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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
2
A young mother recalls teaching her five year old with a Madonna and Child image in a library. The child, startled by the sight of religious imagery serving as a divine figure, asks what God is doing in a ten cent store. The moment captures a clash between sacred imagery and commercial retail.
Mrs S S Crane recovers from illness after a paralytic stroke. Miss Myrtle Potts resigns as London Ontario stenographer. A C Wisecarver Co. advertises a big horse sale Dec 30 in the city. Court adjourned after a three week session and next term starts late January. Choir to perform a cantata The Love of the World at Presbyterian church. Road trustees meet next Friday with plans for improved roads next year. Weather records mark the coldest December in forty years and ice and coal supply conditions are discussed. City vessels and college plans amid many social and business notices fill the page with local activity.
Public urged not to miss the organ recital by Dr Geo W Andrews at the Congregational church on the 28th month. The note lauds Andrews as Oberlin Conservatory’s strongest musical draw and a major figure among organists.
The undersigned referees offer for sale the Samuel Wisecarver farm of 166 acres located 6 miles northwest of Fairfield Iowa. The sale is conducted under the authority of GEO. W. Ball R. D. DuBois and Sanford Zeigler.
Kodol helps dyspepsia sour stomach and stomach trouble by digesting the foods you eat with the same digestive juices as a healthy stomach. It acts promptly and is pleasant to take. Sold here by Frank S Shriner drug store.
A festive reader note from Elizabeth Murphy and siblings in Fairfield requests gifts for Christmas. The children ask Santa for a picture book, hair ribbons, nuts, candy, and a bracelet, plus more books for the older girls, Teresa and Grace.
A 1909 letter from Bennie Hyn ds of Cedar Rapids writes to Santa Claus listing Christmas wishes for himself a Humpty Dumpty circus Bible ice skates and for his sister a red dress washboard tub and a picture of Santa and for his little brother a book a train set and skates.
A Christmas letter from eightyearold Wesley R Coppock in Fairfield dated December 20 1900 asks Santa for a bicycle a magic lantern an electric train and a bucket of candy. He mentions living with his grandmother and vows to be good.
A St Paul child writes to Santa from 1977 Marshall Avenue, recalling plans to visit Fairfield to see grandparents and requesting gifts. The letter asks for a track engine, other toys, a big Christmas tree, lights, and expresses love for Santa, ending with a affectionate goodbye.
A Fairfield child writes to Santa on December 21, 19009 asking for a doll, a doll head, a doll buggy, a dishes set, a story book and nuts and candy. The note ends with a promise to go to bed early and a reminder for Santa to visit.
Dear Santa Claus letter from Janne M Crowner a 12 year old girl in Fairfield requests a 21 inch doll buggy hair ribbons a fur set and candy for Christmas signed Route No 6 with a polite closing and thanks in advance.
A congressman failed to attend a tariff bill vote and faced sharp questions for absence. He explained he could not come due to ill health with three doctors diagnosing insomnia, claiming his system was reeking with the condition.
The pamphlet cites urinary disorders weak back and backache rheumatism pains in the groin as kidney trouble symptoms. It proclaims DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as the best remedy promising satisfaction, antiseptic action and prompt soothing of pain. Sold by Frank S. Shriner.
A New York Times quote notes that many women in downtown offices preserve femininity by doing homelike crafts at home or on lunch breaks. The observer argues stenographers and typists blend office tasks with embroidery and homemaking habits.
The ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup claiming it quickly and gently moves the bowels to drive out a cold. It also heals irritation and stops the cough and is labeled especially good for children. Sold by Frank S. Shriner.
David McCarty a Jefferson county pioneer died at his home four and one half miles northeast of Fairfield at 7 00 am Monday of heart failure. A Maryland native born Sept 25 1831 he came to Town in 1854 and lived in the county since. He married Sarah Workman Dec 28 1865 and was long a Methodist church member at Prairie Chapel. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Lyman S. Negus died at his sister's home in Red Oak on Sunday after a brief illness. His body was brought to his old city and laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery after a funeral attended by boyhood friends. He was born in 1847, son of Judge Charles Negus, educated in Fairfield, and admitted to the bar in the old Jefferson county courthouse. He never married and lived with sister Mrs. Thomas Griffith in Red Oak. He is survived by his sister, her husband, and their daughter.
Henry H. Barrett died suddenly at his home on West Jackson Street last Sunday evening from heart failure. He had been ill for some time but the end came unexpectedly after a meal when he seemed to be resting in his chair. Barrett was born in England.
The longtime Jefferson resident who served in the Civil War and belonged to the Third Cavalry was honored as funeral services led by George Stra Post No 19 G A R. He left a bereaved family and his body was interred in Ry Breen cemetery.
A folk style verse urges children to stay in bed with the kitchen light off as Santa Claus is coming down the chimney. It warns to keep sleeping and pretend, despite wind and snowy roof fears, until the sleigh sounds fade.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for proof of a catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states F J Cheney & Co of Toledo guarantee the firm and lists Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers. Describes internal action and price 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
For sale land in Van Buren County three miles northeast of Birmingham six miles southeast of Fairfield and seven miles northwest of Stockport. Twenty acres with good improvements. By C. S. Walker.
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