26 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
1
The article notes Will Hays quits his postmaster general role earning $10,000 yearly to take a director job at a major film company with a $150,000 annual salary. It questions whether the higher pay will influence his public service, while suggesting the move serves the interests of the public.
Parsons college basketball team defeated Penn college of Oskaloosa 19 to 12 on their home floor last Friday night.
Jefferson County Breeders association plans a February 2 sale at Gilbert sale barn featuring forty five head of Big Type Poland China hogs from multiple leaders. The Jo Giantess family is represented by six herds, and the group aims to raise purebred stock on every farm while boosting local breeding knowledge.
A retired farmer in Oelwein Iowa and his son were drawn into a Chicago based Atlas Wheel Company stock scam. Three con men Isa Reysa James LaVere and Theodore Roy allegedly swindled about 30000 from George Smith by urging large stock purchases and pledging the farm as security. Smith signed notes and the promoters vanished leaving banks holding the debt as Fayette County prosecutor J J Cooney pursues indictments.
A prominent Iowa county stockman recalls bidding low for printing a catalog but chooses the Trib for trusted service and quality. He explains he won’t accept second class prices for first class work, confirming it pays to stay with The Trib.
Fire at William Louden's 501 West Washington address damaged the roof and attic early Wednesday. Leuden Machinery employees aided by removing valuables as smoke and water caused less damage. The cause remains unknown, possibly faulty wiring or a defective chimney, with Mrs Louden home alone as Mr Louden had left for Canada.
The January term of the district court convened Monday with Judge Cornell presiding. Case assignments were made and the petit jury ordered to appear next Monday. The first case is W. J. Steckel charged with fraud and uttering a forged instrument. The grand jury is in session and expected to have a busy week or two.
Farmers in Jefferson and Henry counties form the Lockridge National Farm Loan Association to obtain federal land bank loans. The group, now growing fast, has approved loans near 100000 dollars and covers Jefferson Henry and Van Buren counties. Officers include F Dallner president Ray Voorhies VP and R A Linderson secretary.
Ava Ruby of Ames, once in Van Buren County, recounts her pregnancy and arrest in Chicago. She describes leaving university after betrayal, seeking work, placing her baby with a foster plan, then abandoning the effort amid poverty and a failed relationship.
A review of a high school auditorium concert by Graham Marr baritone and Maurice Dumesnil pianist, under the Fair eld Musical club, praises Marrs versatile performance and Dumesnils Chopin mastery, with Kathryn Foster as accompanist, deeming the recital an artistic success.
Des Moines reports Gov. Kendall received a proposal for Iowa to maintain Camp Dodge's 2100 acres and equipment if the federal government provides a revocable lease. Adjt. Gen. Lasher warned upkeep costs require rental terms and drilling use by seven states, ROTC, MTA, and reserves. No decision yet.
Prof Allan Bacon will give a vesper recital at Barhydt chapel Sunday afternoon at 4 30. A highlight is Suite In Fairyland by Stoughton. Program includes Bach Prelude and Fugue in C Minor Rousseau Scherzo CD ca Suite In Fairyland Stoughton carolle in E Minor Faulkes Hymn to the Sun Rinsky Korsakoff.
John W. Wheatley sold fifty four Duroc Jersey bred sows and gifts at his farm on January 18. The average price paid was a little over $32 with a top of $45 by R. E. Grant. H. O. Chandler contributed ten head. This was Wheatley’s second sale and highlights his growing reputation as a Duroc breeder in the county.
Fairfield high school defeated Mt. Pleasant 27 to 11 last Friday night in a basketball game at Mt. Pleasant, continuing the rivalry with a decisive win.
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