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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
7
The Carminative Balsam is described as a quick acting remedy that stops pain and aids rapid recovery, recommended for children's sake and sold by druggists at 25c per bottle. The Tonic Vermifuge is touted as an excellent tonic to overcome exhaustion after a severe dysentery attack.
During a visit to Blanche's home, a discussion on blowflies and maggots was held. Four year old Blanche questioned the idea that flies lay eggs, quipping that she had never heard one cackle.
A historical note mocks a woman demanding equality as she appears and orders a painter to “Paint in the hips” with a sharp rebuke that outshines Oliver Cromwell in blunt honesty. The quip frames gender ambitions and artistic flattery in mock-heroic terms.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports 67.5 percent of U S tuberculosis sanatoria and hospitals have benefited community health and property values. In over 62 percent, the presence of these institutions increased surrounding property assessments.
In a domestic quandary Ressie pleads with Mabel after a quarrel with Harry over a ring he wants returned. Ressie admits she cannot recall which ring is his, highlighting the personal tension in the dispute.
The article recounts how a brain worker seeking sustained vitality developed Grape-Nuts through extensive experiments. It explains that the cereal supplies brain and nerve building elements from albumen and phosphate of potash, aiding daily function without fatigue. C. W. Post’s signature appears on each package.
Des Moines reports show Iowa farmers hold livestock valued at 175,951,470, up 6,000,000 from last year with 8,967,637 animals including 3,185,887 cattle and 3,858,495 hogs. Real estate values rise by about 40,000,000 to 1,943,059,154 as counties complete assessment rolls.
Councilman MacVicar ordered the removal of tablets bearing current city officials names from the Locust street bridge. The tablets will be melted and molded into slabs that will provide data about the city’s growth.
Lieutenant Colonel Ernest R. Bennett was ordered to command the Fifty-fifth Iowa National Guard regiment during the encampment until a colonel is elected. This temporary leadership avoids wide changes during the election period.
The board of control has let the contract to build the 165 foot smokestack at Independence State hospital. The project is priced at $5,836.
At a Des Moines Association for the Blind meeting, plans were set for an industrial exhibit at the state fair featuring handiwork by blind men and women to publicize proficient manual work by those with sight loss.
In a sentimental vignette from Woman's Home Companion a family horse named Dobbin retires to the country after long service. Four year old Edna mourns his departure yet imagines the scene aboard a train, asking if the old horse travels on the choo choo cars and finding humor in the plush cushions.
A brief exchange shows Mrs. Jones rushing into the rain to buy an umbrella. The punchline emphasizes timing and practicality in inclement weather.
Alonzo Adams of Osceola Iowa reports severe kidney pain back and hip dullness and fatigue relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills after doctors and other medicines failed. He says the cure was permanent and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In a quote from the Catholic Standard and Times, Luschmen complains that a missing step at the head of the stairs nearly caused him to fall when arriving home late. He asks the architect to add another step for safety.
To Close Estate Quickly we offer a 500 acre stock farm in northern lows with rich soil and good improvements near two railroad towns. Beirs sacrifice at low per acre price with cash upfront and easy balance terms. Also a 200 acre Albia area home farm valued at 5 per acre for a quick deal. Details on sixteen other Iowa bargains from The Kelly Land System Des Moines. Also a quip about shopping tours and a patent remedy Wag Hamlin Wizard Oil to ease rheumatism and inflammation.
A fragmentary ad style line touts a product called Russ Blue claiming top quality from leading grocers with a warning against imitations. The text also references a stage fright theme involving an aspiring chorus girl.
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