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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
2
A Stockport inspector’s critical report on the town sparks debate over press honesty and civic pride. The Stockport News printed the remarks about unsanitary wells and dirty streets, drawing praise from readers for wakeup accountability.
Red Cross nurse Merle Wright announces a county baby clinic at 106 South Main Fairfield on September 15. About 521 babies have been registered since January 1920, with addresses gathered by township leaders across Jefferson County to boost attendance and weighing services for mothers and infants.
Iowa’s smallest town Bethany inside Davenport’s city limits is to be eliminated by Scott County District Court after its plat, dating from February 4 1855, is vacated. The town has had no local government and consists of fifteen lots and five east–west streets. Attorneys for town owners petition to simplify title to streets and alleys.
A. L. Robichand of Muskegon Michigan attempted to break into St. Mary's church poor box in Dubuque. Father L. C. Iekel observed the theft and subdued the man who fled with over $11 in coins. Robichand faces breaking and entering charges as grand jury convenes in October.
The agency announces a five day Chautauqua assembly from September 5 to 9 featuring only a night program. The event emphasizes cultural lectures and evening performances for attendees.
Rev. Jonathan Lee a prominent Baptist figure in southeastern Iowa for sixty five years died at his Ottumwa home at almost eighty two. He had been ill eight months and bedfast nine weeks. Funeral at Round Prairie church near Fairfield with burial in Lambert cemetery. Survived by wife Abie Boyd Lee, two sons O B Lee Ottumwa and R J Lee Los Angeles, three daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Osceola Iowa August 30 work on the Jefferson Highway primary road north of the city will start about September 15 at a much lower cost than expected. 151000 cubic yards of earth work is contracted to Peterson Shirley Gutherson of Omaha at 22 cents per yard. Drain tile and cement work awarded to C N Hilterbrand of Belmond Iowa. Fourteen bidders attended the setting, with high bid 39 cents by E W Colterman of Omaha and next low 26.5 cents by Peterson Shirley Gutherson of Keokuk, the firm that completed work south of the city. Project to be finished August 1 1922. When done the Jefferson highway from the southern state line to Des Moines will be the finest dirt road in the state.
Pearl Saddoris farm south of Osceola along the Jefferson highway produced a corn stalk measuring fifteen feet tall. The stalk bore two ears with the largest at sixteen inches, and a five foot two inch leaf. Ears hung ten feet from the ground, far above reach, signaling possible husking challenges if the field height is matched.
Hans Johnson, an elderly resident living three miles east of Sioux Rapids, was robbed of $5,000 found concealed at his home. He recovered $6,000 the next day and deposited it in a bank for safety, citing a distrust of banks.
A community club committee plans a public demonstration of the Speeder excavating machine on North Main street to showcase its merits. The event aims to attract a large crowd as the group seeks $50 000 in stock subscriptions to support initial production at Leon with later expansion to Fairfield. The machine touts light weight, low cost, and a 50 yard reach, promising efficiency over steam shovels.
The New York World cites an American authority praising President Harding as the best dressed president since Garfield. It notes Harding’s impeccable New York look for the Boliver monument unveiling, detailing a two button cutaway suit, light gray striped trousers, patent shoes, white silk striped shirt, black silk scarf, and a high folded collar. It contrasts his style with past presidents including Wilson Taft Roosevelt Cleveland Harrison and Garfield, concluding Garfield was a noted dandy in dress.
A reader praises the Tribune for having features not found in the average newspaper. The quote expresses appreciation for a paper that stands for something, whether right or wrong, and notes the value of reading the Tribune.
Edward McKee the well known baritone headlines a library benefit at Chautauqua Park tomorrow afternoon and evening. The program includes a one act play The Florists Shop and a one act comedy The Old Ladies Home. A baby show entries are managed by Mrs Til Johnson and a Kid Circus promises unique entertainment with pet animal entries. Proceeds from admission 35 cents go to the public library.
The Criles held their fourth annual reunion on August 24 at Germanville Lutheran church with 10 o clock gathering and a midday feast. Attendees included J. J. Crile and family from Brighton Fairfield Richwoods Lockridge Wayland and Swedesburg plus many relatives. A program of songs recitations and drills entertained then plans were made for next year. Officers elected were Lewie Trabert President Anna Crile Secretary Earl Smith Treasurer with various committee assignments.
A Sunday gathering at the Parsons home nine miles southeast of Fairfield celebrated Ensign C K Parsons of the U S S Ward Pacific Fleet. About sixty relatives and friends enjoyed baskets, melons, and lawn games, with guests including Mr. and Mrs J R Parsons of Superior Nebraska and Miss Genevieve Morrow of New London.
Miss Florence Ireland, representing the county, left Monday for the state fair to compete in the spelling contest. She was accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ireland.
Revelenta Farms owner Hague and Girton celebrate as Revelanta Crown, a pure bred calf, takes first prize in senior calf class at the state fair among thirty four entries.
Warren Fulton and wife returned to their Bartlesville Oklahoma home after a two week visit at Mrs Fulton’s mother home in Libertyville.
A group including Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Manatrey and Mr. and Mrs. P. I. Labagh with Misses Jennie and Elizabeth McCracken motored to Ollie on Wednesday and spent the day visiting friends.
A car plunged down an embankment near a damaged bridge two miles south of Birmingham on Saturday night. Maurice Fryer and his wife were hospitalized with severe bruises. others escaped serious injury. The group included Miss Katherine Turney Miss Harriet Monfort and John C Barwise. The crash occurred as the vehicle hit a post and stopped. the bridge had been out and warning lights were difficult to see from a smoky lantern.
Sheriff Walter Harris names testers for automobile headlight lens enforcement effective September. Assigned locations include Fairfield with T. W. Hannah, Gillespie Bros. Becket, W. Accuemers, Lasgow, Orrigan B. Sean Walker. Lockridge Easton & McClure. Packwood Newton Reinier. Libertyville Turpin & Heady. Linby Linby Auto Co.
Harry O. Chandler of Fairfield born in Henry county won multiple premiums at the Jefferson county fair. His Duroc Jerseys entered fourteen animals, earning top honors including first two-year boar and aged herd champion. Daughter Dorothee Chandler won several pig club prizes with gilt and boar sales to members.
Pilot Earl Campbell and Darr from Curtiss-Iown Aircraft visit Monmouth to set up a new aviation field at the urgent request of local business leaders. G I Sherwood of Ft Dodge will oversee the Fairfield station and move his family next week to manage the field. Fairfield residents regret losing Campbell who was popular with aero fans.
The largest barn in Van Buren County burned Sunday night about 9 30. It belonged to E. E. Van Sant near Bentonsport. Estimated loss is 5000 with 1500 insured. The 55 by 100 foot barn built in 1857 by Harvey Robb housed twenty tons of hay and stored oats. New hay started the fire.
The fair association received a 3255.04 check from Home Insurance Company of New York on Monday, covering the difference between actual receipts and the 12000 rain insurance. Without rain coverage, they would have lost about 2600, so the policy yielded a profit slightly over 600.
Revelenta Farms owned by Hague and Girton collected thirty ribbons on cattle and hogs at the Jefferson County Fair. The farm earned three grand champions and the American Shorthorn Breeders Association prize.
Jefferson county Red Cross opens a county nurse office at 106 South Main Street Fairfield. The public may visit for literature from the Iowa Tuberculosis Association U S Department of Labor Children's Bureau National Dairy Council Iowa University Child Health Research Station and the State Board of Health. Miss Wright urges public cooperation to extend public health service for a better Jefferson county and better Americans.
Anson Marston of Ames told the Iowa League of Municipalities that the state highway commission and counties are pushing road work at over 5 million dollars monthly during peak season. He cited weekly bills of 1.2 million and described vast ambitions from gravel to paved roads, with plans totaling 30 million in 1919 and several thousand miles surveyed or under contract.
Special session of court sentenced Chas Bowermaster to thirty days in jail and a 300 dollar fine for contempt and 200 dollars for selling liquor. Tom Freshwater was fined 200 dollars for selling liquor. Both pleaded guilty.
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