Tariff on Wool Sparks Jefferson County Debate
A reader argues the wool tariff is misestimated and that protection raises costs for locals. The letter cites examples of tariff classes, wool production shifts, and price trends to urge either increased subsidies or a one mill library tax to fund public access. The piece closes urging continued library operation.
Library funding debate prompts city action
A reader letter in the Trisune discusses the library deficit, proposing options from closing the library to increasing yearly subscriptions. The discussion notes saloons are closed, urges citizens to back steady funding and a public appeal for support.
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Eprron ‘Trisune
Library Board
Clover as anchor of western farming and soil fertility
The discussion urges growing clover to maintain soil fertility as a primary farming strategy. Speakers emphasize home manufacture, avoiding export of farm products, proper land preparation, and using clover and buckwheat to enrich soils. A scheduled meeting on Dec 31 will decide measures to ask of legislators.
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Edward Davies
Jacob Funck
John Ross
J. W. Quillen
Judge Meek
Bonaparte
Etter
C. J. Fulton
Ohio
Mr. Davies
County Line Notices and Local Updates
Anna Stull is home for the holidays. John Williams repainted his house. Mrs J Waltz of Van Buren Co is visiting friends here. Rev Simmons preached at the County Line through Christmas Day. Minnie Veebler returned from Shenandoah where she attended school. George Fry rented his farm to Mr Sketoe for next year and will move to town in spring. Dec 26 1887. Cricket Backlen Aruba Salve offers cure for skin ailments with 25c per box. Clarke & Junkin sell it. Subscription offer for The Tribune and Des Moines Weekly News at 2.15 per year.
Transfers of town property and deeds in Fairfield area
A dated list of warrantee deeds and a tax deed detailing property transfers in Fairfield and vicinity during 1887 with buyers, sellers, lot and block references, subdivision names, and prices. Also an 1880s medicinal advertisement offering a skin remedy priced at 25 cents per box.
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James M Hinkle
Eawin B Baggs
Grimes
Fairfield
Isaac Jennings
Simpson
Spain
Barnes
Win L Long
Harriett Byron
W B Murray
Martha Murray
James Sullivan
Charlea
Oakland
Jefferson County
D Jones
Mary J Troy
Wiliam Caldwell
Whitwood
Batavia
Mary J Watkins
Susan E Wiliama
Permelia Fry
Ark Bay
Payton Wilson
W C Bennett
J F Bennett
Gage
Mary J Crowthers
Henry Hite
Brookville
Geo W Camblin
Otho West
Lota
New Plat
Liver Regulator heals a dyspeptic wife in Georgia
A Fort Valley resident credits Simmons Liver Regulator for restoring his wife's health after years of indigestion. He mentions Dr Steiner of Augusta recommended the remedy three years ago and expresses gratitude. The note is signed WM. M. KERSH with J. A. ZEILIN & CO., Philadelphia listed.
Fairfield Market Prices and Market Notes
A dense listing of grain fruits livestock and other market items with prices for wheat rye oats barley corn potatoes butter eggs bacon lard and coal. Includes cattle hogs mules and horse market quotes and a brief mention of a croup fatality linked to Ayers Cherry Pectoral with an Almanac plug.
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Fairfield
Perth
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