What Constitutes a Statesman in Iowa Opinion
A critique of The Fairfield Ledger and its portrayal of Congressman Hull. The piece argues Hull achieved much for his district yet faced defeat as editors and papers question whether statesmanship equals postoffice politics. It cites editorials from Iowa City Republican and Burlington Hawkeye.
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Fairfield Ledger
The
Ledger
Congressman Hull
Hull
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Des Moines
Harlan
Wilson
Allison
Iowa City Republican
Burington Hawkeye
Captain Hull
Congress
Parson's College class photo mistaken for Halley's comet
Mt Pleasant Free Press notes a misprinted image labeled as the Parsons College graduating class. The crude black oblong cut with white specks led M. C. Hall to joke it resembled Halley's comet passing the earth.
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Mt. Pleasant
Comrade 8 J Chester on treatment of old soldiers
Jefferson County Republican notes Comrade 8 J Chester urges veterans to unite and pledge not to vote for current lawmakers. It observes presidents messages to Congress have lacking support for old soldiers for several years.
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J. Chester
the Journal
Congress
Jefferson County
Republican
Brighton Meets Fairfield In Iowa Amateur Ball Duel
Fairfield's standout ball squad, active in the Iowa Amateur Association, will face Brighton on Alumni Field tomorrow. Washington county highlights include Carl Turner, George Owens, and Walter Davis, while Brighton lists John Van Hyning and Nahrgang among its notable players.
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Fairfield
Brighton
Washington County
Washington
Carl Turner
Burlington
George Owens
Walter Davis
Muscatine
John van Hyning
New London
Nahrgang
Davenport
Iowa
A Fine Position for Fairfield Boy
William Phipps has been offered a German teacher post at Bloomington High School Bloomington Indiana for nine months at 1000 dollars. Parsons College graduate of this year, he and fellow students are touring with a publication house starting last Monday. The offer was sent to his home and later forwarded to Williamsburg. It is unclear if he has received it yet.
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William Phipps
Bloomington
Phipps
Parsons College
Williamsburg
Fairfield Proclamation Bans Firecrackers Except July Fourth
City ordinance forbids firing firecrackers or explosives within Fairfield on all days except July 4 with private property consent. Police may arrest and fine violators. public spaces banned on July 4. City Mayor J. Fred Clarke signs proclamation.
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Fairfield
J. Fred, Clarke
Stores To Remain Closed For Fourth Of July Holiday
Our employer and we will observe the legal holiday July fourth hence stores will not be open that day. Names listed include Charles A. Herring Wilson Bros C T Reynolds Maddox and Max worth Buchanan and Co White Tea Store H C Davis.
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Charles A. Herring
Wilson Bros
C. T. Reynolds
Maddox & Maxwell
Buchanan & Co
White Tea Store
H. C. Davis
Lost gold rimmed glasses between Fr Davie's and Masonic hall
A pair of gold rimmed glasses in a case was lost Monday evening between Fr Davie's restaurant and the Masonic hall. Finder should leave them at the Journal office.
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Masonic Hall Hall
Journal Office
Auto Smash Fatal for Marion Girl and Peers
A car driven by 12 year old Russell Gray crashed near Marion Indiana when steering gear failed tumbling into a ditch. Fourteen year old Cleo Shaffer died instantly and seven other children were injured in the wreck.
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Indiana Girl
Marion
Ind
Cleo Shaffer
Russpell Gray
Miss Lodonna Russell Visits Rome Grandparents on East Kirkwood
Miss Lodonna Russell of Rome visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Russell on East Kirkwood Street.
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Lodonna Russell
Rome
Mrs. W. C. Russell
East Kirkwood Street
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Fairfield Weekly Journal
W. Taylor
MAIL
Daily Journal
Statesman
AB H
Putman
R. George
Neibert
Brier
McQuade
E. Stephenson
Jericho
J. George
Carlin
Hoover
Daniels
Zentz
McGuire
Reardon
F. McCabe
A. McCabe
Masters
Tallman
Downs
Besser
Gillette
Fairfield Boy
Northwest Corner Square
Clyde C. Bell
Optometrist
Ardee
South Side Grocers
Hoosier
Furniture and Undertaking
H.C. Donaldson
J.T. Davies
Heriickd
Oxfords
J. E Roth
Brown & Aughes
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