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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
7
Readable fragments show skirts priced at $1.25 $1.48 $1.69 and $1.98 with lace and insertions noted in the description. The text suggests a catalog or advertisement listing several skirt options and prices.
Miss Eva Kaufman of Pine Bluff Arkansas visits Miss Cora Dill in Fairfield after a year in Europe. Travelers include Miss Kate Griffin heading to Mt Pleasant and Council Bluffs, Beulah Kearns to Claymore Indian Territory, and Mrs B Winter returning to Rock Island. Others depart for Chicago New York to shop, visit, or work.
Fairfield High School held its ninth annual elocutionary contest at the Presbyterian church with Eva Kann winning first and George Caviness second among twelve contestants. Judges from Ottumwa and Eldon faced criticism for their unconventional selections. The event drew a large audience and featured a varied program of poems, readings, and songs.
Dr King s New Life Pills claim to cure indigestion billiousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Easy pleasant safe and sure. Only 25 cents at Geo D Clarke s drug store. Subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
The Tribune calls for fair judging in elocutionary contests and for competent judges. If the school board cannot ensure justice, it should abolish future contests or resign for suitable successors.
The hospital movement gains momentum with a Friday evening meeting in Fairfield. Dr Spilman Ottumwa Dr Snook and Miss Heaton will speak on hospital benefits city relations and nursing. Rollin Wilson will present the incorporation charter by laws and organization plan and directors will be elected.
Farms for sale here and buyers for farms near Fairfield. If you want to buy or sell or arrange loans write 41 43 A. M. KAUFFMAN Four Corners.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Hobbs Sparegus Pills for kidneys with sample free and urges readers to contact the firm in Chicago or New York for more information.
Fairfield to hear grand opera on Thursday Feb 14 featuring Verdi’s Il Trovatore acts one and four and Flotow’s Martha act two. London Fog land and New York company promises large audience with reserved seats on sale Feb 5.
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