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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
14
A political column lists local Democratic ticket names led by Wilson and Marshall. It riffs on Roosevelt and the Bull Moose movement, mocks “Made In Fairfield” branding, and notes farm crops, fashion, and county fair rumors with satire about politics and publicity in Jefferson county.
The Chicago convention reveals skepticism toward Roosevelt's bravery. Dispatches recount a Swiss man attempting suicide by self harm with nails screws glass and metal pieces, failing in a grim act described as hard luck.
The northwest calls for harvest hands with Dakotas and Montana especially insistent. Yet Iowa harvests immense crops and the state labor commissioner notes steady demand across the state. Most Iowa cities have work this summer to employ all willing laborers, leaving no excuse to idle away or seek work elsewhere.
The text likens a Bull Moose to a political party leader, citing a description from The Wilderness Hunter about selfish, safety minded behavior. It implies the term Bull Moose extends to a party leader in name as well as nature.
Prosperity hinges on strong attendance and robust advance sales for the Chautauqua opening as Prosperity notes a settled community’s luxuries indicate a healthy economy. Crops show promising prospects and merchants anticipate a busy fall, signaling broad abundance and optimism across the region.
A customer tries to match Sears pricing by mail order terms at a Oklahoma shop. He pays cash, postage, money order, and expressage, while waiting two weeks for delivery from Chicago, ending with a total of 1.67 dollars and a longer wait than the in-store price.
The Tribune notes liberal prizes for essays on the value of good roads to be read at the Good Roads picnic at Chautauqua park next Saturday. Organizers expect entrants to be driven by the cause not money, aiming to spur road improvements in the county.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies target the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure, a blend of tonics and purifiers, is a recognized prescription. Sent testimonials free. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists, price 1 dollar. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Interest in better highways spans all classes and benefits the whole community. County board members township trustees and road bosses are urged to attend the Saturday meeting at noon to gain practical guidance and demonstrate public support for road improvement efforts.
Jefferson County Fair officials celebrate a successful exhibit and urge planning more entertainment beyond agricultural displays. The air ship drew crowds, but minor attractions also boosted satisfaction. organizers should add multiple wholesome attractions plus a strong feature act next year.
The Tribune notes Fairfield faces a funding challenge for Old Settlers Day entertainment. Businessmen are urged to shoulder expenses and labor, inviting public support to make this year’s event the most successful yet.
A light exchange at a whist party features a gentleman asking why tobacco is used so much. The reply jokes that the reason is because he chews, delivering a brief humorous moment.
A witty note contrasts hiding secrets in closets with wearing hobble skirts as a social jab. It implies outdated fashion and secrecy norms without naming individuals or events.
Dolly insists the kitchen linoleum go down tonight and orders John to do the work himself. He battles the stubborn floor, tack bits and oil spills, while Dolly retreats to bed hoping for a party tomorrow to soften the sting of the task.
Two Harvard graduates, Harold and Freddie, become bank runners after a family letter invites them to quit college life. They endure derision from the bank’s staff as they learn the business, with Harold’s elite background provoking pointed challenges from the third teller and the runners.
Harold, after a long week delivering routes, walks into the Harvard teller line and exits with six large cigars from his pocket. He gives one to each teller and resigns, ending his tenure as a banker.
Maurice Beagarie, a Bedfordshire born antique dealer now in Los Angeles, claims an iron anvil tied to John Bunyan. He plans exhibitions in Los Angeles and the 1915 San Francisco exposition, with Bunyan cottage reconstructions, asserting the artifact’s authenticity backed by recent London Telegraph and Bedfordshire Times reports. The piece, weighing forty pounds, is not for sale and has been in his family since discovery.
Iowa farm land, buildings, implements, and livestock exceed the value of similar assets in many states. Over ten years, Iowa farmland rose on average $57.34 per acre, a gain surpassing per acre values in all states except New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and California.
In Farmersville Texas Professor W E Foster superintendent of city schools visits a negro school. He asks for a sentence using the word delight and a student answers with the commanding line blow out delight. The moment underlines classroom dynamics during a language exercise.
A bulletin from the Illinois Farmers Institute explains how to preserve eggs and test freshness. It details incubation timing, risks of cold storage, and results from German experiments on 20 preservation methods, plus candling and practical plans using water glass or lime solutions.
The article notes a shift in manners where shaking hands with a woman is replaced by kissing the lady’s hand, following historical courtly custom. It warns that etiquette requires measured restraint and discretion, not indiscriminate gestures.
Dr. C. H. Ellsworth of 16 Baldwin St Rochester N Y reports immediate relief and strengthened wellbeing from Foley Kidney Pills after kidney and bladder troubles. He states he is pleased to recommend their use. Aug. L. S. Bradshaw & Co.
The speaker argues buyers no longer wander into shops and rely on signs. Customers now seek out goods via newspaper ads and news items, so sellers must actively advertise and engage rather than wait for potential customers to drift in.
Plan a summer vacation through Colorado and the Yellowstone region using Burlington Route Luxurious limiteds. Includes reduced fares from Colorado through the Rocky Mountains to Salt Lake City and Yellowstone with Pullman berth reservations available. Also notes Pike's Peak Region Shan River and Summer Carnival dates August 27 to 29 in Colorado Springs Manitou.
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