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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1912

Page

10

Democratic Ticket Listing Local Officials and Candidates

The ballot lists President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President T R Marshall with a full slate of state and local offices. It names U S Senator I W Hamilton Governor Edward G Dunn Lieut Governor Glenna Kender dine Secretary of State Charles B Murtagh Auditor J A Sinclair Treasurer G L Caswell Attorney General C E Walters Superintendent Robert E Rienow Railroad Commissioner Samuel W Mercer Presidential Elector N C Roberts Congress J F Elder State Senator A E Labagh State Representative Frank Mowery County Auditor C W Mobarg County Treasurer C H Linder Clerk of Court To be filled by County Central Com Sheriff J S Cowan County Recorder Ed Alfred County Superintendent Laura Mahon County Attorney J F Ready Supervisors Eli Blough 1913 term F W Moyer 1914 term.

Woodrow Wilson T. R. Marshall U. S I. W. Hamilton Edw G. Dunn Glenna Kenderdine Chas. B. Murtagh J. A. Sinclair G. L. Caswell C. E. Walters Robert E. Rienow Samuel W. Mercer N. C. Roberts J. F. Elder A. E. Labagh Frank Mowery C. W. Mobarg C.H. Linder J. S. Cowan Ed. Alfred Laura Mahon J. F. Ready Eli Blough F. W. Moyer

Classical and practical courses in high school revealed

Notes from the Public Schools argue for equal credit in Latin geography manual training and domestic science. The city superintendent Professor Flower backs practical studies over classic emphasis, praising the plan as permanent and beneficial for students in commercial ages.

Visitor praises Chautauqua park by eastern merchant Wade

E H Wade, a representative of a large eastern mercantile house active across the Middle West, visited Chautauqua grounds this week. He told a Tribune reporter that the park is the most beautiful he has seen and praised Fairfield’s paving streets residences and new buildings.

E. H. Wade Middle West Tribune Wade Mr. Wade

Primaries Closed in Michigan Lead to Statewide Rallies

Detroit dispatch says campaigns closed with rallies across the state as Michigan voters head to state primaries for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. senator, and Congress members. Candidates include Martindale and Musselman for governor. Ferris for Democrats. Watkins Progressive. Leland Prohibitionist. Alden Smith unopposed in Republican Senate race.

Union Press Detroit Mich Michigan United States Congress Taft Roosevelt Chas. M. Osborn Fred C. Martindale Amos Musselman Grand Rapids Musselman Osborn Woodbridge H. Ferris Big Rapids Ferris L. Whitney Watkins Jackson State Senate J. D. Leland Corunna William Alden Smith Alfred Lucking George P. Hummer T. H. Joslyn Adrian W. A. Taylor Battle Creek

This is My Birthday Edward Carpenter

Edward Carpenter born in Brighton England August 24 1844 is noted as author and sociologist who lectured at Trinity Hall Cambridge before 1874 and later taught science and music in the university extension movement until 1881 with subsequent activities hinted.

Edward Carpenter Brighton England Trinity Hall Cambridge

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad

Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease best treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces and is a regular prescription from a noted physician. The ad notes testimonials and sales by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with Druggists selling the products.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo

Klaus Berntsen Danish Leader and Statesman

Klaus Berntsen born August 24 1844 rose from schoolteacher to Danish politician. He served in the house of representatives from 1873 to 1884, then 1886 onward with the Moderate Liberal group. In 1908 he became Interior Minister and in 1910 formed a new cabinet while keeping War and Marine.

Klaus Berntsen Denmark House of Representatives War and Marine

Notable American figures reach milestone birthdays

George D. Fawcett aged 52 Louis F. Corea 48 Silas A. Holcomb 54 Duke of Abercorn 74 Charles W. Fulton 59 John Wesley Gaines 51 Dr Samuel A Eliot 50 all celebrate birthday today.

George D. Fawcett Louis F. Corea Washington Silas A. Holcomb Nebraska Duke of Abercorn Ireland Charles W. Fulton United States Oregon John Wesley Gaines Tennessee Samuel A. Eliot The American Unitarian Association

Public Schools Call for Reattempted Examinations and Registration

Pupils who failed June exams or did not attend are urged to report to the Franklin building on Monday morning August 26 between 9 and 12. High and grade school pupils must register. High School principal available August 29 and 30. Incoming first year High School pupils must take English Algebra and botany and choose a second subject. Four studies required unless allowed otherwise. Manual training and domestic science credit equal to Latin or science. Manual training shop led by Mr. Hiler. domestic science in the High School building led by Mrs. Savage.

Franklin Hiler Savage

Picnic Honors Cedar Falls Guest at Chautauqua Park

A merry crowd of young people held a picnic supper at Chautauqua park last evening. The event honored James C. Martin of Cedar Falls, visiting X. Nady for the past week. The gathering was enjoyable for all attendees and their guest.

Chautauqua Park James C. Martin Cedar Falls X. Nady

Chautauqua Association profit rumor unfounded

A baseless rumor claimed the Chautauqua association made no profit this year. Treasurer’s report not yet issued, but secretary Leo Thoma says finances are excellent and near last year’s success. He notes debt remains for permanent improvements and dividends are not expected.

Chautauqua Association Robert Wilson Evening Tribune Leo Thoma Mr. Thoma

Dolly Senses Danger On Short Walk To Station

Dolly and a friend walk with a dog along railroad steps when Dolly notices a man following them. They plan to deter him by releasing the dog Don to confront the stalker. The dog pursues, and the two hurry toward the station while the friend contemplates safer routes home.

Dolly John Don

Owe Yourself a Taste of Colorado Vacation Offer

Travel pitch promoting Colorado escapes via the Burlington Route. Invites readers to request literature, lists stopovers, berths, and ticket delivery services. Announces summer tourist tickets on sale daily until September 30 with final return by October 31.

Colorado Europe Burlington

Senate plot to kill Rep Johnson uncovered

Washington Aug 24 An alleged scheme to kill Representative Johnson of Kentucky, chairman of the house district committee, to block legislation, has been disclosed. Johnson declined comment but said he is on guard. The plans allegedly leaked by a man who spoke freely on a street car.

Washington, D. C Representative Johnson Kentucky House Committee On District of Columbia

House orders probe into death of James W. Rogers

Washington Aug. 24 The House unanimously passed a Norris Nebraska resolution directing the state department to investigate the death of James W. Rogers who was killed by British soldiers in central Africa.

National News Assn Washington, D. C House Today Norris Nebraska State Department James W. Rogers Central Africa

Fairfield Band Praised For Chautauqua Performance

The Fairfield E. P. band received high praise at the ten day Chautauqua meeting closing last night. Director Schmidt plans fall rehearsals and band enlargement to place the group on a higher basis, aiming for an orchestral setup. The 25 member roster includes Schmidt, Williams, Sessler, Cooper, and others.

Chautauqua Fairfield E. P. Band Weatherwax Weatherwax Quartette Fairfield Band Fairfield Schmidt L. Schmidt America Land Liberty Evening Tribune Lexington Alston Ing

Montreal Bishop Consecrated At St James Cathedral

In St James Cathedral Montreal the papal delegate Mgr Stagni consecrated Mgr George Gauthier rector of the cathedral as bishop of Philoppopolis and auxiliary bishop of Montreal succeeding Mgr Racicot who resigned due to ill health. Gauthier born 1871 in Montreal was ordained 1894 and has served at the cathedral since 1898 and as rector of St James the Major parish since 1904.

Union Press Montreal St. James Mgr. Stagni Mgr George Gauthier Philoppopolis Mgr. Racicot Fabre Rome Bruchess St. James the Major Canon Gauthier

The Shame of New York City headline sparks debate

An exchange cited a headline claiming The Shame of New York City while observers note the claim clashes with local pride and view of the city. Public reaction divides along political lines as editors defend free expression.

New York City New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Official County Paper O. P. Flower Flower Sheffield Walt Whitman Carpenter Thoma Johnson Represen Tative Johnson Disclosed Will Rogers Suppe R. “Mill R. Eilenberg Rosary Nevin H. H. Miller Stars and Stripes W. A. Williams J. A. Cooper Carl Sessler J. T. Hughes F. Dealy Robert Bauman Harrold Cassell Forest Wright F. W. Jericho Clifford I. Thoma Harry Johnson Raymond Cassell Wesley Gaumer Harry Elder Alvin Wendt Clay March Clarence Glass Charles Brown Ed. McNealy Bert Greason Harry Miller Earl Ruhe Carl Copeland Alex Duffy Davis Fern Shoemaker N. W. Cor
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