23 Feb 1882
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1882
Page
1
A drove of thirty five hogs near Buena Vista Georgia drank from a barrel of syrup skim ming s and soon all hogs were intoxicated. They behaved wildly then collapsed to sleep after the spree.
Ohio lawmakers brace for a protective reform as an unknown fraudster gains a life risk on President Garfield’s mother in a state speculative insurer. Headlines also note cigar production expansion in New York City with 25,000 workers and massive annual output. A copper mine near Tucson reportedly rediscovered after years, and Allahabad hosts Magh Mela drawing up to two million visitors amid pestilence fears.
The ornate shell shaped drum wagon once taken from Berlin during the 1760 Russian occupation is to be restored to the German Emperor. Czar Alexander III plans to bring the relic back to Berlin and place it in the Royal Arsenal on Linden Avenue, where it was seized during the Seven Years War.
A lengthy account recounts a girl spared from a buffalo attack after being dragged by a horned beast in a plain setting. The text also lists Iowa fire losses, railroad land sales, legal moves, and local crime notes across several towns including Des Moines, Keokuk, and Muscatine, with brief public notices and community incidents.
In England Dilke argues against foreign interference over Russia's Jewish policy. Immigrant arrivals surge at Castle Garden with 11,282 in January. Irish and English matters include Meath diocese backing Patrick Egan and unrest over Par nells name in Parliament. Fire losses mount in several cities and Texas cattle plans expand meat production for shipment north. Egypt moves to abolish slavery with Kasie Pasha named governor of Sourlani.
A host entertains a distinguished missionary recently back from abroad. Ladies wear low necklines, prompting the host to apologize for fashion. The missionary replies with a witty line about ten years among the savages, defusing the moment.
A vintage recipe outlines making Hickory Nut Cookies by mixing two cups sugar two eggs half cup melted butter six tablespoons milk or a bit more than a third cup one teaspoon cream of tartar half teaspoon soda and one cup chopped kernels folded into dough for baking.
A reflective saying contrasts poverty and avarice, suggesting poverty seeks few needs while avarice desires all. The adage implies virtue in restraint and warns of the excesses of greed.
A Georgia man confessed to horse theft and was hanged by a mob. a Canadian boy died from liquor, with coroner citing willful murder by the liquor suppliers. In Kentucky a Black man, John Carr, was shot in his home with no clue. Chicago’s Johnny Lamb, tried for Policeman Race’s murder, is acquitted after 3.5 years in jail. Three Kansas City youths, eight to nine, arrested for attempting to wreck a Missouri Pacific train.
A man at the Union depot agreed to a quick trip for whiskey and rode a hackman to a riverfront saloon. The driver charged $1 for the ride, returned swiftly to the depot, leaving the passenger with only a bottle and no fare.
A vintage health claim describes a remedy with a protective layer for the liver and kidneys. It asserts the product strengthens these organs and cleanses the body of bad humors through cathartic and diuretic action.
Nineteenth General Assembly in Des Moines introduces half mill tax to fund war debt, considers railroad crossing disputes, schoolhouse insurance, and town Bradyville incorporation. Bills pass on interest rate cut and Hennepin canal, with adjournments and numerous committee referrals shaping a sprawling agenda.
The Tribune Printing House offers plain and ornamental book and job printing with envelopes statements invitations note heads bill heads programs letter heads business cards and more. Prompt attention and up to date styles advertised with a large stock and customer satisfaction promised.
A Colorado field spans ten acres and lies under a soil crust about eighteen inches deep. Beneath is a black marl layer with a buried lake and fertile ground for corn yielding about thirty bushels per acre. Digging reveals water and fish four to five inches long, perch like and with no scales or eyes.
A three year old girl named Ada is accused of breaking a flower stem by an older person who pressures her to confess. Ada denies the act, insisting she did not break the flower and repeating the phrase I didn’t. A prior tale about a flower is recalled, but the truth remains she did not break it.
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