Crop outlook defies doom and predicts abundant autumn harvests
The article counters crop panic by citing Iowa and neighboring states as evidence of a stable, prosperous season. It notes that pessimists exaggerated fears of a big crop failure and emphasizes continued confidence in King Corn and related staples. The piece concludes with a light anecdote about a Field Pop factory sample enjoyed by the Tribune staff.
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Iowa
Middle North
Southwest
Tribune Force
Fairfield Pop Factory
Fairfield Chautauqua notes and local updates
Fairfield Chautauqua runs Aug 14 to 23 with band visits and notices on tickets and tents. Local items include funeral news, staff changes at the Q station, a Third Iowa cavalry reunion planning, and business promotions in Campbell’s Furniture. The town sees a cooling breeze and rising wholesale demand. humidity effects are explained. Marriage licenses issued and Chautauqua ticket advance totals near last year.
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Third Iowa Cavalry
Fairfield
E. J.sankey
Leon
Iowa
The
Chautauqua Association
Great Opportunities to Buy Land in Panhandle and Northwest
Ex cursion rates lowered to attract buyers. We seek a capable agent at Libertyville Lockridge Batavia Pleasant Plain and Richland to earn a liberal commission on sales. Next excursion scheduled August 20th. Visit us early and join the trip. GEO W WHITE CO Fairfield Iowa. 23tf
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West
Northwest
Libertyville
Lockridge
Batavia
Pleasant Plain
Richland
GEO. W. White & CO
Fairfield
Iowa
A Double Wedding Louden-Wood and Mulkins-Work
Walter Louden of Fairfield and Fay Wood of Mt. Pleasant wed at noon in Mt. Pleasant as Ray Mulkins of Clinton and Marie Work marry at the bride’s home. Both couples will ride to Chicago for a week, Louden as Fairfield Brick and Tile manager and Mulkins with Louden Machinery Co. The Tribune offers best wishes for happiness.
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Mulkins-Work
Walter Louden
Fairfield
Fay Wood
Mt. Pleasant
Clinton
Iowa
Ray Mulkins
Marie Work
Chicago
Fairfield Brick and Tile Co
Mulkins
Louden Machinery Co
Benedicks
Tribune
Illinois Day in Jefferson County Planned for September 12
Former Illinois residents in Jefferson county organize an Illinois day at the fair. A large tent will be set up on the fair grounds for the event run by local districts with D F Spratt as president and a slate of vice presidents including J J Watts D M Holgate J H Miller C A Brolin J M Fisher Glen Neibert Mrs C E George J C Bailey Mrs T B Short John Axelson W D Carter Axel Johnson Pearl Spratt A Adams C O Johnson C L Bronner secretary and J B Youman treasurer.
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Court House
D. F. Spratt
Penn Township
J. J. Watts
Black Hawk
D. M. Holgate
Locust Grove
J. H. Miller
Center Township
C. A. Brolin
J. M. Fisher
Glen Neibert
C. E. George
J. C. Bailey
T. B. Short
Buchanan
John Axelson
W. D. Carter
Old Ottumwa Millionaire Slain By Son-In-Law In Iowa
Ottumwa Iowa August 10 quarrel over business losses ends in murder suicide George Godfrey longtime local financier and property owner is shot by his son in law Nellie Dungan’s husband the former three time Ottumwa mayor. The crime occurred about 8 PM after disputes over father’s loans.
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George Godfrey
Ottumwa
Nellie Dungan
Tragedy Unfolds In Ot tumwn Home With Colt Revolver
An aged man dies at the dining room scene and his son-in-law fatally shoots himself in the bedroom with the same weapon. The murdered man Mr Godfrey is 89 and very feeble. The killer, about 55, was once Ot tumwn city executive and a police officer. Mrs Dungan is overwhelmed by the discovery.
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Dungan
Triplets Born in Cedar Falls Family News
Cedar Falls IA August 9 triplets born to Mr and Mrs August Wolfer weighing three and a half pounds each. Mother and babies healthy. Two older sons aged six and eight also in the family. Mr Wolfe foreman at Wagner Manufacturing Co and moved from Pittsburg PA last March.
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Cedar Falls
August Wolfer
Wolfe
Wagner Manufacturing Co
Pittsburg
Eleventh Child Proves Fatal in Correctionville
Mrs James George age forty five wife of a prosperous farmer near Correctionville Iowa died from blood poisoning ten hours after illness. She had eleven children with nine still living at home and one son who died at age four. her newborn babe died an hour after her death.
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Correctionville
James George
Here
Coke. Buy your Coke now at hot weather prices.
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co advertises Coca Cola delivery during warm weather with promises to deliver when requested.
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Fairfield Gas & Elec. CO
Notice to Teachers Special examination at court house
Notice to Teachers states a special examination will be held at the court house on Friday and Saturday August 16 and 17. The exam will begin promptly at 8 a m Friday and continue two days.
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Court House
Old Examination Schedule Announces August 6 Subjects
The notice lists August 6 exams in orthography reading geography music arithmetic didactics and womanship. A second list covers history physiology grammar algebra physics economics and music. All fall applicants without certificates must write in this examination. another exam is offered before October’s end. 22 at Bessie Buchanan to teach.
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Bessie Buchanan
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