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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
6
The Daily Journal lists subscription terms and prices from 10 to 40 and a 1.00 rate. Publisher is Journal Printing Co. Readers are addressed by editor and manager in this notice.
The Journal endorses the three Fairfield men behind a franchise promising service and immediate spending of 55000 on improvements with a 16000 bond. It argues the trio, long active in city advancement, are trustworthy and capable, urging residents to believe their commitment over opponents.
In this editorial by William Louden the franchise campaign is scrutinized, arguing objections are endless but the core need is a reliable light and power system. The piece urges enacting a stable franchise to avoid outages and support city growth with a capable company.
About six hundred residents attended Fairfield High School to hear a franchise debate. Attorneys Thoma and Reed presented opposing views on rates and going concern value as Rev. Keesey and others urged approval for the proposed franchise with safeguards.
Des Moines reports the Whitmore bills to suppress intemperance were approved by the committee with a passage recommendation. A two-quart limit and a new ban on liquor imports by common carriers were proposed, plus a street transportation prohibition to curb deliveries. The session closed after a motion to adjourn.
The Clinkenbeard family extends thanks to friends for sympathy and help after the sudden death of Forrest Clinkenbeard. They thank those who administered aid, sent lunches, provided flowers, offered comforting music, and lent cars during their time of sorrow. They express gratitude to all who showed kindness.
We offer another car on track and direct haul at 25 percent lower price if you give orders now. Contact A Power at phone 532 and 141. Also available: real estate loans totaling 9000 dollars at five and a half to seven percent from Haglin and Borick.
Members urged to save newspapers and magazines for the Political Equality League and to call 332 for pickup or further information.
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