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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1888
Page
3
The store proclaims the largest and finest collection of mens, boys, and youths suits in Fairfield with prices two to five dollars per suit lower than comparable quality elsewhere. It offers a wide range of men dress suits in worsted, cheviot, Scotch, corkscrew, and Welsh patterns, crafted and trimmed like custom wear.
In Fairfield the store markets a vast stock of overcoats for men and children, plus underwear hats and caps. Shoppers are urged to call early to secure bargains as supplies are prepared to please all customers.
A storefront emphasizes complete stock and invites customers to view goods regardless of purchase intent. It proclaims guaranteed latest styles and the lowest prices to entice shoppers.
An advertisement notes the Allwaver and Bro store at the southwest corner Square in Fairfield Iowa. The brief listing references the shop location and nearby landmarks as a navigational cue for shoppers.
A crowded fairfield list of promotions from Fry Bros Voorhies Scotts and Bradshaw Thoma covers groceries sewing goods lamps table ware and holiday books. Local items include a McCord hall dance for library funds a runaway incident a fall injury and a theatrical performance. A fast eastbound C B&Q express boosts merchants and a fourlecture college course is announced.
An inveterate joker helps William Rider known as Old Bill Rider obtain a lasting home. The community forms The Rider Castle Company to build a 10 by 12 foot house in Fairfield, with local trades freely giving labor. Rider signs the deed, sings a hymn, and receives a real home after years of hardship.
William A Sawyer recounts a severe lung illness in Niagara County New York in 1886. He attributes rapid relief to Allecock's Plasters placed under arms shoulders chest and throat, noting disappearance of cough and fever after several hours and eight days use.
The wedding of E. L. Fishel and Lola M Laughlin occurred at the bride’s parents’ home in Libertyville on November 8 at 5 pm with twenty guests. Rev. Glotfelly officiated, followed by a supper and gifts from relatives. An unrelated report notes a large asbestos discovery in the Mojave country, described as the first significant domestic asbestos find.
A terse item notes latent movement of Pearl Leader Victor and Sunrise in Atchison Kansas related to flour supply and Fry ros.
Orficens of George Strong Post No. 19 G A A elected Monday evening November 3 1945 Commander J A Spielman Vice A W Jaques Jr Vice John Brier Chaplain D D Tomy Quartermaster Thes bell Surgeon Dr J W Oliver Officer of the Guard R H Van Doren Officer of the Day J J Axline Delegate to State Encampment at Burlington C D Tomy Alternate M Westenhaver
J. C. Burrows of Kalamazoo Michigan testifies that a family member suffered over five years with a cough. After trying many remedies a bottle of Vapiilon extract finally stopped the cough and provided relief. Clarke and Junkin offer large bottles for one dollar.
Turkeys six cents per pound best chickens fifty four ducks fifty four geese forty four deliver ed after Dec 18 opposite Tribune office. Don’t fail to see us before contracting Stancliff Zeigler. Stech mango and scratches on human or animals cured in 30 minutes by Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion sold by D G Higley Fairfield.
Mr B F Nourse Royal Baking Powder Co Western Agent endorses Papillon extract of flax Skin Cure claiming rapid, surprising results after days of use on his family. He notes prior years of treatment failed to match this relief. Large bottles priced at 1.00 offered by Clarke & Junkin's.
A Dec. 6 1888 notice lists remaining uncalled letters at the Fairfield post office. Names include Miss A L Colton Miss Nancy Davis Milt Douglas Oliver Slate Wm B Ketcham Albert Lewis Molly Liblin Johnathan Louder H L Long Pichinny Rhodes Daisy Roberts Mrs L J Robertson F A Rose. Recipients asked to claim letters by reference to the advertisement.
County attorney E Bainbridge Munday and Mr D I Wilcoxson credit Electric Bitters with saving lives in cases of malaria fever jaundice and other kidney liver and stomach disorders. They assert the remedy wards off and cures malaria and is unequalled for related ailments. Clarke and Junkin sell it for 50 cents and 1.00.
Pierce's Bankrupt hardware store in the Light building three doors northeast of the square is now open selling goods lower than ever. Give them a call.
Fairfield mourns prominent citizen John W. Bloss after a week and a half illness that began with a cold and settled in the lungs. He worked in the local furniture business for Frank Junkin and was well regarded by the community. An unrelated report notes John N. O Connell, a railroad worker, fell from a box car and died after his leg amputation at Burlington.
Newark Arkansas resident C L Morris credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with his recovery from lung illness and says he is now able to oversee farm work after three bottles. Decatur Ohio resident Jesse Middlewart also praises the medicine saying doctors had given up on him. Sample bottles offered at Clarke Junkin s drug store. A Jefferson County Library board meeting approved a resolution of thanks to Representative White for donated British Poets and planned care for museum articles secured by Senator Wilson.
An ad touts lactic acid in blood as rheumatism cause and claims Llood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, neutralizes acidity, and strengthens the body. It notes Robert Israel's grocery move to the south side and his continued mixed stock in a new Farmers' Store setup.
Joan Kening showcases her ladies' fine shoes as a specialty at C L McGaw's store, featuring a curated selection of elegant footwear for women. The shop highlights quality materials and stylish designs aimed at discerning customers.
New grocery stock offered at small cash profit near Wells and Garrettson's bank in Israels old stand. Bright and fresh goods available now. Come in and see Perry King.
I offer at public sale on December 7 1888 at my residence 64 miles northeast of Fairfield the following property two horses two sets harness one farm wagon one spring wagon five milled cows five yearlings two two year olds five spring calves one combined reaper and mower one hay rake one sulky plow one sod plow one cultivator one harrow one bob sled 125 bushels rye 250 bushels oats one to twelve tons hay hogs and other items. Terms include nine month credit on sums five dollars or more with note and security and six percent discount for cash on day of sale. No removal before note. William White.
Removes lumps blemishes and swelling including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone and sprains. Save 350 with one bottle. Warrranted sold by D G Higley druggist Fairfield Iowa.
Advertisement claims Swayne's Ointment relieves intense itching and bleeding from piles, prevents ulceration, and can remove tumors in most cases. Sold by druggists or by mail for 459 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
An advertisement touts Griggs ilveerine Salve as a safe speedy cure for cuts bruises burns wounds and all sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and eruptions with a satisfaction guarantee and money refund. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma for 25 cents.
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