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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1912

Page

2

Brandall Buys Stake in The Tribune Publishing

Harry N. Brandall of Amarillo Texas has purchased C R Spencer’s interest in The Tribune printing and publishing business. Brandall, previously with The Tribune, will steer the paper as the Jefferson county Democratic party organ, continuing its past policies and alignment.

Harry N. Brandall Amarillo Texas C. R. Spencer Tribune Brandall The Jefferson County Democratic Party

Fairfield Made Its Mark on Trusted Quality

The saying affirms Fairfield's reputation for reliability and assurance of good results. It underscores belief that products bearing the Fairfield name maintain high standards and dependable performance.

Fairfield Winter Conditions Prompt Blanket Donations

Fairfield residents are urged to donate winter blankets where they will aid the most. Gasoline users face a four cent price increase. Citizens plan to contribute toward purchasing golf sticks for Jawn D. Des Moines News urges more air. A Chicago Coliseum visit is suggested if temperature control remains limited.

Fairfield Jawn D Des Moines News Chicago Coliseum

City life in Iowa prompts breathing spell from politics

A column contrasts building a city and delivering on projects with political career. It notes Ottumwa washwomen complain east winds carry Fairfield factory smoke, spoiling washings, and argues city-building and daily life outweigh pursuing the presidency.

Ottumwa Fairfield Iowa

Kansas Seeks Harvest Hands in Fairfield Campaign

Kansas calls for able-bodied male labor to help Fairfield build hospitals schools depots sewers paving and other public works during a crisis labor drive targeting local men for essential projects.

Kansas Fairfield

Bank notes proposed as soothing aid in patient care

The aged financier, John D., seeks osteopathic treatment as he is reassessed by an exchange. A bundle of bank notes in the operating hand is suggested as a potential soothing aid for the patient.

John D

Fairfield Taftites Try Uniting Against Wilson

Post primary and convention period sees Taft supporters and Theodore Roosevelt factions in Fairfield discuss a united front contender to oppose Woodrow Wilson in the forthcoming election. Local organizers debate strength, timing, and strategy to rally voters for a Greater Fairfield initiative.

Woodrow Wilson Fund Seeks Small Subscriptions

The Tribune endorses a popular subscription drive to support Woodrow Wilson’s campaign fund. It urges Jefferson County Democrats and Wilson supporters to contribute one dollar or more, payable to Wilson’s campaign managers, with personal delivery or mailed remittance.

Woodrow Wilson Wilson the Tribune

Wilson Fund Activity Hinted By The Tribune

The Tribune predicts a strong turnout for the Wilson Fund, expecting a well filled roll of honor by the next publication day.

Wilson the Tribune

How Republicans Can Win Says Chicago Paper

The Chicago Weekly-Inter Ocean and Farmer argues Republicans need two and a half million dollars to win. It calls for a “courage of old” and patriotism while hinting at a future appeal for funds, but offers no clear guidance on the “proper spirit” required.

Chicago Inter Ocean Farmer Taft Republic Republican Party

Iowa for Wilson in Burlington Gazette Opinion

The Burlington Gazette argues Iowa should cast its electoral vote for Woodrow Wilson if Democrats unite. It denounces Theodore Roosevelt as radical and predicts Wilson and Taft as the main contest, with Roosevelt fading by November.

Iowa Woodrow Wilson Teddy Roosevelt Wilson Taft Roosevelt

Clark’s Friends Boost Democratic Unity in Iowa

W D Jamieson of Shenandoah reports strong Clark delegation support and predicts Wilson as next president. He says Clark supporters are rallying, loyalty runs deep, and Nick Reed joining the state committee aids harmony in Iowa’s Democratic campaign.

Des Moines Mr. Jamieson Clark Baltimore Wilson Democratic Party Washington Nick Reed Democratic State Committee Jamieson Harmony Iowa

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad

Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. It is a trusted prescription from a top physician and claims to cure catarrh through tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered free. F J Cheney & Co advertise Toledo as the source. constipation pills are also recommended.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo

Roosevelt Telegram Shapes Iowa Gop Split Over Taft

A Friday telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Medill McCormick signals the progressive wing's push against Taft in Iowa. The message denounces Taft’s nomination as a fraud and calls for candidates who support progressive platforms, while outlining a broad plan for scientific farming and Iowa unity funded by a Rosenwald gift row.

Des Moines Register and Leader Col Roosevelt Medill McCormick Chicago Iowa Taft Congress Hotel McCormick Illinois

Embryo Clams Placed In Mississippi River Project

Muscatine Iowa August 3 One half million embryo clams known as glochidia are being released daily at the Fairport biological station to propagate clams. Station workers seined 400 to 600 fish daily, infecting sunfish bass and crappies then returning them to the river. The German carp proved useless in this effort.

Mississippi River United States Biological Station Fairport Muscatine

Iowa Agricultural Association Formed At Crop Convention

Des Moines August 5 1923 The Iowa Agricultural association was permanently organized at the state crop improvement convention. P G Holden was chosen president by unanimous vote Ralph Bolton of Des Moines was named vice president G E Staynor of Des Moines chosen secretary and P W Hall of Sheldon treasurer The board of directors includes C F Curtis Ames Charles F E Bradley Atlantic C H McNider Mason City and W W

Henry Wallace Wallace Association Ralph Bolton B. F. Kauffman Des Moines P. W. Hall Sheldon C. W. Hunt Harrison County D. J. Murphy Dubuque C. F. Terhune Clinton Iowa Julius Rosenwald Chicago Middle West David J. Murphy Mr. Rosenwald Rosenwald Iowa Agricultural Association P. G. Holden Greater Des Moines G. E. Staynor C. F. Curtis Ames Charles FE. Bradley Atlantic C. H. McNider Mason City W. W

Marvelous yields reported by Marion county farmers

In Marion county Iowa farmers report record threshing yields. J O Storis near Bussey tops 52 bushels per acre on ten acres. Luke Brewer near Attica threshes 60 bushels oats and 48 oats per acre on 21 acres. Charles Johnson near Brewer records 51 bushels oats per acre. W E Feagins in Liberty township runs nearly 400 acres and expects 43 bushels wheat and 45 to 48 oats per acre.

Knoxville Marion County Roy Cummings J. O. Storis Bussey Luke Brewer Attica Charles Johnson Brewer Liberty W. E. Feagins

Guthrie County Harvest Reports Record Wheat Yields

Farmers in Guthrie county report one of the largest wheat crops in the county's history. Rogers, north of Guthrie Center, threshed a field averaging forty four bushels per acre. Spring wheat remains unthreshed as others also report big crops.

Guthrie Center Guthrie County Rogers

Phrase in a medical scene amid a campaign field

A jester quotes a poem about ill health as a doctor probes the tongue and a field of corn appears calm during a heated political campaign, offering a contrast between humor and tension in a rural scene.

Oldest Woman in Iowa Passes Away at 101

Burlington Iowa August 3 Mrs Sarah Sharp a pioneer Des Moines county resident died last night at her Danville farm age 101 years four months and a half She may have been the oldest woman in Iowa and perhaps the nation She was born 1811 in West Alexander Pennsylvania and married John Sharp in 1856 Family includes four daughters and two Miss Sharp daughters at the homestead Her Christian life began at age 14 and her record span is eighty seven years

Burlington Sarah Sharp Des Moines County Iowa United States Danville St. Louis Sharp George Hill Margaret Smith van Wert Mary and

Senate Passes Excise Bill With Bipartisan Support

In Washington the Senate approved the Democratic excise tax bill by 36 to 18 to extend the tax on corporations to individuals and firms. Amendments repealing the Canadian reciprocity law and setting a $2 per ton print paper tariff were attached with Republican votes, while a permanent nonpartisan tariff commission was established. Senator Borah failed to substitute his income tax bill by 3 to 23, losing support from many Republicans and four Democrats.

Washington, D. C Senate Borah Culberson Ashurst Hitchcock Martine

Fear Third Ticket In Iowa Republican Delegation

Washington is buzzing as GOP members from Iowa hold daily conferences to decide a path to nominate for Congress with Taft Roosevelt splitting the field. Third party threats loom in several districts, prompting a tilt toward self-styled battles independent of the Taft Roosevelt feud.

Washington, D. C Iowa Taft Roosevelt Congress Pennsylvania

Dog Bites Elderly Lady in Fort Madison

Fort Madison Iowa August 3 Mrs Lena Morton an aged lady and her daughter Mrs Ellen Jackson are confined to their home with illness. The mother suffered injuries from a dog bite while walking and fainted in the street. The daughter became seriously ill from fright upon learning of the injury.

Fort Madison Lena Morton Ellen Jackson Second Street

Saints' Highway marked by autoists

Marshalltown Iowa August 3 Saints Highway the automobile route from a church road to a national trail is described as attracting drivers and travelers with signs and informal guides noted in local reporting.

Marshalltown

Pole painting marks St Paul to Ottumwa route across Iowa

The St Paul to St Louis line will be marked with white and yellow striped poles along telephone lines from Mason City to Ottumwa. Two white bands frame a yellow band on each pole. Eldora, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa crews will paint sections, with local autoists handling others. Transcontinental route officials led by W G Haskell and W C Rollins inspected the line. east of here, Tama county roads were noted as in fine condition.

St. Paul St. Louis Iowa Mason City Hampton Ackley Abbott Eldora Steamboat Rock Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Ottumwa W. G. Haskell Cedar Rapids W. C. Rollins Dennison Omaha Here Tama County

Lightning Kills Burlington Man at Circus Scene

Burlington Iowa Aug 3 Harry Jackson a local teamster was killed by a bolt of lightning while watching Wallace Hagenbeck circus workers erect tents. James Tyndall suffered a shock but will recover as onlookers were stunned by the same strike under a sunlit sky.

Burlington Iowa Harry Jackson James Tyndall Tyndall Wallace &_Hagenbeck circus Jackson

Kidney Pills Restore Lawrenceville Man's Health

Robert W. Herter of Lawrenceville Missouri suffered kidney trouble for two years and found no relief from three kidney pills. A neighbor advised Foley Kidney Pills. after using three bottles he achieved a permanent cure and recommends them to all. August.

Robert W. Herter Lawrenceville L. S. Bradshaw & Co

Visit Colorado for a healthy summer family vacation

The advertisement promotes Colorado as the ideal summer destination for families highlighting mountain air and natural beauty. It urges readers to plan a trip with Burlington Route assistance and mentions the annual Shan Kive and Summer Carnival at Colorado Springs Manitou from August 27 to 29.

Colorado Utah Burlington P. E. Heflin P. S

Bryan Receives Campaign Funds Through Mail

Governor Wilson reports campaign contributions via mail totaling about 12000 dollars with a 1000 dollar donation from William J Bryan and a 33 cent contribution from an Omaha man. The announcement was made in Seagirt New Jersey on August 1.

Bryan Seagirt N. J Wilson William J. Bryan Omaha

Wording Noise Without Clear Event in Worn Phrase

The text presents a speculative line about worry or managing worry, but lacks a concrete incident, date, or named entities to anchor a newsy card. It reads like a philosophical aside rather than reportable action or a defined event to summarize.

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Fairfield Tribune Official County Paper Woodrow Wilson Fund Burlington Gazette Speaker Governor Wilson Penrose-Barnes-Guggenheim Sinai Theodore Roosevelt Ayr Des Moine Greater Movement For FEAR Friend Nieuport Curtiss and Wright Great Plains Signor Liberati Patrick Conway Meneplane A. R. Corey Americas
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