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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
8
Discussion on future energy sources cites tides and solar heat as vast potential, with windfall savings from replacing coal with mine mouth power. Notes storage and transmission challenges, needs invention, and predicts gas and electricity plants near mines could cut costs and pollution. Mentions health benefits and economic gains from centralized power.
In Paris American tourists may face limited Bourbon and rye as imports tighten. By March first Paris cafes hold few American whiskies, with perhaps under 100 bottles remaining, signaling shortages for drinkers in France.
The article details scarce liquor, secretive serving at select Paris venues near Opera and Montmartre, with six bottles guarded, absinthe available off-license, and cocktail prices ranging from 20 to 80 cents. It notes exchange rate implications and warns tourists to watch bottle counts in clandestine spots.
The district court adjourned last Saturday after a busy term that cleared many long standing cases. The jury in Garmo & Son vs Stephenson failed to reach a verdict on the land sale commission suit and will return. Divorces were granted in the cases of H. H. Snyder vs Lovinia Snyder and Chas F.
The notice lists Ball versus Clara H Ball, Frank Frazier versus Malinda Frazier, and Mary H Roberts against George T Roberts. It notes newspapers publish hints to motorists, with a practical tip suggesting high costs and a $100 figure. It also compares handling a heavy bowling ball to swinging a light bucksaw, implying differing competencies.
Attend the sale of household goods Saturday at 1 30 p m at the I A Workman home 203 South B street.
A petition filed by enough Jefferson County voters asks the Board of Supervisors to place the question on the June primary ballot. The notice indicates the election will be held in Iowa county with residents casting votes on the proposed measure.
Adam Linn of 504 West Burlington Street Fairfield recounts his long use and lasting relief from kidney disorder with Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports back pain and irregular secretions improved after taking the remedy and endorses it for others with kidney issues.
On June 7 1920 Jefferson county Iowa voters will decide a proposition to authorize the Board of Supervisors to spend up to $10000 for buying real estate for county fair purposes. The measure is presented under chapter 89 of the 87th General Assembly and will be placed on the primary election ballot. A. C. Turner county auditor signs the notice. T. J. Gasaway advertises insurance services across Washington Jefferson and Keokuk counties with prompt responses to inquiries.
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