City Council Reconsiders Hitching Racks Petition
Fairfield Iowa council meets to refer a 800 signature petition seeking removal of hitching racks around the court house to the Street and Alley committee. Other measures include sidewalk grade on Second Street and curb work refusals with self funded options discussed. A tax levy and sewer ordinance are planned for next week. Thoma's wall paper and paint store is noted.
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Starr
Hickenbottom, Price
Manatrey
Marcy
Ward
Briggs Street
Rock Island Railroad
Fitch Street
Council of
Fairfield City
Jefferson County
Iowa
Court House Block
Armory
Burlington Street
Court Street
Kirkwood
Stone Street
Second Street
Harrison Street
Mrs. Mollie Royce Injured in Street Accident
Mrs. Mollie Royce, age not stated, suffered a broken wrist in a fall at 11:00 this morning in the backyard of her home at 311 West Briggs Street. She is recovering and no serious complications are feared.
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Mollie Royce
West Briggs Street
Thomas Best Place to Buy Wallpaper and Paint
Thomas offers a wide selection of wallpaper and paints with competitive prices. Customers can find interior decor aids and finish options, plus knowledgeable staff to assist with color matching and project planning.
Chicago Passes Milk Pasteurization Ordinance
Chicago enforces a new city ordinance requiring pasteurization of all milk from dairies not approved by the health commissioner. Physicians expect strict enforcement to reduce infant mortality.
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Chicago, Ill
Chicago
For Sale Shorthorn Yearling Bull by W G Robinson
A good Shorthorn yearling bull is for sale. Contact W G Robinson by calling phone number 6212.
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W. G. Robinson
Virginia firemen in convention in Roanoke
Delegations of firemen from far and near gather in Roanoke Virginia for a statewide convention as part of the annual gathering. Local and neighboring fire departments are represented with officials and speakers expected to address safety and training topics.
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Roanoke
Roanoke Hosts 26th Virginia Firemen Convention and Tournament
Delegates arrived in Roanoke for the twenty sixth annual Virginia State Firemen Association convention. The business sessions occur today with two subsequent days devoted to prize competitions and races that headline the annual tourney.
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Roanoke
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Connaught Duke Reviews Cadets at Imperial Review
The Duke of Connaught presided over a vast cadet review at the Canadian National Exhibition Toronto on August 27. Nearly 5,000 cadets from forty corps represented England Ireland Scotland Wales New Zealand Australia Newfoundland and all Canadian provinces.
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Toronto
Ont
Buy B P S paint and China Lac at Thomas s
Local ad notes availability of B P S paint and China Lac at the Thomas store. It highlights selection and household use.
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Thomas's
Farmers of Georgia in Mass Convention
Plans for handling the cotton crop and a movement toward the National Warehouse and ElevatorCompany were discussed at a Georgia Farmers Union mass convention in Atlanta. The warehouse project, already developed in several states, is seen as a major cooperative effort for mutual benefit and protection.
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Atlanta
National Warehouse and Elevator Company
Georgia Farmers’ Union
Money To Loan On Good Farms
Money to loan on a selection of good farms offered by Thoma and Thoma. Experts guide financing and terms for agricultural properties.
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Thoma
Local Notes and Visitors Chronicle
Mrs A T Downey remains critically ill with all children at her bedside. Batavia businessman B W Walker called on Jess Taylor. Temp McDowell family visited Pinebluff Wyoming. Hazel Stanfield visited Frank Steele near Linby. Hedrick tent meeting drew locals. Wilbur Braden sale near Nasby Corner drew attendees. Ralph Myers became clerk at J W Flint’s grocer for Chautauqua in Fairfield. Cline family from Hedrick visited. Mrs George Trent from Batavia visited Edna Gobble. Less Ramey visited Elmer Hutton’s in Nugent. I R Jones and M D Smith visited Chas Smith near Milton. Helen Stanfield of Bladensburg visited N D Smith with Hazel. Ray Nelson and family visited Virda’s near Bladensburg. Mrs B R Snider and Ralph returned from Denver trip. State fair travelers: Wm Kiews and others to Des Moines. Laura Flint visited Albert Lea Minnesota two weeks. James Downey family of Sigourney visited Abingdon over Sunday.
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R. Jones
M. D. Smith
Chas. Smith
Milton
Helen Stanfield
Bladensburg
Hazel
N. D. Smith
Ray Nelson
Virda
B. R. Snider
Ralph
Denver
Colorado
Wm. Kiews
George
Orville Smith
Thos. Clark
Harold Gobble
Des Moines
Laura Flint
Albert Lee
Minn
James Downey
Sigourney
Abingdon
Local Markets Reported by Sanford Zeigler
Grain prices show small changes with rye at 0.60 to 1.65 dollars per bushel and oats near 8.00 dollars. Produce figures listed include peppers and onions with scattered price notes in cents, reflecting a routine market roundup.
Lawyers Begin Big Meeting in Milwaukee
The American Bar Association opened its annual meeting in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 27. President S S Gregory of Chicago called the gathering to order and delivered his annual address before hundreds of judges and lawyers from the United States and Canada.
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Milwaukee
Wis
American Bar Association
S. S. Gregory
Chicago
United States
Canada
Taft Heads to Ohio Centenary Celebration
President Taft arrived in Boston and will depart for Columbus, Ohio, tomorrow afternoon to attend the centennial celebration there that opened the day before.
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Boston
Taft
Columbus
Ohio
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Stubbs
Mcklhany’s Department Store
Roscoe P. Thoma
Leo D. Thoma
Fairfield
Court House
Thoma’s
Thomas
Virginia Firemen
Connaught Duke
Farmers OF Georgia
J. T. Davies
Undertaker
H. C. Donaldson
A. T. Downey
B. W. Walker
Batavia
Jess Taylor
Temp. McDowell
Pinebluff
Wyoming
Hazel Stanfield
Frank Steele
Linby
Memp. Smith
Hedrick
Wilbur Bradens
Nasby Corner
Ralph Myers
J. W. Flint
Hi. S. Cline
George Trent
Edna Gobble
Less Ramey
Elmer. Hutton
Nugent
Sanford Zeigler
Samduny Boer
Clemer
Michigan
A. M. Sargent
Fairfield, Ia
The
Delineator
Designer
Woman’s Magazine
H.black Company
Paris
Makers
Clevelaw
Madame Savarie
J. E. Roth & CO
Wooltex
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