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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
13
A former owner confirms selling an insurance business to Sylvanus Cornell and thanks patrons. The page also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns and injuries with a testimonial style, and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for digestion with a free sample offer at J. W. Jericho & Co. drug store.
A long list of Fairfield residents and guests are noted with brief mentions of travel, visits, and homecomings. Names include Miss Hazel Hastings Floris Mrs. Henry Shuppy Merrimac Mrs L C Simmons Perlee John Bowers Glasgow Catherine Rodabaugh Libertyville Anthony Kurtz Pleasant Plain Lila Branson and many others with trips to Chicago St Louis Des Moines and Omaha.
Archibald McDonald aged about 72 died at his Bonaparte home during the night of December 6. He was an Iowa educator and longtime business figure, connected with Christy & McDonald and later McDonald & Meek. Survived by wife two daughters one son and two grandsons. Masonry Royal Arch and Knights Templar member. Funeral to be from the Presbyterian church.
The ad claims Kodol relieves indigestion by digesting all the food you eat and is pleasant to take. If it fails, the druggist will refund your money. Sold by Frank S. Shriner.
Our store offers thousands of books and gifts, with special selections for teachers. The Fairfield china department showcases new real china pieces, plates, mugs, and fancy pieces priced from 5¢ to 100, plus fine decorated wares and dishes in various sizes. Fancy salads, cakes, and spoon trays range 25¢ to 48c. All varieties in Rogers Bros. or Wallace Bros. silverware.
A new electric glue heater hits the market claiming glue melts in 30 minutes and the device sustains about 150 degrees for several hours after power is removed. This feature could aid woodworking and manufacturing tasks.
An old advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for cold symptoms. It claims to move the bowels promptly and freely while healing irritation and stopping the cough, noting it is especially good for children and sold by Frank S. Shriner.
The twelfth international congress on alcoholism in London drew about 1,400 attendees including 400 foreign delegates, highlighting global interest in the field.
A home remedy recommends Chamberlains Liniment for back pain with two daily applications of five minutes massage. Apply warmed liniment to the affected area, then cover with damp flannel bound over the seat of pain. Sold by J W Jericho & Co.
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