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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
1
Polly, Hattie, and Mattie plot mischief as Polly tricks the others into riding a colt, gets thrown, and limps. The trio then climbs an eagle tree with a ladder, Polly rebels, and maternal discipline follows after threatened punishment.
A patriotic memorial service at the Congregational church drew a large crowd with veterans and church groups in attendance. Rev. Pearse Pineh delivered the memorial address and Rev. Osborn spoke at the high school baccalaureate, praising education and opportunity for graduates amid discussions of a potential First District congressional candidate.
Hattie and Polly grow up in rural settings. Polly trains as a nurse in a city hospital and earns respect. The piece notes farm business by Brown and a 120 acre sale near the city for 105 dollars, with local figures Dor Tinker and Charles Gage mentioned.
James Ed. Slagle died May 22 in Aspen Colorado after a sudden pneumonia. He had lived in the west for 25 years and was unmarried. Burial in Evergreen cemetery followed a service at S. W. Coffin’s home conducted by Rev. W Jones. He was survived by his mother Amanda B Slagle and brother Dr BR. O W Slagle of Smith Center Kansas. Sam McMullen and family visited in the city.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Brady and children from Ottumwa spent Sunday in the city with Mrs Brady's parents Mr and Mrs If 8 Carpenter extending family ties and social visits.
Geo W White staged a birthday surprise for his wife on Saturday. He lured her for a visit then invited about thirty friends to prepare a celebratory dinner. Once all was ready he asked her to return home and revealed the plan, making the day memorable for Mrs White. May she have many more pleasant birthdays.
The Wilson estate plans to upgrade business houses on the south side in a few weeks. New fronts will be added to the Pair Isreal's millinery store and flarris Cuddy's shop, with Wo. Cook holding the contract and plans prepared.
OWA Weather Crop Service notes average weekly temperatures above normal ending with a cool wave and light frost. Rainfall ample except in central districts. Showery weather with some heavy showers in west central and northern areas caused damage and delayed field work. Overall conditions favorable for crops with corn stands fair and cultivation progressing. Small grains and pastures doing well outside limited deficit area. Season up to the period described more favorable than any year since 1900.
The euros and resins from pine trees are promoted as highly beneficial for backache and kidney and bladder troubles. UVine-ules is a new medicine whose ingredients come from our native pine forests and is sold by LS. Bradshaw & Co.
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