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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
2
The piece names Taft Roosevelt LaFollette and Cummins, noting Ohio enthusiasm for the president, New Jersey’s political visibility, and Latin American policy skepticism. It frames debates over delegates, the fight’s outcome, and the will of the people as central themes.
The article states 19,092,000,000 eggs were laid in 1911 and many hens sold for about 2 cents each, totaling $381 and $40,000 in amounts, with hens hatched and sold for fries at 30 to 75 cents each. It claims 1,000 hens per acre can pay for themselves twice yearly in eggs and asks why hens are not controlled by a trust.
The article notes Taft losing in Ohio as a strong sign against his presidency and predicts the likely end of his second term. It discusses rival claims by La Follette and Roosevelt and suggests that unspared delegates will decide the nomination at the convention.
The piece labels Senator Lorimer as a chronic Jonah of the Senate and criticizes the Republican Party for repeated scandals. It notes past investigations, the Smoot episode, and a broad whitewash effort to purify the Senate’s image, suggesting public fatigue and calls for higher salaries.
In the Philadelphia Telegraph a brief note observes Maude walking down a street, with speculation about her purpose and the presence of Bessie and Jessie discussing the scene. The casual fragment hints at social chatter and a real-time street moment.
The writer cites Thomas B. Reed and says many leaders from both parties view the Taft Roosevelt contest as a disgraceful display. He predicts either Taft or Roosevelt could win on the first ballot, or a third party bid by Roosevelt if a steamroller blocks him. He also notes an anti third term movement led by Judge Rombauer in Missouri and a looming Democratic victory.
A columnist argues Roosevelt taft split the party and that Champ Clark quietly builds support. He notes Westliche Post backing Roosevelt would push German Americans toward Democrats, while Clark advances delegates from patient campaigning.
Weather crop bulletin for week ending May 26 1912 from Des Moines Iowa notes warm dry conditions with temperatures from normal in the north to 9 degrees above normal in the south and rainfall deficient except near Dubuque at 2.59 inches. Corn planting is finished in many localities and stands are good with replanting due to cold weather seed issues and wire worms. Small grains and crops progress with high temperatures and sunshine but need more moisture. Rye heading in the south and fall wheat two feet high in the central area. Fruit condition percentages from the State Horticultural Society are listed for apples pears plums cherries grapes raspberries and berries.
A witty Detroit Free Press quip notes strong credit as a grocer trusted a man for a pound of butter yesterday.
A visitor asks if Mrs De Brick is in at the London home of the suffragette leader. Norah replies the leader is in for six months.
An old testimonial advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo offering 100 dollars reward for cured cases. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and notes a 75 cent price per bottle with other products for constipation.
Davenport Iowa May 27 Clayton Rowland was found not guilty on the first ballot after a short deliberation. The state doubts success in convicting alleged Muscatine labor case conspirators and plans to drop remaining indictments following the Rowland verdict and a mistrial in Oliver C Wilson case.
The 17 year periodical cicada is due to appear in 1912 after past sightings in 1844 1861 1878 and 1895. Expect outbreaks in central south central and southeastern Iowa with counties including Adair Adams Audubon Boone Cass Dallas Davis Decatur Des Moines Greene Hamilton Henry Iowa Jasper Jefferson Keokuk Louisa Madison Marion Marshall Mahaska Monroe Muscatine Polk Poweshiek Ringgold Scott Story Taylor Union Van Buren Wapello Warren Wayne and Webster.
Fairfield is busy with the Fairfield Brick and Tile company winning a contract to supply brick for a new high school. The plant started this week and will require many workers as all local factories operate at full capacity with extensive public improvements and new residences rising, yet housing remains scarce and population growth outpaces supply.
Keokuk residents will join a statewide campaign to combat flies rats and mosquitoes. The Civic League will show educational films at the opera house tomorrow at 3 00 pm including alleys kept clean Fulton Terrace drive and a new fly film. A ten cent fee will cover local picture costs with Mr Dodge lending the venue.
In Richland Iowa on May 26 Richland beat Packwood 16 to 6. Packwood led early but Richland surged ahead with eight runs in the second inning. Hinson and Morgan starred with four hits and four runs each, Hinson making eight putouts. Batteries Caviness Smithart and Murphy Beauchamp Bales and Margon.
A playful exchange from the Philadelphia Record uses wordplay on Miss Antiq ue and birthday to conjure a light moment. The snippets reflect a period newspaper humor style with a pun on absence during a birth day.
In 1911 Martha McCulloch Williams describes a method for ovenless cooking using a cast iron skillet a wire trivet a paper bag and a covered heat source. She layers veal onions tomatoes and butter then seals the bag and bakes forty five minutes to achieve well done meat with minimal waste.
Practical kitchen notes by Nicolas Soyer for Brooks Club London detailing Roasted Hare Stewed Hare Veal and Ham Pie Stewed Kidney Sheep's Kidney and other kidneys. Includes prep steps ingredients measurements timing and oven guidance for each dish.
Notice from Jefferson county Iowa that Fairfield Gas and Electric seeks permission to erect and maintain poles and wires on the public highway known as the Burlington road under chapter 94 of the 33rd General Assembly. A hearing is set for June 6 1912 at 1:00 pm in the Jefferson county courthouse.
Frances B Houghton transfers lot 1 in nw4 nw to I N Loomis. R C Sayers transfers lot 7 blk 2 Ireland Subdivision to John W Stephenson. William Gifford transfers lot 1 in se% nw 18-71-10 to Elvira J Armstrong. May 22 Garlan Hite transfers 5 acres in sw% sw 15-72-11 to Thomas L Walker. S A Burnett to E H Davis and E J Droz to Geo W Speirs 3.21 acres in se% sw AO sap TVA. Beep 1.00 lot 5 blk 18 Railroad Add 700.00 May 25.
Churches societies lodges and clubs wishing to hold a Chautauqua picnic August 14 to 23 must notify the committee before June 15 so it can be published in the Chautauqua booklet. No charge for publication. Advertising committee members listed. Fairfield Tribune and Iowa Homestead subscription offer noted.
A locally rooted call to civic pride urging residents to boost the town through homegrown trade and community spirit. It counsels countering negative talk by a quick, light rebuke and a cheer for local virtue. Strong emphasis on collective effort and hometown resilience.
A wry proverb contrasts rapid travel with safety and reliability. It argues for cautious, steady progress over flashy, high risk tactics and piling up risks for quick gains. It highlights prudence, safety, and steady achievement as preferable to reckless acceleration.
A Boston Transcript line notes money earned by hard work, not inheritance. It contrasts a claim that wealth came from an uncle with the effort to obtain funds through lawyers. The dialogue hints at legal action and persistence in securing the estate.
A short humorous exchange questions a dealer’s arithmetic as a man guesses three tons for thirty dollars at six dollars per ton. The punch line reveals the miscalculation and the speaker admits the result is wrong, noting the dealer’s actual method.
Agnes Triumph recalls Emily's operation outcome as critics and friends flood Gladys with praise. Gladys notes Emily received fifteen presents a hundred dozen roses and two hundred inquiries about her recovery reflecting strong public interest.
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