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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
5
All work guaranteed. Office located next to the post office with access via the alley stairway or the telephone office stairway. Phone number 51 in Fairfield Iowa.
Describes two kinds of bacteria in milk and how test reliability depends on yield. Explains that cleanliness affects undesirable species, while certain bacteria are essential for butter ripening and cheese development. Compares milk quality by test percentage and daily yield to determine value.
Frederick Alexander Bowermaster died Saturday at his South Depot street home from old age. Born February 1845, he lived in Fairfield County most of his life, with two marriages and nine children, seven surviving. Funeral held Monday at 10 in the home, Rev. Thomas Osborn officiating. burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Death occurred Saturday June 6 at his Arkansas City home. He pastored the local Baptist church in 1898 and 1896 and later did evangelistic work and edited an evangelistic paper there. He was uncle to Fred Mathers. Survived by wife and one daughter.
The City Council met June 4 with Mayor James presiding. Absent were Werrick and W. C. Ball L. C. Ball began duties. The water and light committee gained time on coal bids. The city was asked to push C B and Q railroad for a larger North B street waterway. The clerk may buy corrugated iron culverts and both mayor and clerk may purchase a boat for water works. The street commissioner will drain alleys in blocks 8 and 15 old plat. The council adjourned.
Elizabeth Heaton aged 82 years died at her East Adams street home at 9 30 p m Sunday June 9 after several months illness. Survived by five children and two sisters and one brother with several relatives arriving to attend the funeral. Funeral arrangements pending distant relatives expected.
A humorous critique argues that energetic reformers who promise action but take no real steps hinder peace and happiness. It contrasts such individuals with the diligent worker who quietly contributes, suggesting true leaders are pragmatic doers.
Sunday evening during the regular services Miss Bessie Brown delivered an able and instructive address at the English Lutheran church in the city.
The article urges planting trees on waste and tillable land to combat forest waste, citing Secretary James Wilson and Gifford Pinchot. It highlights rising timber values, discusses catalpa post profits from the Yaggy plantation, and reports Utah station horse feeding trials showing alfalfa can support working horses as well as Timothy.
Experiments feeding alfalfa to horses doing moderately heavy work show favorable results. Farmers often distrust alfalfa for work horses, citing increased water intake and kidney action, mild cathartic effects, and more sweating. The tests suggest these concerns are largely unfounded and that alfalfa performs well against prairie hay and other fodders.
Louisville Courier Journal argues for renewed good feeling to curb hatred, partisanship, and radicalism. It cites heated rhetoric, calls for restraint by leaders and a return to justice and impartial legislation. The piece urges calmer public sentiment to foster wiser policy and national prosperity.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. He praises its throat and lung benefits and notes its forty year reputation as a top remedy. Available at I S Shriner’s drug store with 50c and 1.00 pricing and a free trial bottle offer.
A snippet quotes Josh Wise urging to let well enough alone. It mocks the shell game idea and the thimble rigging known to the gambler. The line suggests skepticism about exposing tricks and advises caution in judging the illusion.
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