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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
6
A brief notice describes access to an office stairway located on an alley behind a building, with contact indicated by a phone number in Iowa for further directions or inquiries.
The fragment hints at self critical views on leadership and character. It mentions temper and moral position and references communication tools like lamp telegraph. The readable portions imply a reflective or exhortative stance about conduct.
Webster City Iowa reports Stanhope residents fear Dr Dresher may be among Gunness murder farm victims in Laporte Indiana. The eccentric physician left Stanhope for Indiana six weeks ago to pursue marriage with women from matrimonial ads but has since vanished. Local officials and townsfolk monitor every lead, fearing a tragic fate at the Indiana farm.
Thousands of pounds of carp and buffalo were captured along the upper Mississippi from sloughs during a three day window as spearers pushed into shallow water. Despite laws banning spear fishing in Iowa, authorities showed little urge to prosecute since the catch consisted of despised carp and buffalo. The week saw farmers and city youths harpoon the fish, load wagons, and sell the catch for about five cents a pound in river towns.
Des Moines May 17 report that the national guard camp ground north of Des Moines yielded a bank of blue clay said to be among the finest in Iowa. The deposit, discovered during grading, proved hard and required dynamite to loosen. survey will determine depth and extent and value.
More than one hundred horses and workers are at the site as work advances on the camp ground. General Thrift, returning from Chicago, reports savings on government funds used to equip the rifle range now being set up with fifty targets.
In Sioux City May 13 a probate filing reveals a $500 bequest from Patrick Cragin to Sister Mary Cecelia of St. Vincent's hospital for her care during his illness. Cragin, a Morgan township resident and early Woodbury county settler, died April 21 at about 60. His $30,000 estate largely goes to his children. land holdings constitute most of the assets. Attorney C. H. Rinker of Anthon filed the will.
Shenandoah Ind May 17 Mrs Billa Waugh completes two decades as Fairview School teacher. An anniversary jubilee and homecoming of former pupils will be held Saturday May 23 from to 1 o'clock with speaking music and a picnic dinner. County superintendent Jessie Field will attend to honor her.
Eldora Indiana May 17 Attorney E H Lundy of Eldora farms fifty acres of sorghum cane after a year of success with twelve acres last season. He will shift from corn to sorghum, investing in machinery worth thousands and aiming for large scale production as demand and prices remain strong.
Laura Shelledy of Mt. Pleasant has the unusual record of being married to and divorced from the same man twice. Now 25, she has two children, each from a different marriage, and she currently lives on South Jackson street while seeking support.
Walter Potter and wife return from Greene to their Iowa farm home to find it burned to the ground. Their two sons Charles and Merle, both seven, died from burns sustained while using kerosene to start the kitchen fire as the oil exploded. The boy ran forty rods to a neighbor with clothes aflame, collapsing in the yard. the girl was rescued but perished.
Des Moines Iowa May 14 F M Hubbell the wealthiest man in Iowa signed a note for 20000 payable ten days after his death. The note favors the Town Home for the Aged and Hubbell's two sons F C and Grover signed as executors. The note was delivered to Secretary Watts of the Home for the Aged and bears 6 percent interest from maturity.
Waterloo prepares to entertain the Republican state convention with a coliseum at Chautauqua Park seating about 6000, 2000 for delegates. Decorations feature portraits of nominees, banners mark delegate sections, and citywide bands will perform. Reception committees meet trains, and transport with cars and carriages. District caucuses occur in the forenoon. convention to open around 1 30 p.m. Groups from Waterloo Cedar Falls and other towns will participate.
Nevada California May 16 young farmer Will Johnson near Zearing had a miraculous escape when a four horse team crashed into a disc. The horses bolted throwing him from the seat and dragged him ten rods before the wheels stopped. He suffered only scratches and bruises.
May 15. John Stokes died instantly at the Jack Peters farm one mile east of West Liberty IA after scaffolding broke while building a barn. He fell to a wagon box, breaking his neck. Survived by wife and two children Roland and May. Joe Smith Joe Gregg and Jack Stafford were present. Stafford slightly injured.
Washington May 15 at the closing day of the governors conference resolutions urged that commissions be appointed to continue work on conserving natural resources. The report endorsed united action, praised the presidents call for future meetings, and suggested broad federal and state legislation while avoiding specific measures. President Roosevelt presided and William J Bryan followed with a speech.
In Vinton Iowa on May 16 Sheriff Blair returned from Waterloo with a ministerial looking man identified as George Collins aged about 65. Collins is accused of stealing the Iowa Canning company's team last fall. He refused to discuss the case, asserting innocence. Arresting details include a loaded revolver, a bunch of keys, a search light and $5 in cash. Sheriff Blair noted Buchanan County Sheriff Corliss knew the prisoner as William Sangster. Disposition of the team remains undetermined.
A brief quotation notes fame as a driving force for the ambitious, likening it to salt water that increases thirst the more it is sought. The reference attributes the line to Ebers.
Ames Iowa May 16 Apples all the year round is the verdict of the horticultural department after experiments at Mason City show fall apples like Wealthy and Patten’s Greening can be stored under proper cold conditions and kept all winter in good condition. The finding saves northern growers from waste and reduces winter apple prices.
Notorious kidnapper Pat Crowe is living quietly in Sioux City Iowa under intense press scrutiny. Over two weeks reporters have tracked him at various western locations amid rumors of further abductions and graft schemes. Chicago papers report a Galveston tip alleging Crowe planned to kidnap William J Bryan Jr. and two detectives foiled the attempt.
A warehouse at Hoover's distillery in Oskaloosa burned destroying 130000 gallons of whisky. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars with 65000 dollars covered by insurance. It was the state’s only distillery and the fire’s cause remains unknown.
The collection Enjoyment for Little Chinese presents translations of The Nursery Rhymes of Mother Goose into Chinese. The work emphasizes playful verse for children and offers bilingual readers accessible classic rhymes.
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