05 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
1
The Liberty Bond Investor discusses why Liberty bonds fell after the war, noting wealthy firms faced liquidity pressure and forced sales, while many small investors sold under tightening money conditions. It argues the purchases were patriotic, and losses were part of wartime sacrifice rather than market manipulation.
Seventy day Morrell Packing Company strike at Ottumwa ends with most workers returning to work. A remnant leaders labeled agitators will not be rehired, reflecting the company stance on radical influence. The piece also notes a nationwide engraving house strike amid rising engraving prices and strong union power.
A week long free exhibition at Library hall will showcase Fairfield countys rare paintings, stephenson coverlids, a Lafayette sword handle spoon, and Washington candlestick. Local groups are invited to loan items and become patrons to educate and unite Jefferson county residents. No collections or admission fees.
The Tribune promotes its sixteen pages as carrying important news and abundant advertising. Merchants showcase value in ads to lure buyers with low prices, claiming the paper offers buying opportunities not found daily. The note asserts the Tribune carries more than double the advertising of Jefferson county papers.
Eight traveling salesmen of Thoma Son wholesale paint and glass company gather at Leggett hotel for a business only convention. The event runs through Wednesday to Friday with a dinner Friday night attended by officers, directors, salesmen and families. The directors may decide on building a paint factory in Fairfield, a long‑under consideration plan.
A group led by Mrs. P C Hildreth and co organizers invites town residents to a yearly home fair at the Fairfield field. The program features exhibits of art history soldiers foreign-born citizens and social gatherings with addresses and stories. Dates listed January 10 11 12 14 16.
On a summer day in 1860 the steamer Dubuque carried 300 passengers from Davenport to the north. Lumbermen led by a drunk T Irish man fought a group of colored deckhands using knives revolvers and other weapons. Five negroes were killed and many wounded before a Rock Island sheriff's posse intervened. Eight rioters were later sentenced to the penitentiary for manslaughter.
Ice about seven inches thick formed on the waterworks ponds was being harvested Tuesday but rain halted work after a small quantity cut. A temperature drop on Wednesday after the rain promises thicker ice and harvesting will resume at the first opportunity.
At the Tama county farm bureau meeting in Toledo J W Pendry was kept as county agent for another year His salary was reduced to 10 percent for the coming year from 3000 to 2700
Henry Melancota of Alden sold ten turkeys at the market for 80 dollars, with one large bird fetching 12 dollars. Region farmers plan to raise more turkeys next year to boost production.
Postmaster Dean Taylor announces continuous operation of the general delivery and stamp window from 7 30 a m to 7 30 p m at Fairfield postoffice. Money orders remain unavailable during fast mail distribution due to staffing limits. The change follows a postal department approval and aims to raise local service to levels seen elsewhere.
Elyr G Carlson operates a 100 acre Fairfield area farm with an eight room house and a large modern barn 32 by 60 feet fully equipped for Louisan equipment. The property includes a 24 by 32 hog house and a 14 by 36 poultry house with electric lighting. He plans spring dairying and currently feeds three loads of cattle and 85 Hampshire hogs amid apparent prosperity.
Mathies Braunshausen, living on a 134 acre farm near Pleasant Plain Route One for twenty one years, prospers as a farmer and stock dealer. He raises and feeds stock with a herd of Shorthorn cattle and purebred Chester White and Poland China hogs. The Brauns Hau sen farm includes a cow barn, horse barn, modern hog house and poultry house. Mrs. Braunshausen keeps 200 hens, and the home features a fine Jefferson county lawn.
Alexander Pickard, owner of a 300 acre farm near Pleasant Plain, has lived there 49 years and built a prosperous operation focused on livestock. At over seventy, he rents the land, keeps forty Pol and China hogs, and maintains a modern residence with furnace and water. He notes his 1921 taxes were 1075 dollars and that selling half his crop would not cover the tax. Ray Stallman is installing a new furnace in his Route 3 home, limiting a Field Man visit.
Allison R. McFarland salesman for Stoddard Tire and Supply Co. of Mason City lit a test match to see water in his radiator and found alcohol instead. The flash from the lighter knocked him unconscious and he awoke an hour later in a hospital.
The Libertyville Telephone Company held a meeting on January 2 1922 electing Seldon Smith as president James Taylor as vice president Ralph Peebler as secretary Army Stewart as treasurer and Albert Greenfield Columbus Ferrer Ralph Sutherlin and Frank Stever as directors The firm incorporated January 3 1903 for twenty years with 200 shares at 35 per share totaling 7000.
The Tribune highlights McLaughlin furniture store sixth annual sale with unprecedented price cutting while warning wholesale prices remain high. Other retailers Gobble Heer Meyer shoe Roth Co Leader and Jericho Easton also advertise cut prices on clothing shoes drugs and tires. Merchants report tight buying and stock surpluses, forecasting no major spring declines, making the sales a limited opportunity for buyers nearby.
Miss Cecil Dunn, formerly a nurse in the city hospital, kept secret the marriage of Fred P. Wray to her since July. The wedding occurred at Ft. Madison on July 20 and was only recently announced by Mr. and Mrs. Wray, with Mr. and Mrs. X. C. Nady present.
In a Friday meeting at the Methodist church about two hundred members elected Earl S. Girton as president and approved a resolution backing the county agent. Talks were given by P. C. Taff of Ames and John Abraham of Henry county. The group urged free county exchange with Jefferson Telephone Co and endorsed farm bloc legislation, tax policy, and restraint on war costs and government spending.
Bridgeport psychoanalyst Dr Simon Louis Katzoff promotes a program for wives to retain husbands. He outlines Ten Commandments for Wives, advocates twin beds and separate rooms, endearing speech, and tasteful dress as keys to marital harmony. He has a forthcoming book and lecture on these ideas.
E. S. Handley, superintendent of schools at De Soto, reports 229 hens have laid 277.51 dollars worth of eggs since August 15. The birds began laying before five months old. In November they produced 3,350 eggs and are continuing this month.
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