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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1910
Page
4
One year in advance priced at $1.00 six months 50 and three months 45. The item is entered as a weekly newspaper at the Fairfield Postoffice as second class mail matter. "A drop of ink makes millions think."
A historical note questions whether President Taft’s distinctive smile endures in public memory as his era recedes. A portrait-driven piece reflects on his image and lasting impact in political culture.
A political clash emerges around Pinchot that promises ongoing trouble for President Taft. The dispute centers on allegations of improper influence and cabinet conflicts, signaling a lasting strain on administration priorities and public sentiment.
Des Moines reports praise for urban hunting around the city praised by the Greater Des Moines publicity bureau. The notice highlights excellent hunting conditions and favorable local interest.
Debate grows over granting a pardon to John R. Walsh as differing views arise on culpability for bank crimes. Some contend dynamite wrecking is worse than mere theft, while others argue forgiveness depends on circumstances.
The text contrasts fates of rich and poor men, noting many have died in confinement. It states a clear line separates the well off from the unknown, both sharing the same moral and mental humanity.
The speaker lauds Pinchot as a cheerful martyr and a good loser who believes he did right and will not be forgotten, expressing a wish for more such figures in the national capitol.
Reports say a 300 passenger aeroplane will be commissioned in Europe soon. The new airliner is expected to provide sufficient carrying capacity to meet current demand for this travel mode.
After four years and seven months John R. Walsh is finally imprisoned. The author notes money and influence failed to divert justice and comments that the system spent public money and time, while calling the thief a better bargain.
The Fort Dodge Messenger suggests Theodore Roosevelt will quickly align with President Taft upon returning from Africa. It notes a prevailing opinion he may have business interests that would require a different political approach.
Report says Mr. Kennedy intends a government building for every county seat in the first district before the election. Critics note delays may hinder appropriations, and Kennedy’s focus on self interests could limit his time for action before election day. Some readers speculate on links between the buildings and political gain.
The piece argues for a university course on baby care for coeds, asserting it prepares future mothers as needed as cooking skills. It blames current female upbringing for lack of preparation and urges mothers or the state to guide daughters in transitions to wife and parenthood.
The Fort Madison Democrat and Keokuk Gate City respond to the question with humor and firm stance. They say a Democrat remains true to his convictions because he cannot help it, aligning with the party platform and righteous politics. The piece notes political costs and conscience in Iowa.
The passage portrays a steadfast Democrat who fights through long defeats not for self gain but out of conviction. He remains committed to what he believes is right, hoping future generations will see right prevail.
A Washington Democrat columnist, Alex Miller, is portrayed as plain, common, and likened to a plebe while show ing occasional aristocratic hints. The piece notes his alleged social stance and curiosity about whether a noted diet term signals blueblood tendencies or a compositor slip.
An old advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to contact F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and buy Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A short poem by S. E. Kiser in Chicago Record-Herald tells of a weary man who toils daily, longs for rest, and endures harsh treatment until a fair day comes when his tasks resume. He learns that work brings meaning and happiness.
Examination week governs marks for grades above third. Students averaging 75 percent in daily work and exams earn full credit. 70 to 75 percent yields a conditioned status. below 70 percent means failure and retake. New subjects include Economics Fourth Year Arithmetic Bookkeeping Botany. New high school pupils: Ona Birt Edgar Ashmead John Fraser Pauline Wray. Attendance is unusually good with little sickness. High school literary societies plan a joint program in Library Hall featuring a debate on Speaker of the House powers and a comedy His Uncle John. Library receives Iowa Geological Surveys volumes, all eighteen except No 4 and No 5.
Lewis Springden, 15, son of C L Springden of Woodbine, is believed employed in Libertyville at an ice cutting outfit run by Benjamin Newman. A boy matching the missing youth’s description applied for work and is kept on while C L Springden is notified to visit Libertyville for identification. Springden departed Keokuk for Libertyville but did not reach the noon train. he may have changed cars at Eldon and headed to Fairfield.
Jennie Jackson files a $25,000 slander suit in Monroe County district court against Rev. Cicero D. Dozier pastor of a Buxton colored church. She alleges he made slanderous remarks about her after she left the church and store run as the grocery of the Church of God. She also says he claimed they would be married and produced wedding finery receipts. The petition notes the pastor is over 60, has one eye, is bald and walks with a cane.
A party led by the Mt Pleasant Board of Education toured the new high school designed by Nelson of Burlington. Built with brick and Bedford sandstone, it features steel and concrete floors and fireproof construction, a basement motor heated ventilation system, and a 48 by 56 foot assembly room for 175 students with adjacent science rooms and a well equipped domestic science area. The $46,000 structure includes prism glass, advanced lighting controls, and a master clock governing bells and programs.
The Tribune proclaims itself as the real county newspaper of Jefferson County with the widest readership, highlighting its standing as the area’s leading news source.
The London Times notes the term Tory may come from the Irish pursuer used to mock crown supporters who robbed in the king’s name. By about 1680 the word Tory applied to extreme royal prerogatives, while Whig and Tory shifted from insults to pride, reflecting Scottish and Irish roots.
In the Gilbert Islands natives harvest kara fee from the coconut sap at sunrise and sunset. Fresh sap is harmless but fermenting becomes intoxicating though not heady. Excessive drinking leads to loss of leg coordination. offenders face indoor seclusion, avoidance of chiefs, and possible severe penalties. In old times intoxicated natives were tied to a tree and whipped, with all lands confiscated for the king.
Mickey's mother visited a young schoolteacher on the east side and insisted the teacher called Mickey insulting names. The teacher claimed she used the phrase disturbing element and denied calling him scurvy elephant, leaving the mother partly convinced she had been insulted.
A New York house buyer, meeting a Connecticut farmer who sold his crop, questions the price paid. The farmer asserts no binding bargain exists, the buyer offers 5 cents more per pound and a $100 bonus. They agree and the farmer cashes a full check, learning the rival bidder is the buyer’s partner.
The Hammurabi code, uncovered at Babylon, is viewed as possibly the oldest known law. It predates Mosaic law by about a millennium, with Hammurabi ruling Babylon around 2300 B C. and his laws inscribed on clay tablets long before the Isrr era.
A historical note explains that early signing involved hand ink smears with the phrase Witness my hand. Later seals replaced the hand mark, paired with the same words, forming the signature tradition used in modern documents.
A brief quoted exchange features a colonel and a Boston lady as she asks about ballooning. He replies he has not flown but recalls a quick ascent metaphor from a prior conversation, suggesting a humorous misperception of rising ideas.
A concise aphorism extols steadfast effort over flashy but unstable talent, arguing that steady persistence yields greater usefulness and respect than erratic brilliance.
The piece extols the spider beside the mouse as a beneficial insect that feeds on diseased and pest insects, notably houseflies. It notes the spider’s valuable pest-control role, its retiring habits, and rare bites, citing Leslie's Weekly to describe its character and the sentimental tale The Spider and the Fly.
Levi Hutchins recalls a breakfast at Daniel Webster’s boyhood home in Concord New Hampshire. Daniel and Ezekiel asked for bread and butter and Webster, after dropping his bread the buttered side down, quips about wanting bread buttered on both sides so one side stays up when it falls.
The nineteenth century saw 235 new comets, far more than the eighteenth century. It featured many large, brilliant comets, notably those of 1811 1843 1858 1881 and 1882. By 1800 Halley was the sole periodical comet. now many are known and at least seventeen have returned to perihelion more than once.
The article traces Alabama's early capitals from St Stephens in Washington County while a territory to the convention in Sutsville for its 1819 constitution and first legislature, noting Governor Cahoon, then moves of the capital to Tuscaloosa and finally Montgomery.
A Yonkers Statesman quip captures a theatre manager and a patron debating the value of a monocle as the show unfolds. The exchange highlights audience perception and the performer's attempt to balance spectacle with viewer restraint.
The Tribune notes the prominence of Jefferson County residents in local life, highlighting notable people shaping the community. It underscores the paper's role in chronicling local leadership and public figures.
A man collapsed before a police station and was aided by a woman who forced entry, claiming to be his wife. After a surgeon arrived the man recovered, revealing he was a bachelor. The woman vanished with his watch and purse, taking advantage of the crowd as officers watched.
A teacher punishes a stubborn boy and is moved to pity by his worn coat and starving home. Tears rise as both share a moment of empathy, revealing a humane relief from harsh discipline.
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