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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
9
William Kretschmar, a European general and minister of war, recalls a life of poverty, war, and pursuit of a lost love. Marion learns the truth as Kretschmar reveals how his past and her mother shaped their fates. The revelation rekindles their bond in the king’s study as night falls.
A Masonville Indiana man, Harry Colson, endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for piles Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Protruding. The salve is also recommended for cuts burns and injuries with a 25 cent price at Frank S. Shriner druggist.
Ottumwa Iowa reports 15 year old Frank Adams died from a gunshot wound suffered Sunday at Hiteman. Walter Napier aged fifteen and Oscar Napier aged eleven are jailed in Albia charged with murder. The Napier boys say the shooting was accidental following a prior quarrel.
Pains in the stomach and colic attacks come on suddenly and with extreme pain. Immediate relief is possible with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. No doctor needed in such cases. For sale by Frank S. Shriner, druggist. Dec.
Hon Henry Walker of Iowa City a Johnson county resident born 1829 survives eighteen major and thirty two minor accidents. He has worked in local business and politics and owns 1100 acres along the Iowa river in Johnson and nearby counties. He has endured broken ribs legs and a fractured skull with other injuries yet remains in apparent good health at seventy seven.
Des Moines notes a legislative committee studying a single board of control for all state educational institutions. The panel expects a unanimous vote to recommend a fifteen member non paid board appointed by the governor. Executive committees would oversee the three institutions.
Mr J S Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa describes severe winter colds turning into grippe with aches and congestion. He credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief and recommends a dose during colds. For sale by Frank S Shriner druggist. Dec.
Postville Iowa December 13 an auction sale of unusual interest will be held at Luana six miles east of here on Saturday December 16 when twenty head of buffalos and a quantity of Minnesota land owned by Burgess and Hanson will be sold. The sale follows the owners failure to prosper as planned after six years of farming buffs.
Rev. O. D. Moore of Harpersville New York describes severe cough from the grip and sleep disruption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds with curing the cough and saving him from consumption. Sold at Frank S Shriner’s drugstore with trial bottle offered. December.
Iowa City, December 13. Hon John P Irish, famed Iowa newspaper man and former Daily Press editor, noted for civil war copperhead stance, is discussed as a potential member of the Interstate Commerce Commission to be appointed by President Roosevelt. Irish currently holds a federal customs position in San Francisco.
Seven years of chronic stomach and liver trouble end with George W. Hoffman of Harper Washington praising Electric Bitters. He says they cured his ailments and he will keep them in the house. Sold with guarantee by Frank S. Shriner at 50 cents a bottle. Try them today. Dec.
A early morning blaze destroyed the First Baptist church of Mt. Pleasant, causing nearly 15 000 in losses. The fire started in the old opera house bowling alley nearby. nearby homes were saved by eager neighbors and firemen. The church, started in 1866, had faced prior damage from a 1882 tornado and a 1894 rebuild. The lot will host a new church on the old site.
Des Moines December 13. Coed students at Highland Park College quietly moved from the rear gallery into the main area during an evangelist Dr Medbury's men only address. He reassured the crowd that nothing harmful would be said and urged the women to stay seated.
Mason City Iowa December 13 James Lawrence a south side restaurant operator was jailed by Officer Goodwin while visiting his friend in jail on a gambling house charge The officer locked him in the cell to seize the man Then Allen alias Shorty implicated Lawrence saying he ran the place and took a cut Lawrence rented the room and denied involvement Both were bound over to the district court after a hearing
Marcus L. Evans eighteen year old son of Rev Thomas M Evans of Des Moines disappeared a week ago leaving no destination notice and has not been heard from since His parents fear foul play as he ran a small business and seemed to be doing well in the city
The text touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a quick cure for liver and stomach troubles. It urges readers to eat well and keep bowels regular, claiming prompt relief and lasting benefits. Sold for 25 cents at Frank S. Shriner's drug store with a guarantee.
Fire destroyed the home owned by Senator Titus and occupied by John Davis and family in Conesville Iowa. Citizens fought no blaze due to lack of a local fire department. Davis saved most household goods. The cause is believed to be sparks from a passing train.
Waverly December 13 Hon G W Ruddick longtime judge of the Twelfth Judicial District died yesterday after a long battle with cancer He served for over twenty years and was aged seventy The community mourns the loss of a respected jurist and civic figure.
Marshalltown Iowa December 13 The supreme court will be asked to grant a rehearing of C H Shaw vs The City of Marshalltown regarding the validity of the soldiers preference law Former City Solicitor Van Lain was authorized by the council to take steps to secure the rehearing.
In a brief exchange, a speaker notes asking about the weather suitability half an hour earlier and the reply explains previous conditions did not suit, so they waited for a change. The dialogue highlights how weather influenced decisions and tone.
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