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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
7
The hog market experiences price swings driven by fresh meat demand and variable receipts. Analysts note that "top" hogs are not fixed and midweight hogs now lead sales. if foreign demand spikes, heavy hogs could surge. Producers seek to reduce speculation by tying profits to daily slaughter and distribution services.
President Pearson visiting Ames for a brief business recess argues for aligning agricultural policy with industry revival. He notes farmers provide 40 percent of national buying power but face depressed prices, constraining purchases and triggering plant closures and broader unemployment.
A study from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station attributes Iowa’s pioneer migration to Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania and York noting settlers possessed enterprise aggression persistence enthusiasm courage hospitality generosity kindness cooperativeness and disregard for social and moral inhibition. The three selective forces were expulsion of energetic individuals in Europe and eastern states the lure of rich lands and opportunities in the west and frontier hardship that weeded out weakness. Iowa now sends energetic youth to California Washington Oklahoma Texas and the Dakotas, raising questions about the future heritage of Iowa children.
Des Moines plans to restore full street car service after council approves a proposed franchise. The temporary bus network remains until a November 24 election. Officials say fifty nine cars will run immediately if approved and current bus routes may be rerouted. Mayor Barton says the proposal is not perfect but the best achievable.
The Iowa Corn and Small Grain show will be held in Ames from January 30 to February 4 in the new armory building. Secretary J L Robinson reports preparations completed for the largest U.S. corn show with 10000 ears exhibited and 1500 dollars in cash prizes plus 119 silver cups valued at 5000 dollars. A miniature college exposition and the annual corn yield contest will showcase work and yield testing. Exhibits include many grain varieties. premiums will be available from secretary J L Robinson in Ames. E N Bressman oversees exhibits.
The American Farm Bureau federation calls ICC’s rate cuts a great victory for public regulation and farmers. It seeks immediate 10 to 20 percent freight reductions with further cuts as operating costs fall to erase last year’s increases.
Marshal Foch and General Pershing will stay at the I R Kirkwood home in Kansas City for the American Legion national convention. The Kirkwood house is turned over to the Legion with staff and guests expected. Foch’s entertainment plans remain open as officials seek his preferred social setting and attire a simple supper rather than a formal banquet.
Keosauqua Iowa council votes three to two to reject all bids for a sewerage system. The proposal had lain before the town after months of discussion with many residents opposing due to estimated costs.
The county approves selling bonds to cover unpaid warrants and steady expenses. The $20 000 bond proceeds will tide over September taxes, enabling payments until March collections next spring. Officials expect normalcy within a year and hope to lower the levy in 1922.
Friday November 4 sale by C. J. Kessel at half a mile north Fairfield features 40 Pure Bred Jersey hogs. Wednesday November 2 sale by Chas. Jones three miles southwest Fairfield offers 40 big type Poland Chinas.
A note on plans for a proposed church project includes a sample serving menu featuring aeeree Rolls ce Cream chen Pie Gravy Cabbage Salad Pickles Jelly Cake for attendees.
The next vesper organ recital of the season will be held Sunday at 4 30 PM in Barhydt Chapel. Professor Allan Bacon performs a program including Reger Guilmant Martine Stoughton Thompson and Kroeger pieces. Enjoy an hour of organ music with friends.
Bethel AME Church at 405 South B Street releases a service schedule by the new pastor Rev C P Jones. Sunday School starts 10 10 a m followed by an 11 a m sermon. Class Meeting at 12 30 p m AC E League meets at 7 p m with an 8 p m sermon.
Byron E McKelvey 35 died at home after a brief illness diagnosed as infantile analysis. Doctors are puzzled by the infection source and whether an insect bite contributed. McKelvey recently returned from Canada possibly contracting the illness there. Also advertised are spring boats from N E Limits Fairfield Iowa with Pathfinder Orion Cherry King and Sensation breeding, priced at 25 dollars.
Doctors from the University of Iowa and the state department of psychiatry start long term psychometric examinations at the Toledo juvenile home. Dr. L G Lowrey leads the effort with Dr John J B Morgan assisting. Seventy children were tested in the first round as teachers seek measures of mental ability and deviations from normal. Superintendent A F Kepford supports school wide psychometric testing.
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