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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
7
The exchange shows Brant I M P Cunius I having trouble collecting a $10 debt from Goetz Dunn who questions the claim. Cunius explains the debtor is his tailor and that he owes him $100.
The witness, famed for silences, testifies about the accused as a boat rescuees time neared nine. Captain Sampson recalls he would have described the man as the wettest he ever met, if pressed for an opinion.
A doctor notes the convalescent stage of influenza brings slight irritability. The wife recalls her husband’s early signs and a kitchen incident after she declined his steak and onions, illustrating stubborn appetite during recovery. Stray Stories.
A humorous exchange in Irish dialect shows Hogan Phwat claiming a two minute cure for indigestion. Grogan resists the idea and jokes about resting after meals as the doctor advised, while Moike pushes the bet and explains the necessity of eating to gain an hour of rest.
Wisconsin woman reports sick headaches heart pain and dyspepsia tied to coffee use. After two years off coffee and switching to Postum she notes fewer heart episodes and no headaches, crediting her health restoration to quitting coffee and starting Postum. The ad cites liver congestion and bilious symptoms as coffee risks and promotes The Road to Wellville.
Kenyon, newly elected Iowa senator, pledges to push anti trust reform with jail sentences, backs workmen's compensation, income tax, strict corrupt practices laws, and federal control of interstate stock and bond issues. He calls for ousting Lorimer and vows to serve the state's interests, not party faction. The piece also notes ensuing legislative actions and local political congratulations.
The House appropriations committee recommended indefinite postponement of Senator Brown’s 30 000 bill to move the soldiers and sailors monument from its current site to the river front. Old soldiers oppose the move, saying funds could be better spent elsewhere. The session also notes state tax needs totaling 2 500 000 annually and mentions other political maneuvers and appointments.
A farmer recalls a Minnesota land sale rising from 250 to 325 dollars per acre while similar gains occur in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and border Canada. The Northwest Agriculturist cites reciprocity and Canada’s virgin soil as drivers with 320000 Americans migrating there for farms. A farmer jokes about a returning wanderer seeking to pay off mortgages amid rising values.
A father explains to his son the saying setting her bonnet for a man implies a woman’s pursuit of marriage. He notes the bonnet carries a price that would scare him away.
An established factory seeks a resident distributor to cover this district and unoccupied territories. Requirements include $200 to 83,000 in cash, stock for immediate orders, monthly compensation of $100 to $3,200 plus commissions and expenses. Permanent arrangement, references required. Apply to Liberty Manufacturing Association, 230 West Huron Street, Chicago.
Mrs. Melissa Hodgdon aged 75 years runs four looms in York Manufacturing Company weaving department at Saco Mo and claims to be the oldest weaver in the United States. She began work in the plant 55 years ago in the middle of this month.
Saskatoon calls for poultry farmers market gardeners dairy farmers and hog raisers. Prices are high demand great and supply trifling. This is your opportunity write to Commissioner Board of Trade Saskatoon Western Canada.
A cryptic exchange hints at a domestic dispute where a wife leverages household tasks to pressure her husband. The line about hanging lace curtains and forcing him to suspend his watch suggests a metaphorical or literal tactic to gain control in a marital dispute.
Get one ounce of Aseptazone at the drug store and dissolve it in a gallon of warm water. Give a tablespoonful in part of the drink to cure cholera roup canker colds and other hen ailments.
A teacher notes Mary Anderson Wombat shows considerable dramatic talent. A classmate adds that the girl cannot recite the multiplication table without graceful gestures.
Garfield Tea is promoted as a remedy for constipation, claiming to correct the condition and benefit overall health by improving the entire system.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it purifies and enriches the blood and strengthens the whole system. It offers the product in liquid form and as Sarsatabs chocolate tablets.
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