Fairfield urged to improve street lighting with new law
The piece argues Fairfield lags in street illumination, citing Washington as a model for well lit streets. It praises a July 1 law allowing ornamental lighting funded by nearby property taxes and urges installing electroliers on South Main East Burlington and near the Burlington and Rock Island stations to beautify and brighten the town.
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Fairfield
Washington
Burlington and
Rock Island
South Main Street
East Burlington Street
Gas rate concession mocked as hollow gesture
Ottumwa Courier commentary ridicules a gas company rate reduction as ineffective for most households. It argues big users gain little and accuses demagogues of stoking anti business sentiment to push for government control.
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Peore
Fairfield
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Courier
Reed’s fiery rhetoric hinders reception of his public questions
The article criticizes United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri for his harsh language and bitter dislikes, arguing his ardent style prevents the public from giving due attention to some of his statements on public questions. The piece asserts his temperament lacks a cool judicial balance, though it not fully condemns his points.
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United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
Backing Needed for Fairfield Military Band Growth
Fairfield Daily Journal urges local action to recruit new members for the city band, which faces disbandment unless its membership reaches forty seven. The paper asks influential citizens to support civic effort, noting editorial aid must be backed by community leaders to succeed.
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Fairfield Daily Journal
Fairfield
Who's Who in Old Jefferson
A compact portrait of notable local figures in Jefferson’s history. The work sheds light on community leaders and their deeds, presenting intimate glimpses into the lives shaping the town’s past with a candid, period voice.
Benjamin Franklin Crail and the homely face of a market man
The article playfully discusses Benjamin Franklin Crail a south side grocer and former printer. It notes his cheerful nature and strong handshake, tells of a test for Crail name matches, and contrasts his homely appearance with a warm personality and charitable stance toward customers.
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Tribune
John Huglin
Hiram Heaton
Wilbur Dole
the Tribune
Benjamin Franklin Crail
B. F. Crail
Frank Crail
Frank
Crail
Fairfield
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin Laan Hs
Des Moines editor jokes through a column of oddities
The column mixes humor on weather showers and Shriner jokes with absurd anecdotes about trains and hogs, upper lower berth paradoxes, and a parade of quips on religion, prohibition, fashion, education, surgery, and medical oddities. It captures a local newspaper humor voice with many named scenes and snippets.
Two Eagles Raised by Howard Everly in Winterset
Howard Everly found a rattlesnake den last year in Howerton's rocks and this spring discovered an eagle nest 60 feet up a tree. He retrieved two young eagles and brought them down safely. The youngsters learn to fly while the Everly family struggles to feed them. Howard previously killed a grown golden eagle near the farm less than a year ago.
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Howard Everly
Howerton
Howard
Everly
Gaines Bros Rape Seed Sale Notice
Reading to Gaines Bros announces sale of rape seed stock in bulk. Terms include quantity details and payment arrangements. The notice specifies delivery options and contact for bids.
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Gaines Bros
For Sale Two Fords at Star Garage
Two Fords offered for sale at Star Garage priced at 75 dollars each. Item described in brief listing with location Star Garage and a single price point.
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Star Garage
Allen Jewett Post Expands Roster And Plans Ice Cream Supper
The Allen Jewett American Legion post adds new members Alfred McMurray W R Smith L M Fryer H P Westphal Grover C Schwartz Geo Thompson Lloyd Heston C H Sessler. The first Jefferson county soldier Allen Jewett’s remains arrive from France soon and will be buried by the post. An ice cream supper is set for Libertyville Wednesday night June 29. The group thanks the service company and band for aid at Legion funerals.
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Alfred McMurray
W. R. Smith
L. M. Fryer
H. P. Westphal
Grover C. Schwartz
Geo. Thompson
Lloyd Heston
C. H. Sessler
Allen Jewett Post
Allen Jewett
Jefferson County
France
Libertyville
Post
Legion
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Marinda Cowen
We express our deep appreciation for the kindnesses during her long illness and for the flowers sent by friends. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Collins, Mrs. Dasnile aul Fou, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cowen and Family.
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Marinda Cowen
D. C. Collins
Dasnile
Boil Drinking Water After Heavy Rain Says Health Officer
City health officer Dr A S Hague urges the public to boil all drinking water for at least twenty minutes during ongoing investigation of the water supply after recent heavy rainfall. Officials warn may require further notice.
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A. S. Hague
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Des Moines Register
Des Moines
John Barleycorn
Cincinnati
Swinette
Illinois Central Railroad
Vicksburg
Miss
Franklin County
Chicago
Andrelin
American Legion
Au Fou
J. F. Cowen and
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Bulletin 142 Dept. of Agriculture
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