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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
4
A 1909 article outlines practical methods for profit on farms, detailing crop choices, market timing, livestock earnings, and cost controls to maximize net income for rural producers. It emphasizes risk management and strategic planning for steady farm revenue.
The article outlines a comprehensive preplanting program for corn. It recommends fall plowing to destroy weed seeds and insect hibernation, fall seed selection by husking and sorting, and winter storage with proper drying. It details seed testing methods, grading, and calibration of planters, plus spring soil prep, disking, harrowing, and cultivation practices for high yields.
A Montreal Herald note argues women laugh less due to training and humor lack. It cites Besant’s satire on female power and a Paris clinic selling laughter therapy to induce smiles, grins, and laughter for two hours daily, though efficacy remains doubtful.
The essay notes how fashion drives anxiety in clothing and accessories and spills into social activities. It argues that constant change affects beliefs and opinions, urging readers to resist mimicking every fad and to value substance over passing trends.
Miss Adair questions a new boy about his regular attendance location and name. Martin Luther Hicks explains he was named after his mother's brother who runs a livery stable.
A reflection on imagination as a source of happiness and awe. Religion and art share a purpose to reveal daily miracles. The dull man lacks self-love and interest in others, while self-discovery leads to loving one another.
Louis Weir and Glen Hutchison prominent farmers near Coin Iowa were killed when their automobile was struck by a Wabash passenger train at Dead Man's crossing where the Wabash and Burlington lines cross. The car was hurled about 200 feet.
During summer months children face bowel disorders and should receive careful attention. As soon as looseness of the bowels is noticed, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy should be given. Costs 25 cents per bottle and is marketed by Thoma's Pharmacy.
In Jefferson County Iowa during the September Term 1909 George M Philips sues to quiet title to the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 8 township 71 range 8 comprising 46 acres. He seeks correction of the 1853 deed description and to bar all claimants through the named defendants and their heirs from the land. Publication ordered in Fairfield Tribune for four weeks.
Charley Taft, president's son, and an engineer aboard the yacht Sylph were overturned in a dory off Salem yesterday afternoon and rescued by a Sylph boat. They clung to the overturned craft until assistance arrived. The Taft dory did not sink.
Gov. Brown signed a Georgia act prohibiting Negro secret societies from using insignia rituals and grips of white orders. The law effectively ends the Elks and Knights of Pythias as Negro organizations, while Negro Masonic and Odd Fellows groups may continue with altered badges and rituals.
Pittsburg August 21. Early today unknown attackers tried to ignite the Pressed Steel Car company plant by throwing burning excelsior over the fence. Guards put out the flames. Rumors of strike solidarity threats led to the ferry P H Pheill crew quitting as a precaution against possible dynamite attacks on the boat used to transport workers.
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