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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
2
An editorial argues public service franchises cannot guarantee honesty. endorses Dows Smith and Reed of Cedar Rapids seeking Fairfield gas and electric franchises. It praises service quality and fairness of terms, urging trust in the bidders and challenging critics to name trustworthy alternatives.
In a 1917 letter to Fairfield's Journal the writer questions who funded a large anti-franchise article while urging open disclosure. The paper notes a ten year rule on unsigned pieces and says paid advertising may carry weight when signed, requesting responsible names for published arguments.
Scarcity of blue vitriol and white arsenic throttles production as January and February output relied on. Manufacturers paid 16 17 cents a pound now, far above earlier 34 cents, unable to secure 10 000 to 15 000 pounds reliably, halting many operations.
The article links a Whitby Whit ney towers and a coastal bombardment to the legend of Robin Hood, claiming a day south of the town bears his name. It supports Louie Rhead’s view that Robin Hood was a real historic figure embedded in Anglo-Saxon heritage.
A Manchester newspaper reports a Sheffield engineering firm completed a cavalry sword rolling plant, the first of its kind in the city. Prewar government factories used similar machinery and copying the design for sword makers is now permitted to boost production while hand forging remains valued for blade quality.
Des Moines Iowa January 25 Speaker Pitt of the Iowa House authorized a program for the 37th general assembly to adjourn after seventy days and reconvene by call to revise the code and abolish useless state offices. A three member code commission would revise laws with governor and supreme court advisory powers. The plan aims for economy and efficiency and depends on Governor Harding’s support. Insurance money of 14000 was arranged for Real Estate security. See Huglin & Rorick Orpheum Building Des Moines.
Announcements report numerous marriages and social events in the city. E B McElderry and Blanche Craven wed in December and will live in Los Angeles where the groom works for a railroad. Carrie Hart and W D Miller married in Chicago and will reside on a farm near Laura Illinois. The Ladies Aid plans a church event with officer elections. A kitchen shower honors Miss Carrie Basham. Fraternal lodges hold open houses and meetings this week. Lorene Johnson and Edward Quick announce their marriage with plans to settle on a northeast farm after March 1.
Hard coal deal offers 25 cent lower price if orders placed this week to enable direct haul from the car. Contact S. A. Power at phone numbers 532 and 141 174 for arrangements.
Tomorrow evening at the High School auditorium an open meeting will discuss the pros and cons of the franchise ordinances. Messrs Dows Smith and Reed are expected to attend. The event aims to place the issue before the public in an open discussion.
The funeral for Emeil Harrara called Shor ty, a Mexican familiar to locals, was held this morning at Kerrick undertaking parlors. Rev. W. R. Keesey conducted the service. Harrara, formerly a janitor at the Rock Island depot, was well regarded by both Mexicans and Americans. Mexican workers from the Malleable plant laid off to attend.
In early Madagascar governance General Gallieni faced unsanitary conditions and high mortality. He trained native midwives, opened maternity hospitals, reformed marriage and divorce, and taxed bachelors while exempting fathers of five children. The French Academy of Medicine awarded him a gold medal for these efforts. Money to Loan at from five to six per cent. See Huglin & Rorick, Orpheum Building. 158
A public meeting will be held Friday at 8 p m in the High School auditorium to discuss the franchise question. Both sides of the issue will be presented for the general public including light and power users, workers, and merchants.
Two houses on South Seventh Street on the B F Cox estate are available for rent. Call 3295.
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