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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
5
Proposed project numbers all houses by decimal block system with one hundred numbers per block to improve street lighting and organization of the city. The plan emphasizes standardized house numbers for easier navigation and service delivery.
A reflective piece recalls John Huff and pioneer skies as aircraft era begins. It contrasts past wonder with modern flight and warns against forgetfulness of wartime loyalties while critiquing commercialism and the continued pull of German goods despite recent hostilities.
The Sioux City Journal urges passage of the Sheppard-Towner bill, now approved by the Senate 63 to 7, to provide government aid for maternal and infant care. It cites Australia’s model of funded, regulated education for nurses and treatment programs, arguing nationwide adoption would save thousands of mothers and hundreds of thousands of babies yearly.
June brides are not noticeable this year while financial conditions may be affecting the usual wedding plans. The Manson Journal suggests love is taking a practical turn amid economic strain.
A Sioux City Journal item records a quotation contrasting U S and Japan future talks on disputed questions. The remark ponders what action to take for a bogey once all issues are settled between the two nations.
A compact historical sketch revealing intimate, hitherto unpublished details about notable residents of Jefferson. The work surveys lives and deeds of local figures, with emphasis on familiar names and community impact.
A portrait of Samuel Edward DuVall a lifelong Fairfield laundryman whose work and lodge membership define his days. From Ohio childhood to a twenty one year career in town laundries his cheerful humor and fraternal ties stand out as a local character study.
James Cowin and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shoultz near Birmingham. The school building workers expect completion by opening day. Ernest McCreery and son Wilford visited his parents in Ottumwa. Loren Sharden near Ollie attended a band concert. Several families visited Mt. Pleasant and Agency. Charley Edward and his mother from Lindy attended the concert. Mildred Smithart stayed with her sister in Hedrick. Mrs. Caldwell and daughter Lucile visited L. G. Myers.
A collection of light humor notes and vignettes from a Fairfield column, including remarks on fashion, mischief behind barns, travel plans of Mr and Mrs James A Work, college toast, film censorship quips, a military ball anecdote, and everyday exchanges about money and weather. The items preserve tone and names where readable.
A reminiscence of bygone rural life with bells and carriages contrasts a Packwood obituary and community notices. Ruth Jane Fisher Pope Myers, born 1940 in Jefferson county, dies after long illness. funeral at Packwood Christian church. Local families attend, with updates from Fairfield and Fremont connections.
Fairfield Rendering Works advertises for horses cattle and hogs. A separate help wanted notice seeks men or women in Fairfield with no experience. positions offer home product sales and nearby openings. Address Geo. B. Cleveland 712 North Lexy St East Cedar Rapids IA.
Furnished room available in a contemporary home. Contact phone number 8751 for details.
Judgment will be entered by default if you do not appear to defend the divorce petition filed by Gerhard Nebbefeld against you for desertion. The petition will be on file before August 25, 1921 in the Clerk of the District Court office, Jefferson County Iowa. The September Term begins September 5, 1921 at Fairfield.
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