John Jackman Smith Pioneer of Jefferson County
John Jackman Smith a Jefferson County pioneer born in Virginia 1780. His family moved to Kentucky then Ohio before crossing to Iowa in 1837. He helped found Old Plat Fairfield as County Commissioner and built Smiths ford and bridge. He died November 1873 at 93, leaving many descendants and land gifts.
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John Jackman Smith
Jefferson County
Virginia
Kentucky
Lexington
Lewis & Clark
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Smith
Ohio
Rachael Alkire
Iowa
Wisconsin Territory
Cedar Creek
Liberty Township
John Bishop
Daniel Sears
B. F. Chastain
Old Plat
City of
Fairfield
Board of Commissioners
United States
Jefferson
John Jackson Smith
Elijah Smith
Eliza Smith
Susannah Davis
Rachel Jerrell
Great American Desert
Oregon
Lydia
John W. Sullivan
Hiram Smith
Harrison County
Carlisle Smith
Lydia Sullivan
Edwin Smith
Wapello County
That
Idaho
Dan
William Sullivan
Warner
Batavia
Geo. W. Sullivan
van Buren County
William H. Sullivan
The Man Who Waits
A collection of quotes on waiting from historical figures and writers. Passages urge patience, faith, and perseverance from Daniel to St. Paul and Micah.
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Daniel
Sherman
Cervantes
James R. Keene
Disraeli
Longfellow
Editor Dreams Amid Comfort and a $2 Prepaid Sub
In a quiet home scene the editor dozes by a fireplace with his grandchild and Brer Rabbit tales nearby. Wealthy surroundings and fine taste frame the moment as a printer’s devil drops a brayer and the editor awakens to a new subscriber paying $2 in advance at the exchanges.
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Exchange
Diversity of Crops Prompts Diversification in Southwest
The report notes a green bug pest will cost farmers hundreds of thousands this year but may force a shift from grain monoculture. While wheat and oats require little upkeep after planting, the era of diversification is near as farmers seek varied crops.
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Southwest
New Brooklyn Conductor Misunderstands Pay Wages
An official recalls a new Brooklyn street car conductor placed on the job with little briefing. A fellow conductor asks him to collect pay from the office on Saturday, prompting the stunned reply about wages.
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Brooklyn
Great Lake Victoria Nyanza Drydock Cut in Rock
The article notes a drydock carved from solid rock at Lake Victoria Nyanza, a chief Nile source. Read as a remarkable feat by natives, the dock measures 250 feet long 48 feet wide and 14 feet deep at an altitude of 3,700 feet above sea level about three times Lake Chautauqua’s height.
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Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Chautauqua
Smallest Bible Published by Oxford University Press
The Oxford University Press issues a compact edition of the Bible described as only 134 inches long and 1% in breadth. Readable with a magnifying glass, a magnifier is included, offered for 55 cents through Sunday Magazine.
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Oxford University Press
Sunday Magazine
Words of Cheer From Prison Bible Inscription
While in an Irish prison William O'Brien studied the Bible. The Bible in his cell had belonged to a former inmate who left a note at Jeremiah’s end: Cheer up, old boy. Cheer up.
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William O’brien
Ireland
Frills of Success and Fashion in Society
A social commentary contrasts two sisters with differing dress and prospects. The poorly dressed woman faces limited chances in society while the well dressed sister enjoys greater social and occupational opportunities. The piece references fashion as a determinant in livelihood success.
Time and ambition versus idle excuses
A proclamation condemns the idea that lack of time excuses labor or ambition. It argues that excuses like bad luck and limited hours reveal idleness and lack of drive to seize opportunity and advance one’s fortunes.
Sausage Machine Drama Critique in Modern Theatre
A contemporary arts essay likens a department of drama to a sausage machine, claiming literature is reduced to minced masses. It argues the process feeds degenerate tastes and undermines genuine literary quality.
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Isis
Moonward Bark and Weak Scoff Delude the Bold
A satirical note compares a dog barking at the moon with a cowardly man who mocks noble effort, suggesting both share a hollow form of satisfaction while missing true achievement. The piece uses moral contrast to critique vanity and pretense over genuine labor.
Maxims on Death Health and Wit from Publius Syrus
A compact collection of sayings attributed to Publius Syrus emphasizes equality before death. It cautions that fear can be worse than death and notes the value of health and good sense while urging balance between speech and silence.
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Publius Syrus
National Daily Lampoons Tax on Bachelors
A National Daily editorial mocks bold plans to tax bachelors, accusing taxpayers of cowardice when faced with choices about marriage or pasture. It critiques reckless acts to fund self expression and claims a lover’s eyebrow inspires impractical schemes.
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National Daily
Eyebrow
Cunning and Ignorance Quote by John A Howland
A brief quotation notes that cunning has long served as both offensive and defensive weaponry for ignorance and suggests matching cunning with cunning only as a last resort.
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John A. Howland
Thought and Labor Unite in Healthful Work
A Daily Thought quotes Ruskin: only through labor can thought be made healthy and only through thought can labor be made happy. The concise reflection links mental effort with productive work and well being.
Editor reveals duns were paid by a group effort
A subscriber upset by a post office dun learns from the editor that several reliable gentlemen were enlisted to settle all the duns. The subscriber sees the plan, relents, pays up, and renews for another year.
Lazy talk of fools and luck by indolent men
A brief remark observes that lazy men spend time deflecting blame by labeling others as fools for luck. It highlights a habit of criticizing others instead of taking action. The tone is aphoristic and cautionary.
A Difficult Choice on Laughter and Morality
A London critic argues laughter is unmoral while physicians call it a help to digestion. The piece questions whether we should be morally dyspeptic or unmorally happy.
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London
Bank of Fairfield Statement of Assets and Liabilities 1907
A scanned financial filing shows the Bank of Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa listing assets including cash items drafts and checks on solvent banks and other items. It details real and personal property values, total assets and liabilities, and capital stock. The document includes a sworn statement by vice president R B Louden and cashier S K West, notarized by J A Huglin on August 29 1907 with court notices and further proceedings.
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Ank
Continental Nat
Chicago
Hanover
N. Y
Ottumwa National Bank
Ottumwa
Iowa
State of
Jefferson County
K. B. Louden
Ss. K. West
R. B. Louden
S. K.west
8. K. West
J. A. Huglin
Statement of Condition of Jefferson County State Bank
Statement of the condition of Jefferson County State Bank Fairfield Iowa for the close of business August 22 1907 filed with the Auditor of state. It lists amounts of bills bonds and other evidences of debt discounted or purchased owned by the bank and cash on hand including gold coin and silver coin bullion.
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Jefferson County State Bank
Iowa
Fairfield
Jefferson
Auditor of State
Sie
Damascus Leads Turkish Empire with Electric Light and Streetcars
Damascus becomes the first Turkish empire city to be lit by electricity and to operate electric streetcars. The advancement marks a major modernization milestone for the region.
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Damascus
Administrator's Final Notice in Polly Overbee Estate
State of Iowa Jefferson County announces final report of C W Bailey administrator of Polly Overbee deceased will be on file in the Jefferson County Clerk of District Court office by September 10 1907 seeking discharge. heirs at law Perry Overbee and others are notified to appear.
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State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Perry Overbee
Polly Overbee
District Court
C. W. Bailey
Longest animal fasting feats in history
Reports recount extreme hunger trials of animals during sieges and wars. A dog imprisoned for 29 days at Guildford, a Franco Russian war siege dog surviving 39 days without food or water at Metz, and a pig buried alive by a cliff fall reemerging after 160 days in Dover records.
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Guildford
England
Metz
Dover
Drydock Cut Out of Rock at Port Florence
A rocky harbor snag forces removal of a drydock at Port Florence on the shore as crews work to free and reposition the vessel. Local authorities coordinate dredging and stabilization to restore dock access.
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Port Florence
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Iowa Cavalry
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The
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