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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
A reader defends Fairfield factories against an unsigned attack on power rates. He cites Louden Machinery Co. and others paying similar or higher rates, argues for franchise approval to fund plant upgrades, and urges voters to support reliable power and fair charges for all residents.
A big horse sale is set for Wednesday January 21 at Gilberts Feed Barn featuring farm mares. The notice invites everyone to attend and lists contact Huglin and Rorick with a price of 176 1. T. Wisecarver.
The Odd Fellows will conduct the funeral at the grave for EF B Kracht and all members are asked to meet at the hall at 1 15 o clock Friday afternoon. Money to loan on city or See Thoma and Thoma.
The speaker asserts that gas and electric franchises would only be issued to trustworthy parties. They claim no franchise has ever been granted to others or beyond one hundred in total.
Fairfield residents and merchants are invited to a public discussion at the High School auditorium Friday at 8 pm. The meeting will present both the public and company perspectives on the franchise issue, outlining faults and merits for all interested parties.
Store your furniture and stores in our storage room offered by Bantas Second Hand Store located at 170.
Social afternoon at the Methodist church basement from two to five with tea wafers and coffee. Everyone is invited to attend. Also notice of a $20 000 loan commitment by March 1st from Huglin & Rorick and The Fairfield Real Estate and Loan Co. at 156. A pageant at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening January 28 highlights church events.
Notice asks ladies to preserve old papers and magazines for the Political Equality League and to call 332 immediately.
A host of objections allege the proposed Dow Smith Reed plan risks loss of control, inflated values, and high rates. They call for removal of Going Concern values, clear present value, and rate protections before a 20 year grant.
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