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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
2
A long itemized column records visits and gatherings across Libertyville Fairfield Richland and Pleasant Plain. Names include Phoebe Jones Earl Balderson Lela Jones Mary Millane and many local families with social calls school group meetings and weekend visits noted. A birth death and illness update concludes the roundup.
April storm damaged small buildings wind mills and silos south of town. High school students prepare for a class play while Rex Emry and family visit Cedar Rapids relatives. Friends Sabbath school hosts social. Bertha Holden promotes a girls club and sewing. May 8 baccalaureate at the high school. Juniors host Seniors banquet. May 6 7 class play. Ladies meet May 5 at church basement.
Community records show numerous local greetings visits and gatherings. Attendees include Moses Kiger Patrice Loving Walter Billingsley Ruth Mary Helen Roy Patrice John Pierson Andrew Young Julia Hall Dema Bailey Florence Cleota Kiger and Dema Bailey. Events mention pies saloons schools and a funeral in Upland.
Correspondents told to prepay postage to avoid mail delays at Fairfield post office. Letters should reach the Tribune by Monday if possible. Tribune notes last pages print on Wednesday and seeks more correspondents from unrepresented county areas with cash and supplies provided.
Packwood and nearby towns share a flurry of visits and happenings. Residents note hospitalizations and recoveries, church Mother’s Day services, school events, and house painting. Mentions include Dr North's daughter, Miss Frazy of Fairfield as nurse, Earl Weld selling a drug store, and several families visiting relatives in Ottumwa and Linby.
Charles Houston of Ottumwa visited the Fred Lillyblade home for a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Lynn of Donnellson spent Wednesday with relatives here. Herman Anderson of National Refining Co. visited his parents Sol and Mrs. Anderson. Zylphia Kamp of Fairfield spent time at the L. Achenbach home. Mrs. O. J. Saums of Mt. Pleasant finished a school term here last Friday. A picnic dinner followed in the schoolhouse. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Allerdice of Cottonwood spent Sunday with relatives near Glendale. Sol Anderson and family drove to Ottumwa on Sunday. C. L. Schieber and family of Burlington moved into the Sherman property and plan to make it their future home. A. B. Diers helped transport fat steers to Chicago last week. Mrs. Retha Kauffman spent a few days at the Frank Trabert home.
Mrs Crafton welcomes a baby daughter born April 27 at home. Mrs Kilgore’s mother is ill. Lutherans renew hall roof. Telephone crews install poles and repair lines. Friday April 29 marked last day of school with district dinner, music, and a program by teachers and students. Miss Bailey praised as a valued teacher. Leland Linn arrives from Chicago. Town visits to Fairfield Junior class play. Alma Schutz attends. Nettie Hickenbottom visits Schillerstrom home. Fickey family visit to relatives near Fairfield. Local attendance at Lock Ridge Sunday school convention. rain reduced turnout. Lutheran women hold a mission meeting with dinner served.
Clay Township H S Robinson has been very ill since his return from California. A. C. Robinson of Iowa City visited Friday. Rubio Missionary society met at the W. G. Fleig home Thursday. Ladies sewed quilts for a missionary. Refreshments were served. J. W. Owen and Florence visited Warren Morgan's home. The Misses Ira Johnson Geneva Woodford Alma Fleig plan eighth grade exams in Washington. Frances Dot Meacham visited Jas Clark home near Packwood.
The quoted exchange notes that action often comes from those who doubt limits. It argues the bold or ignorant risk taker may achieve what others deem impossible, simply by proceeding despite warnings.
Remains of Mr Terril formerly of Hedrick were shipped from Alaska and interred at Mt Zion cemetery. Miss Della McVey visited and left for Wee Sunday to seek work. Miss Icel Riley visited Ottumwa. B Y P U members held a second entertainment raising funds. Wm Barngrover of Burlington discussed damaged property from a recent cyclone. Meckling South Dakota reports Wm Beam ill but not improving. Mrs Carl Cline and Mrs Bertie Cline viewed local sights. Walter Morrison of Hedrick visiting. Hall Mendenhall and his brother in law to run a general store partnership. C H Linder in Fairfield. Mrs George Russell at home with improving daughter. Treva Bennett closed her school with a picnic. Mrs Jos Nelson and Miss Riley attended Mother’s Day in Packwood. George Russell had a serious accident falling from barn. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Morrow a girl May 2. Floyd Morrow moved household goods to S A Allen property. Miss Mable Ruggles in Ottumwa last week.
Discussion urges homeowners to invest in sturdy, well planned houses and prevent pests. Highlights avoiding worn buildings, adding screens and concrete floors to deter flies and rats. Advises building poultry houses with sun facing entrances and weather proofing to save money and improve living conditions.
A historical note argues that the Philippines population reaches 10 350 640 with 9 495 272 Christians and civilized for 300 years. It asserts non Christians total 855 868 with few uncivilized, and literacy surpassing many regions. calls for recognizing educated, law abiding citizens.
Pioneers in New England often waited for first harvests before building weather tight cabins. They used caves or dug-ins for shelter, similar to early occupants in southern Europe and Mexico.
The term honk as a goose cry is traced from Thoreau and Walden to Holmes and Roosevelt. The passage notes how migrating geese form wedges with a leading commodore, their honking audible high in the sky as air grows colder.
A fragment quotes an exchange about missing forces in the country. The line notes a foolkiller remaining perme hana and on the job, prompting reflection on what is needed. The brief capture preserves the newspaper tone without sensational detail.
The speaker argues the United States has failed to model its own ideals in opposing Japan's dominion and urges honoring the promise of Philippine independence. Withdrawing sovereignty would weaken moral standing and invite global tension, as critics claim the Philippines are ready or not.
In Atascadero California a newspaper opinion advocates granting the Philippines full independence as their natural right. The writer argues that imperial rule is illegitimate and that Americans have not achieved true Americanism while governing other peoples against their will.
A concise historic quotation by Rowe praising pleasure in doing good and noting ingratitude of those helped. The maxim frames moral virtue as its own reward and contrasts heavenly minds with ungrateful recipients.
Manuel L. Quezon, president of the Philippine Senate, told the Senate that Filipinos seek freedom and political emancipation with or without U S protection. He said independence in any form is preferable and that 98 percent would back absolute independence if voted on. He noted protection from the United States could be accepted but if not, full independence should be pursued.
A sharp line from the Cincinnati Enquirer mocks money’s voice as hard of hearing, ringing with wit about wealth and speech in a clipped editorial aside.
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