Coats Offered at One Third Off Regular Price
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
2
Silk Waists From 1903 Line Offered at $1.90
A local ad promotes silk waists from last year’s 1903 production offered at $1.90 each, with regular prices ranging from $3.50 to $6.50.
Universal Germ Killer Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a disinfectant that “kills the germs of all diseases” with one dose and claims relief guaranteed. Shriner & Swayze druggists offer bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free, dated January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriner & Swayze
Old Pals Fight in Prison at Anamosa
Notorious Clinton county criminals George Burrier and Daniel Murphy clashed in the library of Anamosa prison. Burrier, ousted to the stone pile, and Murphy, hospitalized, faced disciplinary actions including stripes and shaving as both are reduced to third class. Prior feuds and insults between them led to the fight under guard supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
Anamosa
Clinton
George B. Burrier
Daniel Murphy
George Burrier
Murphy
Burrier
Barker
The Tribune makes a strong clubbing offer this year
The Tribune promotes a noteworthy clubbing offer this year with details referenced in a related column. The note hints at bargains and events linked to the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Fairfield News Roundup of Local Events and Losses
Fairfield progresses with church meetings and choir performances. Sickness, births, deaths, and marriages fill the social calendar as S.D. Gordon visits for church series and local businesses report changes. Also noted are weathering ice, theater plans, and upcoming dramatic productions in January.
Obituary of Daniel Murphy Died After Long Illness
Daniel Murphy died January 1 1905 at his home near the city after a long illness. Born in Ireland 1823 he grew up in London and came to the United States in 1854 settling in New York before moving west to Jefferson County. He married Ellen ONeil in 1857 and left four children. A devout Catholic, funeral services were held at St Marys Church Tuesday at 11 conducted by Rev Father Hoffmeyer Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Murphy
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Fr. Hoffmeyer
Ottumwa
Ireland
London
England
U. S
New York
Jefferson County
Ellen O'Neil
Murphy
Father Hoffmeyer
Wealthy Idaho miner heir search links Iowa relatives
An Idaho miner who died in Council on October 12 left a large estate and unknown real name. Nick Klosaner of Black Lake Idaho, administrator of the Anson estate, seeks heirs in Clinton Iowa and elsewhere. He says Anson used a assumed surname in Idaho and his true identity and kin are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Iowa
Clinton
Jerre Anson
Council
Nick Klosaner
Black Lake
Anson
Ida
Klosaner
Clara Swanson Dies at Lockridge
Clara Swanson 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Swanson of Lockridge Iowa died at 4 AM after a brief grip illness. She fell ill only days before death and neighbors and relatives mourn the sudden loss in this Iowa community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Swanson
Lockridge
Victor Swanson
Shooting Ends in Death Near Malvern Iowa
John Hampton a farmer was shot and killed by Alvan Harmon his nephew at a neighbor’s near Wall Street six miles east of Malvern. Harmon intoxicated during the day fired the gun at close range causing instant death and was arrested by the county sheriff as the community frets over the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
John Hampton
Alvan Harmon
Wall Street
Harmon
Hampton
Parole System Proves Good in Iowa Prisons
Anamosa Iowa December 31 An investigation into state prison records shows parole has surpassed expectations. Paroles issued under Governors Drake Shaw and Cummins total dozens with revocations totaling few.
Parolees Keep Most Orders, State Reports Say
Governor Shaw reports on parole success noting that more than four fifths of paroles issued have been kept inviolate. Three paroled convicts remain fugitives, with one serving time in another state and to be returned to Iowa after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Lowa
Polk County Grand Jury Slams Jail Conditions in Des Moines
Polk County grand jury delivers a harsh year end report criticizing dark cells in county jails and unfit facilities at Mitchellville and the county poor farm. It cites inmate welfare concerns, unpaid township fees, and twelve indictments with three awaiting custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County Grand Jury
Criminal Court
Mitchellville
Board of Supervisors
William Thorp
William Rush
Chas. Hargis
East Des Moines
Harry Kay
John MceDuffy
J. C. Hanson
Jefferson County Historical Society Meeting
Annual meeting of the Jefferson County Historical Society at Armory Hall on Monday January 9 05 at 3 p m for election of officers and other business. Full attendance desired by President I D Jones.
Rare clubbing offer from The Tribune advertisement
The Tribune offers a limited clubbing rate combining Fairfield Tribune Iowa Homestead Homemaker Magazine Farm Gazette and Skagen Selechers at $1.50 per year. The text urges immediate subscription for cheap reading and hints at a motivational motto about will and soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Iowa Homestead
Homemaker
The
Farm Gazette
Nesses
Skagen
Fight Promotes Hope With Dr. King's New Discovery
A Beall Mississippi man touts Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption after his wife showed rapid improvement and full cure following failed treatments. The ad claims four bottles cured her and offers a guarantee through Shriner & Swayze druggists with price information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ind
Dr. King
T. R. Beall
Beall
Shriner & Swayze
The Color of Snow Is Blue, Not White
A scientific note explains that snow appears blue due to the optical properties of ice crystals. Pure water in bulk gives a blue tint, while many crystalline facets scatter light to the eye, making individual flakes seem white despite the inherent blue hue.
Polite Ellen in Sketches From Life
Ellen Blanchard's maid of the bilious tale shows constant courtesy in daily tasks. She ferries letters, answers questions with deference, and relays her mistress's condition. One morning Ellen breaks down with grief as she reveals her mistress died at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Samuel Laman Bilanchard
Emerson
Mr. Blanchard
The Russian samovar and its social flame
The samovar, meaning self boiler, is a brass device used by Russians of all classes from peasants to travelers and officers. It is lined with tin and uses hot charcoal cinders in a central tube. A pipe often connects to a chimney as two friends share boiling tea for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
Thinking About Law for a Lawyer's Reputation
A Success Magazine remark argues that a lawyer cannot gain distinction while constantly thinking about medicine or engineering. True excellence requires immersion in legal principles and study rather than cross discipline focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
Work and Play Motto From Chicago News
Whizzer says every man should divide time between work and play. Josh agrees. Toucher is described as alternating between racing and work, illustrating the theme in a casual Chicago News tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whizzer
Joshem
Toucher
Chicago News
Unclear fragment hints at mortgage and property ideas
The readable text fragment mentions ownership, mortgage concepts, and a Washington Star reference. It provides little verifiable event or person data to form a complete news item.
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