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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1892
Page
7
Cash buyers receive better value and prompt service under our cash price policy. Paying cash is worth more than credit and saves customers dollars. We offer quick attention to needs and encourage immediate payment for goods.
The article explains a business philosophy of gratitude toward existing customers and a goal to attract many new patrons through enterprise and advertising. It emphasizes that all honorable means should be used to grow trade and expand the customer base.
The notice advertises premiums for orders: a large oil painting at $25, a world map at $20, Moody's Sermons at $15, and a cookbook at an unspecified amount, inviting customer patronage and promising the premium tied to purchases.
Robt Israel Monpage Harmon, a longtime county resident born in Tennessee and age 63, died at his home Tuesday afternoon after a ten day illness from an intestinal disease. The funeral is set for Thursday. Huffman and Herring grocers correct an earlier north side location error and reaffirm their West Side shop, with ongoing preparations and a large stock.
Ground floor preferred. Address query to W. E. Mitchell No 1 317 North 6th St Burlington Ia seeking furnished room near Leggett house with accessible ground level option.
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co. plans limited spring extensions to gas mains where returns look fair. Residents without mains who will use gas for fuel or light should contact J. J. Roe, Superintendent, to assess advisability. Company offers summer gas fuel and special stove pricing at cost, plus general plumbing services.
Middaugh's Golden Band concert scheduled for Friday April 22. Local news notes multiple events from Cedar township accidents to auctions, court updates, and community notices including a needle of lost mitten, a woolen mill founder's death, and a large wolf hunt planned across several counties.
The Ledger retracts libel claims against G. D. McGaw and reports the case dismissed by mutual consent in the Jefferson county district court. An obituary for Asa Clark Johnson, who died January 5 on his Middletown farm, notes his Illinois birth in 1827 and long family life. A music performance and a George Strong Post G A R open meeting are announced for upcoming events.
George D. Clarke a prescription druggist recommends Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup for La Grippe and warns to dose 20 to 30 drops at first symptoms. For cough after the illness take 10 to 20 drops frequently. The product is sold by R. H. Hufford, with Kenwood ready mixed paints at Brown's Novelty Store.
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