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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists editors R Spencer and L G Bargar and advertises yearly subscription at 1.00, six months 0.50, and three months 0.25. It notes mailing as a Second Class matter and carries the motto A drop of ink makes millions think.
The piece argues that the political scene will improve with democratic cooperation, praising Republicans and Democrats in both houses as patriots who will aid national betterment. It asserts democracy means patriotism and warns lawmakers to serve their constituents.
The Tribune laments extreme fashions and longs for the return of modest, feminine dress. It argues for conservative styles that flatter lines and taste, praising the prudent “Go-between” wearer while criticizing hat dominated outfits and flashy trends.
Papers filed in federal court in Dubuque mark a key step in the Iowa telephone war. Independent lines seek to overturn a stock sale to the Bell interests, arguing Sherman anti trust violations and asking transfer of control to minority stockholders. The outcome could shape many similar cases across the Midwest.
Webster City Iowa November 8 The jury found Butler guilty of assaulting Policeman Louis Young with intent to commit manslaughter. News of the verdict caused Butler to swoon and a physician was called. The charge was assault with intent to commit murder. Young had watched Butler over liquor selling suspicions and threats were heard. Butler attacked Young at dawn on August 4 on a street corner, slashing his neck five inches. Deputy Sheriff Howard and a nearby Black man aided Young and Butler was jailed.
A Webster City plant suffered a $4,000 loss from an incendiary fire discovered around 2 AM. Police report three arson attempts in a year, with a night watchman seeing a man flee and interior damage to machinery, though no suspects identified.
Allington states he will give 100 and increase it if needed for the arrest and conviction of the persons. He has strong suspicions about the guilty party but has yet to obtain any evidence.
Warren Garst is slated to serve a six week term as Iowa governor after Cummins is elected U.S. senator. He will deliver the biennial message to the new legislature and likely keep current department staffing. John Blair may depart. B F Carroll will be inaugurated by the legislature in January.
Washington speculation runs high that President Roosevelt could succeed Senator Platt after March. Reported assurances from the president fuel the chatter though no formal statement has been issued. The piece also notes a catarrh remedy promotion, linking it to a broad 19th-century patent medicine pitch.
The Des Moines Daily Register and Leader invites new subscribers to pay 4.00 to receive the balance of 1908 free and continue daily and Sunday service to Jan 1, 1910 for 6.00. It touts extensive news coverage, exclusive features, and nationwide distribution with prompt delivery.
Waterloo Iowa hosts the thirty second annual Iowa State Dairy convention with sessions November 18 19 and 20 at Elks hall or opera house. Butter and dairy machinery displays and liberal prizes are planned and Waterloo has raised funds for visiting dairy leaders. The Iowa Dairy Cattle Improvement association will meet November 16 to elect officers with W B Barney president and W B Johnson secretary among others.
Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies to Electric Bitters relieving acute indigestion and stomach and liver troubles. She praises the tonic for energizing the system and purifying blood, suitable for female weakness. Available for 50 cents at F. S. Shriner's drug store.
Captain A C Grimes once rich Civil War veteran and Mark Twain confidant now works as a hired man at 15 cents an hour in Richmond Heights. His wife, born Jefferson County Kentucky, is 21 years old and works in a Sixth street lunchery. The couple live modestly at 3336 South Grand Avenue after losing his fortune following an acquittal for murder he says was in defense of his wife.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine commends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns saving doctor bills. Available for 25 cents at F S Shriner’s drug store. nov.
Notice forbids all hunting with guns or dogs on premises of the undersigned in Buchanan Lockridge Cedar townships Jefferson county Iowa with penalties under law. Section 2560 Code 97 cited. Signed by numerous residents including J R Davis J M Overholser W S Stoner R E Parsons and many others.
One of the area’s largest sales will feature Alex Daub Sr at his Fairfield area farm three and one half miles southeast of town on Tuesday November 24. Ten o clock morning start. Seventeen head of horses mares and colts forty six head of fine cattle one hundred eight Poland China hogs ten sheep and a large line of farm machinery. Col I T Wisecarver and Col Fredericks will cry the sale.
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