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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
6
An auction is set for Saturday October 23 1920 at 2 p.m. to sell a vacant lot measuring 70 by 132 feet located just south of the Masonic building. Kate J Raney is referenced with T B Allender as the auctioneer.
Local news items report Harry Mitchell attending a Burlington railroad traffic efficiency meeting in Ottumwa presided by J P Cummings, factory views of Apollo pianos, and Louden overhead tracks in Fairfield factories. Births, injuries, marriages, and moves include Curtis Elliott’s son, L Schmidt’s daughter, William Louden’s arm injury, and a wrist amputation for W C Rauscher.
Harry Rich, the dare devil, thrills crowds at Elk's building and Grinnell airplane stunts described in detail. Known for clean living and no fixed abode, he tests safety, lifts 500 pounds with teeth, and plans new feats while pleasing spectators.
A feature profiles Rich, a high energy aerial performer praised for nerve and modesty. He performs dangerous trapeze acts with defiance of death and has earned respect for his calm talk and lack of boastful jargon. Fairfield merchants laud his civic character.
Advertisement notes 164 acres for rent 1% miles from a market 4 miles from Fairfield good soil and terms. Contact Copeland and Kilzer at once Southside Square Fairfield. Also mentions a skin disease demonstration by Kinney’s Best at the barber shop and a bank guarantee notice from J. J. Hogan secretary. Subscription offer for the Tribune and Successful Farming packages.
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