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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
12
FOR SALE A De Marco and Ottumwa cast runners F J DeMarsh 507 W Broadway. 40-21 FOR SALE A 5 room house southeast part of town Enquire at this office 41-1f States 5 Northern States and Western Canada start December 20 return within three weeks many stop overs allowed.
J A Beck advertises a used hay press for 50 dollars and offers to haul a stack of straw. He also lists a cheap first lot for sale in Johnson addition near Major Conlee's residence at 300 dollars with easy terms.
Statement from Geo W Unkrich announcing the disposal of his Lockridge business and requesting all persons indebted to him to call and settle at once. The notice bears the date code 41 21 and is signed Geo W Unkrich.
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will remove microbes that impoverish the blood and circulation and stop trouble interfering with nutrition. The product is offered at 35 cents in tea or tablet form by Shriner and Swayze in December.
An old advertisement warns against costly mistakes and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The pills are described as gentle yet thorough and cost 25 cents at Shriner and Swayze’s drug store. December.
The Grand announces the new production directed by Gordon and Bennett praising its dramatic power and mounting. The performance, described as unusually praised, will be seen in the city Monday January 16 and urged not to be missed.
Bright holiday ads tout fresh candies at Brown's Candy Factory with 8c to 10c ranges, mistletoe and holly, a parlor lamp giveaway with 25c orders, and other seasonal goods. Local shops promote pipes, cigars, and gift boxes, while farm listings, notices, and a marriage at Parsons College add to the scene.
A Beall Mississippi man recounts his wife’s quick recovery from consumption using Dr King s New Discovery after other treatments failed. Four bottles cured her and the product is guaranteed by Shriner Swayze druggists with price info mentioned.
Market commentary notes narrow cattle changes and mixed opinions on declines. Packers launch winter hog packing with quotes near 4.50 per cwt, signaling liberal supply. heavy hogs premium over light. Prices show top cattle around 7.65, bulk cattle 3.85 to 4.45, and light stock 3.25 to 4.50 with ongoing crossovers between heavy and light grades.
The market shows ongoing pressure as hog production shifts into provisions, with buyers accepting a 4 cent basis amid expected declines. Live mutton holds at a steady pace while traders anticipate a rapid reaction. Local demand and feeder prices remain high, suggesting sheep and lamb values will stay strong into January and February.
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