08 Jun 1922
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
1
The piece notes the state fair feature of a massive train wreck with engines and freight cars colliding at sixty miles per hour and questions why people buy tickets. It explains the postal recall service that can return misaddressed letters, detailing the process and cost, highlighting practical uses of recall in personal and professional scenarios.
The Ford plant completes its six millionth car and sets a 5876 unit production record in one operation. The article notes earlier times when output was a few hundred per day and wonders about future Ford supply given the car's longevity and growing production pace.
The article notes Skepticism toward new sciences, cites Nicola Tesla predicting long-distance television and radio adaptations, and envisions coal-generated power broadcasting to shops and plants. It foresees vehicles traveling great distances without gasoline as a future possibility.
The piece notes inflation soared from two billion marks before the war to over sixty billion by Armistice Day, totaling 142 billion now. It argues Germany’s fight against bankruptcy is as desperate as its war with the Allies, while US voices urge more money despite abundance existing only in hiding.
The article recalls the Jones county call case and an Illinois mule replevin suit that dragged on for years. It notes two judges died, the mule died years ago, yet law and lawyers persist, reflecting on sacrifice for principles and stubborn legal fights. A separate note mentions an albatross following a steamship 3000 miles from Japan toward Alaska.
The will of Hiram Heaton dated April 4 1917 leaves 26 acre Woodthrush Park to the city of Fairfield described as bird land with a forested, almost impenetrable tract and a house with open hospitality. He also provides for a monument to be placed at Glasgow Cemetery with an inscription noting he memorized Tennyson in his fiftieth year. Heaton leaves $1500 to Jefferson County Hospital and names his niece Elizabeth Whitney and Attorney W G Ross as administrators. City acceptance of the park is uncertain due to jurisdiction issues.
A Zanesville Times Recorder note argues the main fault of prohibition is its hard path to obtaining a drink. The piece reflects on enforcement obstacles and social impact from restrictive liquor laws.
The text contrasts human flight with birds noting that people fly but have not learned the true secret of flight. It argues early aircraft copied avian motion yet true mastery remains elusive. It reflects on vanity in achievement and the limits of mechanical imitation.
A Jersey City landlord refuses to rent to childless couples and charges $35 monthly for four room units. He guarantees the first boy born in the building a $100 yearly gift until 21 and now pays $50 annually to the first girl born until she is of age. He runs a baby carriage garage with staff and has a large own family, shown as public spiritedness.
Myron Green of Gilman Indiana, an employee of Stewart garage, was ordered at gunpoint to take a large car to Dunbar then Mason City with three strangers. After driving to Mason City, he was forced to stop on the outskirts and flee, later reporting to police and his employer that he still owned the car.
Hart Parr company reduces tractor prices for a second time as raw material shortages and rising costs challenge production. The plant in Charles City Iowa reports daily arrivals of new materials, cost-saving measures, and a $5,000 national advertising push while strikes threaten supply chains.
Maxwell and Maxwell Long ages seven and eleven ran away Tuesday using Rock Island railway as a highway. They hiked six miles to Libertyville, spent the night in woods near the town, and were located by a sheriff's office call Wednesday morning. They were sent home by train. their mother Mrs. Long works at Ballard Hall on the college campus.
Commencement exercises mark the end of Parsons College week. The senior class of twenty two includes twelve girls and ten boys led by notable faculty and local pastors at Barhydt chapel. The May festival on campus showcased an elaborate pageant with rich costumes and skilled interpretive dance.
Miss Kathrine Coakley, 67, of West Des Moines township, died after a thorn caused a heel abscess. She stepped on a thorn over two weeks earlier, and despite prompt medical care from Dr. J A Ryan of Beacon, the infection proved fatal.
Fred Fett and William Seson of Monona were injured when their car ran off a rural road near Sixteen while voting in the primary. The vehicle swerved to strike a black snake, overturned, and pinned them beneath for about thirty minutes until a farmer arrived.
Announcement from the city bar that Judge Robert Sloan died at his Keosauqua residence last Monday. Funeral services were scheduled for today at two o'clock in Keosauqua with the Masonic order in charge. Details of the death were not provided.
Brookhart carried the county with 1108 votes to Thorne 740 and Pickett 413. Clyde Bell won recorder with 1878 of 2725 votes, Long led for representative with 1718, and A C Turner returns as county auditor. The sheriff and county attorney races were hot, with Harris and Munro defeated. The four-way supervisor contest ended tightly, to be decided at the July convention. Counting took until noon Tuesday under a new counting-law provision.
The column argues that some people overestimate easy ascent in life and imply success comes without effort, urging readers to consider personal responsibility and steady progress.
In Ashland Kentucky 19 month old Josephine Dobbs wandered toward the C O railroad tracks near her home. The freight train struck and dragged her under causing a momentary fatal appearance. She was rescued and found in a faint but later recovered with no injuries.
A new ditching implement digs a trench 30 inches deep and any width with one operator. A special share cuts soil and throws it into a bull wheel with pockets that lift dirt to a horizontal throw-off table driven by gears, speeding tile laying.
Miss Mary Stever will give a song recital Friday evening at eight oclock at the Moorhead studio. She will be assisted by Miss Hazel Sauer, pianist. The public is invited to attend this recital.
A compact alarm device resembling a large watch holds 10 blank cartridges. A fuse triggers them, and the signal is released by dropping or throwing it while keeping the finger ring, providing a rapid alert in case of danger or theft.
The Tribune declares an independent stance in local politics to serve county citizens better than partisan newspapers. It emphasizes that readers gain impartial information and reliable service through this independence, regardless of political views.
Eighty three pupils from county rural schools will graduate Saturday at two o clock in the High school auditorium. Miss Marion Shearer to present medals for best history papers. Report at the study room after 1 30. Public invited.
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