27 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
1
A discussion contrasts 1821 attire with 1921 fashion noting how early garments emphasized girlish innocence and ornament while modern outfits project businesslike energy. It argues today’s costumes reflect progress in work and daily life, with 1921 styles suited to activity and utility.
The Chattanooga school board struggles to regulate girls attire as economic differences drive fashion. Officials concede rules conflict with human nature and parental wealth, noting efforts to level dress may be impractical and unjust.
A major film company reportedly inserts clauses requiring actors to conduct themselves properly off screen, aiming to curb bohemian behavior despite limited public impact. The piece also discusses a Mellon beer ruling and the expected effect on anti beer legislation and pharmacist discretion.
The piece criticizes Prohibition as a farce with Secretary Mellon widening a new loophole. It argues that despite federal machinery, the drys struggle to enforce the unpopular law and that druggists are drawn into the controversy.
Postmaster Dean Taylor reports Fairfield rural routes are generally in first class condition. He urges dragging and ditch work on back roads, proper box placement, sturdy coin receptacles, clear signals, wheel supports for stations, and legible owner names to speed deliveries and reduce delays.
Ernest Schondel, a boy about 12 to 14, was shoveling coal near the P. H. Fisher real estate office when a Massey car driven by 16 year old Burkit Massey struck him. The coal pile length was 12 to 15 feet. Schondel suffered a broken collarbone and other injuries. The car carried through the coal pile after the can of cream filled the rear, preventing the driver from seeing the boy stooped at work.
The notice promotes the Fairfield Tribune Print imprint as a symbol of quality and reliability for printing. It urges customers to ensure their next printing job carries the imprint, claiming it guarantees satisfactory results and favorable reception.
Chalons sur Marne France ceremonies narrow choice to one casket as Sergt Edward F Younger of Chicago places a roses bouquet on the chosen coffin. Four caskets from Coblenz lie in the chapel while a French band plays the Dead March during the selection process. The casket is prepared for its voyage to the United States.
Chief Morrison of Cedar Rapids searches for the missing artificial leg of Joseph Calvert of Monmouth New Jersey. The leg was reportedly left in a buggy at a safe barn after a prior incident, with Calvert noting he once had a horse and buggy.
Bentonsport reports the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Dr James Frederick Clarke and Miss Melinda Clapp. The celebration featured a hotel wedding reenactment, posters, messages by wire, a Mendelssohn march, a bouquet corsage, a banquet for thirty seven, and a reception with Bentonsport friends.
John O Neil and Julia O Neil dies after being struck by a Burlington freight train at the Burlington station while crossing tracks. They had just left St Marys church and were returning home through Franklin park. Both died from injuries. O Neil dragged forty feet, widow survived briefly at hospital. They were residents of Fairfield with nine children. Funeral held in Minneapolis.
C J Kessel has issued catalogs for a sale of forty purebred Duroc Jersey hogs to be held at Elmer Carlson farm half a mile north of Fairfield on the College road November 4. The lot includes forty young hogs of the Pathfinder strain and a second lot of forty pigs weighing about fifty pounds and about a hundred pounds.
Charles Murray McElroy born February 1 1852 Osweto New York died October 16 1921 Minneapolis Minnesota aged 69 years 8 months 15 days He was son of William M and Helen McElroy He published the Fairfield Tribune for 20 years and later owned Morris Times before moving to Minneapolis He left eight children seven living and two sisters The family includes survivors in Minnesota North Dakota Michigan Kansas City and Plattsmouth Nebraska The obituary notes a long public career in journalism ended by ill health
Waterloo report notes widespread Iowa farmer rejection of burning corn as fuel. Farmers in Black Hawk and neighboring counties dismiss the hoax with strong statements, arguing corn should feed people and livestock, not power furnaces, and coal remains cheaper in most cases.
Adair Iowa farmer A J Leeper shipped a sixty pound hide to the Omaha market via a local agent. He received four 2 cent stamps totaling eight cents as remittance after freight deductions left a balance of five. The company paid him in stamps and Leeper wonders how many hides he would need to sell to buy shoes.
Vivian Wicoff and Grant Humston were married at the Baptist parsonage in Fairfield on Wednesday October 12 at four pm. The couple, well known in the community, reside on the Humston farm north of Brighton. The witnesses were Hazel Humston and Oscar Kessel. The newlyweds visited Burlington before returning home.
Allen Jewett, the county's first World War casualty, was interred with full military honors in Evergreen cemetery after being disinterred in France. The ceremony, led by County Attorney R H Munro and Lt Col Wilson Heaton, featured the American Legion, Marine pallbearers, and a 133rd regimental band, with W R C ladies performing a silk placing service. The local American Legion post was named in his memory due to his status as the county's first fallen hero.
Calvin Manning, a leading Ottumwa figure, died at his home 309 East Fifth Street after a two year illness. Born June 7 1851 in Keosauqua he graduated from Iowa State University law class of 1872 and studied at Cornell. He served as president of the Laws National Bank for fifteen years and was city attorney for four terms. His wife has long been prominent in bar, bantine, political and business circles.
Jefferson county farmer John Graber died at his Waterloo home at seventy. He left the county for New Hampton and later Waterloo. Survived by his widow and five children including Levi Graber of Fairfield and brother Chris Graber. Funeral services were held at Lockridge last Friday.
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