of 1883, he currently pastors the Second Presbyterian Church in Sioux City and enjoys strong local ties in Fairfield. Lenox College at Hopkinton also sought his services.
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J. E. Hinkhouse
Sioux City
Parsons
Iowa
Hinkhouse
Fairfield
Second Presbyterian Church
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Dr. Hinkhouse
Fairfield Gun Club Holds Friday Impromptu Shoot
The Fairfield Gun Club hosted a Friday afternoon meet at the Fairgrounds with Salina shooters attending. Despite overcast skies, scores were strong with Corey 75 percent and Salina trio Johnson 73 Allender 70.
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Fairfield Gun Club
Fairgrounds
Salina
Corey
Johnson
Allender
Pickett
Mikesell
Wilson
Emery
Shaw
Brad
Two Cent Fare Bills Introduced in Iowa Legislature
In Des Moines on January 9 the Iowa House and Senate opened a push for two cent passenger fares. Four house and one senate bill proposals were introduced, with Democrats Cottrell Teter Clarke and De Mar proposing 2 4 and 3 cent rates by railroad class. Turner in the Senate also filed a similar measure. Bills referred to railroad committees for speedier consideration.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Cottrell
Plymouth
Iowa
Teter
Marton
Clarke
Jefferson
de Mar
Davis
Turner
Adams
Fairfield Eyes State Park Centered on Old Settler Site
Fairfield council endorses using water works property for a state park preserving the Bonnifield old cabin and native flora and fauna. W W Bonnifield of Ottumwa supports the plan with a $500 pledge. the Board of Supervisors backs the effort and a funding paper will be circulated.
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Fairfield
Iowa State Park
Poperty
Ralph W. Lamson
Iowa
Bountfield
Jefferson County
Bonifield
Alston
Water Works
W.W. B. Bonnifield
Ottumwa
Gilford
Onntfield
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Victor
Foster
Thirty-Second
Cupid
Elizabeth Morris
Jeriweho
Mgrew
van Buren
College
Dr. Clarke
Bill
Big State
Bonnifiett Cabin
Harvey Burks
Harrisburg
Illinois
Zemo
F. W. Jericho & Co
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