Short Course Attracts Hundreds To Domestic Science and Agriculture
Strong interest drives over three hundred registrations as the Fairfield short course on domestic science and agriculture opens. Lectures by Holden Ames and others draw men and women of varied means with evening talks by J Percival Huget Nellie Kedzie Jones and A V Storm drawing large crowds. Exhibits include corn and fruit displays with plans to sell pure bred seed at a Saturday auction.
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Actu
Legres
Stubbs
Acre
Ilbert
Holden
Corn School
Ents
Cornerson County
J. Percival Huget
Fairfield
Holden and
Charlton
Library Hall
M. E. Church
Nellie Kedzie Jones
Omaha
A. V. Storm
Iowa State College
Eight Miles of Japanese Arrival Joy At Tokio Harbor
Glenwood Iowa residents note Rosa Mintle missionary in Japan describes Japanese crowd frenzy as American fleet arrives. Thousands of children on the shore hold both flags in a single scene spanning eight miles. The fundraising contest continues with final closing set for December 28 and results announced December 30.
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Rosa Mintle
Japan
Tokio
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Minnie Booth
Escescccee
Meta Laughlin
Cecil Hinshaw
Chloe Miller
Frank Carlson
Frances Spence
Bessie Gaumer
Ella Clinkenbeard
Lillian Litton
W. J. Kennedy
Anna Gilbert
Cora Jones
Tees
Myrtle Baker
Florence Loehr
Elsie Peterson
Alta Schafer
Carrie Speilman
Maggie McGuire
Finish of Great Piano Contest Ends Final Standings
The Tribune publishes the last standings and voting totals. Contestants earned hundreds of votes via Christmas shopping and trade coupons, with 10 votes per dollar, as festive purchases drive far more ballots toward the finish.
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the Tribune
Jefferson County Breeders Win at Fat Stock Show
Jefferson county exhibitors C. D. McPherson and Maasdam & Wheeler excelled at the International Fat Stock Show in Chicago. Maasdam & Wheeler took multiple prizes in Percheron classes and sold six mares to an eastern millionaire, while McPherson placed third in fat steer calves and first in the Shetland pony class with Kezzie. A large local turnout attended the event.
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C. D. McPherson
Maasdam & Wheeler
Jefferson County
Chicago
Mr. McPherson
Kezzie
Iowa
Labor Famine Facing Akron Seething Labor Shortage
Akron Ohio December 3 The sudden renewal of business activity promises a labor famine for the near future. Rubber manufacturers report 2000 additional men needed soon and many are not to be found. Automobile tire factories are said to be working day and night to fill orders.
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Akron
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Mexican landowner attends Short Course on corn culture
Luis Gorozpe of Mexico City, owner of thousands of acres and cattle, attends the Short Course with an active role. He supports education for workers, runs a model estate with school facilities, collaborates with Diaz family interests, and promotes Mexican civilizational progress. Prof. Mosher assists in corn culture work and Holden’s book is translated into Spanish for wider use.
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Mexico City
Grozope
Jefferson County
Government of
Mexico
Diaz
Gorozpe
Chicago
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa Agricultural Colleges
Farmers’ Institute
Guthrie Center
Omaha
Nebraska Agricultural College
M. L. Mosher
Iowa
Mosher
Prof
Holden
Mrs. A. J. Conlee Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. A J Conlee died at her Fairfield home Tuesday at 12:50 PM after a long illness. Funeral is set for Thursday at 10 AM from the residence with Rev C L Tennant officiating at the M E church. Survived by husband A J Conlee sons Charles R and John R daughters Mrs C F Long and Mrs Fred Rohr one infant daughter had died. The family moved from Beatrice Nebraska to Fairfield sixteen years ago and she endured years of illness with faith and grace.
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C. L. Tennant
M. E
Charles R
John R
C. F. Long
Fred Rohr
Conlee
Beatrice
Neb
Fairfield
Tragic Train Death Leaves Eight or Nine Orphans
In Brighton a former resident M Fireck died after being struck by a train in Galesburg Illinois. His body was brought back to Brighton for burial and the Polish Catholic cemetery interment. Nine children lose father and mother, the latter having died two years earlier.
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Tribune
Brighton
Galesburg, Ill
M. Fireck
Fireck
Light ordinance out of regular Mayoral tie breaking
City council cannot use the mayor’s vote to break a tie on light and water ordinances. After multiple special meetings and a third reading, the proceedings are void, and the council plans to restart. Mayor James investigated the illegality and a new course of action is expected soon.
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Tribune
James
Linder Case On Trial Over 500 Acres In Jefferson County
The Linder divorce suit centers on ownership of about 500 acres of Jefferson County land. Harriet C. Linder claims she owned the property before marriage and seeks its return with separation papers. John Linder denies the claim, and lawyers on both sides argue intensely. The lengthy trial draws local and state attention.
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Linder
Jefferson County
Harriet C. Linder
John Linder
Lutheran Church in Fairfield Announces Sacred Concerts
The Lutheran Church at 2nd and West Briggs invites all to regular services with a 11:00 a.m. sermon and 7:00 p.m. sacred concert the second in a series. Rev. Wright selects songs with brief sketches after singing. Luther League meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Quarterly Communion on Dec. 27. Prospective members may be received during regular services.
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2Nd
West Briggs Street
W. Luther Bright
Fairfield
Wright
Luther League
Odd Fellows Buy Burying Ground In Des Moines
Ten acres in Glendale cemetery will be sold by Des Moines to Fort Des Moines lodge No. 25 I O O F for a burying ground. City council approved a price of 200 dollars per acre, with the lodge to pay half the total immediately and a contract to be drawn shortly.
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Des Moines
Glendale Cemetery
Fort Des Moines
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