Local Fairfield Retail Notices Invite 1888 Shopping
A collage of advertisements and local notices from Fairfield Iowa dated December 28 1887 promoting cigars felt boots hats and boots wall paper juvenile books gloves and buckles at Voorhies Hufford Starr Clarke Junkin and Bradshaw Thoma stores. Residents Ed W Stone D B Graham and Williamson Winn Jessie Fry events and visits noted.
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Voorhies
Lufford & Starr’s
Slufford & Starr
Clarke & Junkin’s
Hufford & Starr
C. L. McGaw
Hufford & Starr's
C. L. McGaw’s
Hufford & Starr’s
Clarke Junkin’s
Bradshaw & Thoma
Bradshaw & Thoma’s
West Side
James Locke & Co
Ed. W. Stone
Master Dudley
Washington
D. B. Graham
Warren County
J. W. Starr
R. T. Bartram
Alicia
Buff silk handkerchief found on Second Street
A buff silk handkerchief found on Second Street is available at the office for the owner who covers this notice. The item appears in a local notice column along with community announcements and ads.
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Second South Street
Confirmation Sermon Series Starts Next Sunday
The Rev. J Hochuly will begin a series on the Apostolic Ordinance of Confirmation. He will explain its scriptural authority and obligatory nature for the church of Christ, citing Hebrews 6 2. All are invited to hear the claims of this neglected ordinance as church unity gains attention.
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J. Hochuly
Church of Christ
Great Rock Island Introduces Fast Trains Chicago to KC
The Great Rock Island Line adds fast trains between Chicago and Council Bluffs and Kansas City. Local timetable No. 11 departs Chicago at 5 P M and arrives Kansas City 9 05 A M, No. 12 leaves Kansas City at 6 40 P M and arrives Chicago 10 45 A M. The Chicago to Kansas City run is sixteen hours five minutes at about thirty three miles per hour including stops.
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Tue C
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Valuable Advice on Papillon Catarrh Cure Endorsed
Edward Silvey of Chicago reports twenty five years of catarrh relief, six years of severe symptoms, then rapid improvement after using Papillon Catarrh Cure by Clark & Junkin. He claims full recovery and confidence in health. The firm offers Papillon for one dollar prepaid on receipt of price.
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Clark
Streeter
Edward Silvey
Chicago
Clark & Junkin
Papillon Company
Doctor J W Bean Returns to Iowa Practice in Fairfield
Former Burlington family physician Dr J W Bean moved to Kansas four years ago and recently wrote from Fairfield Iowa that he is settled there and finds Iowa superior. The note expresses confidence he will serve clients well and that employers in Fairfield will be pleased with his medical services. Also promotes a loan offering by Galvin & Ross with favorable terms.
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Clarinda
Iowa
J. W. Bean
Burlington
Kansas
Fairfield
Burr
Huntzinger’s
Jerrett & Co
Des Moines
Iuntzinger
A. LB. Watters
Manchester
Christmas Observances Warm Across Town Churches
Outdoor white Christmas followed by indoor cheer as merchants report strong holiday trade. Church services featured tree displays, recitations, and carols while Sunday school boys received fruit and candy. Missionary barrels yielded funds, and many families shared gifts at Baptist, Presbyterian, and Congregational churches.
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Lutheran Church
Congregational
Presbyterian
M. E
Mary
Christ Jesus
Bethlehem
Jacob
Israal
W. F. Goodban
D. C. Smith
Masters Loren
Leney White
the Baptist Church
Jennie Stoward
Kittie Sheridan
Julia Thomas
Nellie Lynn
Myrtle Lynn
Minnie Martin
Jessie Huffman
Minnie Gage
May Swayne
Phoebe Shertz
Ora
Gertie Caldwell
Their Business Booming at Clarke and Junkin's Drug Store
A local drug store reports a surge in trade due to free trial bottles of Dr Kink's New Discovery for Consumption. The ad claims cures for coughs asthma bronchial diseases and lung illnesses with a free trial bottle and a large size bottle priced at one dollar.
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Clarke & Junkin
Dr. Kink
Roap Carrs James Locke Promotes Local Home Manufacture
James Locke markets Roap Carrs and urges readers to buy locally made goods. The notice emphasizes supporting home manufacture and local industry by purchasing his products.
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Roap
James Locke
James Locke & Co
Mr. Locke
Bucklien Arnica Salve Promises Guaranteed Satisfaction
Bucklien's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions, with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents a box. For sale by Clerke and Junkin.
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Bucklien
Clerke & Junkin
The Song of Angels Sermon at Christmas by Rev J Hochuly
The Christmas sermon reflects on the angelic chorus at Bethlehem, praising God and delivering the Nativity message. It urges readers to join in Emmanuel praise, shun secular excess, and view the holiday with reverent gratitude, recognizing Christ's incarnation and saving work.
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Earth
Jesus
Bethlehem
God
Episcopal Church
St. Luke
Chhldhood
Isaiah
Peron
Jesus Christ
God of God
Light
Heaven
Christ
Emanuel
Spectacles Fitted by Georgeh Tit Jeweler
An advertisement invites readers to visit Georgeh Tit Jeweler to have spectacles fitted regardless of eye defects. It promises scientific fitting and assures it makes no difference what the defects may be.
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Georgeh
McKenney and Simmons Offer Easy Terms on Money Two Loan
Longtime lenders McKenney and Simmons advertise easy terms for a Money Two loan. Voorhies hat store promotes a complete line of men’s woolen underwear.
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Money Two Loan
McKenney & Simmons
Voorhies
Wilson & Hinkle
Castoria Endears to Child and Miss Through Ages
Paster Clarkson praises C E Stubbs of Fairfield at the Iowa Improved Fine Stock Association session. He lauds Stubbs for his horse history knowledge and warns talented youths against entering politics, urging him to stay with his chosen field.
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Pather Clarkson
Farm Department
the Register
C. E. Stubbs
Iowa Improved Fine Stock Association
Iowa
Fairfield
D. P. Stubbs
Cure for neck carbuncle advertised by Wallace DeWolf
A patient describes curing a neck carbuncle last winter using Skin Cure with direct application. The testimonial notes immediate relief from soreness and inflammation. Clarke & Junkin offer the Skin Cure at 100 dollars per bottle or prepaid on receipt of price from Papillon Company in Chicago.
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Wallace L. DeWolf
Clarke & Junkin
Papillon Company
Chicago
Voorhies Showcases Largest Fur Cap Line at Fairfield
The best and largest line of fur caps ever brought to Fairfield is at Voorhies. The collection features a wide range of styles and prices, offering shoppers extensive choice in luxury headwear.
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Fairfield
Voorhies
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McGaw & Shoults
the Tribune
Hunt & Howard
America
Hunt & Howard’s
J. E. King
Mr. King
Lizzie Webb
Topeka
Ayer
Stockx Holpers
Jefferson County Agricultural Association
Court House
Joan Ross
Mary M. Wood
Adams St
Lowell, Mass
Fh. P. Nelson
Galvin & Ross
Zepayr
Germantown Yarn
J.C. Thorve
Amana Society
B. Allmayer & Bro
P.S
Qualiy
J.e.roth & CO
The
West Side Clothiers
RATAN
Huston
Richardson
Splendid Line
J. E. Roth
North Side
Pairfield
the Song OF Angels
J. C. Thorne
Raby
Castoria
Clarke
Silionyincans
Royal Baking Powper Co
Walist
Fulton
Old Stane
South Side Square
Fairfield, Iowa
Woolford
D.G. Higley
Knox
Robert Israel
Jones & Fallen
Chicago, Surlington & Quincy
Chicago Express
Cscs Ceres
Nea
Preight
Ongens
Cece
Rock Island Crossing
Rock Island & Pacific
Paassenger
Sig
Mornmoe
Seeamen
Castlemen
John P. Stead
Catholic Church
Marsons College
Ewing
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