24 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
1
Local columns feature ads for hats at Branson's Millinery Parlor with March 25 showings, farm for rent, real estate, and seed purchases. Reports note Sherman Stock Company at Grand Opera House, band concerts, a chiropractor ad, and social announcements including a surprise gathering for the Hammers and a California trip update.
Des Moines March 23 The Iowa senate again rejected the Chapman bill aimed at stopping printing accounts of personal crises in newspapers. The measure would limit type size and forbid display on front pages. Supporters cited health board ties while opponents doubted house passage. The senate also passed seven bills and concurred in amendments on three others. Senator Allen moved up the Hunter cigarette search bill, but opposition remained. The Wilson bridge bid ad advertising bill also passed, requiring county boards to bid on bridges and accept state highway plans.
Two tickets oppose each other for the Monday March 29 city election. Independent candidates include Mayor J F Clarke and rival slates list Frank McClain and John A Healy among others. Republican slate features C J Fulton and R F Wilson with Ed Vinton withdraw. Fulton’s withdrawal not formalized. Vinton exits Republican ticket. Outcome expected to be spirited with Independents favored by Fulton’s public stance.
The County Treasurer's office will be open from seven to nine PM starting March 22 for the rest of the month. Those who submit their property list in advance gain time and avoid delays during the month’s busy period.
The author urges teaching sanitation dietetics and proper nourishment in public schools to instill awareness of dirt and impure air and to curb the tuberculosis problem facing the generation.
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa House passed the Hunter bill requiring public funds to earn 2 percent on 90 percent of daily balances, with previous senate approval. The chamber also advanced bills banning bulk oysters with excess water, criminalizing deceptive oysters, tightening anti trafficking in girls over 18, and limiting cousin marriage licenses.
Valerio Quintero a notorious bandit and head of a robber gang was killed in a pistol duel near Badiraguato. He confronted rival bandit leader Jose Ontivaras who shot him four times before Quintero could fire. Ontivaras now leads both bands.
An English writer argues that education drains world of genius by making everyone average. He warns not to fear, stating a true genius stays well ahead of current education.
Iowa City reports Iowa's first old capitol dating from before the university's present administration building is being razed to clear space for three modern residences. The century old Glen Row on South Linn Street was torn down after owners J. C. Cochran and son F. J. Cochran decided last week.
A program offers $250 cash or a year in college to one student in each county by September 1909. The plan does not interfere with other work and the student may choose any school. For details, apply to Morton H. Pemberton in Columbia Missouri.
Fairfield Iowa stockholders of the cemetery association are called to a meeting at the secretary’s office in Fairfield on Monday April 5 1909 at 9:00 a.m. to elect two officers.
The text urges eating a sufficient, regular amount of wholesome food and stresses thorough digestion. It notes that if the stomach is weak one should use a product like Kodol digestive aid to help digest food, asserting no other method works as well.
A drug company offers a dollar bottle of Kodol with a money back guarantee if no benefits are felt after full use. The ad promises reimbursement to the customer and payment to the druggist, limited to one bottle per family. Product is from E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago, sold by F. S. Shriner in West Side Square.
The board members will convene to transact any remaining business and conduct necessary actions. The report notes ongoing governance procedures and standard routine items previously discussed.
Sealed proposals due March 31 to Jefferson County Iowa for grading Cedar Hill on the Fairfield Birmingham road per the on file profile. Bids require a $100 certified check payable to Sanford Zelner to guarantee contract entry and bond within ten days of bid acceptance. failure forfeits the check as damages. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. A E Labagh Co Auditor.
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