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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1919
Page
4
A reflective note on foolish conduct and moral learning. The piece contrasts drowning fear with straw, recalls bootlegger lore, and urges honest parenting to curb future embarrassment. It laments wartime profanity and warns that children may repeat our flaws in new forms.
The text lists numerous ordinance sections imposing fines for street and sidewalk hazards, defacement of property, resisting officers, public order violations, misconduct by youths, railway and crossing rules, Sunday restrictions, gambling devices, officer conduct, improper disposal, fires on sidewalks, lewd conduct, late closing hours for certain venues, handling explosives, feeding draught animals on streets, defacement of sidewalks, false fire alarms, bird disturbance, and a noted line about cock fights.
The document outlines penalties for various city violations including causing refuse buildup, distributing pills or food samples to children, and general nonpayment fines. It cites specific fines from ten to one hundred dollars, 48 hour removal deadlines, hard labor options, and costs of prosecution. Ordinance No. 208 repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect upon publication. Approved July 1 1919. Ralph H Munro, Mayor. V. 8S. Samuelson, City Clerk.
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