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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
3
The practice originated with Dr Andrew T Still of Kirksville Missouri. It relies on anatomy and physiology, seeks to treat disease without drugs or surgery, and uses bone adjustments to harmonize body functions and fluid movement.
The notice claims successful treatment of numerous diseases from nervous disorders to epilepsy and respiratory ailments. It lists extensive offerings including dislocations joint diseases liver and kidney issues and female disorders. The ad promises at least 90 percent improvement in chronic cases abandoned by others and an 80 percent cure rate with free consultation.
D M Desmond medical doctor lists office in McElhinny Block Suite 1 and 2 with residence at 506 South Third Street. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily and contact number 122 provided.
Agricultural notes showminor shifts with livestock falling. Grains steady with corn 22 25 cents and oats 20 22 cents while rye sits at 35 38 cents. Seeds and hay hold steady, hogs lower, fat cattle and sheep mixed, butter eggs potatoes apples onions parsnips all listed with small movements.
Congress declares war on Spain in a day of major moves. Sherman resigns as secretary of state. Day to succeed him and John B. Moore named on international law. Roosevelt to join Cuban campaign as lieutenant colonel. Logan and Astor offer regiments and artillery. Navy expands with new budgets and quotas.
Across Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Indiana and Colorado governors ordered their National Guards mobilized after a Washington call. Illinois Adjutant General at 7 30 pm ordered full Guard rendezvous in Springfield. Other states swiftly issued proclamations and mobilization orders.
Off Havana on April 26 the New York and other vessels intensified a night chase for moving lights. The British schooner Iolanthe was allowed to proceed after being sighted near Matanzas. No shots fired since yesterday morning as torpedo boat Porter undertook a daring shore approach under cover of darkness led by Lieutenant Fremont.
Washington April 25 The president urged a nationwide mobilization for 125000 men to be concentrated at Washington Richmond and Atlanta for training and discipline. Fitzhugh Lee may command this force. Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin quotas are listed. A new regular army corps is created and Cuba invasion looms. War measures include press censorship and telegraph control at Key West.
Washington April 26 The House passed a war declaration with no debate or dissent in 1 minute 41 seconds and sent it to the Senate which quickly approved. The bill declares a state of war since April 21 1898 and authorizes the president to use land and naval forces and call up militia. President McKinley signed the measure at 6 18 PM making it law.
Off Sand Key light the Spanish merchantman Buena Ventura was chased by the Nashville and captured. Ensign T P Magruder oversaw the prize crew. Captain Lacarraga claimed he did not know war had begun and accepted the fate. Prisoners to be handled by the U S district attorney. Fleet reportedly bound for Matanzas led by Captain Aranguren.
General Woodford United States minister to Spain arrived in Bayonne after disturbances in Segovia and Valladolid. At Valladolid civil guards faced mobs, windows were broken, and Woodford protected his private secretary Moreno under British flag. He protested any removal until crossing the frontier.
Montgomery April 26 report says exodus from gulf coast towns has begun with Florida residents and others moving northward. Citizens describe a panicky mood along the coast as people flee in advance of the danger.
Long list of birth announcements from Penn Township and Locust Grove Township dated 1897 detailing numerous couples and newborns, including Maurice J and Thelma, Mona Belle, Ruth Vert, Maynart, Ralph F, Ada Ruth, Bertha L, Dora, Helen, and many others with spouse names and dates in 1897.
Grain-O is a delicious nourishing drink sold by grocers as a coffee substitute. It imitates the taste of coffee when prepared correctly and is claimed to aid digestion and strengthen nerves without stimulant effects. Suitable for children and adults. costs about one fourth the price of coffee, 15 and 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Causcarets candy cathartics to cure constipation. It claims a refund offer if the product fails and lists price points of 10¢ and 25¢. The copy frames the product as a guaranteed remedy with pharmacist refunds.
An old advertisement explains that kidney and bladder distress can be mistaken for female weakness and urges urine testing for 24 hours to confirm. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, claims high efficacy, and offers samples via mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
April 26 report from Libertyville notes Aunt Katie Manning in critical condition under care of Dr. La Force Ottumwa. Visits by John and wife Gossick and Charley Jordan family. Capt Crail surveys new graveyard lots. Dan Leppo and W P Ferrell ship hogs to Ottumwa and Chicago respectively. Victor Anderson plans a new barn this spring. Community updates include Missourian Bennett visiting relatives and local road work by H L Rodabaugh.
A claim states Cascarets candy cathartic cures constipation or offers a refund by drugstore. The notice implies a sales pitch with a money back claim and product details.
April 27 notes Glendale residents stepping forward for national service. Frank Walker offered help weeks earlier, Jimmy Parsons enlists, leaving farm interests to support the country. Ella Davis returns improved from Ottumwa. Mrs. Levi Tracy celebrates 62nd birthday with family from Merrimac and Rome. Leonia Wedgwood and Hazel Wedgwood plan to move to Denver. Mrs. Chris Roth relocates to Fairfield. Captain Wilson G Heaton visits.
Grove Rover, a 1900 pound Blackweight aged, will stand at Hayden Doughty farm near Fairfield. Bred by William Webster of Bet Loft Doncaster England, sire Reynard, dam Betloft Mettle. Grove Rover won top premiums in colt showings. his progeny have set market price records. Reynard won multiple prizes at Eworth Marne and Lincoln. Dam received brood mare prizes with Grove Rover nearby.
Terms state twelve dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Care taken to prevent accidents but owner not responsible for any occur. Owner and Keeper.
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