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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
3
The Richland Clarion reports James Bitting slipped from a tractor pulling a binder on Tuesday afternoon. He was struck by the reel, suffering a severe thigh wound, arm cuts, and bruises. Harry Morrow watched helplessly as help arrived and Dr. Dodds treated him.
Al Wilson will perform a dramatic midair airplane transfer daily at the Iowa State Fair from August 27 to September 3. Advertised as the event’s chief aviation thriller, the stunt marks a first for the state and draws crowds each day.
Ruth Law has been engaged to perform night stunt flying during all fair nights. She will pilot an illuminated aircraft and perform alongside the fireworks display titled The Siege of the Dardanelles, providing a premier aviation spectacle in the event.
The state fair will host a statewide horseshoe pitching contest with teams from nearly every county. Preliminary rounds award points as each pitcher throws 22 shoes per end, and the top eight teams advance to a final round of 21 points per game.
An afternoon program features Crawford Adams, followed by Dr. Herbert Willett delivering an address. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students, with events at 2:30.
A battle to crown Iowa’s top horseshoe pitcher will unfold at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 25 to September 3. Local veterans across counties sharpen skill in barnyard pits to qualify for the event and earn the state title.
Fancy horses from famed stables join the Iowa State fair night horse shows in the livestock pavilion. The program, broader than prior years, offers classes for hunters jumpers tandems ladies mounts military horses and fancy drivers.
The Junior State Fair will be held this year as part of the Iowa State Fair attractions. It is organized with boys and girls clubs statewide and offers premiums totaling 7195 dollars for contests in baby beef, food, garment, and canning demonstrations, with county teams competing in cattle horse hog sheep and corn judging events.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective for bowel complaints. It states a few doses cure ordinary attacks or diarrhoea and notes usage in nine epidemics of dysentery with perfect success.
Dr. J. F. Shallenberger advertises specialty in chronic and nervous diseases for all ages with a focus on eye ear nose throat nerves and digestive issues. He claims long hospital experience and high success after other physicians fail with free confidential consultation at 768 Oakwood Blvd Chicago.
Over $135,000 in premiums, the largest in state fair history, is offered at the Iowa State Fair. Highlights include Horses $28,205. Cattle $35,730.50. Speed events $23,060. other departments show marked increases with totals reaching $135,657.00.
A small Hamburg Breast Tea package is sold at pharmacies. Steep one tablespoonful in boiling water, strain, and drink a teacup full any time. It claims to break a cold and cure grip by opening pores and relieving congestion while loosening bowels. It emphasizes safety and vegetable composition.
An advertisement touts a water toned remedy as pleasant to take and recommended for every family to keep on hand, highlighting its simple, everyday appeal.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Cresap of Bonaparte hosted a Parsons student party with Miss Mildred Miller Miss Marion Miller Vera Thie Mildred Schwartz and others from Mediapolis Burlington and surrounding areas at a local house gathering.
The article urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and excess uric acid. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts mixed with water before breakfast to flush kidneys, ease bladder issues, and neutralize urine acids.
Mitchell and voli See of Fair field, along with Parsons students, Miss related to a local school event. The fragment suggests a student group or meeting involving Fairfield and Parsons institutions.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a 30 cent remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It claims quick relief after a single application and says the oil is soothing penetrating harmless and non burning.
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