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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
6
The store thanks the good people of Fairfield and Jefferson county for three years of patronage. It reports steady trade gains, new double rooms and well lit store space, new departments, cash-only sales, and low prices with high quality. The anniversary invitation promises value for all customers.
Readable list of fabric goods with prices from 2¢ to 75c and garments for men women and children. Items include cambric muslin osnaburg calico checkered shirt ing toweling table cloth oil cloth bed ticking wool flannel and socks shirts and boys wear offered at deep discounts.
The August 13 session led by Mayor Jaques addressed a North Second street sewer memorial, bids for 1898 city printing, weed control along the reservoir and vacant lots, and a proposed 24 inch sewer from Sixth Street to West Jefferson. Updates on Main and South Main sewers were reported as near/complete. rate reconsideration for Franklin school toppage was opposed. A full city sewer plan from C R Allen was reviewed for compliance. Adjourned to August 19 at 7:30 PM.
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts, bruises, wounds, and skin conditions with a money back guarantee. It lists J. D. McDowell as the seller at 25 cents per box.
Advertisement for home writing work offering twenty five cents per hundred words. Applicants must send ten cents for details. Address The Sioux City Business College, Sioux City, Iowa.
August 16 report from Libertyville lists Fred Huston and wife of Omaha visiting grandparents, Capt. J. C. Fry of Fairfield in town, and several locals visiting relatives. A severe accident injures James Richards on a Springer farm ride, with treatment by Drs. Davis and Fordyce. he remains in danger. Other items include illnesses, moves, purchases, and upcoming community events.
The Jefferson County Tribune urges two days at the county fair two weeks away to showcase crops animals and crafts. Key superintendents include R D DuBois grounds Z T Moore art hall Geo Heaton agriculture John P Manatrey speed J A West horses and mules L L Wilkins cattle C L Funck sheep T P DuBois swine Ralph Maddox poultry John Ross mechanical dept and diverse divisions led by many local ladies and gentlemen. Farmers urged to bring top exhibits and county residents to attend in force.
June 1 to 15 1898 common points to Colorado via rans Mississippi Exposition Omaha Nebraska on sale June 1 to October 30 1898. Round trip to Indianapolis for K P grand encampment at low rates August 19 20 21 good to return by August 30. September 8 4 5 cheap tickets to Cincinnati. Cheap Ohio excursion available now via ticket agent C B Q P E HEFLIN Agent.
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