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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
2
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The Iowa brigade, weary from a six hour tramp, began a two day hike at eight this morning toward the border. Orders issued last evening aim to complete the original four day program, with a night at Paloma and return planned for tomorrow after rain interrupted the Point Isabel march.
The Leander Clark game next Friday is canceled after two players suffered broken legs in a recent loss to Highland Park. Carthage College of Carthage, Mo., will fill the date, allowing Parsons to play Enke at left half again. The college trustees met, students will attend tabernacle services, and the Sophomores painted class numerals on campus before Dean Wirtz ordered removal by 4 PM.
In Batavia the District court hears the case of D. E. Plumb versus Iowa State Live Stock Insurance Co over the death of the stallion Jarvinal. Witnesses include owner Plumb, Dr. J. H. Britt, bloodhound handler W. H. Rodabaugh, and others detailing a fatal injury and alleged abuse. The insurer claims death resulted from mistreatment and reduced breeding value, seeking only a possible $100.
Supt Kuhns installs back stairs at the big shed to aid late arrivals at the tabernacle. Mr Peacock pleads for nickels while cranking praise for the evangelistic campaign. Ottumwa Scoville meetings draw 2400 attendees and $22.46 in collections as London visitors arrive for the weekend.
John A. Reed and J. B. Hill met with Fairfield officials as the Cedar Rapids syndicate, conditionally owning the Public Service Co., explored city franchise details. Mayor Spratt and council reviewed Burtis proposal versus current ordinance, but no action was taken. Citizens attended but offered no formal changes. voters’ input urged.
The New Chicago Mission Sunday School collected an offering for Company M s Thanksgiving. The exact form of the gift remains undecided as plans progress at Quincy Illinois with dates listed as Nov 14.
Turkey Run, a famed Indiana landmark, is transferred from the Trusier Veneer company to a committee of the Indiana Historical Commission. The Meyerhiser Bank will hold the property for trustees until a state park commission can take formal possession for the state.
Washington reports Democratic leaders acknowledge a shift in at least three districts is needed to gain control of the next House. Republicans defend 218 votes with two Pennsylvania districts uncertain, to be decided by canvassing the soldier vote. A separate note states Devils Lake in North Dakota suffered a $150,000 loss from a blaze that destroyed the Banes block.
Frank Eisérle eighty nine year old died at his home in Lafayette Ind on November 14. Services and burial plans were to be announced locally.
The interior department approves creating Sieur de Monts National Monument east of the Mississippi, spanning about 5,000 acres on Mount Desert Island Maine. Donated to the federal government, the tract lies near Bar Harbor with ten peaks and five lakes, marking a major conservation milestone. Berlin reports Germany shelled the Baltic port Bal tic port near Reval in the Gulf of Finland late Friday.
Arkansas starts a statewide effort to control weeds and protect soils. The extension service promotes Swat em aggressively, warning that weeds may cost millions in state losses and seeds spread by birds or hay can threaten crops. The program urges education for children to avoid spreading seeds.
In Brazil a resident drained his impure well after water from surface runoff contaminated it. He built a small water wheel attached to a trough to entertain local boys. The wheel drew the children away from their games and they helped finish pumping the well dry so they could watch the wheel operate.
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