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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1898
Page
7
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription terms including one year in advance six months and three months for various durations and prices. The notice specifies pricing details for readers and may indicate promotional rates or constraints tied to the newspaper’s circulation.
Dozens of people from Letts Oskaloosa Keokuk and other towns visit relatives in the city. Residents travel to Des Moines Omaha Minneapolis Washington and other points for short stays and returns.
Journal from Camp Cuba Libre Jacksonville Florida July 30 1898 describes heavy rains and flooded grounds. Malaria spreads with new hospital cases and possible typhoid. The camp may move to higher ground while band and military details include promotions new guns and reorganization of drills.
Remedy promotes regular bowel movement without irritation. It claims to awaken kidneys and liver to healthy activity and dispel headaches, colds, or fever. The California Fig Syrup Co advertises Syrup of Figs. Ball & Young offers Flour and Feed at low prices. RANEY & SIMMONS advertise loans and low rate money.
A dense list of individuals including Hovey H Hootm William Howard Charles Howisey John Jager Peter J Johnson Frank B Jones Albert H Jordan Ezra Kellar Sylvester Kell Winfred Kelly Walter Kilpat Charm King Milt Stephenson James Stevens Thomas Stewart Daniel Stout Henry Swanson James Turner Charles Van Nostr and Frank Walker William White M Wilhermsdorfer Ira Workman Charles Youmans appears as a historical roster in the scanned page.
Dr H B Lesher of Salina was charged with assault with intent to kill after shooting his stepson Trimble in the left arm. Trimble’s injuries are not serious and, after bond set at 1000, Lesher will appear at the September district court session.
Democrats of Jefferson County Iowa meet in Fairfield on September 3 1898 at eleven A M to select delegates to the state convention in Marshalltown and to nominate county officers including Clerk Auditor County Attorney Recorder and Board of Supervisors Delegates apportioned by township votes cast for F E White in 1897 Primarys will be held September 1 at 7 30 P M at local voting places By order of the Democratic County Central Committee First Congressional District convention in Farmington on September 14 at 11 A M to nominate a candidate for Congress and form a new congressional committee J P Hornish Chairman A R Miller Secretary
The fair secretary reports many outside applications for premium lists and entry forms signaling strong interest from turfmen. Liberal purses totaling 800 dollars and a premier southeastern Iowa track promise top stock care and robust sport for attendees.
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