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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
2
The Davenport authorities recently arrested two aviators for flying within 2000 feet of the earth over the business district. The write up calls the move a wise regulation to reduce danger, while noting the era of unfettered air freedom may be ending.
The Iowa statute allowing anyone to kill a dog over three months old lacking a license after January is condemned by animal lovers while supporters argue owner responsibility and public safety. The piece warns against permitting socialists and urges firm action against perceived internal enemies, likening the threat to a rattlesnake to be killed.
In a large majority, the house denied the right to search a private home without a warrant and tacitly admitted the right to manufacture home brew for home use. The move is seen as a major blow to bootlegging, which is linked to enormous profits and widespread risk among home brewers and bootleggers.
Jefferson county fair ended Saturday night after four days of strong attendance despite rain delays. Receipts totalled about 2,500 with insurance covering deficits, while livestock exhibited in large numbers and horse racing drew heavy crowds. Vaudeville acts including the Duttons and Japanese jugglers entertained as Friday’s fireworks topped the display.
Lorn F. Nichols died at his home on August 10 at age fifty seven. Born in Des Moines he had lived here for many years and was active in the Odd Fellows order. He leaves a widow a stepson Mrs Bert Dill of Fairfield and a son Vase Glasgow of Milwaukee. Funeral services were held last Friday morning.
Railroads protest tax assessment by the county auditor and three supervisors. Subpoenas summon Turner and the board to federal court in Des Moines on August 29 to answer injunction suits filed by the Burlington and Rock Island railways challenging state certification of tax assessments. Similar actions are under way by all roads in the state against county officials.
Chas H. McIntosh president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World spoke to about forty members of the local Ad club at a Leggett hotel luncheon Tuesday. His talk was well received and considered interesting by those in attendance.
Miss Beulah Raney and Ray Good of Ottumwa were married last Monday at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Frank Leeds. The couple left for Des Moines to begin their life together.
The passage asserts that illicit liquor businesses thrive due to a sympathetic public and bribed officials. It claims the operators are fortified, continue operations with contempt for law, and can afford heavy fines if caught.
Authorities report Rev. T. K. Wilfond was dragged from a West High tent between nine and ten at night and tarred and given a ride beyond city limits. He was later returned home amid bitter sentiment over alleged wartime remarks and an apologetic statement. University Park residents had pressured him to relocate due to housing concerns and unrest in the town.
About 75 percent of the unit’s membership attended the second annual reunion at Chautauqua park. A Saturday fair races visit and a Fairfield reception followed a program portraying Contrexeville life during World War I. Col. James F. Clarke received a silver platter for service. Dr. Frank M. Fuller praised the nurses and men. Next reunion set for Fairfield in summer 1923.
A collision between Dan Bennett’s car and a Corydon man’s car left both vehicles badly smashed on Monday afternoon on the road near Bernhart. Neither driver nor any occupants were hurt.
The Old Settlers quartet left Wednesday afternoon for Oskaloosa to perform at a Farmers Union picnic expected to draw 20 000 people. They will follow with a second concert in Iowa City the next day for another large gathering.
Out of Iowa record man L H Heitcamp dies near Burnside at age sixty one. Born on the Lindermann farm southwest of Burnside, he lived all his life within three miles of his birthplace and died less than two miles from it. He never left Iowa except for a week long trip. He was the father of twelve children.
Fairfield lowers city levy to 43.5 mills for 1921 from 44.5, but higher valuations push taxes up. General fund stays the same, sewer fund rises to four mills, improvement fund drops to three, water fund reduces to three and a half. Water ordinance aims to license plumbers, cut tappage from 20 to 5, and require timely rentals with shutoff penalties.
A Tribune office anecdote highlights a customer who values exactness in printing. The piece notes many patrons seek superior work and the Tribune aims to meet those exacting standards with careful, precise printing.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace, visiting Des Moines, predicted hard times for farmers were ending and a large Iowa corn harvest was ahead. He noted strong national farmer cooperation, pending legislation expanding FTC powers over meat packers, and signaled higher corn prices may follow improving conditions.
Mrs. J. O. Milleson fifty four, of Peoria Illinois, died from a fractured neck when a Buick driven by her husband plunged down a thirty to forty foot embankment on Mitchell hill. Four others, including two children, escaped with minor injuries as ambulance and Knights of Columbus members aided the family. The body was sent to Peoria for burial.
Mrs. Myrtle K. McCleary writes from Ebolewoo Cameroun West Africa May 30 1921 describing mission life. She notes census work vaccinations new local administrator arrests of chiefs French lessons for Bulu girls and industrial training music via a phonograph and the Marseillaise. She recalls Decoration Day in the U S and hopes for news from home while detailing village life fire hazards ants and a case of native honesty at the Sunday school.
The tenth Wagner family reunion met at Chautauqua Park on Tuesday August 16 with about seventy five attendees despite rain. Attendees came from Kansas City Des Moines Catena Muscatine Letts Washington Iowa and Batavia with letters from Florida Indiana Kansas Washington Oregon and California. A unanimous resolution thanked the Fairfield Chautauqua association for use of grounds and auditorium.
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