Thoma and Thoma Advertising and Notices
Miss Ruth Leggett resigns as instructor of English and History at Fairfield High School. There will be no Sunday school at Congregational church due to Chau tauqua. Found ladies black coat 2 1/2 miles north of Fairfield on college road. prove property and pay notice to claim. Thoma and Thoma Lawyers advertise paints and wallpaper in Fairfield. Money to loan on good farms. Thoma’s is exclusive wallpaper and paint store.
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Ruth Leggett
Fairfield High School
Congregational Church
Fairfield
College Road
Community Notes and Local Movements in Ottumwa
W H Allison of Buchanan grocery plans to move his family to Ottumwa and reside at 201 East Burlington. The old house will be moved behind D P Stubbs home, with a new modern dwelling to replace it, starting in three to four weeks. Dr Shallenberger of Chicago reports successful treatment for enlarged neck glands. Gerald Larson of Fairfield joins Latimer Bros Hurst store, moving from Jefferson County to Ottumwa to begin duties, bringing experience from Fairfield Albia Republican.
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W. H. Allison
Buchanan Grocery
Ottumwa
East
Burlington Street
O. D. Stubbs
D. P. Stubbs
Mr. Stubbs
Gerald Larson
Fairfield
Latimer Bros. & Hurst
Jefferson County
Larson
Albin
County Offices to Close for Chautauqua Afternoons
County offices at the Court House will close each afternoon during Chautauqua, with Saturday hours unchanged. The notice lists closures as a temporary schedule, affecting public access and service during the event period.
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Court House
Banks to Close Daily
During Chautauqua the city banks will close every afternoon except Saturdays.
Iowans Enjoy Full Lakeside Season at Clear Lake
Iowans embrace Clear Lake as 800 summer cottages and surrounding hotels fill. About 4000 visitors pack the area for what is described as the best season since resort summers began. The piece suggests Iowans should vacation at home rather than travel elsewhere for rest and comfort.
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Iowa
Clear Lake
Without pests, a future free of disease for mankind
The author argues that eradicating mosquitoes flies rats and fleas will end malaria yellow fever typhoid and bubonic plague. He envisions international agreements and united efforts to remove these pests and asserts civilized nations will gain a rightful claim to the term once this goal is achieved.
The Capital’s Been Cashing Up Kid Swats Flies
A Persian Iowa reader signs a playful verse celebrating a boy who brims with mischief and thrift, noting his cheerful grin and confident stride as he plies street life with peanuts in his pockets and candy on his face.
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J. S
Persia
Iowa
American Relates Story of Torture and Escape in Mexico
William Bender describes capture as a spy in Mexico and eight months of slave labor by rebels. He recalls being condemned to death by court martial, surviving prison torture with rattlesnakes, escaping with a guard’s help, and crossing rivers on a log before reaching Mazatlan and Nogales on his way to the United States.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mexico
William Bender
Republic
Nogales
Ariz
United States
Bender
Germany
Cornell
New York National Guard
Sender
Chihauhuu
National Guard
Mazatlan
Keeping a Cut Free From Germs Through Sterilization
The article urges strict sterility for all cuts and argues infections arise from contaminated tools, clothing, or hands. It advises boiling linen rags, storing them in airproof coverings, using boiled water for wound washing, and relying on a doctor’s antisepsis to ensure proper healing.
SUGGEST IMPROVED AUTOMOBILE ROADS IN IOWA
Des Moines Capital endorses permanent highways funded by a state road commission. F. J. Tishenbanner proposes directing automobile tax receipts to build 1200 to 1500 miles of permanent roads in five years, expanding to 200 miles annually thereafter as cars rise.
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Des Moines
F. J. Tishenbanner
Gilmore City
Iowa
Union
Polk County
Mr. Tishenbanner
State Road Commission
Tishenbanner
Fairfield Public Library Extends Hours for Chautauqua
The Fairfield Public Library will stay open from 4 to 5 30 p m during Chautauqua to facilitate book exchanges. The librarian announces the extended hours and welcomes patrons to participate in the exchange event.
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Fairfield Public Library
Not Wanted Anywhere Any Price for a Grouchy Man
A sharp remark rejects the idea of accepting a man described as grouchy or habitually irritable in any place or circumstance. The statement emphasizes intolerance toward a sour temperament regardless of cost.
CHANGEABLE CHICAGO Eight Counties And Varied Spellings Cited
An old Chicago man notes Chicago has been in eight Illinois counties from Madison Territory in 1812 to Cook County in 1831. He recounts many spellings of Chicago from Che-cau-gou to Chicagou and Chicago, citing maps, deeds, and historic references. The name derives from an Indian word for garlic, meaning strong mighty powerful.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Madison County
Ulinois
Edwards
Crawford
Clark
Pike
Fulton
Peoria
County of
Cook
Hennepin
la Salle
Historical Society
Madison
Wis
Father Gravier
Watches on Board Ship Create Even Duty Rotations
On board ships crews are split into starboard and port divisions with seven watches per day. A ship’s day starts at noon and the forenoon watch one day becomes the afternoon watch the next, while four hours of rest one night equal eight the next. To balance hours the 4 pm to 8 pm period is split into dog watches.
Living on Rubber Slugs Digest Rubber Juice
A rubber slug pest feeds on the juice of young rubber trees and is observed drinking juice. Scientists conclude the slug may contain a rubber digesting ferment as a gastric juice, suggesting possible subsistence on rubber.
What Jane Said Satirical Remark By Jane Sharp
In the Cleveland Plain Dealer a reader reports a witty exchange where Jane Sharp responds to Tommy Gilder. She quips that his remark about marriage to his money exposes his conceit.
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Jane
Jane Sharp
Tommy Gilder
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Precautionary Exchange in a Philadelphia Record Paraphrase
A brief exchange implies a cautious approach to loans. Blobbs questions why Slobbs always asks Hard uppe for funds, noting his chronic lack of money. Slobbs defends the habit as self defense if he did not strike first.
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Philadelphia Revord
Emerson Quote on Truth and Fellowship
The message states a wish for lasting honesty and unity among friends. It emphasizes enduring truth and mutual regard as guiding principles for relationships.
Wilson’s Record Key to His Presidential Run
New York August 8 Josephus Daniels, head of the DNC publicity, defends Governor Wilson’s campaign. He cites Roosevelt criticism excerpts used in 1904 and 1908 and warns Republicans against misrepresenting Wilson’s writings, arguing Wilson runs on his record as governor and public servant.
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New York
Josephus Daniels
Democratic National Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas H. Benton
Bryan
Roosevelt
Wilson
Rodenberg
New Jersey
Ingersoll
Gov. Wilson
Fairfield Pure Ice Company Launches Full Scale Plant
Fairfield Pure Ice Co announces a new fireproof concrete building with steel frame, a 1325 foot deep well supplying pure water, Frick machinery, 200 ton cold storage with cork insulation, and expanded butter and ice cream operations by Fairfield Pure Butter Co and Hartman Creamery. The firm invites public visits and promises purity and consistent pricing.
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Fairfield
Saint Peter’s
Frick Company
Fairfield Pure Butter Company
Hooten and Nickle Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Verca M. Hooten and Cleveland S. Nickle were married at the Methodist parsonage Monday noon with Rev. Dr. Thomas Osborn officiating.
Belgians Vesterhaeghe and Standaert wed in city office
Miss Clemencie Vesterhaeghe and Juliun S. Standaert were married Friday afternoon by Justice A. W. Jacques at his office. The bride, who recently arrived from Belgium, could not speak English.
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Vesterhaeghe
Standaert
Clemencie Vesterhaeghe
Juliun S. Standaert
A. W. Jacques
Company M Heads to Iowa Falls Encampment
Captain John F. Ready leads Company M as it departs Monday for the annual encampment at Iowa Falls. The full unit attends with members set to compete in various field events and aim for honors after strong past showings.
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John F. Ready
Iowa Falls
Captain Ready
Old Soldiers Call for Jefferson County Reunion Meeting
Vice presidents of each township are asked to meet at the court house in Fairfield on Saturday August 17 at two o clock to arrange the annual reunion of the old soldiers and sailors of Jefferson county by order of president Newton Williams.
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Court House
Fairfield
Soldiers and Sailors
Jefferson County
Newton Williams
Real Estate Transfers in Early August Listings
On August 6 W E Thompson transfers lot 5 block 14 Par sons College addition to Payton Wilson. Jennie McCoy and Samuel D Reed transfer lot 5 Hueys addition to John Fritz. On August 8 Jacob Pohren transfers 2 acres in sw4ne 2-72-875.00 to Daniel Bal dosier. On August 10 Ira FE Parsons transfers sw4 sw 19 and 5 acres in nw4 nw SPS to Louis Kirchner.
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W. E. Thompson
Payton Wilson
Parsons College
Jennie McCoy
Samuel D. Reed
John Fritz
Huey’s Addition
Jacob Pohren
Daniel Baldosier
Ira FE. Parsons
Louis Kirchner
County Officials to Convene at Burlington
Announcement that the annual state convention of county auditors treasurers and stewards of county homes will be held at Burlington August 14 15 and 16. Jefferson county officials are likely to attend with several already signaling intent to go.
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Burlington
Jefferson County
Needs It Badly. A Breath-Taking Invention Hinted
A Houston Post quip lauds a story that could leave readers breathless. A wife predicts her husband will view it as a long‑needed luxury, noting his failed tries with cloves coffee and orange peel to reach such a rush.
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Houston Post
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