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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
12
A witty exchange in the Soaring Eagle has the editor inviting the hungry tramp to explain his six days without food so the paper can extend its run. The office boy reports the visitor at the door and the editor’s quick plan hinges on a revealing account.
The county highway vacation proceeding for a route beginning at specified coordinates in section 27, Township 73, Range 8, Jefferson County, Iowa, is approved. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon January 6, 1907, or the highway will be vacated without further notice.
O S Woolever, a prominent Le Raysville merchant, testifies that Bucklen's Amica Salve cured his piles twenty years ago and has since healed every sore wound burn or abrasion. Available for 25c at F S Shriner's drug store. Dec.
Mrs August Korn of Wapello Iowa suffered severe burns when her dress caught fire while burning dry grass. She ran to the house but the flames worsened, leaving her clothes burned off from the body and skin severely burned from ankles up. Physicians describe her condition as serious and potentially fatal. A separate item notes a man named Allen denying a divorce claim amid a prior benedict reference.
Mrs John Flaucher Sr aged seventy three died at home in Lamont after burns suffered on Thanksgiving Day. While preparing dinner she smelled smoke and exited, clothing clothes ignited by a spark from the stove. Neighbors arrived too late to save her.
Derrich Eil ers, a well known farmer seven miles south of Mason City, died by hanging in his barn last night. His body was found at midnight by his family after a long search. The death is listed as a mystery with no known financial or domestic troubles. He leaves a wife, four children, and his parents. He was forty eight years old.
Keokuk IowaNovember 28 William S Allen a former resident is jailed in Monticello Missouri charged with bigamy He allegedly married Belle on October 13 and faces a formal accusation in connection with the case.
Creston Iowa November 29 Charles Belding agent for Burlington at Bedford and Ray Templeton agent at Conway were arrested by Sheriff Humphrey for two liquor law counts including transporting unlabelled liquor and delivering to unpermitted sellers. Seizures included fourteen quarts billed as merchandise at Conway and twelve quarts plus twenty four beer bottles found at Lennox office. County Attorney Brant vows a statewide crackdown on illegal shipping of intoxicants.
Corning Iowa November 29 Farmers refuse maps after county canvass by map makers who offered a county map and history book for 15 dollars. Maps completed subscribers claim misrepresentation. Agents are attacked with books thrown over fences and farmers chase them with pitchforks and clubs. Some subscribers sued and may owe 15 dollars plus costs.
Trustees of the Methodist church in Cushing Iowa remove Rev. J. L. Himrod after charging conduct unbecoming a minister. Accused of using church funds for a south trip and spreading malicious stories stirring town strife. Himrod offered restitution but was dismissed and is now ill at Hans Lund’s home. wife in California nursing an invalid mother.
Ida Grove Northwest Iowa Horticultural society meets Tuesday and Wednesday with President Storms of Iowa State College Ames delivering the principal address. Prominent fruit men from Ames Des Moines Storm Lake and Sioux City are on the program. A USDA official will discuss The Work of the Forest Service as it Benefits Iowa.
Des Moines November 30 State Auditor Carroll issued a statement praising the condition of Iowa banks as excellent. He cites a circular survey of bank presidents on the financial outlook and anticipates currency payments resuming statewide soon. He credits public support for stabilizing banking and urges banks to avoid pressuring farmers and others with Borowell capital.
Reports from across the country indicate sharp curtailment of operations at large plants. Jones & Laughlin Steel of Pittsburgh, rival to United States Steel, has halted work on its main production lines as part of widespread shutdowns.
The mammoth Aliquippa plant and the nearby Midland Steel site suspend work along the Ohio river. American Shipbuilding in Cleveland orders shut downs across Great Lakes plants, causing about 1,000 layoffs at Lorain and 400 at Bay City with others at multiple sites. Apley Rubber in Hudson Massachusetts ends operations for November 14, reopens December 5. Baldwin Locomotive in Philadelphia cuts 8,000 workers as Pennsylvania railroad cancels 425 locomotives. A wave of low sentiment drives steerage passengers to Europe, filling trans Atlantic ships.
Disjointed phrases discuss fishing season and enthusiasm to fish again. Mentions open season for fish, walking anywhere, repentance for a pose, and counting challenges. No clear events or identifiable persons or organizations emerge from the text.
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