Health for Man or Beast
It is easier to prevent than to cure and cheaper and more satisfactory. The best preventive for germ diseases is to use disinfectants freely.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
3
It is easier to prevent than to cure and cheaper and more satisfactory. The best preventive for germ diseases is to use disinfectants freely.
Maddox and Maxwell report a strong two week rise in orders for bread cakes pies and cookies. The bakery invites customers to call or visit the store for fresh baked goods and a wide bakery selection.
Real estate transfers listed include Charles H. Gage and wife to Wirth B. King Lot 12 Block 14 Mary J Lawson and husband to J L Beckman tract in Die Benai bkeheke 600 Samuel Massey and wife to Mary and Leslie Clinken beard part block 87 Fairfield Centennial addition 3850 Parsons College Addition DRI tras oe MEneresa A G Jordan and wife to Sarah Mott Lot 14 Block 6 Fairfield Parsons College Add Dillon Turney and wife to John H Fritz west 80 feet of Lot 5 Block 10 Fairfield New IRE g's Fetes 2750 150.
Market listing shows grain and hay prices at Zeigler Elevator with figures for new corn loose hay and bales. Prices for butter eggs and produce are noted under Emry's with emphasis on quantity per ten units. The fragmentary text suggests a daily price sheet for Fairfield area markets.
Workmen started remodeling the C C Risk store on the last side of the square. An entirely new front will be installed and a second story added to the rear. The project will move rapidly toward completion.
Chautauqua season tickets priced at 1.50 are urged this week with a price rise to 2.00 after Saturday night August 8. Banks, courthouse offices, and local services adjust hours during the event while local notices cover sales, licenses, and civic happenings across Fairfield including exams for teachers, a baseball schedule, and social gatherings.
Independent School District of Fairfield Iowa invites bids for 10000 bushels of coal to heat district schools for the ensuing year. Bids due by noon August 17 1908. District reserves right to reject any and all bids. J W Dole secretary.
In West Liberty Iowa on August 1 threshers run and yield data show oats averaging 38 bushels per acre the best yet reported by F D Stevens. The Jackson Grain Co pays 40 cents per bushel for oats a record price for the area. Some corn receipts bring 70 cents a bushel. Farmers stay active in harvest season.
The Iowa State Fair sets free entry for children on Saturday August 22 the first day of a full program. Events include a six day racing meet stock judging in the great pavilion ponies judged first scholarship contests for boys in corn and stock judging and girls in cooking the night show in the pavilion promises family entertainment.
The event features a select group of prize winning animals with wit and grace. Special displays include top specimens arranged for judging and public viewing starting Monday.
Freemont Voters' Association plans its second annual meeting on Thursday September 17 in Fairfield. Expected attendees include J W McLean J Stinson S W Coffin on the executive committee with finance members G W Gage and Andy Gantz and music committee members Messer and Samuel Cockley.
Amarillo Texas August 3 grain from the Panhandle caused a stir in Fort Worth when Medlin Milling bought the top quality No 1 hard dry wheat for 1.06 per bushel. The Fort Worth Record notes it as the best Fort Worth wheat in years and perhaps the best in America with exceptional berries and conditioning. F M Rogers of the Board of Trade praised the purchase and quality.
Gracefully done reflection notes that Prouty rarely withdraws from contests, yet when he does the move carries subtle elegance and dramatic flair observed by the Sioux City Tribune.
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