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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1907
Page
4
The notice states subscription options one year in advance for $1.00 six months for 50 cents and three months for 25 cents. It notes the Fairfield Postoffice classifies the publication as second class mail matter and includes a slogan about ink making millions think.
Telegraph operatives say the strike remains active though a pause is claimed. They insist the action continues until their labor demands are met, signaling resolve amid industry disruption and negotiation pressure.
A meteorite struck the town of Verkhnechenprovsk in Russia. Observers report the town’s name remained the same after the event and no major damage is described in available text.
A recent muckraking piece accuses George Washington of tax dodging, igniting renewed discussion on early U.S. taxation laws and presidential ethics. The article analyzes historical context and contrasts with modern tax scrutiny.
A Kansas newlywed discovered the word model in a dictionary after her wedding, learning that it can mean a small imitation of the real thing rather than an exemplary spouse.
A Pittsburg man spanked his daughter aged 35 and the court upheld him. The remark notes a woman’s appearance and behavior, suggesting a skeptical view of age and conduct.
Report notes an Iowa man died at age 94 and adds the remark that he never rode on a railroad train. The line hints at a measure of fate or curiosity but offers no further detail on his life or death.
Reports claim Henry H. Rogers recently lost 40 million dollars in a Virginia railway venture. A separate note suggests he was too ill to testify in the Standard Oil case.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad posted a 13 percent net for the fiscal year ending in June. It is regarded as one of the best managed roads in the country and warrants corresponding reward.
Sawdust is used for making alcohol acetic acid sugar and briquettes old tin cans are turned into buttons trunk sheathing and toy soldiers Now suggests the St Louis Globe Democrat let science tell what future there is for the goat.
Medical men claim automobiling harms the face and from the nonprofessional view the council bluffs nonpareil adds that injuries from automobiling are not limited to the facial area and may affect other parts of the body.
In Milwaukee a new airship has been launched marking a distinct improvement over prior attempts to ply the circumambulent atmosphere. The city’s residents have long faced snakes and wriggling nuisances, but this bold ascent signals progress in local air travel.
A Omaha woman lost her money in Washington while traveling to the Jamestown exposition. The Bee notes it takes rare ability to pass through both Washington and James town with funds, and questions how she managed to depart Omaha with the money.
The piece notes about a thousand British girls traveling by sea to seek husbands, questions letting them compete with the domestic market, and suggests imposing a tariff on such arrivals to protect the home product.
Thirteen Methodist ministers fell ill from ptomaine poisoning after dining on roast beef at a St. Louis host's home. The anecdotal note suggests the public may withhold sympathy, joking they should have stuck to yellow-legged chicken as their usual fare.
Professor Trouessart of the Mu seum of Natural History told the Paris academy there is a connection between prunes diet and baldness. He spoke of a microbe flourished in dried fruits hair and in certain birds feathers and claimed it may predispose to hair loss. He did not claim causation.
The piece notes upcoming elections in six states Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey Maryland Mississippi and Kentucky for governors. It cites last year results and 1904 presidential margins while mentioning New York and Nebraska ballot actions.
A London medical journal asserts the prettiest girls are the stupidest, while the Omaha Bee counters they can afford to be. Other remarks include a man who loses wisdom once he boasts of it, becoming otherwise.
A brief remark notes that the Louisiana bears show better overall strategy than the typical octopus, highlighting unexpected intellectual feats in wildlife behavior.
Actress Lillian Russell claims most marriages fail, stating she has experienced the pattern herself and understands the issue. Her remark highlights the prevalence of unhappy unions in society.
The Transcontinental Passenger Association has decided to continue issuing clergy permits at half rate for the coming year, extending the program beyond the current term.
The Michigan Federation of Labor adopts resolutions calling for general women’s suffrage and specifically for Michigan women, signaling organized labor support for voting rights.
A wealthy Philadelphian took his own life citing unmanageable doctor bills. The report notes no indication he aimed harm at his physician.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat mocks the plan by suggesting the Mississippi River would be altered so much that even Mark Twain could navigate a boat to the Gulf, implying the proposal is extreme or absurd.
Three distinct machines are described to cure liars. The article suggests that using all of them simultaneously may be necessary for some individuals.
Julia Ward Howe recently urged that society should reach a time when asking about a person’s religion is unnecessary. She argued religion would be viewed as a prime personal necessity, not a matter of inquiry.
In a recent month a Kansas drug store sold 1400 dollars worth of whiskey and 4.50 dollars of drugs. Officials doubt the large drug sale, suggesting aqua para may have been dispensed as a chaser and charged under that heading.
The Cleveland Leader notes Pittsburg authorities are ordered to arrest people who fling steel hoopskirts into streets. It argues that if suspects still wear hoopskirts, Pittsburg millionaires may choose to stay away from home.
Experiments at Columbia University and the Department of Agriculture show alcohol can power internal combustion engines with comparable performance to gasoline and kerosene.
The Baltimore American predicts the Wyoming discoveries will yield writings possibly consisting of ancient jokes or public letters. It suggests the texts may reveal works titled Veritas and Pro Bono Publico upon deciphering.
The navy struggles to fit a new star Oklahoma onto the national flag amid public focus on Roosevelt's proclamation. Analysts note Oklahoma's large Democratic majority and political mood as a factor.
The article notes the United States holds 156 million acres of national forests and 300 million acres of public range. It reports 183 trespass prosecutions and $5,500 in damages last year. A Burkett bill seeks permits for cattle and sheep on ranges, estimating $800,000 in annual rent.
Henry Clews argues the United States could trade the Philippines to England for South American possessions to keep world peace. He warns Russia and Germany may push war between Japan and the U.S., potentially uniting Japan, China, and India to pressure civilized nations. Admiral Dewey counters that the Philippines should be kept for Orient trade growth, while the proposal overlooks the Philippines and reflects a dollar-mark Republican stance.
Chairman E E MacLeod cites figures from the Western Passenger association noting 272000 Americans moved to Canada in the decade ending 1906 and 57919 in the year to June 3 1906, while Great Britain and Ireland sent 76796 to Canada and 311747 to the United States over ten years.
Opinion columns argue that William Jennings Bryan is the only viable Democratic nominee for 1908 as others decline or waver. Emphasizing loyalty, unity, and the need to boost rather than criticize, the piece urges voters to back Bryan and reflects on businessmen favoring dependable leaders who advance merit and industry.
Bureau of Labor statistics show 1881 to 1900 strikes cost 2 789 160 lost working days and 500 million dollars in direct losses. Causes include wage demands and union recognition rules. Recognition related strikes rose from under 9 percent before 1890 to over one third from 1901 to 1905.
The article argues that trusted employees rise by boosting the business while private grievances remain private. It cites a postmaster general order urging postmasters and staff to promote money order and registry systems and warns that disparagement could lead to removal.
The Boston Herald notes corn in the West becoming unprofitable for feeding cattle and hogs while grain prices in the East hurt egg and milk production. If prices stay high, grass fed beef will rise and meat scarce, prompting eventual market readjustment and potential price normalization across commodities and securities.
A New York interview presents James J. Hill’s rules for success urging useful busyness, nightly rest, summer vacations, and leisure like fishing and hunting. It notes many who claim to meet these rules still lack balance, and argues that material wealth requires income beyond expenditure to guard against old age want.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes a mild October with 21 clear days 2 partly cloudy and 7 cloudy. Frosts on 13 28 and 29 and a high of 84 on the 3rd. Mean max 65 mean min 41 mean range 43 total precipitation 0.64 inches. Observer Shontz provides a weather table for the month.
Soot and ashes, work and worry. Emphasizes gas as best, cleanest fuel for kitchen and home. Promotes ranges, water heaters, instantaneous heaters, gas heaters, portable units, lamp mantles, electrical supplies, fixtures, piping and wiring services with low prices.
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