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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
6
Office at 110 Sorta Court Street founded in 1880 notes carriers do not stop and all complaints go to the office. Subscription rates listed for one year six months three months one month and weekly.
The column jokes about Taft calling himself Secretary of Peace and laments the riding test for officers. It cites London dispatches on George Melville Benton guiding wealthy Englishmen in South America, and remarks on Hetty Green’s stance against a peer as son-in-law. It warns of a foreign sulfur trust undermining U S firms and calls to revoke a Sherman Act clause.
The article traces the spinning wheel from ancient myth to practical craft. It notes early distaff use in Egypt and Greece, describes the spindle and wheel evolution, and cites the first mechanical spinning wheel appearing in sixteenth century records with a multiple spindle device built in 1767.
The editorial questions whether new work will come from office boys after baseball season and debates the Chanler boom and Philippines decision. It notes Admiral Evans may not retire until legally required, praising his leadership as the Pacific squadron sails and returns.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reprints Rev. William Sunday’s closing prayer from Fairfield revival services. The report highlights Sunday’s bold appeals and self confident tone asking blessings for many including newspapers and Denison, noting his awareness of audience as he prays.
Miss Minnie G Downs and Grover W Bean were married in a small ceremony at the bride’s parents home witnessed only by close relatives. Rev W F Jones officiated at 8 pm. The couple, both well known, will reside on West Madison after a short homecoming period.
Mrs Carrie Stubbs and Mrs Theodore Hochuly hosted about fifty ladies at the Stubbs residence on East Burlington Street in honor of Mrs A Bates of Liberty Indiana. Guests were welcomed by the hostesses with Mrs Bates and Mrs D Bradley assisting. The luncheon featured a grand dining room display with red roses carnations smilax and fine silverware. Out of town guests included Mrs D C Bradley of Centerville Mrs Bates of Liberty and Mrs J Bley of Chicago.
The Jefferson County district court halted to hear George D Henry versus The Chicago Record-Herald. The defense rested this morning around 10:30 o'clock and Henry remained on the witness stand as the Journal goes to press. The case likely will go to the jury tomorrow.
Amos J. Cotl and Malinda F. Lambert were quietly married last evening at Josiah Lambert's home near Perlee. Both are well regarded. They will start housekeeping on a nearby farm as relatives and friends offered congratulations.
Miss Midge Murdock returns home in Var na Illinois and plans to depart for Denver to join Miss Jessie Starkey as a stenographer. Wanted two copies each of the Walrfield Weekly Journal for late September and early October 1907. five cents paid for the first two copies brought in.
The notice extols the Home Paper as essential for all readers. It highlights news about neighbors, churches, schools, and local events as the publication’s core appeal and benefit.
Advert says Preventics Preventives are safe and effective to ward off pneumonia bronchitis la grippe when taken at the sneeze stage. Claims no quinine no laxative no harsh effects. Priced 48 tablets 25 cents trial boxes 5 cents sold by FF W Jericho & Co.
A Journal column urges local businesses to use publicity as the weapon against cut throat mail order sales. It argues publicity mirrors the rival's tactics and can draw customers to storefronts.
In Ottumwa, Mrs Effie Caldwell sues Herbert Caldwell for divorce and child custody of four year old William. He fights the suit amid allegations of temper and abuse, while neighbors testify to his temper lack and Mrs Caldwell’s social habits. Both spouses are longtime Ottumwa residents, married May 21 1898.
Harley Carter of Washington is in the city visiting friends. Mrs A RK Bates of Liberty visits her daughter Mrs Theodore Hochuly on East Burtington Street. Mrs D C Bradley of Centerville attended a visit with Mrs Carrie Stubbs yesterday. Lennie Greenfield, son of Mr and Mrs Ora Greenfield, injured a foot today. Rev W B Ireland of Libertyville and Mrs Anna Gardner of Albia returned home after John A Ireland’s eighteenth birthday celebration. Mrs Charlies Cochran of Warsaw IL left for Ottumwa to visit Miss Lessie Williams. Kraft Clothing Co sent Fred Stringfellow to Plattsmouth NE to run their business there. SS E Hicks of Osceola came to attend court in the Henry libel case of Chicago Record Herald. Mrs Alice Vege of Chicago visited Mrs Stevens on South Sixth Street and left for Topeka KS where her husband is employed. Burlington No 3 passed through town in two sections. second section engine broke near New London delaying the train until a replacement from Burlington.
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