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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
18
A nostalgic editorial urges reverence for Mothers Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day, praising mothers as the truest guardians of liberty. It calls readers to wear a white carnation or pink flower, write loving letters, and express gratitude through simple acts to honor mothers and the nation alike.
The court 5 to 4 rules Congress cannot regulate primary election spending. It notes errors in the trial but avoids ruling on money’s corrupting role in Newberry’s Michigan race. The piece condemns campaign finance as a relic of worse times and predicts Newberry’s seat will remain a political stigma.
Des Moines Capital argues against free passage for American vessels through the Panama Canal, urging that the canal operate as a business with profits to the treasury and equal treatment for all ships. The piece warns against subsidies or discriminatory tolls and reiterates adherence to the Anglo-American agreement to treat all vessels alike.
Professor Moodie notes long history of headache treatment from drilling skulls to relieve pain. Archaeological finds reveal trepanation in France, Peru, Mexico and the South Seas with up to forty of 120 skulls showing the operation, some patients operated on repeatedly.
A Utah legislator introduces a proposal to construct a wall around the state to deter crime, noting potential effects on illegal entry and the possibility of trapping individuals inside. The plan sparks debate on practicality and civil liberties.
Roy Louden, advertising manager for the Louden company, is described as a key figure in Fairfield. He leads the Ad club, travels east for branch office management, and helps local initiatives while steering Louden catalog influence. He dislikes charlotte russe and recalls youthful social life without dwelling on it.
The Tribune notes a delinquent automobile licenses list printed with a $5 penalty. County Treasurer Randall says a state officer advised raising it to $5.50 to cover publication costs, but the list retained the $5 amount until the guidance arrived.
About twenty five members of the Fairfield Ad club traveled to Washington for a travel and briefing visit to key government and industry offices.
Undeniably True George Mart jokes about the pond being crowded with fish. Russell Smith reveals how easy it is to hand out dinner tickets rather than sell them. Various vignettes touch on local concerns from a sheriff seeking a gun to child mischief and family life.
Clara Elva Brown of Baltimore Maryland married D L Buchanan in Jefferson County Iowa on January 25 1891. They had eight sons and one daughter with two sons dying in childhood. Surviving children include Paymens Libertyville Iowa Verle Wyoming Mrs N E Crawford Stockport Floyd Albert Harold and Melvin at home. Health declined for several years and in the past four years...
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