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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1898
Page
7
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Ernest Funkey from Ft Madison visits his parents. Ottumwa residents Mary Moore and Florence Moore return from a week away. Parsonage figures cameo as several families, trips to Chicago and Washington noted. A Jefferson County Soldiers and Sailors reunion scheduled for August 25 with Rev Cooper and Hon Hedge as speakers.
James F. Wilson Jr. offers Wear Resisters for men blending style comfort and durability. The ad urges buyers to choose this feature rich footwear now on sale.
The notice advertises a farm totaling 190 acres of farmland and 110 acres of pasture located five miles southwest of Libertyville. It mentions good improvements and reasonable terms with contact via E G Copeland Iowa City Iowa.
Patrick Griffin died suddenly last Saturday morning at nine after a prior accident left him with a broken limb. Diabetes, noted by his physician as the cause, had troubled him for weeks, though he had shown signs of recovery. He was born in Syracuse in 1857 and lived in Iowa City many years. He leaves a wife Ellen Connor and four children. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Marys Catholic Church.
Important to Farmers announces the Star Barn will operate as a Ten Cent Feed Barn with daily horse buying and selling, signed by I. T. WISECARVER.
Catalog of women's undergarments and accessories offered at deep discounts. Includes 20 dozen ladies vests and sleeves, gray hose, corsets, muslin nightgowns and drawers, parasols, rain umbrellas, calicoes, pocket books, silk finish vests, corset covers, and silk string ties with reduced pricing.
A long catalog-style notice advertises 100 yard damask, linen damask, toweling, and household goods at low prices. It lists fabrics, towels, sheets, bed spreads, glassware, pi s, and various household items with bulk quantities and discounted rates. The notice emphasizes first quality and low prices across many line items.
A crowded storefront listing heavy discounts on shirts, pants, hats, overalls, and accessories. Bargains include men’s Madras shirts 15 dozen, assorted soft shirts 7 dozen, bib overalls and work pants, hats from 23c to 75c, and assorted fabrics and sewing notions.
An announcement from The Fair on the south side urges shoppers to buy now to clear space for a large hosiery and underwear stock. The message stresses real values that will not last and encourages early purchases at South Side Fair.
The twenty third annual Jefferson county fair will be held August 30 31 and September 1 on association grounds. Premium lists available at Chas H Gage hardware store with offices for entries to open soon. Also notes on harvest season and community sentiments. Death of Mrs Mary M Wells reported with funeral plans and biographical details.
Raney and Simmons advertise affordable loans with simple terms and the lowest rates. They invite inquiries for personal or small business borrowing and promise quick processing.
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle, costive relief that cleanses the system, awakens kidneys and liver, and dispels headaches, colds, or fever without irritation or weakening the organs.
Grain-O is a delicious ap petizing food drink to replace coffee. It tastes like fine coffee when prepared, but without its injurious effects. Aids digestion and strengthens nerves, not a stimulant, suitable for children and adults. Costs about one quarter the price of coffee, 15 and 25 cents.
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