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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
5
Des Moines May 25. Governor Carroll named sixteen Iowans to attend the Trans Mississippi congress at Denver August 16 21 to boost Midwestern interests with Taft. The slate includes Lafayette Young Jerry B Sullivan Henry Wallace and other delegates from Des Moines Bloomfield Grinnell Burlington Dubuque Rock Rapids Ottumwa Osage Ames Sioux City and Council Bluffs.
County auditors report state wide that about sixty percent of Iowa farm land is assessed for tax at less than its sale value. Many farms are assessed at a third of market value while few reach full value. Most counties indicate an average acre price near $100.
Information charging Tyler Bros with selling milk not up to standard was filed as part of a statewide dairy enforcement drive led by State Pure Food and Dairy Commissioner H. R. Wright. The accused dairymen allegedly furnished substandard milk to patrons and grocers.
Attorney General H. W. Byers instructs assistant Charles O. Wilcox to request a continuance of the anti pass law case to be submitted to the supreme court at its next session.
Hugh G. Van Pelt of Ames will head field work for the Iowa dairy commission as the panel oversees the $10,000 expenditure. In a related note, state auditor offices will close at 4 p.m. on Saturdays after June 1, marking the first official move toward summer hours at the state house.
Officials traveling at state expense receive printed sheets from the executive council showing how to itemize travel costs. The practice hints officials should charge only for time spent on state business. The sample accounts come from a food inspector's records and note weather-related bus use. “Visiting with friends” appears for afternoons with half a day per diem. Red Book Complete Soon for Iowa. Hayward directs the book’s publication with Captain Guy Brewer as editor in chief.
The Iowa National Guard company, to be mustered out at Sac City on Lt. Martin’s recommendation, may be stationed at Jefferson. Cherokee and Jefferson are candidates, with General Logan leaning toward Jefferson.
Employees press the executive council to issue funds on May 29 two days before the month end due date since the final day falls on a Monday holiday at the State house. The move aims to ensure timely payment despite the holiday.
A report to State Pure Food Inspector H. R. Wright notes salicylic acid traces in pickles. The findings led to information filed and planned arrests in West Liberty.
Attorney General Byers as chair man of the state law examiners has announced that on June 1 an examination for admission to the bar will be held at the state house.
The Iowa Dairy and Pure Food Department led by Henry R. Wright outlines an ambitious campaign to improve creamery methods and dairy butter quality. A $10 000 legislative appropriation funds lectures demonstrations daily literature and travel to boost patronage and producer cooperation statewide.
The New York World describes New York southerners hosting informal Sunday and holiday breakfasts at 12:30. Men mostly stay away from daytime entertainments while guests savor waffles, coffee, grapefruit, and occasional sides like broiled chicken or omelets. The waffle finale draws the crowd.
German factories reportedly produce a potato starch based tapioca imitation that resembles Singapore tapioca in whiteness and firmness. Critics warn it could undercut natural tapioca prices as potato production is high and cheap. Protective laws favoring manioc tapioca may be proposed to curb intrusion. The manioc plant is also noted as a potential alcohol source.
Gov. Carroll pardons William R. Glyndon after conviction on circumstantial evidence for a 1877 Grundy county murder. He entered Fort Madison prison in 1878 as a sturdy westward working veteran of the Seventh Ohio sharpshooters. Now aged 70 he remains vigorous and is known as industrious and companionable by officials guards and fellow inmates.
Governor Stuart applauds state constabulary success and proposes six police platoons of 45 with higher pay. Each platoon would have a captain 1800, a lieutenant 1500, a first sergeant 1200, and enlisted men 800. Enlistment terms rise to two years with added monthly increases for second and third enlistments.
Milwaukee reader Emma Imie credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her back pain and alleged tumor related female trouble after doctors advised surgery. The company cites thousands of grateful letters and invites sick women to write for free advice from Ms Pinkham.
A comic exchange between Mr and Mrs White about baby pulling out his whiskers and the debate over removing them to keep the child quiet. The wife argues it is the only thing that calms the baby while the husband protests.
A child named Willie trips over brush and falls into soapy water. He asks his father where angels go when spring cleaning in heaven begins, reflecting a playful, philosophical moment.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet relieves painful swollen smarting sweating feet and makes new shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. Don’t accept substitutes. Sample free address A 8S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
A humorous editorial voice laments habits as prohibition zealots press to curb whisky and rum while noting rising sales of WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT. The piece jabs at hoarding and social norms, contrasting old age respect with frugality on spring chicken.
An old newspaper snippet promotes Pettit's Eye Salve for sore eyes at 25 cents from Howard Bros. Buffalo NY. The piece closes with a quip about bachelorhood and a line about Wrigley's Spearmint and sacrifice for a cause attributed to N. Meloy.
An advertisement touts Russ Blue tires claiming top quality at leading grocers. It warns light heat and oil harm tires. Also mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and a note on bathing in snow as a Russian custom.
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