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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
8
Senator Spooner called for revising tariff schedules to reduce excessive duties. He stated protectionist aims remain, but many rates are prejudicial and should be adjusted, aligning with Rhode Island sentiment ahead of primary elections.
Former Jefferson county official John W. Wright sues for 34 dollars claiming pay owed after January 1 when successors took office. County board refused the extra week and consults with the county attorney on whether officials are paid until successors are installed. Leggett and McKenney represent the plaintiff.
A patient recounts using Dr Miles Nervine for nervous disorders and a child's paralysis recovery. The letter claims dramatic improvement after starting Nervine and nerve pills, with life changed for the family. Emmanuel Kodey of Payne Ohio endorses the product and cites pharmacy guarantees from Miles Medical Co.
In Beverly Worthington's tale, Billy Nutting is swindled by Tom Hazeltine over a horse and later shells out $100 for a parrot at a poker party. The bird proves untalkative, revealing the gag: Billy hired a ventriloquist to make it talk, while Hazeltine later recoups his loss and plots revenge.
Mrs Henry Watters returns from Riverside after attending her brother s wedding funeral. Fay Boley at valentine party at June Caichester s home. Mr Asplund moved his goods to his Illinois home. Wayne Krueger joined a birthday party for Rupert Baird. A fine supper and lively time for the children. Mr and Mrs RB Fowler visited Charles Krueger. Sullivan moves to his new farm from Chas Ginge. George Liblin and wife visited Wil Fickels. Melissa Tabin returns home after a pleasant visit.
Stockport Iowa February meeting formed the Stockport Foundry company to manufacture ditching machines under Poulter and Munson patents. Twelve directors and officers were elected, with capital of 100000 dollars and headquarters in Stockport. The machine is simple durable and operable by one man. designed to work on soft ground in any season. Local leaders anticipate success boosting the town.
Dr. Shoop opposes opium and narcotics in cough remedies and welcomes the Pure Food and Drug law. For nearly 20 years his bottle warnings instructed avoidance of narcotics, helping mothers protect children. Sold by F. W. Jericho & Co.
An 19th century style advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward for failures, and notes its internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Preventics cold tablets, claiming they head off colds at the sneeze stage and prevent pneumonia, with sales by F W Jericho & Co.
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