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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
2
The Fairfield Post Office records the publication as second class mail matter under weekly newspaper status, ensuring standard mail handling and circulation.
An editorial urges American women to testify before Congress about price manipulation under the Aldrich tariff. It argues women, as households’ purchasing partners, understand price increases and declining quality from trust consolidation and should be summoned with families and moderate incomes to expose the public’s losses.
The president elect concentrates on governing New Jersey, rejected as progressive due to his insistence on his own duties. Critics say a man detached from the era would not fight for George W. Perkins' children, a jab at his stance and priorities.
Concord dec 30 The upcoming state assembly must elect a new governor as the Bass term ends and name a U S senator to replace Durham. Republicans hold a narrow lead while progressives claim influence, raising the chance of a deadlock and shifting balance in both high offices.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. J Cheney & Co Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. National Bank of Commerce endorses the firm. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation with testimonials and 75 cent bottles available from druggists.
The lawmakers must choose one of the two leading candidates Felker and Franklin Woerchester. Felker won the plurality at the election, and many progressives are expected to back him. Governor Bass, head of the progressive Republicans, supports Felker over Worces ter.
W R Fox of Noblesville Indiana praises Foley Kidney Pills for restoring kidney function after months of illness. He notes family members also benefited and urges taking the product at first sign of kidney trouble. Advertisement by S Bradshaw & Co.
Preparations are underway for a two day dedication at Cross Lanes Presbyterian Church. The program includes Sunday services, a basket dinner, discussions on church growth, and a Monday schedule with good roads farming and a Parson college debate. Community bodies plan an oyster supper for twenty five cents per plate.
Washington dispatch explains the upcoming parcels post rollout on January 1, 1913. It details the scale of changes including new stamps, weight limits, zone maps, and regulations, plus anticipated initial glitches and the vast national reach of the system across rural routes and rail lines.
Mrs. Emma C. Stever of 107 East Stone street enjoyed a surprise Christmas reunion as 13 children, all nearby, gathered for dinner. Attendees included sons Edward and Frank of Libertyville and many married daughters and sons with relatives from nearby towns. The group shared baskets of holiday foods around the family table.
Alfred Wright turned 71 with a surprise birthday hosted by his daughter Mrs John Van Paten at his East Adams street home. About twenty five neighbors attended. gifts included a rocker. Mrs Van Paten served refreshments as Mrs Ida Foote and her daughter Elsie sang. Wright, born December 23 1841 in Scott county NL, moved to Iowa in 1847 and has lived in Jefferson County.
J A Huglin to return from Rippey Iowa for Christmas with wife and family and rest. He will resume his law practice in the city on January 1st after full recovery, stating in a letter that his health is restored and he can devote full attention to business.
Yesterday December 25 a infant born to Mr and Mrs J L Lathrop died within hours. Funeral services were held at 1 PM from the home and the remains laid to Evergreen cemetery. The bereaved parents receive sympathy from friends.
W H Chapman of Winnebago Nebraska recounts saving on medical bills by using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his two children coughs. He claims a 25 cent bottle cured them without opiates and prompts readers to consider the same remedy from L S Bradshaw and Co.
The ninth annual Southeastern Iowa Poultry Association show ends tomorrow night at nine. Awards cover multiple breeds with top prizes to D. E. Wilson Fairfield and J. F. Carbaugh Cedar Rapids area exhibitors among many others. armory display lists winners and coop labels for public viewing.
Black Langshans Natl Part Wyandotte Club state cup S A Power and Son Osborn cup S A Power and Son Mrs Hollister cup W G Warnock Br Leghorns FOR SALE Bourbon Red Turkeys Mrs William Roach Fairfield Iowa Phone 6706. 43-2-p
T B Short rural carrier on route 6 out of Fairfield found multiple packages, notes, and treats at mail boxes on Christmas day. Residents along the route reported surprise gifts and cheerful messages, including money for the carrier to use as he wished. The hilly route, challenging in bad weather, drew appreciation for his service and the uncommon holiday goodwill.
A local note credits Mr Short with a cash testimonial raised by friends. The amount stated as about 25 dollars is valued by him as if it were many hundreds, reflecting strong community appreciation for his kindness.
Keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound on hand to head off a cold with prompt use. It contains no opiates heals and soothes inflamed air passages stops the cough and may save a big doctor's bill. In the yellow package. L. S. Bradshaw & Co. (Advt.)
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