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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
15
Schedule fragment lists trains and times for east and west routes including Denver Express Omaha Express Fast Mail Local Passenger Chicago Express and Chicago Passenger services with daily and Sunday exceptions noted. It records several departures and arrivals across multiple routes in a concise timetable style.
Clipped timetable details show various train movements in California including Golden State Limited fast trains, passenger, freight, and local services. Entries list departure and arrival times with line designations and unit numbers, reflecting a snapshot of scheduled eastbound travel across multiple dates.
Keokuk Iowa Aug 3 Workmen on the Mississippi river dam may not loaf even on rainy days Only exceptionally hard rains delay work for each day of progress the crew pushes ahead with tiresome toil and steady labor amid wet conditions and mud
Idle time costs the Mississippi River Power company four thousand dollars in interest on capital for its dam project. A year later a single day’s loss would rise to seven thousand dollars. With two thousand workers, even small daily losses add up to substantial sums for the firm.
Mason City Iowa failed to receive any bids for its $50 000 water bonding issue drawing 4 percent interest. Officials cited a possible dispute over city indebtedness limits as a factor. The funds were to finance a pumping station upgrade and water main extensions.
A special execution in Jefferson County Iowa directs Sheriff Shan Campbell to sell on August 29, 1912 at 10 a.m. the property described as part of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter in section 28 township 71 range 9, north of Cedar Creek center, about 21 acres. Proceeds satisfy a debt of 626.50 and costs 55.05 with accruing costs, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash.
A Des Moines kennel club plans a statewide bench show circuit in Iowa featuring a Beach Show at the state fair with over $1000 in cash awards. If successful, the circuit will expand to six fall shows and establish a permanent state fair bench event, urging local owners and breeders to enter.
A quiet scene ends in tragedy as twenty seven revolvers fire, a crowd gasps, and a small dog dies on the pavement. Police leave convinced they acted correctly while a man who raised the alarm feels pride, and the dog’s need was simply water.
Butter and ice cream manufacture grows fast in Iowa and nearby states. The Iowa State College dairy department reports calls for over fifty trained men at salaries from 2000 to 700 dollars annually, with two thirds filled by graduates of the four year program.
In New Hampton Iowa Aug 1 the St Marys Roman Catholic church plans a new rite called the celebration of Portinucula in honor of Portinuccta near Assisi Italy. St Francis gained indulgence for pilgrims entering on Aug 2 and Rev Father B H Folkenbrock secured the privilege to observe the anniversary annually in America.
In Dubuque Iowa on August 3 at least a dozen candidates have entered the race for the vacancy caused by the death of Supervisor Joseph Connolly. The appointment will be made by the county auditor county recorder and county clerk according to law and the appointee will serve until the November election.
Census data show total U S farm livestock worth 4.925 billion dollars on April 15 1910, up about 1.85 billion or 60 percent from 1900. Horses hold the largest value at 2.622 billion, cattle 1.500 billion, and mules swine sheep and goats also rise in value despite mixed head counts.
A local physician says rabies is as prevalent in winter as in summer and warns the mad dog panic is often caused by thirst. He advocates water for dogs and cautions against unfounded summer fright, noting England’s success with strict dog imports.
Iowa's Senators Cummins and Kenyon did not attend the Taft notification in Washington. Each sent regrets after receiving invitations. Republican lawmakers from Iowa in the House were generally present, while Gronna and Works, the Progressive members, were absent.
A block of paving in Creston was condemned by the city engineer as not up to contract terms. The company allegedly used substituted materials after running out. Residents prepared to seek an injunction, but the engineer ordered the work condemned before action.
Dr C H Ellsworth of Rochester New York reports immediate relief and strengthened health after using Foley Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and bladder trouble. He states the pills gave him noticeable improvement and recommends their use. L S Bradshaw & Co. August.
A Bull Moose rally in Northwood Iowa was halted when Ringling Bros circus drew crowds away, forcing organizers to abandon the event. The turnout shift underscores the competing entertainment of regional campaigns and major circuses in midwestern towns.
A decade of rising prosperity for American farmers hinges on practical know how. The article highlights how farmers who understand market demands, modern methods, and efficient management secure better yields and income.
Marshalltown will enlarge its Sewer V Pipe and Tile plant as it files for record deeds to thirty nearby lots to add drying space. The plan includes an extra storage and loading track by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway to serve the expanded facility.
Keokuk Iowa August 8 engineers in charge of the lake shore boulevard between Keokuk and Montrose report the cost rising to eighty thousand dollars from thirty seven thousand five hundred. With one third of the work done about twenty five thousand has been spent and three times this amount will be needed to finish the project.
State food and dairy commissioner W K Barney announced will post placards at every fairground detailing permitted and forbidden foods and drinks for fairs this fall. Prosecutions will follow violations of the order.
August 3 in Dubuque Iowa reports grub worm damage to corn and pasture. Prof. Thomas Irish of the public schools explains the grub is the infant of the brown beetle and that this year he is more numerous than in other years.
The Dubuque Industrial Corporation announces its annual trade boosting trip on September 4. The river voyage along the Mississippi with Prairie du Chien as the objective includes stops at towns along the stream and invites merchants aboard for hospitality. Previous excursions have proved profitable.
Roadside fruit trees extend for fifteen miles along a Fairfield county Ohio turnpike. Officials plan to use the income from fruit sales to fund road repairs and maintenance.
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