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Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1905

Page

4

Abner 44694 Draft Horse to be Sold in Libertyville 1905

This imported French Draft Horse named Abner 44694 will be shown at J. H. Richards barn two miles north of Libertyville Monday Tuesday Wednesday and at C. Springer barn in Libertyville Thursday Friday Saturday weekly. Owned by Libertyville Horse Co. Weight 2000 pounds age 7 as of April 6 1905 jet black with fine action and strong foal producing reputation. Terms 12 dollars to insure a colt. Care not guaranteed against accidents and insurance void if removed from county. Horse and pedigree available for viewing. apply to the manager.

J. H. Richards Libertyville C. Springer Libertyville Horse Co

Rates to Asbury Park Offerings and City Ticket Offices

The notice lists fares 21.45 to Asbury Park New Jersey 21.35 and return via Nickel Plate Road with sale dates June 29 30 June 1 2 and July 1 2. Return limit August 31 by depositing ticket Chicago City Ticket Offices 111 Adams Street Auditorium Annex Depot La Salle and Van Buren on Elevated Loop.

Nickel Plate Road New York City Chicago City Adams St Auditorium Annex la Salle and van Buren Sts

Fairfield Tribune Subscription Rates Notice

The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription terms for one year in advance six months and three months with prices. The notice appears under publisher P E Boesen on the weekly paper and notes second class mail status and a slogan about ink and thought.

Fairfield

Alumni meeting at St Benedicts College Atchison Kans

The editor attended the St Benedicts College alumni gathering in Atchison Kansas last Tuesday. The program ranged from business to music baseball and a banquet with toasts. A fellow newspaper man C L Rutt from St Joe won honors with a speechивание but Dinkelspiel quip sparked a witty exchange.

St. Benedict’s College Atchison Kansas the Tribune St. Benedict's C. L. Rutt Missouri St. Joe Dinkel Herr von Rutt Chariton Roosevelt Wall Street Fairfield

A College Education Debate Spurred by Tragic Suicide

The piece argues against college education citing a college graduate's death by his own hand. It claims the graduate's note implies his education was ill suited for life and critiques the notion that higher learning guarantees preparedness for the world.

Chas. Lottridge

Reflections On Education And The Post Office Debate

The author critiques a failed student who lacked discipline and education. He argues higher education broadens the mind and strengthens character, calling it the rock of civilization. The piece shifts to a post office issue, questioning a government contract and the fairness of Washington’s actions.

Roosevelt and Kaiser in the limelight over peace and politics

In Washington, the writer credits Teddy Roosevelt with shaping a peace conference by prompting a meeting note between the two nations. The piece then contrasts Roosevelt with the Kaiser and critiques Norway, Panama, and U.S. rail rate policy, warning of Republican maneuvers to burden the public and shield protected interests.

Wreck On The Rock Island Rocky Mountain Limited

The Rocky Mountain Limited train No. 42 ran into a switch left partly open at Downey Iowa five miles east of Iowa City. Engineer Barnhart was killed instantly, brakeman Morse injured, fireman lightly hurt. Passengers uninjured. cars scattered but no major damage. Conductor Nicholas in charge. engineer left a wife and three children.

Iowa City Rock Island Downey Barnhart C. D. Morse Nicholas

Crop Bulletin Week Ending June 26 1905 Des Moines

The week saw alternating warmth and cool with below normal average temperatures. Rainfall varied with a small area of moisture excess. corn growth is healthy and stands are better. Spring wheat heads with little rust. oats vary from light to heavy. barley heads nicely. clover is heavy. timothy weak. potatoes show hopeful yield. apples fair in north, poor in south.

Des Moines Timothy

Fashionable New York Woman Arrives for Divorce in Sioux Falls

Mrs William Rhinelander Stewart a stylish New York divorce colony member arrives in Sioux Falls with thirty five trunks the largest tally yet and buys a cottage with plans to add two rooms in the city.

New York Sioux Falls S. D William Rhinelander Stewart South Dakota

Army Uniforms Open to Any Man, Navy Also Not Barred

A newspaper note states that law does not prohibit wearing army or navy uniforms by civilians. It explains if one can arrange a proper tailor deal, there is nothing preventing adoption of the uniform. The item mentions a case of an officer allowed to resign “for the good of the service.”

Armour Car League of Commission Commission Kean New Jersey Armour Car Service Congress Senate Committee Wall Street Roosevelt Teddy Navy Uncle Sam Army War Department Pence Roc Island Sond

Uniformed ranks and lawful combat attire debated

The article discusses the persistent wearing of military uniforms by civilians with money to purchase robes and the public display of rank. It notes initial belief about forcing removal of shoulder straps and, after studying the law, concludes nothing can be done to prevent such displays.

Were Born Near Each Pole

Clarion Iowa residents Mamie Sill born near Hammerfest Norway and Lewis R Felton born at Port Stanley Falkland Islands live in Clarion. Felton is grandson of Hon J E Rowan US consul at Port Stanley and keeps Clarion home when not serving abroad.

Clarion Iowa Arctic Circle Antarctic Circle Mamie Sill Hammerfest Norway Lewis R. Felton Port Stanley Falkland Islands J. E. Rowan United States Mr. Rowan

Farmington Shooting Injures Doeling By Stray Bullet

Arthur Doeling was shot in the back of the head while in his front yard. doctors removed a .22 caliber bullet and the wound is not serious. The bullet likely came from the nearby park where someone was shooting birds or practicing.

Farmington Arthur Doeling Kirkpatrick

Ames Instructor Goes to Purdue

Prof. G. I. Christie, who has served as assistant in soils at Ames for two years, has been elected to a position at Purdue University Indiana. He will lead experiment work and college extension work in agronomy, starting July 1. Christie graduated from Ontario Agricultural College in 1902 and from Ames in 1903, and has held his Ames post since.

Ames Purdue G. I. Christie Purdue University Indiana Christie Ontario Agricultural College

Gillette Wins Annapolis Cadetship After Third Try

Claude Gillette of Cherokee Iowa, chosen as the Eleventh district cadet by Congressman Hubbard, passed naval academy exams after a third attempt. He originally ranked highest among 63 applicants but failed the physical. after a minor operation he rejoined exams and was accepted.

Annapolis Cherokee Claude Gillette Congressman Hubbard M. D. Gillette Naval Academy

Alleged Train Wrecker Released at Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge Iowa June 26 Mike O'Brien arrested on the charge of attempting to wreck the Hagenbeck circus train Saturday morning was released this morning Detective Melchert failed to appear against him The detective said the trial would detain many show members who would be forced to appear against O'Brien and he preferred releasing him O'Brien was rearrested this afternoon for drunkenness.

Fort Dodge Mike O’brien Melchert Hagenbeck O’brien

Fatal Crossing Crash Near Buffalo Iowa Claims Two Lives

Mrs Mary Richlen was killed and her brother-in-law Anthony Richlen injured when struck by a Milwaukee passenger train near Buffalo Iowa on June 22. Mrs Richlen died hours after being taken to St Luke's hospital.

Buffalo Davenport Mary Richlen Anthony Richlen Richen St. Luke’ Hospital

Clinton man pleads guilty to bigamy in Fort Madison

W Galloway of Clinton Iowa confessed to bigamy after marrying a Fort Madison girl while still married and with seven children in Clinton. He pleaded guilty and received one year in prison at hard labor.

Fort Madison W. } Galloway Clinton

Electric Bitters Restored My Health in Cher okee Case

Patient C. F. Collier of Cher okee Indiana suffered from severe kidney weakness and backache. After using Electric Bitters he reports restored health and recommends the tonic for weak kidneys liver or stomach. Guaranteed by Frank S. Shriner. Price 50 cents.

C. F. Collier Cherokee Frank S. Shriner

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