New Chemical Extinguishers Prove Costly Fire Aid
Fire at Mrs. Ella Snook residence on East Broadway caused about 200 dollars in damage before the blaze was controlled. Insurance covered the loss. The event marked the first real test of new chemical extinguishers added to the local fire department, which proved highly effective and potentially more economical than water. Fire started at the chimney base, spread through walls to the attic, then was fought with the extinguishers with minimal damage. Firemen’s rapid response and tactical use reduced the blaze, with a brief water dousing to ensure all sparks were out. The department credits the extinguisher as a major future asset, noting one gallon can equal forty gallons of water used. A five-gallon tank costs twenty-five cents to charge. The extinguisher uses five gallons of water, a pound of soda, and a pint of sulfuric acid. The mix releases gas that smothers fire without oxygen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Snook
East Broadway
Water and gas stream cause severe damage in fires
A description notes that a gas stream lasting five minutes can extend to a hundred feet with high pressure and that when water is used the resulting damage often surpasses the fire itself. The account highlights the destructive potential of gas and water in blaze scenarios.
Jefferson County Corn Expert Wins Big Prizes
W A Hook, a Jefferson county corn expert, has won $2,000 in prizes from his corn exhibits at various shows and earns an average $40 per acre from his land. The county soil is capable of prize winning corn with proper planting, cultivation, and selection, and a state college short course aims to spread this knowledge to many farmers.
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W. A. Hook
Jefferson County
Hook
The
State College of Agriculture
Ill Health Costs More Than Any Cure Warns Ad
An era of migration for health is blamed on neglected colds and throat troubles. The advertisement urges Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cure to avoid serious illnesses, stating it is sold by J W Jericho and Co.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Jericho & Co
The Knell of Argument Observed by Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben dismisses arguing as pointless. He says talking to a man with more sense requires listening, while arguing with someone less sensible wastes time and shows one’s own lack of education.
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Eben
Christmas in Fairfield Church Programs Highlight Seasonal Fun
Fairfield churches announce a festive Christmas season with special music, trees, and child friendly programs. The schedule spans Dec 23 to Dec 27 featuring cantatas, pantomimes, recitations, and the boy who didn t believe in Santa Claus among other acts.
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Florence Childs
Olive Leach
Santa Claus
First Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Providence
Short Course Ends With Notable Weather and High Enthusiasm
Nearly 250 students entered the Agricultural and Domestic Science Short Course despite bad weather and poor roads. The corn exhibit showed improvements from last year with top entries selling and dairy, soils, and horticulture topics drawing strong attention. Prof. Holden and staff led corn work while dairy, animal husbandry, and domestic science instructors guided students, with awards listed for numerous exhibits and items.
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Ames
P. G. Holden
M. L. Wilson
Hugh G. van Pelt
Waterloo
State Dairy Commission
C. R. Bush
Mr. van Pelt
R. W. Lamson
Louden Machinery Company
E. M. Enlow
Theo. Hochuly
Hartman
R. H. Spence
Neale S. Knowles
Edith Charlton
A. V. Moore
Iowa crops total 357 million with record effort
Dr George M Chappel unveiled the 1909 Iowa crop report showing corn at 269,812,000 bushels valued at 137,604,120 and total farm product value of 357,419,615. He noted weather and elements reduced yields yet farmers still achieved a remarkable yearly total.
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Iowa
George M. Chappel
National
State Departments of Agriculture
Chappel
State Board of Agriculture
State House
Class A Lot Items and Names for Sale and Value
The list itemizes goods and names including W A Hook Poland China gift Henry Rider valued at 25 dollars John G Oliver overcoat Gobble and Herr 15 J T Cline front door Fritz and Parker 5 John Diers meal ticket M F Hendricks 3.75 and Frank Gobble 1 000 corn hangers.
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C Frame
Poland
China
Jno R Campbell
H Spence
T Cline
Cable Lumber Co
C Miller
Sense & Mitchell
Sasseen
L H Snyder
L Casady
Wallace
W A Hook
Henry Rider
John G Oliver
Gobble & Herr
J T Cline
Fritz & Parker
John Diers
M F Hendricks
Frank Gobble
First Church in Jefferson County Seventy Year Mark
Jefferson County celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Congregational church founded December 22 1839 with twelve members. Lifelong members will share sketches of early church and county history while Pastor Rev Julius A Reed and Rev A G Groves lead devotions and readings from original minutes.
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Congregational Church
Jefferson County
Wll
Julius A. Reed
A. G. Groves
Advertising snippet for sewing machines and tonics
See Jim Hughes for sewing machines and stocking darners. Singers store. No. 111 W. Broadway. 134 Take care of your stomach. Let Kodol digest all the food you eat, for that is what Kodol does. Every tablespoonful of Kodol digests 2% pounds of food. Try it today. It is guaranteed to relieve you of your money back. Sold by Frank S. Shriner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hughes
Singers Store
W. Broadway
Frank S. Shriner
Tribune of Jefferson County Drives Local News Reach
The Tribune serves as the county’s leading newspaper with the largest readership in Jefferson. It claims broad coverage across local events, politics, and community happenings for residents and businesses.
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Jefferson County Corn
Fairfield
United Presbyterian
First Methodist
Baptist Church
St. Mary’s
Rosewig
Anna Sullivan
Chicago
Samuel Kelley
James Russell
Harold Hartman
Paul
Richard Fisher
Vane Mikesell
Leo O’brien
George Hammon
Albert Droz
Ralph King
Christ
Christian Church
Santa Claus In
Gilbert Hoskins
Wallace’s Farmer
Chas H Clapp
W D Michener
Raymond Peebler
Kraft Co
J C Frame
Ton Coal
Fritz & Droz
W'm James
Fred Keck
H Messer
Legget House
A Whitaker
Daily Journal By Mail
L Casaday
L. H Snyder
S Heaton
D Michener
Eugene Prince
Bradshaw & Co
E Loughary
Daily Journal
A S Heaton
Farmer
M H Cuddy
Republican
Clark L Roberts
Fred M Raible
John G Oliver and Sons
Wilson Bros
Sub
John Briggs
Hammon
L R Gloffelty
H Snyder
T A Whitaker
Ross Koontz
Tribune
Chas H Ross
Wm C Sullivan
Geo B Parsons
L Gosick
J H Copeland
Cuddy’s
CUDDY
M. H. Cuddy
Iowa Crop Bureau
the Tribune
Sisks
Gaines Bros
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