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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
2
Henry Hook aged four fifty was stung to death by bees while plowing at the Frank Kurtz farm near Pleasant Kel n. Hook was thrown from the plow as bees swarmed and Mr Kurtz rushed to help but he died before aid arrived. He had worked as a porter at the Court hotel in Fairfield and was living with his brother Albert Hook.
Washington says 687,000 will be chosen for the national war army and guard vacancies. Iowa’s quota is listed at 12,749 with Jefferson county set at 74 after deductions for Company M and regular army personnel. Quotas for surrounding states are given in a regional tally.
The Hannah Clinkinbeard Auto Co plans a public demonstration in Maxwell Broncho style tomorrow on North Court Street. A stock Maxwell will accelerate to about 35 mph, jump from a pavement incline, and cover 30 to 285 feet. A one gallon gas tank will then be added for a later test with four passengers to gauge mileage per oil.
The large touring car tied to the Elmer Bates death, used by L. Harter H. Wagoner and William Heising to Ottumwa, was later sold through Keokuk Auto Sales to a Bonaparte buyer. Local officers seek the vehicle in Bonaparte and note the car bore dealer or license numbers and a long multi-digit plate.
City of Wairfield Iowa enforces Ordinance 182 requiring every dog to wear a registered tag. Violators face fines from one to one hundred dollars plus prosecutor costs and possible hard labor until payment. License and tag available at City Clerk’s office. Mayor R. H. Ma may 20.
A Parsons College gathering at the Leggett House led by J. B. McKenney and W. G. Ross stressed Fairfield’s duty to fund the college. Prof. R. A. Harkness praised Fairfield’s role and the college’s value, while Judge Ry Leggett recounted early fundraising and the city’s growth. C. W. Wade linked the college to local retail prosperity.
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