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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
4
Des Moines reports a sweeping inspection by the state factory inspection bureau finds 75 percent of rural Iowa schoolhouses unfit for use and 50 percent of all state school buildings fail in safety. Lighting is defective in 60 percent, ventilation in 50 percent, and 35 percent are absolutely unsafe.
Memorial Day observance marks the forty sixth anniversary with George Strong Post planning a program. Sons of Veterans and Spanish American War soldiers are invited to join. Carriage and automobile volunteers are sought to transport W R C and old soldiers to the cemetery. W R C and veterans meet at Court House at 10 30 a m Memorial Sunday May 26 go to English Lutheran church for sermon by Rev W A Wolgemuth. Programs to be issued.
A clothing seller arrived in Sigourney and advertised a $20 000 stock. A stranger posing as an assessor lowered the value to 1200 dollars. No tax receipts were produced and they paid 21 dollars in what authorities call a tax dodge.
A Texas paper endorses municipal pride urging residents to join efforts to improve their town. An accompanying addendum sharpens the point noting that those opposed to civic betterment should consider moving away.
The Sigourney Review reports that Fred E. White refused a U S Senate bid after friends circulated nomination papers. He had not been consulted, did not sign the affidavit, and his papers could not be filed. He asked Iowa Democrat papers to publish his statement distancing him from politics.
University of California announces in May that a class of over 100 students successfully propagated tomatoes on potato vines. Prof. E. B. Babcock says a bulletin will outline the method, noting the approach strengthens both plants and could allow larger, better crops while saving space.
A Ottumwa resident, W. H. Wheatley of 4826 Wabash Ave, reports severe kidney trouble leading to rheumatism and intense pain. He states Foley Kidney Pills brought prompt improvement and eventual full recovery, ending rheumatic symptoms. May L. S. Bradshaw & Co.
An exchange between Magnate and Secretary outlines control of coal and iron mines railroad rights water power sites and harbor facilities. The magnate pledges unwavering support for conserving natural resources and using public domain for the benefit of all, per Life magazine.
The New York Medical Record argues modern life deprives people of natural sleep. It cites lunacy commission statistics and nerve sanatoria reports, warning that lack of pure muscular activity deranges brain metabolism and causes fatigue. It laments urban leisure habits waste sleep time and keep people from restorative deep sleep.
A report from Bombay dated February 25 by the International Bible Students Association describes three weeks in India. Pastor Russell cites India’s vast religious fervor and stark social contrasts, urging Messiah's Kingdom as the Divine remedy while praising regional charities and envisioning a future of universal restitution.
Notice to electors that on June 3 1912 a primary election will be held at polling places across Jefferson County Iowa. Poll hours vary by location with registration areas open 7 am to 8 pm and other precincts 9 am to 8 pm. Nominations for numerous state and county offices will be elected and delegates to the County Convention chosen.
A brief classified item advertises homestead access priced at one year for $1.00 with an outside county surcharge of 25 cents.
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