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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
3
Ellen Nelson sobbed before Judge Schully claiming she stole a tiny pair of shoes for her baby at a department store. The judge, imposing harsh penalties on women shoplifters, sentenced Nelson to one hour in the police station ante-room after noting the crime and her tears.
A long roster of individuals and firms is listed with a call for prompt action on deposits. The notice claims interest is paid on time deposits and reads like a banking solicitous appeal.
Sheriff Campbell of this city agrees to act as matrimonial agent for a Rhode Island girl seeking a western husband. The 18 year old MISS STELLA B. SMITH from Lakewood Providence writes for an ad in western papers, providing a photo, and wishes not to reveal suitors until a good match is found. Campbell has yet to recommend anyone, noting the need for a suitable husband and acknowledging the Newport area ties.
President Taft urged governors at the White House conference to act on a rural credit plan as the nation’s top issue, stressing the need for progressive farming methods and government assistance for practical work. The statement came during discussions on agricultural development and rural credit.
The fear of sickness and helplessness haunts laborers as health is their capital. Kidney diseases sap strength and earnings. Foley Kidney Pills promise restoration by healing kidney and bladder troubles. The genuine remedy comes in the yellow package. Refuse substitutes from L. S. Bradshaw & Co.
E A Miller a successful Packwood grain dealer died last night while reading in his chair from apoplexy. He had been in good health and collapsed at about eight o clock. His wife nearby called a physician who found him dead instantly. Two sisters also died of apoplexy in the same manner. He is survived by a wife and one son Arthur of Mt Pleasant.
Washington reports Secretary Franklin MacVeagh does not see the New York call money stringency as warranting a $20 million move to the national banks. He believes the trouble is local to New York and no general alarm is warranted.
Clifford McClain of Fairfield and J. D. Snider have bought the stock of HH. W. Loughery at Packwood. They completed invoicing and open informally to the public today. McClain will move to Packwood to devote full time to the business, and both men are regarded as solid Fairfield businessmen.
Berlin reports that Germany plans to expel the Standard Oil company by creating a state petroleum monopoly. The Reichstag bill faces decisive votes as the Catholic Center and Socialist Democrats with about 200 votes threaten to defeat it without guarantees of sufficient oil from independent firms to prevent famine prices.
In last night’s Yeomen election I D Kerrick won honorable foreman A B McKenney named master of ceremonies D F Spratt master of accounts Mrs Ida Stephenson correspondent Mrs Lida Louden Chaplain. Many membership applications reviewed and Homestead aims for 226 beneficiary members by Dec 31 entitling three delegates at the state conclave in Des Moines. An open meeting next Thursday invites attendees with Judge Roberts Ottumwa state manager Geo M Frink and Dr G Winters to attend.
Washington December 7 Senator Poin dexter of Washington declares support for a federal industrial commission. He proposes a body empowered by congress to set and enforce rules on hours wages and labor conditions tailored to regional industrial realities.
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