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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
2
Inside of County, per year. Outside of County, per year. Invariably in Advance. Entered as a weekly newspaper at the Fairfield Postoffice as second-class mail matter.
The piece denounces the Aldrich currency plan as reactionary and harmful. It argues for destroying the Aldrich scheme to allow honest reform and criticizes Aldrich for aligning tariffs and banking with Wall Street interests, claiming Taft was misled.
The piece argues that the nation now demands strong laws against powerful corporations, especially railroads like the New Haven. It states the public will not tolerate defiance and threatens strict measures to curb corporate influence, urging reform before drastic rules become necessary.
Report says Henry Rosencrans editor of the Oskaloosa Times will be appointed by President Wilson as postmaster of Oskaloosa. The selection is said to be due to his ability and Democratic support in Mahaska County.
The text argues that partisan newspapers must sacrifice business and time to support party candidates and battles. Editors tirelessly back their party for the good of the cause and accept lack of reward, but still crave honest appreciation when it comes.
Washington reports from Bermuda that Governor Wilson cannot alter the oath date and will hold the inauguration on March 4 as customary. The ceremony remains fixed by law and tradition, despite earlier hopes of postponement due to Washington weather.
The second annual Northwest Livestock show opens in Lewiston Idaho in new exhibition buildings. More than 50 carloads of breeding cattle display finest beef stock seen in the Northwest with participants from Oregon Washington Montana Utah Colorado Idaho and parts of Western Canada. Livestock judging contests for pupils from regional agricultural schools are a key feature of the week.
Thomas Adams cattleman from Iowa City Iowa dies from burns after a Chicago Chicago live stock show rail car fire at Sheffield NL Williamson another cattleman is seriously burned and seven head of cattle perish in the blaze railroad workers freed the men and escaped unharmed.
Two year old Ferguson boy dies at home from a cold that became croup. Keller aged 72 dies at county home after thirty years there. Clara Louise Larson dies at 907 West Grimes from indigestion. four children survived including J F Farmer and G A Larson. Funeral plans pending for Ferguson and Keller. Mrs Larson to be buried at Evergreen after services Saturday at 10. Rev. Thomas Osborn to conduct.
Society note reports the Drill Team of Evergreen Lodge invites ladies to a Dancing Party at Eagle Hall on Wednesday evening December 11 1912. Dancing runs from 8 30 to 11 30 pm tickets are 75 cents. D A R s Meet Thursday With Mrs Woods Mrs Geo C Woods hosts December 12 for a Daughters of the American Revolution gathering featuring talks on November magazine Review of November Magazine Mrs Crail William Penn and the Quakers Mrs Raney Colonial Life in Pennsylvania and Mrs McKenney.
Salem Ore Dec 9 five murderers face the death penalty at the Oregon state penitentiary next Friday Gov West will proceed with the executions after Oregon voters approved the death penalty by referendum The condemned are Frank Garrison for killing Roy Perkins in Coos county Mike Morgan for killing John York in Josephine county Noble Foulder for killing Louis Gilbert in Klamath county and John Taylor for killing Donald Stewart and George Hastings in Multnomah county Several others remain under sentence but stays due to appeals.
The Illinois Manufacturers Association plans to create a casualty insurance company to underwrite accident insurance under the new workmen's compensation law.
Public warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe alternative taken internally. Adverts testimonials and Druggists supply. Includes price mention and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mr Ry Black received word that his sister Mrs Eunice Wolf died at her Mansfield Ohio home. She passed away Thursday and funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon. She leaves four children and was predeceased by her husband. Local friends here mourn her loss.
The Jefferson County Agricultural Association held its annual meeting at the courthouse. Sanford Ziegler was elected president with A E Labagh as secretary and L J Marcy as treasurer. Directors named were C L Cox FE M Blough F W Jericho R W Lamson D F Spratt and W D Hudgell. Preparations begin for a better fair next year.
Readers are urged to engage with the Sunday School lesson questions. The article promotes inspiring sermons and articles that support Bible class work, highlighting the easy Bible reading contest and a chance to win a gold medal through involvement with the Men and Religion Forward Movement.
Mrs. W. P. Sullivan came home Saturday from Des Moines Dallas Center Grand Junction and other points where she spent a week in the interest of the order of Eastern Stars.
Rev. Dr. Linscott offers guidance for the International Press Bible Question Club. Copyright 1912 by Rev. T S Linscott D D.
Bible questions on Matthew chapter eighteen guide readers through forgiving others. The lesson emphasizes conciliatory approach, witness presence, church authority limits, and the contrast with Roman Catholic and Anglican views. It asks about prayer answeredness, Christ's presence, repeated forgiveness, and the penalty for unforgiveness.
Croupy coughs and wheezy colds relief for children promised by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Instant relief and cough suppression with soothing, healing effects. No opiates. L. S. Bradshaw & Co. advertisement.
Geo W Sylvester of Abingdon died while visiting a daughter in North Dakota. An old soldier and member of Company I, First Iowa Cavalry, he resided in Abingdon for over fifty years and had many friends in Fairfield and Jefferson County. The remains will be brought back to Abingdon and interred in the Abingdon cemetery Friday or Saturday.
Lieut Alex McCrackin is due home tomorrow evening. John McElderry is appointed deputy by Marshal Coffin and began duties earlier this week. The city council approved crossings to four gates of the park. Harvey Brown welcomes a nine pound baby boy. A marriage license was issued to a couple aged sixty seven and fifty seven. Invitations go out for the wedding of Miss Lizzie McKenney and Mr S J Chester at J A McKenny’s residence, ceremony at four.
Dr William Sadler urges seriousness toward lingering colds and endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable, child and adult friendly cough and cold medicine with no harmful drugs. An ad from L S Bradshaw & Co promotes the product for early cold onset. Also listed is a 480 acre Fairfield area farm for sale with eight room house, barns, hay barn, 300 acres good corn land, priced to move at $75 per acre with terms to fit.
New York reports Mary Morgan an expert stenographer who fought to earn money for herself and her crippled father. After losing jobs due to unwanted advances she wandered toward the river. a policeman pulled her from the water but she was found starved and underdressed for winter.
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