Returns After Forty Years Visited by Lincoln Man in Fairfield
Mrs. J. W. Farmer and children of Kansas City visit Fairfield at Mrs. Farmer's mother Mrs. William Clarke's home. Mrs. Farmer's uncle F. W. Samuelson of Lincoln Nebraska joins, his first county visit in forty years. He recalls Fairfield's growth from a quiet county town to a thriving city and is warmly welcomed by locals known as the boys of ’70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Farmer
Kansas City
Fairfield
Nebraska
Samuelson
Miss Anna Beers Chosen Hospital Superintendent
At a hospital board meeting Miss Anna Beers from Huckley Hospital Muskegon Michigan was selected as superintendent. She trained in a major New York City hospital and has extensive nurse training and hospital management experience. Dr Clarke praises the election saying the hospital gains capable leadership. Old Settlers Day was proposed for the building opening though the date is not fixed. Inspection and acceptance are scheduled for Friday August 30.
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Board of
Anna _ Beers
Huckley Hospital
Muskegon
Michigan
Miss Beers
New York City
Clarke
Old Settlers
Fairfield Man Talks of Wilson Portrait of Princeton Opinion
Vernon Hague of Fairfield recalls his close personal acquaintance with Woodrow Wilson at Princeton in 1900. Hague describes Wilson as popular, fair, and nonambitious, noting his kindness to poor students and his distrust of wealth. He recalls Wilson’s nomination and his humble reaction.
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Fairfield
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Vernon Hague
Hague
Princeton University
Wilson
Princeton
University
New Jersey
Atlas of Iowa Roads Promises Value for Motorists
Iowa Publishing Co. rep M Huebinger delivers the Automobile and Good Roads Atlas of Iowa in Fairfield. The 580 page bound volume includes complete county maps, RoadGuide data, hotel and repair info, population and commerce details, plus a Blue Grass Road guide from Council Bluffs to Burlington. Copies available locally and from Des Moines publishers with Fairfield highlighted for business impact.
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M. Huebinger
Iowa Publishing Company
Iowa
Blue Grass
Council Bluffs
Purlington
Iowa Publishing Co
Des Moines
Fairfield
Vacation Preparations Turn into Household Rearranging
Dolly and John plan a vacation while tackling a long list of chores. Rugs, furniture, porch items, and a cat named Fluff are moved, packed, and guarded as they fret over what to take and what to leave behind. John jokes about the burden and admits he’d rather skip vacation than endure the effort.
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Dolly
John
Osborne
Garret
Senate Testimony Alleges Oil Cash for 1904 Campaign
Senator Archbold testifies that Standard Oil donated $125000 to the 1904 national campaign with assurances from Cornelius Bliss that Roosevelt would pursue a conservative tariff stance. Bliss allegedly solicited a $100000 national fund gift and a $25000 Pennsylvania push, with further currency payments at 26 Broadway New York City. Penrose attends hearing as Archbold links Roosevelt to oil interests.
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Evening Tribune
National News Assn
Washington, D. C
Standard Oil Company
Cornelius N. Bliss
Roosevelt
John D. Archibald
Senate
Bliss
National Fund
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Broadway
New York City
Archbold
Penrose
Campaign Fund Donation Reported at One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand
The group agreed to contribute 125000 dollars to the campaign fund signaling strong financial support.
Russian editor M Suverin dies in St Petersburg at 78
M Suverin owner of the Novoe Vremya newspaper, described as Russia's most powerful, died today in St Petersburg at the age of 78.
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St. Petersburg
M. Suverin
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Dr Clarke Plans Hospital Opening
Dr J Fred Clarke leaves for Chicago on business related to the new hospital opening. He will assist in selecting a superintendent and likely announce the opening date after his return.
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J. Fred Clarke
Chicago
Physician Wife Becomes Partner In Medical Practice
In a large city a wife who graduated as a doctor joins her husband’s practice after their marriage. She trains further, earns honors, and becomes an actual partner, sharing both housekeeping and business tasks. The move reflects shifting views on women’s work and married life in modern times. Dr. C. H. Ellsworth of Rochester, quoted via Foley Kidney Pills advertisement, endorses the product for kidney relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Country
C. H. Ellsworth
Baldwin St
Rochester N. Y
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Cedar Falls Man Visits State University Friend
James C. Martin of Cedar Falls Iowa has been visiting with X Nady Jr for several days. The two are schoolmates at the State University at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Martin
Cedar Falls
Iowa
X. Nady, Jr
The
State University At
Iowa City
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A. G. Jordan
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M. L. Wootten
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George W. Ball
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Emma W. Clarke
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C. L. Cox
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M. Damm
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G. W. Rinker
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Cowen
J. A. Spielman
Frank Light
R. F. Wilson
Anton Carlson
J. C. Thorne
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John A. Spielman
L. J. Marcy
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