04 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
1
Dr Shallenberger a regular and reliable Chicago physician who has visited Fairfield since 1903 will be at nearby locations this week providing medical consultations and public talks. He has long been associated with Chicago medical circles and will discuss health topics with local residents.
A brief notice states hotel court will operate for one day on Tuesday August 17 with returns every 28 days. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The free list debate centers on duties for hides and related goods. Congress contrasts the Dingley era with new provisions, noting additional items now exempt such as works of art and antiques over 100 years old, while hides retain a 15 percent ad valorem duty.
Prof. Thomas H. MacBride of Iowa State University is a veteran educator who champions forestry study and conservation. He urged Iowa to investigate forests and natural resources, helped spark the forest and conservation commission, serves on the commission, and contributes to the Iowa Park and Forestry Association.
Samuel Bowman an Eldora blind lifelong resident awaits decision after Queen Elizabeth of Roumania invites him to join her Palace of Light asylum in Bucharest. US minister Knowles backs Bowman's move citing a self supporting asylum with a new music hall and potential funding for studies.
Iowa's annual corn crop is described as immense with every county producing over two million bushels. The state ranks with Illinois in corn output, produced over 200 million bushels last year valued around 154 million dollars with an average yield near 86 bushels per acre. The piece credits improved cultivation methods, seed selection, acclimation, and widespread corn promotion by newspapers farm papers agricultural colleges and corn expositions in Chicago Omaha and Des Moines.
A large cement coliseum is under construction in Des Moines to host conventions at the capital city. Work began in May and is expected to finish before winter, with the structure facing the river near the city library across from where the city hall will be built.
Mrs. William Black of Garrison was stung on the head while on her porch picking strawberries and died almost instantly despite medical aid. The venom caused rapid deterioration as the body darkened before she could reach shelter.
Bulwer notes a public figure requires one patron the lucky moment to gain support and advancement. The quote frames favor as a decisive turn in a public life.
A black oak over a century old on Third Street Cedar Falls was uprooted to clear land for a flat building. Elders recall it stood 50 years ago as a large tree and estimates vary from more than 100 to 150 years since the acorn sprouted.
State Superintendent J. F. Riggs orders 22 Jefferson high students expelled by the board for throwing stones at the principal to be allowed back in. The ruling states the expulsion applies only for the current school year and their late entry was denied earlier.
A Bohemian meat preserver named Mraslin coats hams and other foods to keep them fresh almost indefinitely. Described as pliable like rubber with a neutral taste and harmless properties. The coating can be peeled from ham almost as easily as the skin.
The trial of Junkin in Centerville for a capital crime in Ottumwa triggered protests over capital punishment after an appeal urged by United Christian party leader William R. Benkert. The appeal argued life should not be taken by government, sparking criticism of Benkert though aligning with the party’s Ten Commandments platform. Benkert, a Davenport resident, oversees a national effort with wife Katherine as secretary, and plans to expand the party with Benkert as a driving organizer.
The old Fort Dodge high school, 12 years old and largely destroyed by a fire two years ago, has been completely rebuilt. Some walls remained, but remodelled to give a much finer appearance, and the city now has a high school the residents regard as one of the finest in the state.
C. A. Parsons describes early turbine testing in 1884 when high steam speeds caused erosion by water droplets striking metal at 3 800 feet per second. The old erosion rate wore away brass and copper blades, but modern compound turbines nearly eliminate erosion, allowing use of softer metals.
Iowa's annual life insurance bill totals 10 645 453 41 dollars about four dollars per person. Auditor John L Bleakley releases three volume insurance reports this year fire report out first life and fraternal tests to follow. In 1908 Iowa in force life policy totals reach 112 851 757 up from 100 486 623 in 1907 with beneficiaries paid rising to 1 288 571 from 1 207 663. Non Iowa and Iowa assessment company totals climb from 174 667 735 to 186 439 254 and 78 257 000 to 85 542 000 respectively.
H F and L C O of Fairfield show clay modeling samples to Chicago promoters and plan a pottery factory if Jefferson county clay proves suitable. Fairfield businessmen subscribe 350 dollars to erect a test kiln. the kiln is under construction. Small vessels fired in local kilns sell well, particularly natural colored pieces by H F Pumphrey. The Pumphreys are sculpting a life sized statue titled The Last of the Indians.
Mt Pleasant will entertain the Fremont Voters association of the First district on September 15. An executive committee meeting established preliminary plans with members J A Keck Stockport president T R Rankin Burlington N Crutchfield Wapello J A Thomas Mt Pleasant and Dr Schaeffer Keokuk and 8 O Gardner Washington unable to attend. Mayor Dugade J A Thomas and August Hettich of Mt Pleasant will handle details.
The article narrates Herr Hendrik Hudson returning and admiring the river landscape while noting that scenery could be arranged to better set off advertisements. The reporter comments on how the early explorer keeps up with the times.
In Monticello Iowa a handsome monument was unveiled in a small cemetery honoring the unknown head of the rebellion and the departed members of Company H Thirty first Iowa Volunteers. The gift came from S. S. Farwell, an elderly Jones County resident, whose patriotic spirit remains strong.
The Council Bluffs and Omaha Street Railway plans to extend lines to the deaf school along Lewis Clark road. Supervisors approved building a track over the road to connect with coal sheds, ending wagon haul of coal four miles from Council Bluffs. A motor coal car system will replace wagon transport and run on a siding by the heating plant.
Mr and Mrs Amos Taylor of wee Cheer display a curious eight day weight clock in cherry case with zinc can weights and iron pieces for balance. The clock has guarded the family for over a century and is joined by a teapot that has served as long.
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