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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
2
The piece argues that the rich justify ostentatious dress for children while the former Kaiser William Hohenzollern endures a solitary punishment at Doorn. It questions whether his sentence is adequate, suggesting genuine remorse is unlikely and noting his imagined guilt and defiance.
State v. W. J. Boyd hearing concluded with defense and prosecution remaining at odds over ownership of stolen merchandise. Key witness Glen Hoskinson testified he stole items from rail cars under Boyd's agreement to purchase at half price and delivery to Boyd. Defense argues goods bought by Mrs. Boyd in good faith. Boyd’s counsel is Lloyd Durke with County Attorney Munro prosecuting. A separate Yanaway v. C R I P Railway verdict found contributory negligence and awarded $10,000 damages for car and person injuries.
Des Moines reports that the Iowa blue sky law, effective July 4 1921, offers investors protection by requiring scrutiny of stock promotion. Since July 1 dealers applying for bond licenses outpace stock sellers, with 53 Iowa companies filing affidavits claiming no promotion costs. Major L D Ross notes most investors prefer bonds and confirms most Iowa companies comply with few objections.
State farmers fear radicalism from Townley and his socialist slate if the league loses control of statewide machinery. They face a choice between competing dangers, hoping for justice while wary of upheaval and policy shifts.
A Burlington to Ottumwa test run on September 1, 1859, featured two sections of old brass engines, a Boston stockholders coach, and a large crowd. Notables from Burlington and Boston attended, with a barbecue at Colligan's grove, bands, and a long night of merrymaking in Ottumwa.
Rain and threatening clouds did not deter county Farmers Union members from holding a picnic at Chautauqua park last Saturday. A noon crowd gathered in surprising numbers and the afternoon program plus a parade with floats and the Unkrich Boys band drew excitement despite drizzle.
Penn township residents plan an all day picnic next Saturday September 24 at the Chas. Black pasture. A varied program of amusements is arranged and Alex Miller of Washington will speak.
Mr and Mrs Clarke King plan to move to Chicago Monday to live there until spring or longer. Their daughter Helen will attend the University of Chicago this season and their son Harry will reside there until spring.
Miss Eliza Bartholomew and J. C. Gordon married Saturday September 17 at the bridegroom’s sister Mrs. C. P. Stansell home. Rev. R. H. Polly officiated. Both are Bentonsport young people and will reside on a farm nearby.
The Red Cross and Jefferson County Medical Society hosted a nine hour baby clinic on Sept 14 led by Dr Winholt drawing 118 babies and eager mothers. Future clinics and fort nightly weighings are planned to keep babies well with nurse led guidance on feeding hygiene and milk preparation.
Miss Pauline Clinkenheard married Wilson Heflin at the Methodist parsonage in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday September 17. The Rev. W. R. Keesey officiated the ceremony. The couple took a brief wedding trip to Seana and will reside at home in Fairfield.
A teletype-like notice extols the Tribunes service and workmanship. It emphasizes reliability for all job sizes and invites readers to discover the benefits of Tribune service and superior quality. The ad uses phrase It pays to tie to the Trib.
A well attended reunion of county old soldiers and sailors was held last Friday in this city. Veterans came from distant places to assemble in the park and attend services at the Methodist church. Col. David Palmer and Alex Miller gave addresses, a musical program followed, and county officers for the next year were elected: President Hiram Heaton, vice president Ross Wheatley, secretary and treasurer J. M. Grege.
Old settlers day in the city plans a reunion style event with visiting and speeches rather than street amusements. Milo Reno is named as a speaker. business leaders back a tailored celebration after years of friction with old settlers. Decision on whether to proceed will be announced by Thursday.
Carl Meyer opens the Economy shoe store at Washington after rain damaged roads. The shop draws a large crowd from opening until late night with the sales force overwhelmed by business. Meyer reports steady, gratifying opening day prospects.
Young fellows who have been out with a chicken the night before naturally find it hard to be up with the lark next morning.
Farm Bureau members and their families plan a day off for a picnic at Chautauqua Park Friday with a full program of music readings and speeches. Notable speakers include Ed Cunningham and Dr Brindley addressing issues on farm land valuation and Farm Bureau policy.
Chester Smith Monmouth mayor visited the city with a six passenger limousine plane from Ft Dodge expecting to fly home. Soft landing field due to recent rains forced the craft to continue to Monmouth by train while H P McLaughlin planned to return by plane. Monmouth hosts a fall festival with an aerial exhibition featured. Curtiss planes booked. city eyeing a local airplane field.
Mrs Scoville born last Tuesday morning at Jefferson County Hospital an eight pound daughter. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Stephenson of 404 West Burlington Street. The family home is Freeport Illinois where her husband holds a significant position in a local manufacturing plant.
The Farmers State bank board met recently and authorized immediate improvements. The second story will be turned into modern office rooms, the exterior redesigned to match the lower front, and the entire upstairs will be heated by steam.
Hague and Girton report a very successful sale of their Poland China hogs Tuesday despite bad weather. Fifty three head were sold, ten more than catalogued.
Mrs. Maria Moorman from Packwood writes of a long vacation in California with Pomona hosting elaborate ovations for Sieges and a deep sea fishing party nine miles offshore. Iowa tourists Earl Woolums Don Woolums Roy Cowan toured via Denver Yellowstone Vancouver Seattle and Long Beach meeting Jefferson county friends. They crossed the Imperial valley before the flood, visited relatives in New Mexico and Oklahoma, and California celebrated its admission to the union last week. Canneries run full time. over 100 000 boxes shipped east.
Des Moines reports a small rise in demand for labor in building trades for August. Most other sectors show normal employment with few discharges or temporary layoffs. The Sioux City bureau now serves all labor classes, expanding the free employment service to men and women alike. September may see farm labor decline, offset by manufacturing and inside work. The normal fall pattern in agriculture persists this year.
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