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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
4
An exchange notes that even during a no politics period Des Moines papers run voting contests while a two cent fare law reportedly boosts passenger revenue and travel.
A Centralia Illinois woman claims she gave birth to a 19 pound infant, noted by Centerville authorities who reference the Keokuk Gate City. The C B and Q railroad is praised for selling a two cent rate interstate and local, a move described as sensible by the Centerville editor.
The article mocks political jabs about Roosevelt trust busts and policies and notes varied interpretations of the presidents recommendations. It references naval moves toward San Francisco and Manila and mentions Mrs Potter Palmer denying worry while a groom selection faces scrutiny. The Wisconsin legislature ends its longest session, passing a two cent fare bill and public utilities laws.
The Blakesburg Excelsior notes that Alice Roosevelt Longworth is expected to visit. It adds a tongue in cheek remark about printers publishing readers news inviting editors to avoid irate calls and to stay out of sight.
The Department of Justice endorses appointing a receiver to run a convicted trust until dissolution is effected. The plan ensures dissolution proceeds under court supervision rather than relying on trust officers, aiming to safeguard stockholders’ interests during the process.
Evergreen Lodge No 35 Degree of Honor plans a memorial service for Carrie Morcombe of Cedar Rapids who died June 25. A memorial letter from Etta Branson urges Iowa lodges to honor her with charter drapes and mourning gavels for 90 days, noting Morcombe’s long service and leadership.
Mrs Jacob Riniker died at the family home on West Malin Street Sunday at 3 a m after weeks of illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a m from the home with Rev C H Gilmore preaching. Born in Belfort France February 14, 1837 she married Jacob Riniker of Switzerland and came to America in 1855. Eight of nine children survive with the aged father among mourners.
The Third Iowa cavalry regimental association sets its annual reunion in this city in October with sixteen members from Fairfield. Committees include Finance K Gaines J W Hayden Badges W H Sullivan J L Sutton Hall Headquarters and Music Andrew Jantz S L Creek Wesley Bradfield Speakers B F Cratl and Wesley Bradfield. A Fighting Thirteenth Iowa reunion will be in Fort Madison September 4 and 5 with 80 to 100 veterans anticipated. Officers from afar include J M Sulth adjutant from El Paso Texas and Major R M Cramer of Memphis Missouri.
Mrs Mary Smithline and daughter Jessie of Austin Nevada arrived Monday to visit her mother and relatives. A large crowd attended John Boldester's dance Sunday night and reported a good time. Mrs Wm Duttweiler of Wayland returned home Monday after a week with daughter Mrs Emma Willlame. Robert Lyon helped Julius Gentile with hay last week. Mrs M B Mcquire is ill. James Boldester left Monday for Minnesota to work harvest fields. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and Mr and Mrs Estrus Norton visited the Shuppy home Sunday.
Mrs Thomas Powell dies at her Lovilla home. Body to be returned by the Burlington passenger to the city for burial at Evergreen cemetery. She is survived by her husband Fern and two daughters Ella Frances and two brothers the Hankings of Libertyville and Salem. George Strong Post 19 G A R to furnish pallbearers at the depot.
Major Paymaster Eugene Coffin of the U S army who had his arm amputated recently died in Manila.
The Post Office Department will issue embossed postage stamps on envelopes and wrappers in four denominations: 1 2 4 and 5 cents. Each stamp shows bas relief portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington in green red black blue respectively with a white embossed border bearing United States and the denomination names and numerals.
The City Transfer company provides transportation to all parts of the city and to and from trains. Baggage is looked after. Phone number available as 6&2.
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