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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists publishers Bargar and Spencer with editors C R Spencer and G L Bargar and subscription prices of one year one dollar six months fifty cents three months twenty five cents. It notes weekly newspaper status and second class mail designation.
A rough note suggests Burlington considers a commission form of government. Voters may be weighing a change as officials debate the potential benefits and drawbacks of a new system.
Reports indicate Dr. Cook does not savor the full enjoyment of his north pole discovery. The news notes mixed reactions and skepticism surrounding the achievement and its significance.
In a terse comment the speaker rebukes Mr Kendall saying no one doubted his candidacy for reelection in the First congressional district and underscores party support.
The quote warns that standout progressive leaders may be isolated if all progressives are expelled from the party ahead of the next election. It frames internal political tensions and the potential loss of key figures.
A Des Moines high school boy died by his own act on Thanksgiving Day after being barred from attending a football game. The piece notes the tragedy and questions how he might have found a more glorious end on the field.
The upcoming congressional session is viewed with suspicion after a recent special session left the nation with a headache and a bad taste, signaling lingering disillusionment with political debauchery.
The czar bans airships within ten miles of the capital to thwart anarchist threats. The note warns of poison, knife, or gun danger, underscoring fears of bombs dropped from the clouds. The ruler shows resolve, deeming it blessed to be great.
A New York led movement forms a society of young women to visit hospitals boarding houses and convalescent wards to share cheer flowers books and comforts. Miss Theora Carter founder encourages lodges nationwide to aid convalescents and promote sanitation while volunteers work in pairs and uphold hygiene rules.
Congressman Elvins of Missouri mocks the idea of removing Joe Cannon from the speakership. He says progressives have no chance in a showdown. Many prominent figures disagree while acknowledging Cannon’s past victories and possible future control, with fear among lawmakers over job security.
The piece argues Taft has disappointed Western voters who hoped for reform in the Republican platform. It contends his positions were shaped by party leadership and he acted as a follower rather than an independent decision‑maker.
The excerpt argues Mr. Taft acts as a follower of Rooseveltian ideas, influenced by Aldrich and Roosevelt, and suggests his stance would shift if progressive forces controlled the presidency. It portrays Taft as easily molded to those in leadership and contrasts his approach with Roosevelt’s lingering influence.
Peters 15 and James 17 Greenwold brothers fought with pocket knives near George Iowa after encouragement from an older brother. Peter suffered a deep neck gash near the carotid artery and James had a several inch head wound. A surgeon sewed the wounds and authorities investigate possible arrests.
Real estate transfers include Mary L. Firebough to Thos E Alter for portions of ne and se thirds with $6500.00 and fees. W E Cowan and wife to Libertyville rear Arrowsville block 1 Abingdon for $250.00. Sawyel tract nw quarter. A Mason lot 9 block 1. S A Harrison to Nancy E. D E Davis and wife to Non Ixora B. Bishop to Emanuel partial 18-71-10 valued $2000.00. Mary A Scalley to Margaret F Bayles railroad addition Fairfield lots 1 and 2 valued $1400.00. William Berg to Moses E Crile several nw and sw fractions. W E Cowan add Lib Davis lot 2 and E Davis lots 3 4 5 6 and sw quarter 8-73-8 valued $200.00.
Import receipts at the port of New York are nearly three times as much as all other U S ports combined reflecting a dominant trade position and strong shipping activity through the harbor across the period.
Emperor William will receive a box of premier Midwest apples aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II when it sails next Tuesday. The fruit, winner of Council Bluffs exhibition honors, was sent by N Kaumanns agricultural attaché at the German embassy as a sample of American produce.
Dr. T A McManus of Waterloo visited Manchester to evaluate a smallpox outbreak causing concerns. He confirmed smallpox and advised school closures, though none were enacted yet while fumigation of buildings continues. Fourteen homes are quarantined, with no particularly dangerous cases reported.
A Tribune essay urges patient parenting and accountability for mothers and fathers. It recounts a high tempered mother who struck her baby in anger, leading to the infant’s pneumonia death and the mother’s lasting remorse and vow to never care for another child.
A dramatic portrait of Mr Harry as a frantic commuter and desk worker who never stops. He rushes through crossings letters and meals, worrying about work while muttering I haven't time. A warned voice may urge him to slow before life slips away.
This passage offers a collection of maxims about truth, judgment, loyalty, and conduct. It contrasts speed of rumors with truth, cautions against taking present statements from the past, and promotes prudent parenting and honorable behavior.
Travel broadens a man in many odd ways. The essay notes travel expands view of landscapes and resources, prompts respect for uniformed workers, and sharpens the mind through timetable puzzles and reasoning tasks.
A woman tells her husband that friends urged marriage to be unhappy. He retorts with a sly jab claiming he would have preferred her opposite. The exchange ends with a playful, defiant line.
A patient researcher asks which church Longfellow meant for the moon rising behind the dark church tower. The man with gimlet eyes replies it was likely the tower of the colored congregation’s church.
A lively club dinner ends with complaints about a drunken attendee Sponger who kept his feet on a guest. The comment that the speaker was under the table adds a humorous twist to the evening.
A playful science quip notes gravity as the force behind objects staying up or down. The exchange highlights the simple explanation for a common everyday phenomenon.
The couple recalls a mountain gorge romance after the honeymoon. He comments on a meal as the best in weeks. The dialogue shows affectionate banter and practical remarks shaping their early married life.
The fragment describes a teacher named Johnnie and asks about a hypocrite. It references a long rounded animal with short legs and a large nose, implying a playful riddle or draft notes rather than a complete story.
A puzzling scene unfolds as a beginner struggles with a caddie and debates the proper club. The line hints at a tense golf moment where mood and action collide on the course.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers 100 reward for any case it cannot cure and urges sending testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation from Toledo, Ohio.
A report recalls Bismarck’s claim of drinking one gallon of French brandy in a single night and asserts his assertion that alcohol did not impair his thinking or stimulate only limited brain effects while leaving other systems largely unaffected.
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