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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
6
Libertyville notes a Ft. Madison visitor. residents and friends travel to Oklahoma New Jersey and Colorado. Orbits include Ottumwa Lawrence Kansas Portland Oregon California and Chariton. Several households host relatives and friends with extended visits and planned trips.
Rev D Hancher of Mt Pleasant will preach at the Glendal church next Sunday Aug 13 at 3 p m. Eva and Gerald Larson visited Packwood with friends from Thursday to Monday. Mr and Mrs C Bloomquist welcomed a fourth son. Anna Sullivan stayed with Elsie Nelson over Sunday. Gus Bright is building a large new barn. Mr and Mrs Lundquist of Stanton Iowa are visiting Mrs Lundquist's brother's family Andrew Johnson.
Beckwith report tells of a traction engine whistle and mentions Mrs Minnie McCormick who has been quite sick under the care of Dr. Morrow of Lockridge.
Blackhawk and Fairfield Townships report a quiet period with visits and gatherings. Little Adda Ramsay faced a serious illness briefly, J. E. Prince family visited Cedar township, John Milane family spent Friday in Brighton, Elsie Stansberry visited Mrs. Heston, and Mr Hall hosted a Saturday evening party drawing a large crowd. Plus a testimonial on Electric Bitters from Mary H Walters of Columbus praising relief from fever, nerves, and digestive issues. product sold by Frank S Shriner's drug store for 50 cents.
Webster City August 3 The oldest horse in Iowa aged 52 years lives three miles from Stanhope in Hamilton County and is owned by a Scandinavian farmer. Last winter his mate died at 32. The aged animal remains in fair flesh and is fed bread with extra sugar daily. It is said that all the signs of great exhaustion are absent.
An aging laborer remains physically weak but continues to travel four miles daily over country roads. He hauls cream from two cows to the nearby creamery two miles from his farm, keeping up a stubborn daily routine despite loss of strength.
O J Smith editor of The Eldora Herald attests after four months of treatment for dyspepsia the Chicago specialist Dr Shallenberger improved his condition. Smith says he was unable to eat without pain for five years, but now meals cause no pain and other doctors gave no relief.
A playful note on hosting picnics indoors and the allure of sweet peas displaying summer hues. The piece ties whimsy to seasonal charm and domestic hospitality.
Fresh and Housekeepers promote quick time and labor savings with hot weather meats. Cold boiled ham and fresh bologna highlighted as key items. Prices described as right and customers urged to patronize.
Des Moines Iowa August 3 A concerted move by the National Guard of Iowa seeks to relocate permanent camp grounds from the city The effort follows friction with local police over distinguishing guardsmen from Eleventh Cavalry troopers and criticism of Des Moines press coverage and facilities including street car extensions and camp grounds upkeep Funds figures show 8 17082659 total available for the biennial period with 4925213 12 revenue from counties 555172 28 insurance taxes and 405 984 87 in fees
Des Moines Iowa August 3 During the biennial period just closed the fees from the state offices decreased 75243 the receipts from miscellaneous sources decreased 390876 The total decrease amounted to 46110 This was overcome by increases and the state report shows a net gain of 422492 despite the declines in specific revenue streams
Flat Rock Michigan resident Wm Bedell testifies the salve heals ulcers sores and cancers. It soothes cuts burns and scalds and is sold by Frank S Shriner’s drug store for 25 cents guaranteed. Aug.
Des Moines reports ideal growth conditions across the state with above average yields for oats and spring wheat near completion. Corn is thriving with roasting ears developing, pastures remain strong, and apple yields are down to about a third of normal. Crop condition indices show corn 94 percent, spring wheat 93, oats 97, flax 78, potatoes 92, pastures 96, apples 73, grapes 86.
Mrs. Addie S. Parker sues Orlin F. Parker for divorce alleging incest with his daughter Leilia now Mrs. Chase. She lists ten women as alleged intimate partners. Married since 1872, the Parkers’ assets are valued around $23,000. Mrs. Parker resides near Hartington Nebraska and Parker on a farm near Correctionville IA.
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