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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
A Washington Journal piece discusses a gas consumption tax proposed for automobiles, arguing it taxes road use more equitably than vehicle ownership. It notes the levy would proportionally charge drivers by miles and could differ between business and pleasure use, as seen in farmers and professionals relying on cars for work.
A reader notes Fairfield stores have offered the same or lower prices for months on items like Coats spool cotton Percales and flannels men’s coats and blankets and overalls. The comparison suggests local shopping is as advantageous as out of town sales and urges buyers to favor the home market over sensational circulars.
Washington report says five million dollars already sent to Iowa banks for farm relief with further allotments for cooperative societies. Iowa officials Meredith and McNider meet with Eugene Meyer to plan aid, including 6 percent reloan terms. The effort aims to ease credit shortage, support corn storage, and finance feeder livestock purchases.
A Kansas City reporter recalls the American Legion national convention, praising veterans yet condemning gambling and craps on the streets. He laments a few hundred among fifty thousand exhibitors of patriotism who indulged in games of chance during the reunion and wartime years.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes New York Socialists show a sharp vote drop from 1920 to 1921 and laments the lone remaining Socialist official, Justice Panken. It argues the decline isn’t permanent as Socialism feeds discontent and antiwar sentiment especially when major candidates appear hostile to wealth.
Des Moines News notes that railroads loaded and moved 829 722 freight cars in one week this month, enough to carry the entire U S population standing, and 3 000 more than the same week in 1919 as Old Man Business slowly returns to form.
A portrait of Dillon Turney, wagon maker, debater, and town benefactor. He avoids election duty, aids the Red Cross drive, advises others, and stays active in civic life while balancing business at Charter Oak wagons. He is praised for his practical, outspoken style and enduring community influence.
A collage of brief items from various papers includes a Fairfield verdict dispute over Swailes versus Peterson with conflicting reports about the outcome, a surprising supper gathering in Colorado guests at a Linden home, a poorly attended pie supper at Hickory Ridge with modest proceeds, and a Bloomfield mayoral resignation.
Abingdon correspondent reports Joy Day on Friday November 11 celebrated by locals at the I O O F Hall. A crowd shared free dinner and supper with about 126 diners at dinner and the same number at supper. The afternoon featured music songs and recitations volunteered by attendees. People left around 10 pm hoping to repeat the event next year.
The article notes 85 percent on 7 659 aerial mail trips with over 1 500 000 miles flown and 45 000 000 letters carried. It previews talks at meetings on airways landing fields ground organization legal aspects radio meteorology and civil aviation's link to national defense.
Birth notice reports Mr and Mrs Wash Good welcomed a ten pound baby boy on Tuesday November 22. Mother and child are progressing well and Wash smiles as always. The column rails at fame around President Harding and mocks bootlegging costs while reflecting on holiday paydays and a lighthearted verse.
M L Dakan, longtime Iowa educator, died in Missouri Valley. He arrived in Iowa in 1866 and spent fifty years in school work including service as county superintendent. He taught 110 terms and influenced thousands of pupils now adults, described as a gentleman of the old school.
An article reviews aviation discussions by the Society of Automotive Engineers. It notes meetings across the country where engineers and aircraft designers will present data on active planes, annual miles flown, flight success rates, student pilots, and the cost of aerial transport per passenger mile.
Des Moines Iowa moves to create the Iowa Farm Credits Corporation a five million dollar bank-like entity to finance agricultural needs and farm loans. Banks and farmers subscribe stock at 110 a share with loan applications routed through local banks to Des Moines head office. Senator Ed M Smith lauds the measure as constructive and urges banker stockman and farmer support.
A fragment notes an ad urging Tanlac to ease troubles and mentions city court fines rising by eighteen thousand dollars over 1920. It playfully questions tax and tariff burdens, listing various irritants from income tax to carpet tacks.
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