Free oysters and holiday goods in town ads
The page runs with shop notices and sales from Voorhies and Bradshaw Thoma showing free oysters at P O Restaurant, new fall hats, neckwear, trunks and valises, and a large coal deposit find near Eddyville. It also reports tax increases in Ottumwa and civic notices, plus a Thanksgiving sermon excerpt praising divine providence and American abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
United States
Israel
Nature
Lis
Jehovah
Ile
Papillon Skin Cure Sold By Clarke & Junkin
An extract of flax named Papillon skin cure was discovered accidentally by a pulp worker and shown to heal eruptions warts blemishes and scrofulous symptoms. After ten years of trials it became a scientific fact with demand rising to 1 032 000 bottles sold in the past two years. Large bottles cost 1.00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Clarke & Junkin
Man at the Wheel Defends Trained Labor Before Students
Rev A E Taylor opened a college course with a lecture at the Presbyterian church arguing for the dignity and necessity of labor. He championed brain and hand work, urging systematic toil and division of labor as essential for scholars and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. E. E. Taylor
Taylor
Buss
Union of Labor
Papillon Catarrh Cure Endorsed as Superior Remedy
Clarke & Junkin advertise Papillon an all vegetable remedy for catarrh hay fever and colds marketed as scientifically prepared and harmless. They claim 86000 gallons sold in two years and offer large bottles for 1 dollar at their drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Clarke & Junkin
Local Items and Notes from Fairfield Region
Ed Brown of Fairfield teaches at Pot school. Charles Nelson recovers from a severe colt kick. Starry Walker returns from a long west trip. James Lewiman builds a new addition to his home. Ira Shafer visited the west and saw the elephant. William and Thomas Turnbull visit Ringgold county. Corn husking is underway with about 50 bushels per acre. Chauncey Reynolds returns from Washington Territory and buys a farm from Ira Stadley. Dec. 3, 1888.
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Ed. Brown
Fairfield
Charles Nelson
Starry Walker
James Lewiman
Ira Shafer
William
Thomas ‘Turnbull
Ringgold County
Chauncey Reynolds
Washington Territory
Ira Stadley
Jefferson County Schools Winter Term Attendance Report
The county reports progress on fall terms with irregular attendance due to students aiding in fall work. Most winter terms are in session with several schools showing enrollment figures, daily averages, and tardy counts across multiple townships.
Fuel Orders on Short Notice at Rock Island Depot
A contractor states readiness to supply fuel on short notice at the Rock Island depot or with W. E. Harris. The emphasis is on low prices and rapid fulfillment for test orders or urgent needs.
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W. E. Harris
Rock Island Depot
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Broadhead
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West Side Dry Goods Store
Parsons College
Ewing
H. E. Woods, M. D
Phiasigan Or
Sergeon
TOWA
Myers’ Building
Park
J.C. Thorme
J.C. Thorne
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Pairfield, Town
G. A. Merich
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Huntzinger’s
P.O
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Scotts
Dieland
Tribune
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Eddyville
Luk Tribune
Uottumwa
William Viili
Davis County
Bloomfield Dee
W. W. DuNtavy
County Line
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Norwich
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Joan G. Spielman
Missouri
Tur I. C. Sorosis
Quillen
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Clapper
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Mr. Bigiow
Biglow
Geo. W. Dunbar
Richland
Ohio
Michigan
Dunbar
Poweshiek County
Weaver
Dennmark
Batavia
Ottumwa Pyress
Sam Abber
Baldridge
J. Hochuly
Brichton & Jaques
Attorneys AT Law
Watefield, Iowa
Tayor
Hunt & Howard's
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Schools
Penn Township
Cora Bradfield
Levert Westenhaver
John J. Kyie
Blackhawk Township
Ollie
Stella
Nellie Hearkens
Ida Ladly
Josie Brice
Luther
Stacy McCracken
Hannah McCracken
Bertha
Hattie Orr
Charlie
Bulah Roberts
Cora Staats
Lula Spencer
Blackhawk
Lula
Ethel West
Lida Beck
Polk Township
Joe W. Oliver
Failfield Township
Katie V. Banfield
Jessie Huss
Warnie
Laura B. Gantz
Buchanan Township
Lida McCarty
Lockridge Township
Anna Anderson
Thaddeus Pierce
Sabyl L. Vance
Lucy McClain
Round Prairie
Della Ilall
Liberty Township
Etta
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Emma Cornell
Elma Wiser
Alice
Sadie Jodabaugh
Etta Wiser
Millie
Flora
Lula Chatterton
Frank
Mamie Lamson
Mattie
Cora Dexter
Altha McQuiston
Sherman Gibson
S. N. Hopkins
J. M. Sripson
B.n.cantz, M.D
Iffice
Airfield
Bells & Garrettson
North Side Park
Faiffied, IA
M. A. Mccoll
Attorney AT Law
Fairfield, Iowa
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J. W. Cordon
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Wilkins & Tilsox
Ole Stane
N. W. Cor. Park
H. Co. Coe
Bell's
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KR. J. Wilson
Jd. M. Hinkle
M'Kemey
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PM McKemney & Simmons
Leckett & McKenney
Law
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Calis
Chirke & Junkin’s
Northwest Corner Park
Baptist Church
Calvin Sngook
Fairfield, Lowa
Dr. N. Steele
J. W. Bean, M. D
J. D. Freeman
Jordan Block
J.B. Monfort
Iow
DR. James
Coote & Junkin
First National Bank
Jas. F. Wilson
McElhinny
Transactsa General Banking and Exchange
Southeast Corner Park
Samuel Zeigler
Sale Stables
Second North and
Second West Sts
Robert F. Ratcliff
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First East Street
R. C. Sayers
Fairfield, Towa
Eashaw Livery Burn
Isi
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