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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
8
A Pittsburgh physician recalling early practice in Indiana county recounts bringing a quarter of beef home on his horse after a coal winter trek. The farmer offered the meat on credit, enabling the newlywed to feed his family during their financial strain. The tale ends with the doctor delivering the meat to his doorstep at midnight.
A housewife meticulously tracks ice expenses after buying a season ticket for ten dollars. She divides the cost by months and days and records daily ice and money usage. Her husband returns home to a distraught scene, asking for an answer that she cannot fit into her accounts because she cannot tell whether it is days or ice or money.
Texas Medical Journal editor Dr Daniel recounts a Statesman piece on typographical errors. The anecdote shows how the line about Dr Jno Bailyhache aged 74 born July 22 1822 and died became Dr Bellyache ate 74 years of corn July 22 1522 and died in print.
Washington reports the cabinet approved a mobilization plan placing six cavalry regiments and five artillery batteries at Chickamauga, eight infantry at New Orleans, seven at Mobile, and seven at Tampa. Twenty-two infantry regiments and heavy artillery will support these moves with transport by rail and ships sought to charter for rapid deployment. Movement could start today as rail lines and logistics are arranged amid tensions with Spain.
Madrid reports that a hard line note from the Spanish government confirms the inevitability of war. The queen regent previously urged peace but yesterday signaled firm action, saying she would endure war rather than tarnish the army’s prestige or crown rights.
An April 18 disturbance in Malaga, Spain, began with patriotic processions and escalated into an attack on the U.S. consulate. A mob threw stones, seized a ladder, and dragged down the shield bearing the U.S. arms before orderly patrols returned.
Madrid dispatch to The Times reports European diplomacy is scrambling to keep peace but insiders doubt a pacific solution remains possible. The correspondent notes skepticism among observers whose forecasts are valued, cast as a bleak outlook from London April 19.
Fort Worth April 19 The people of Sonora near San Angelo Texas fear rising arrogance by Mexicans and Spaniards as war with Spain looms and have appealed to Governor Culberson for protection to prevent possible trouble.
The directors of the State Horticultural Society met in Des Moines on April 15 and decided not to hold a state fair this year.
Des Moines April 15. Governor Shaw names H. H. Kelly of Forest City to fill the judicial vacancy in the Twelfth district. Kelly replaces the previous judge and assumes duties in the district court.
George Lemon aged 15 died in Ames Indiana after injuring his foot with a nail leading to lockjaw and a serious spinal injury. The death follows the accident reported last Sunday in the town.
A man who fired two shots at officers in Coriine Iowa on April 15 was arrested in Kansas City. J. H. Eldridge pursued the suspect after the incident and took action following the escape.
Marshalltown April 14 The veterans at the Iowa state soldiers home have formed a company to fight for Uncle Sam in any war with Spain. Four hundred veterans have enlisted already.
An anti saloon league was formed in Sac City last week to unite all opponents of saloons in a county wide movement under Iowa local option law provisions.
In Humpotet Iowa on April 15 the 14 year old son of James Newborough was dragged to death after a feeder wheel broke. His foot became caught in the gearing and the team pulled him a half mile before the tragedy.
A high wind near Marshalltown Iowa on April 15 toppled several smokestacks and scaffolds. Trees were uprooted and chimneys razed but no serious damage occurred.
Des Moines reports that the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway will absorb the Des Moines Northern and Western, a move authorized after an option was secured. The merger is set to take effect on November 1.
A motion for a new trial in Captain P. Searle embezzlement case was overruled by Judge Dewey. Searle was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. He has lived in OskaLoosa for 35 years and was a highly respected citizen.
Mrs Vine Yeomans 82 mother of J D Yeomans Interstate Commerce Commission member died in Onawa Iowa after moving from New York ten years ago. She lived in Blenco briefly before settling here Mr Yeomans expected to arrive today.
In Des Moines April 15 students at Drake University unanimously passed resolutions offering their services to the government in case of war. The resolutions were approved by the faculty with Chancellor Craig and other faculty members voicing support.
An attempted bank robbery occurred in Jesup Iowa when intruders pried a bank window but fled in fear. They escaped using a handcar stolen from the Illinois Central tool house, leaving their tools behind.
George F. Wright submitted 25 photographs of Iowa women to Wattles Lindsey and Clarkson for selection. They chose Miss Sylvia Snyder of Council Bluffs and Miss Pearl Listenbarger of Cedar Rapids for the souvenir medal composite.
Cedar Rapids secures a major brewery with the Magnus Brewing Company purchasing the Magnus plant and expanding it soon. Elected officers include President Henry F. Happy of Wheeling West Virginia, Vice President O C Keehler of Davenport, and Secretary Treasurer August Steffen of Davenport.
The first annual gathering of Iowa letter carriers met in Cedar Rapids with delegates from 14 cities. Officers elected include President J. F. Beerton Keokuk Vice President William J. Clark Cedar Rapids Secretary W S Stewart Marshalltown and Treasurer Mr McLean Dubuque. The next annual meeting is set for Des Moines.
The Iowa Populist state central committee met in Des Moines and set June 2 as the state convention date. They directed Chairman Weeks to pick Des Moines Cedar Rapids or Marshalltown and adopted resolutions against fusion and diplomacy on Cuba. They also opposed government bonds for a war fund calling the loan a thin veil.
George W Masters and James Fannon from the lost Marlborough were found in an open boat after six days adrift. Cardinal Taschereau died in Quebec at 72. Governor Shaw named C H Kelley as additional judge for Iowa Eleventh district. Weather signals via kites proposed in Montana. Penn Glass plant in North Irwin burned costing 750000 dollars. Deputy Solomon killed a vicious dog before arresting its owner Thomas Leahy. Iowa state board of control begins thorough exam of state institutions.
Iverson reports multiple reader notices including deaths from suicide and drowning, a business leader found dead in bed, a long time Chicago official, and a court petition to change a name. The Count of Turin seeks permission to visit the United States next summer while a Chicago man dies from peritonitis.
A. A. Rice of Boston dies at Cripple Creek from cocaine overdose. Waterloo battle kills or disables 51,000. An illustrated Bible 1500 pages, printed Zurich 1556. T. T. Geer nominated Oregon governor. Brooklyn barber fatally cuts rival during shave. Comedian William J. Barry dies in Brooklyn at 48. University of Calcutta claims largest educational corporation status with over 10,000 annual exams.
Engineer Charles Dibble and two crew members died in a Rock Island collision near Libertyville Iowa. A river coal transport departed Pittsburg with 3 577 000 bushels. Burglars failed to steal from Clay and Smith of Gilman Indiana. Queen Wilhelmina travels incognito to Cannes. Welsh miners appeal for funds as strike funds dry. Edward Bellamy dying of consumption in Denver. Ada Behan elected permanent governor of Stratford Theatre.
Willie Collier the actor at the Park theatre in Boston threw a call bell into the audience after being provoked by two young men but missed them.
The passage from William Lightfoot Visscher in Woman's Home Companion compares a ring of rusty keys to his writings and life. It likens a latchkey to his mind and marriage, ending with ashes in his urn. The tone blends relic and memory as a poet warns of memory’s closures.
Two decorator crabs in a New York Sun aquarium tank shed their old shells and emerge with new, pliable shells that soon harden. A keeper fed them separately, but on a day when time was short he found the empty shells where the crabs had been and realized the shells had been vacated by the living animals.
The article explains lengthy mixing and careful prep to keep croquettes firm. It instructs mincing meat, adding milk, butter, flour to make a paste, then folding in parsley onion juice lemon rind and seasoning. Chill two hours before shaping, breading, and frying.
A New York Mail and Express item describes making a lamp from a quart Rhine wine bottle by tapping to remove glass for candle insertion. Wrap ruby paper around the bottle and secure it, stand on a triangle of burned matches, light the candle and it will burn without wick trimming.
A Kansas group called Barnes Bloodhound association plans to raise bloodhounds and hire them to law officers for tracking criminals. The group comprises Barnes business leaders in Washington county and seeks a charter.
The total land area consumed by new housing in greater London amounts to 1,163 acres each year. This figure highlights the pace of urban expansion and pressures on green space as housing developments proceed across the region.
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