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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
4
H M Miller of the Louden Machinery Company will be among speakers at the National convention of the Material Handling Machinery Manufacturers Association in New York City on June 10 and 11. His talk is titled Suggestions For Association Activity. The organization aims to study freight handling at terminals and ports with government cooperation.
Influenza faded and wet conditions slowed corn planting while agriculture looked promising. Most young men in military service have returned home. The peace process drags on. The state legislature investigated a governor’s pardon of a life-sentenced man. Arbor Day and Decoration Day saw heavy observance at Fairfield and nearby towns. Mortality notes honor Henry Keltner born 1840, Elizabeth Roach Bates 87, Curtis Vaught 1882, Reena Hewett 91, H. S. Angstead 77, Lewis Messer 78, Paul Allen Lynch 89, Elizabeth Crane Wisecarver 84. many tied to local Civil War histories. April 6 marked the 55th anniversary for Samuel and Sarah Baldwin’s marriage in Glasgow.
A reflective essay on promises and aging, noting how past habits haunt men returning to hometowns. It ponders vanity in aging, fear of loss, and the stubborn nature of truth and lies. The piece juxtaposes courage before cannons with fear of dental examinations, ending with a nod to shifting probabilities from past to present.
The Historical Society opened under President T L James. March meeting minutes were read and approved. A county history summary was presented by the secretary. John Roth attended and paid dues. Secretary H Heaton submitted a one dollar postage claim after twelve years in office. Remarks followed from J W McLean Manatry and others. Adjourned to meet first Wednesday in September.
Classified brief listing three girls sought for work at Fair Field Steam Laundry on 405 tf. Also advertises a general housework post with contact numbers 3516 or 137, listed in the 402 12 column.
Brunswick outlines its tire making standards stressing cost, care, and testing. It claims 200 tires analyzed by laborious testers to ensure high formulations, fabrics, and reinforcements. The ad promises model tires at equal price to rivals, with savings from wide distribution.
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