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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
8
The Mt Pleasant News argues excessive political activity tires farmers and others. It notes low turnout in primaries and conventions, with about ten percent of voters shaping nominations. It favors a biennial election amendment to cut costs and reduce conventions and primaries, hoping to boost public interest.
Oyster Bay July 22 President Roosevelt has finished the speech for July 27 and revising it before printing. No word on the Washington barracks bricklayers strike over a non union worker. likely not to be sent to the president. Roosevelt previously ruled on a similar government printing case.
Mr William Keirns will canvass professional and business men to solicit subscriptions advertising and job work for The Journal The appeal asks supporters to cooperate to launch a better Fairfield daily and notes growing subscription lists and thanks for patronage
Mrs Ann Smith known as Aunt Aon of Brighton died apparently from old age after years of frailty. A beloved longtime resident, she was over 90 and a favorite to all ages. Funeral held today with relatives traveling to attend.
A 14 to 16 year old girl is missing amid suspicions of murder. Two youths are held as witnesses after being tippled by soldiers and a suspected procurer, with Judge Hanze pursuing leads and mothers aiding the investigation in a shocking case of abuse.
A宣 lengthy warning condemning alcohol as a scourge surpassing pestilence and war. It portrays alcohol as consuming households, driving poverty and crime, and excuses the dangers facing youth while urging early abstinence and vigilance against the first glass.
After a family tragedy Miss Rebecca reshapes Bois d Arc with Jessica and the florist firm Repplier Bros. James L. Marvin arrives as manager and suitor, courting Jessica while mending strained ties with the aging planter and rebuilding the estate through flowers and new enterprise.
A Victorian butler who served three Englishwomen for nearly twenty five years suddenly resigns and seeks a life of his own. He saves money, declares he must marry, and ends up wed to the most suitable mistress, continuing to live in the same home as master for another twenty five years.
The piece argues against single minded temperance zeal and urges considering all government questions. It warns that strict prohibition focus could wreck governance and notes some voters split on issues while praising the Republican party as best fit to manage national affairs.
Readers urged to sign letters with real names. Papers reserve right to publish signatures or withhold names on request.
In addition to low summer rates to Denver Salt Lake Ogden etc there is a daily sale until September 30 for round trips from Fairfield to Grand Junction Wolcott Colo and to Rawlins Wyo at very low rates.
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