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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
2
An eastern paper comments on the Apache yacht nearing the finish as headlines mock the era's youth and social trends. It notes voices predicting future protests by babies against coal carts and their push for cars, and cites a claim that twenty Vas Sar girls expect marriage after graduation.
An English scientist reports every hen egg contains deadly bacteria. Boil your eggs to be safe.
It costs a great deal to live in Panama but funerals are much less expensive there than they are further north.
The statement declares that only women above age 30 may wear the hoop skirt, leaving no further discussion on the matter.
A brief note mentions a book titled How to Know the Wild Flowers and hints at the ease of recognizing other authors or works by their price or bills. It reads as a stray reference rather than a full article item.
A newspaper article likens a Japanese naval officer to Hobson in a wartime controversy but cautions against misreading the claim with lighthearted implications. The piece notes that cultural context matters and keeps the comparison cautious.
A census policy requires women to disclose their ages to enumerators. Critics warn the rule invites perjury and privacy concerns while officials say it ensures accurate demographic data for planning.
An antique drinking cup fetched 81375 dollars in London recently. The owner now wonders what a gentleman should drink from such a fine piece.
Questioning Europe’s strategy, the piece asks if nations will enlist Japanese naval and military schools to educate their young men in warfare. It weighs implications for global power dynamics and military training standards.
A reflection on a man famed for speaking ten or twelve languages, while the speaker laments only understanding one. The note contrasts broad linguistic skill with a narrow personal grasp.
An English woman secures the international ladies golf championship, noting that victory might not have occurred if Miss Chrysanthemum of Japan had entered the competition.
The Boston Tran questions which pest is worse the gypsy moth or the firebug, noting a wary tone and gratitude toward the Boston paper. It reflects concern over wording and potential emphasis on “worst.”
The famed pianist Paderewski reports myalgia in the neck and right scapular region. The injury is more troubling than a mere stiff neck for a musician of his stature.
Fashionable ladies in New York are now affected by a subtle lisp, a trend seen as milder than many recent season styles. The remark notes the playful shift in speech as part of societal fashion movements.
An English observer writes home from Canada lamenting that Canadians are adopting American thought. He predicts that close contact will accelerate cultural shifts toward American ways.
A bold naval flourish declares America leads the oceans as the Atlantic slips by in the shadow of its speed. The speaker extols American maritime supremacy and swift progress over rivals.
A Pittsburg mother of seven teens requests financial aid in the form of medical coverage or a pension. The father, not accused of non support, should receive consideration in the case.
The Earl of Wemyss claims prohibitionists live 57 years drunkards 59 years and moderate drinkers 71 years. He adds he will not be invited to address the next W C T U convention.
The will directs executors to locate Anthony Fiala who commanded the last Polar expedition funded by William Ziegler. If the search fails the document raises implications for the bequest and involves questions of fulfillment and replacement.
The article notes Venus rises between 2 and 3 a.m. this month and advises staying out late to catch a glimpse. It cautions readers not to use this as an excuse when returning home, as it could be misunderstood.
Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt traveled to Philadelphia with her poodle which chewed a $500 rug at a hotel drawing the landlord to bill the cost. The house owner where Walt Whitman was born blocks commemorative plaques on building or adjacent grounds.
Reports from leading wheat states place the 1905 yield at 679 million bushels, the largest since 1901. It warns that anyone aiming to corner the crop this year faces an extensive task.
A spate of Iowa incidents spans a council Bluffs death of a wife from heart failure and a Newton assault case where a man struck an coworker with an axe but Hurley is to recover. Drownings in Tama and Davenport follow amid rumors of foul play. Separate reports cover bank deposits, state fair prizes, libel suits, and a wealth of local accidents and legal actions.
A huge plow near Bakersport California stands eighteen feet high and can cut a furrow eight feet wide and six feet deep. The British Museum holds over 1,750,000 books with shelving exceeding sixty nine miles. The article notes money would buy little contentment and urges slow work in life and employment.
Des Moines reports a prominent young attorney Virgil H. White vanishes after a canoe trip on the Des Moines river near Oak Park. A overturned canoe and clothing found along the bank prompt fears of drowning though suicide is deemed unlikely.
Des Moines reports Charles Yeager, 40, a Barrick & Son roofer, charged with bigamy in Justice Duncan's court. Minnie Yeager claims seven years of marriage and five children. Blanche De Carvill Yeager, an actress, says they wed January 10, 1904 in Omaha and have a daughter. Both women defend or denounce him amid the legal action.
Des Moines reports Midland Chautauqua will spend over 1500 dollars more than the normal budget for its Des Moines circuit event lasting eleven days. The program features speakers including Bryan Booker T. Washington Sam Jones McClary Ienaga Holden and Gearhart with admission at only one dollar. Camping parties from out of town are urged to attend at the 354 Good Block Midland Chautauqua Circuit.
Mason City reports an unsuccessful dynamite attack on the Clear Lake dam outlet on Thursday night. The blast was felt a mile away and damaged a farmer’s hen house, but only a small breach occurred with no overflow. Had it succeeded, a large farm area and part of Mason City would have flooded.
Des Moines officers locate Frank Bennett, Kirkwood hotel assistant night clerk, accused of opening guest letters and stealing drafts. He was arrested in Pekin after disappearing when the scheme surfaced in Des Moines. Earlier he faced a forged check case tied to S A Allen and the White Shoe Store. The tale ends with unclear reform at the Kirkwood hotel.
Virgil Stanley an 18 year old from Mt Ary refused marriage to his sweetheart after a failed trip to Bethany Missouri. He killed himself with a shotgun at his brother Herbert Stanley’s home near Caledonia, leaving notes to his mother sweetheart and brother. He had tied his team to a buggy and died two hours later despite medical help.
Judge Byington rules Iowa County remains dry, overturning the board of supervisors finding that granted general consent for alcohol sales. The Bohstedt v. Board of Supervisors case centers on illegible signatures, foreign signers, and misrecorded names undermining the petition.
Helena Montana June 24 The state board of pardons granted a pardon to Eric Mickelson of Slater la who has served eighteen months of a four year sentence for blowing a safe at Kalispell The board called the conviction a travesty on justice and said it was secured without evidence The pardon came at the urging of his mother who lives at Slater
The body of 56 year old 8 G Harger of Randolph Iowa was found hanging from the rafters of a box car in the Erie railroad yards. Four handkerchiefs knotted together upheld the noose and a blue tattoo of his name appeared on his right arm. A pocket slip reading Randolph Iowa was also found.
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