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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
6
The State Board of Health will investigate Joliet penitentiary amid rising tuberculosis deaths among prisoners. Critics urge better sanitation to prevent spread to current and future inmates and call out oppressive prison conditions as part of a broader critique of state neglect and impersonal policy.
A Cripple Creek death linked to a Chicago slaughterhouse shock is cited as one of many casualties of meat industry horrors. The piece argues uric acid poisoning from slaughterhouse products causes gout and rheumatism, and mentions trichina, tapeworm, tuberculosis, and possibly cancer as related risks.
The paragraph warns against thin soles and tight bands, advising against thin shoes and high heels. It recommends broad soles and roomy, low shoes, with slippers only indoors. It emphasizes adapting clothing to daily weather and supporting garments from the shoulders rather than by waist bands or elastic stock- ing supports. Rubber heels are noted as comfortable.
Hundreds gather in Fayette Ohio to honor Mrs Amelia DuBois on her 100th birthday. Children from public schools march to her home and escort her to the opera house for a program featuring local dignitaries and a flower gift funded by student contributions. Mr DuBois celebrated sixty one years of marriage and the couple are praised for their active peaceful lifestyle.
A five year old Eugene claims he can eat four cakes for breakfast but eats only one as his stomach changes its mind. The anecdote is used to illustrate how a wise stomach is pressed by appetite and may yield to desire against true control by the person.
The British Medical Journal highlights a lecture by Sir Herman Weber to the Royal College of Physicians of London. It urges moderation in intake, clean air, daily exercise, early bed and rising, regular baths, steady work, calm minds, and strong self control to fight bodily temptations.
Abstract from the Cincinnati Lancet Clinic argues wealthy families foster weak children through indoor life and overprotection. It urges more freedom, outdoor play, and social interaction, saying nature is the best healer and foods or medicines are only temporary helps.
A wholesome medicine is Cheer and Hope a tonic strong. A happy heart and cheerful Up uplift, contagious health comes from a cheerful mind. Sighs change to Love's sweet song and night to golden day as cheerful thoughts prevail among the sons of nen alway.
Report shows only 11 of 25 candidates were physically fit for Annapolis admission after the exam. All passed mental tests, but 14 failed physical requirements. The note links this to rising disease and supposed physical decadence in the American population, citing increases in insanity idiocy and epilepsy.
Reports from St Petersburg and Washington detail a push for peace between Russia and Japan. A council of ministers met under the emperor while Tsar Nicholas II and Tokyo signals explore preliminary arrangements for direct negotiations.
Manila reports Enrique Daguhob, head of the Samar insurgents, was killed with thirty nine followers on June 4. Advices received confirm the death and the crackdown on the insurgent movement.
Consul General Rodgers at Shanghai reports seven Russian colliers anchored at Woosung likely to be interned. Japanese vessels sighted off Gatziaff. The Russian torpedo boat destroyer Bodri has been interned at Shanghai.
A wry saying notes that the worst about the fool who rocks the boat is his tendency to survive and recount his exploits. It underscores that bold disruption may leave the actor able to narrate the events afterward.
A Des Moines couple, Edward Rogers and Maud Banks, planned to wed in Omaha after pawning a diamond to fund the marriage. The ring, valued at $200, was recovered by Chief Jones of Des Moines who paid $50 to reclaim it, while Banks’ father intervened to stop the marriage. The couple remain hopeful and vow to marry.
Chicago dealers report Butter Creamery extra at 204 cents, firsts . Indices show varying dairy prices including Cooleys 18c firsts 16 1/4c, fresh stock values, and whitewood packing. Live poultry prices list turkeys and ducks. berries, melons, and potatoes show wide ranges with regional and case prices across Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota markets.
Butter creamery and state dairy items show common to extra and factory pricing. Western imitation creamery items edged higher with firsts and 13 to 18 percent ranges. Cheese and eggs listed as quiet or unchanged with various fractions and prices.
The page lists grain prices for corn in Chicago Minneapolis St Louis Toledo New York Kansas City Milwaukee and more with various no 2 red and northern grades plus mixed standards. It also details live stock prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs across Chicago Omaha Kansas City St Louis St Joseph New York Pittsburgh Buffalo and other markets with price ranges and daily adjustments.
Violence during the Saginaw valley street railway strike led the company to suspend all car service in Saginaw and Bay City with no vehicles operating.
Rev. Florence Buck resigns after three years as pastor of the Unitarian church in Kenosha Wisconsin. Buck is among the best known ministers in Unitarian circles nationwide.
San Francisco reports on June 9 that Surgeon General Wyman of the Public Health Service and the Marine Hospital Service along with Gov. Carter departed Honolulu aboard a vessel bound for Molokai leper settlement to assess and supervise health efforts.
The discussion centers on whether stock in cooperative creameries should remain owned by milk and cream suppliers. Proponents argue stock should stay with the farming members directly tied to the creamery’s success, warning outside investors could push toward converting to a stock company. Some creameries issue a single farm tied share, transferable only with the farm.
The excerpt advises selecting the best ears when silk is black, drying and storing seed, then disk plowing spring land, planting three to five seeds per hill, harrowing at two intervals, and timing cultivation depths. It details spacing three feet by six inches on rich land, avoiding hill cultivation early, then deepening soil management after July 4.
American consul surveyed apple sellers in Three Rivers Quebec. They favor boxes for fancy apples, but prefer barrels for common apples. Boxes require more handling, needing three boxes per barrel, risking reduced quantity during rush. An experienced handler prefers fancy fruit in boxes and average apples in barrels.
The soy bean, Glycine hispida, native to southeastern Asia, has been cultivated for centuries in China and Japan where it is a staple food. It later entered England about a century ago without notice, then grew in the Southern United States before gaining broad recognition for its value and utility.
John Bean notes pigs now large enough to require little sow milk and outlines a feeding plan. They will shift from soaked corn with skim milk to pasture grazing on blue grass, then reintroduce new corn as digestion improves.
The article explains soil temperature drives germination. Seed planted at 55 degrees rotted after cold rain, then sun warmed soil to 65 degrees on well drained land. A second sowing sprouted quickly, showing temperature, not almanac timing, determines outcomes.
The crate for shipping pigs should be strong yet light and suitable for year round sales. Keep light and tough crating material on hand to season, with elm as a top choice for framing. Measure the pig carefully before building the crate.
Mrs Mary Murphy credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with relieving years of stomach trouble heat flashes and nervous spells after three boxes she is now a well woman. She lives at 1903 Force St Fort Wayne Indiana and urges others to seek information from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York.
A note on quick attractions and instant connections as people form bonds based on immediate appeal. The piece reflects on how initial impressions can drive lasting feelings and choices in relationships.
Advice by Eleanor R. Parker on washing delicate muslin dresses using warm ivory soap suds and rice water. Rinse and dry indoors to prevent color fading, then iron with a moderately hot iron.
A proverbial saying contrasts wealth contentment with greed. It suggests wisdom leads to sufficiency, while folly drives endless desire regardless of fortune. The quote highlights attitude over amount in financial living.
Grand Trunk Railway offers round trip fares from Chicago to Asbury Park Buffalo Detroit Niagara Falls Philadelphia Toronto with liberal limits and stopovers. Fares include 21.35 to Asbury Park, 12.25 to Buffalo, 6.50 to Detroit, 12.25 to Niagara Falls, 19.00 to Philadelphia, and 12.65 to Toronto. Going dates span June to September. Full details at the city ticket office corner Clark and Jackson in Chicago.
A outlook echoes a belief that society should provide equal opportunity for all individuals to pursue lawful work and financial independence without bias or undue barriers.
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry. Each package contains 16 oz, double the common 8 or 12 oz sizes, at the same 10 cent price. Defiance is promoted as chemical free and non sticking, with grocers warned against stocking smaller 12 oz packs to clear old stock.
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