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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
8
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Public service franchise trust is questioned as Dows Smith and Reed seek gas and electric franchises in Fairfield. The piece argues the applicants provide good service and urges trust in fair terms, declaring service quality essential and challenging critics to consider who to trust.
The Journal notes that unsigned material published as paid advertising can be traced by inquiry at the office. A Fairfield reader questions who funded a large statement opposing a gas or electric franchise and insists on names behind published arguments for fair, open accountability.
Before this year copper sulphate production did not begin until January or February. Manufacturers cannot obtain blue vitriol or white arsenic in needed quantities and now pay 16 to 17 cents per pound, unable to secure 10 000 to 15 000 pounds reliably.
The coast recently bombarded by German forces is linked to Robin Hood through local lore. Whitney towers are said to host where he and Little John shot long bows, and a nearby day bears Robin Hood's name, supporting Louis Rhead’s view that Robin Hood was a real historic figure.
A Manchester paper notes a Sheffield engineering firm has installed rolling machinery for cavalry swords, the first of its kind in the city. Before the war government factories used this class of equipment and copying the design for sword makers has been permitted.
Des Moines officials report Speaker Pitt endorses a 37th assembly plan to adjourn after 70 days then reconvene for code revision and elimination or consolidation of state offices. Gov. Harding seeks efficiency and economy through a three member code commission and advisory powers for the governor and Supreme Court.
We have arranged fourteen thousand dollars in insurance money and offer it as security on real estate at five to six percent. See Huglin & Rorick at the Orpheum Building, 157.
Announcements report the December 23 marriage of E J McElderry and Blanche Craven of Los Angeles with plans to reside there. Carrie Hart and W D Miller wed January 5 in Chicago and will live near Laura Illinois. Eng lish Lutheran Ladies Aid to meet with elections and pot luck supper. Miss Carrie Basham received a kitchen shower from Mrs Charles White and Mrs Harry Cook. Local lodge events: Fairfield Elks open house with dancing and cards. Forest City LOOM to meet for important business. Lorene Johnson and Edward Quick announce their marriage with a home near their farm after March 1.
Hard coal advertisement stating an offer to haul directly from the car with a 25 cent per unit reduction if orders are placed this week. Contact S. A. Power at phone numbers 532 and 141 174 for arrangements.
An open meeting at the High School auditorium will discuss proposed franchise ordinances with Messrs. Dows Smith and Reed expected to attend. The event aims to place the issue before the public in a full, open discussion endorsed by all interested parties on both sides.
The funeral of Emeil Harrara, familiarly known as Shor ty, was held this morning at Kerrick undertaking parlors. He died at the hospital Tuesday. Rev W R Keesey conducted the service. Harrara was a well known figure among Mexicans and Americans, having worked as a janitor at the Rock Island depot. Mexicans from the Malleable plant laid off to attend in a body.
General Gallieni, appointed governor general of Madagascar in the early nineties, tackled unsanitary conditions and high infant mortality. He trained native midwives, popularized maternity hospitals, regulated marriage, restricted divorce, and reformed taxation to favor large families. The French Academy of Medicine awarded him a gold medal for his nonmedical public health reforms.
Money to loan at five to six percent advised by Huglin and Rorick located at the Orpheum Building. Contact Huglin and Rorick for terms and availability.
A public meeting is set for Friday at 8 o'clock in the High School auditorium to discuss the franchise issue. Both public and company perspectives will be presented and audience members including workers merchants and small power users are urged to attend.
For rent two houses on the B. F. Cox estate on South Seventh Street. Call 3295. 175
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