Gas opposition column argues for fair rates and better service
A Fairfield Tribune critique challenges the Emergency Committee of the American Gas Association and local gas interests for pressuring for favorable rates while accusing the company of poor quality gas and anti franchise compliance. The piece urges refunds for excess charges, records of gas quality, and calls for public accountability from the gas utility. It also cites political commentary on postwar international affairs and the league of nations.
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Focal
The
American Gas Association
New York City
Fairfield
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Fairfield Tribune
Tribune
the Tribune
Iowa
Fairfield Gas
Harding policy split over lines of cooperation with Germany
A sharp rift in opinion on Senator Harding policy emerges as Johnson and Borah doubt any league with Germany while Wickersham predicts acceptance of the Paris treaty with limited covenant changes. Senator Lodge remains a negotiator figure amid the debate.
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Borah
Europe
Johnson
Harding
League
Calder
New York
United States
League of Nations
Wickersham
Germany
Lodge
General Assembly
America
Assembly of the League
World Order
United States Senate
Des Moines Register
Back to Normalcy in Labor Dispatches Across Nation
Two days after the election the Burlington Hawk Eye reports three dispatches showing labor shifts under a republican tide. Sash Door and Millwork bosses expect union pressure to ease. Georgia Florida Sawmill group cuts wages 25 percent. Lawrence Massachusetts Woolen Mills ends week early and adoption of a four day schedule begins.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Chicago
National Association of Sash, Door and Millwork Manufacturers
Lehn
Georgia-Florida Sawmill Association
Lawrence
Mass
American Woolen Mills Company
Aerial Mail Carriers and the Pony Express Legacy
The Davenport Democrat notes that even with modern air mail cutting transcontinental times in half, critics warned of slaughter when the pony express began in 1860. Yet riders volunteered, and adventurers still fill dangerous routes today.
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New York
San Francisco
Pony Express
Plains
Pacific
Air Service
Davenport
Lazy Storys and Household Humor In Rural Columns
A collage of funny anecdotes and short notes from small town papers describes laziest people jokes at a dinner, a diplomatic servant story, a wedding note, local notices, and humorous household farming advice including hen egg production and a Chicken Chowder feed plan with cost and egg yield projections.
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Stuckey-Gossick Milling Co
Fifty Years Ago and a Groan of Old Campaigns
Forty years ago Garfield won a county majority of 590 votes over Hancock and Weave. The Republican ticket led by strong margins from 511 to 717. Spalding wheeled Rogers in a wheelbarrow three times around the square amid election bets. A heated push for a new courthouse framed the campaign with a November vote looming.
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Garfield
Hancock
Weave
W.C. Spalding
Rogers
Mr. Spalding
City Calaboose Finished With No Occupants
The new city calaboose was completed three weeks earlier but remained empty with no inmates or staff assigned.
Acrobatic Star Harry Wertz Back Home for Winter
Harry Wertz, famed acrobat and longtime performer with Barnum's circus, has returned home for the winter season. Friends report he is resting at his residence and preparing for further engagements after the holiday period.
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Harry Wertz
Barnum
Circus
J A Beck Thrown From Horse Without Serious Injury
J A Beck was thrown from a horse but sustained no serious injuries according to reports. The incident details remain limited but the individual avoided major harm.
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J. A. Beck
Fairfield Markets: Grain and Livestock Prices Listed
Market prices show Wheat 80 cents oats 23 cents corn 25 cents butter 18 cents eggs 18 cents chickens 1.30 dollars or 1.80 per dozen potatoes 40 cents apples 25 cents cattle 2.25 dollars hogs 4 dollars.
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Fairfield
Thirty Years Ago Vote Brings Democratic Wins Across Regions
The country swung Democratic with Cleveland elected president and congressmen from strong Republican states winning on the Democratic ticket. Iowa's first district went Democratic as T. H. Seerley defeated J. H. Gear. Republicans secured county offices in Jefferson County by narrow margins.
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Cleveland
Iowa
T. H. Seerley
Jao. H. Gear
Jefferson County
Packwood Enjoys County’s Greatest Business Boom
Packwood was said to be enjoying the greatest business boom of any town in the county, reflecting rapid growth in commerce and new ventures across the community.
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Packwood
Political Upset Recap of Historic Ballot Victories
Twenty years ago McKinley beat Bryan in a close presidential race while John Merkens won county clerk by a wide margin over Geo White, with no Democrats on the county ticket. The Tribune editor boasted of a Democratic rooster despite the outcome. Ten years ago a national Democratic landslide occurred in a nonpresidential year with Carroll defeating Porter for governor and Democrats winning attorney and auditor posts.
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McKinley
Bryan
John Merkens
Geo. White
Tribune
C. K E. Stubbs
Colorado
Carroll
Porter
Ready
Attorney
Moburg
Bank robbers fail two attempts at Linby bank
Bank robbers tried twice to blow open the Linby bank safe but fled without gaining any loot. Local police investigate as the men escaped empty handed.
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Linby Bank
Farmer August Lindberg Loses Arm in Corn Shredder Incident
August Lindberg a Salina area farmer sustained loss of an arm after his sleeve or limb became caught in a corn shredder. The accident occurred on his farm and authorities are reviewing the event for safety implications.
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August Lindberg
Salina
Clarence Cox Injured by Car Breakthrough Window
Clarence Cox was pushed through a garage plate glass window when he started his car with the power on and the machine unexpectedly cranking. Police and emergency responders arrived to assess injuries and secure the scene.
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Clarence Cox
Hazel Morris Victim of Strychnine Suicide in Afton
Hazel Morris 29 of Afton drank strychnine to end her life. She bought the poison in a drug store and died after collapsing on the street and being treated in a doctor's office. Her final words were I am not loved.
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Hazel Morris
Afton
Real Estate Auctions Promoted by Col Holland
Real estate auctions announced for fall and winter by Col Holland. Contact number 7803 Fairfield Iowa Route 6 for his methods of handling sales.
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Col. Holland
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Washington
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Ray Church
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