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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
2
J E. Roth & Co presents a holiday sale with Persian and Dresden ribbons 25c yard, silk bags up to 4.50, leather purses, kid gloves from 0.75 to 1.25, golf gloves, hosiery from 5c to 1.75, handkerchiefs from low prices, plus linen textiles, collars, and scarves. Fur selections and coats offered at factory prices.
Local ads spotlight Christmas candies and fruit at Otto Woelhaf's and Israel Kramme druggists with gifts and calendars. J E Roth & Co promotes paper hanging and painting services. A senior class farewell for Prof H W Cooper and Gertrude Akens. A Lewis Institute vs Company M basketball game at Armory hall. Diphtheria recovery news from Minnie Bird Jenks. Mourners convey Mrs Maimie McKee's remains from Burlington. Quail season closes with five day disposal window and fines for violations.
Holiday trade shines as stores stay open late and shoppers hurry through town. Local notes report sales at Buckleys and Miller Paints while Herring the Grocer promotes German-American Coffees. Community reminders cover meetings, church events, and upcoming fairs with calls for subscriptions and news tips.
Glendale Iowa dated December 18 reports Mr and Mrs Fred Conlee extend thanks to neighbors for unceasing kindness during Mrs Conlees severe illness. Mentions Louis Lamanski of Cone John of Brighton visiting their father and Sunday school Christmas exercises. Also notes Kyle’s father John Kyle feeble and Frank Smith visiting Junction. M Camm shipped three hogs to Ottumwa.
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