Rumors and Ripples From National Scenes
A quip about Richard Crocker’s voting habits and Tammany fills gossip about political tricks. Japanese residents on the coast seek citizenship and form a labor union. An Oregon man is jailed for stealing a railroad train. Bat Masterson critiques gun carry ethics. Jim Hill reports on America’s future and Great Northern president foresees government aid or ownership of railroads, challenging republican government.
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Bat
Masterson
Jim Hill
America
Great Northern
New York
Chancellor Day Attacks Roosevelt Autocracy in Syracuse Sermon
In a baccalaureate address at Syracuse University Chancellor Day argues that the Roosevelt administration overrides courts, Congress, and legislatures. He says lines between government branches blur under an autocratic executive and the constitution becomes a mere elastic band. He attacks New York’s public utilities law enacted under Gov Hugh, calling ours a government by commissions.
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Roosevelt
Chancellor Day
Syracuse
Congress
New York State
Hugh
Batavia Boosters Plan Fourth of July Celebration
Batavia Booster Club to meet tonight to finish preparations for a July Fourth event. Over $500 already raised for the celebration, with high hopes for a big turnout and a festive homecoming feel similar to other towns nationwide.
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Batavia Booster Club
Batavia
Navy
Real Estate Transfers Recorded In Local Ledger
Real estate transfers include O Cuviners and wife to P H Fisher for lots 24 26 28 subdivision outlet 2 and part of outlet 1 Packwood 2500 dollars. Steven Peterson and wife to F E Anderson 54 acres in 29 72 s 1 650 dollars. Rollin J Wilson and wife to W Bambrick lot 8 block 3 East Pleasant Plain 100 dollars. Mckelshinny et al to W O Stubbs interest to brick wall on lot 6 block 12 old plat Fairfield 175 08 dollars.
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D. O. Cuviners
P. H. Fisher
Packwood
Steven Peterson
F. E. Anderson
Rollin J. Wilson
W Bambrick
East Pleasant Plain
B. S. MckElshinny
WO. D. Stubbs
Old Plat
Fairfield
Wedded in Burlington Swedish couple wed at bride's home
Miss Clara Lilly Swanson and Clarence Wilfred Anderson wed in Burlington with Rev. Carl Sodergren conducting. Anna Olson sang before the ceremony. Edith Anderson played Hearts and Flowers. Guests included G P Anderson and several Swedes. couple to visit Moline and Fairfield before settling at 1505 Grove Street.
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Clara Lilly Swanson
Clarence Wilfred Anderson
Burlington
Mr. Anderson
Gus Anderson
Hawkeye
Carl Sodergren
Anna Olson
Edith Anderson
Kitchen
Anderson
Moline
Fairfield
City
150S Grove Street
Iowa National Guard Rifle Match Opens at Des Moines Fort
The Iowa National Guard rifle match at Fort Des Moines begins with eighty competitors testing at 200, 600, 800, and 1000 yards. Eighty men attend, split between expert shooters and camp workers. Captains Hird and Cook tally high scores for the 55th and 54th regiments respectively while fifteen shooters will advance to the national shoot at Port Canton in August.
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Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Port Canton
Fort Des Moines
Lowa National Guard
Army Post
Keosauqua Celebrates After Meeting Funds Reached
Keosauqua residents announce the full $400 funds raised to celebrate the Fourth. Committees named include general arrangements finance advertising privileges and concessions park programme speakers park decorations amusements routes and trade representations circus and pageantry decoration of streets residences and business houses fireworks peace officers and marshals of the day.
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Keosauqua
Methodists Plan Large Fourth of July Picnic
The First Methodist Episcopal Church invites all Fairfield Circuit churches to join a day and evening celebration at Chautauqua Park. Committees on finances, refreshments, decorations, music, and more have been formed for a program featuring speeches, athletic games, and a 2500 person picnic dinner with patriotic bunting. No fireworks will be used.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairfield
Methodist Church
Sunday School Convention At Fairfield Township Methodist Church
Fairfield Township Sunday School convention to morrow evening in the Methodist church features a full orchestra, with Plum Grove Sunday school joining. Program includes orchestra selections, song service led by Rev Bright, prayers by Rev Paul H McClana, short address by C T Reynolds president, male quartet, reports from many denominations, young women and men talks, nominating committee report by C M Glass, collection and closing benediction by Rev Jonathan Lee.
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Fairfield Township
Methodist Church
Tabernacle
Plum Grove
Bright
Paul H. McClana
C. T. Reynolds
Baptists
Congregational
Christian
Lutheran
Free Methodist
African Methodist
Methodist Episcopal
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
Jonathan Lee
Life of Harriet Fyffe a Pioneer Woman Pharmacist
Harriet Fyffe born March 20 1838 in Putnam County Illinois died June 17 1907 in Fairfield Iowa at sister Mrs T M McIntosh 401 West Broadway aged 69 years 2 months and 27 days Her life shows refinement charity and public service She was the first licensed woman pharmacist in Illinois and among the early such practitioners in the United States after studying at Silinote Normal University and aiding her father in Magnolia Illinois She later moved to Hastings Nebraska and finally Fairfield Survived by her sister she faced illness with patience and left a lasting example of devotion to education and uplift.
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Harriett A. Fyffe
Putnam County
T. M. McIntosh
West Broadway
Fairfield
Iowa
Ife
Silinote Normal University
Magnolia
Ill
United States
Massachusetts
Hastings
Nebraska
Hiinois Univerty
Lockridge Community Notes and Local Work Updates
George Fagan and family spent Sunday near Rome. A fine baby boy announced at the Elmer Holander home. J. M. Overstrom’s carpenter work carried by A. L. King and crew. Baptist church ladies to serve ice cream cake and strawberries Saturday evening for sidewalk fund. Wing brothers finish a Fairfield dwelling and prep to work for John Klinhan Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Tuttle of San Francisco visiting sister Mrs. John Giraber. John Hanson painting Mrs. 8S. M. Duttweiler residence. Mrs. Leonard Carlson visited by a Mr. Pleasant. Piles relief advertised Maggie Ointment. 50 cent jars sold by W. Jericho & Co.
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Dr. Morrow
Elmer Holander
A. L. King
J. M. Overstrom
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Breakfast in the Woods for Florence Billingsley before Fairfield departure
A 5:50 AM woodland breakfast honored Miss Florence Billingsley prior to her departure to Fairfield. The event, cooked over a campfire, was chaperoned by Mrs. R. Williams and Mrs. E. E. Walker with numerous attendees including Mesdames Williams, Walker, and many Misses.
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Mast Woods
Florence Billingsley
Fairfield
R. Williams
E. E. Walker
Mesdames C
KE. E
Walker
Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Douds-Leando Merchants
Douds and Leando merchants plan a large July Fourth celebration with Fairfield band, Senator Moon as principal speaker from Ottumwa, a ball game between Douds Leando and the Indians, contests, and an imitation naval battle on the Des Moines river followed by fireworks. Hundreds are expected to attend and Fairfield visitors may join the event.
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Douds
Leando
Jesmide
Fairfield Band
Senator Moon
Ottumwa
Deas Moines
Twin Cities
Fairfield
Subscription growth prompts question on name addition
The note asks why a name cannot be added to rapidly expanding iNet subscriptions, seeking a straightforward explanation. It implies interest in branding or personalized accounts within the growing network.
Repairing Franklin Building Schedules Fast Tear Down
Workmen begun removing the unsafe southeast corner of the Franklin building after Architect Liebbe of Des Moines advised rebuilding that section. The project will proceed quickly with walls strengthened where needed, and the institute will meet at the college grounds this year due to repairs.
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Franklin
Liebbe
Des Moines
Jefferson County ‘Teachers’ Institute
Glasgow Ladies Stage July 4 Event for Celebration Fund
The women of Glasgow organize a Saturday fundraiser at the I. O. F. building offering ice cream and cake to support the Fourth of July celebration fund. Proceeds benefit the community event.
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Glasgow
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