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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
3
A writer recounts solitary boundary riders on vast sheep stations who use clever, quirky methods to count days. One man saved seven pebbles in two jam tins to track Sundays, another carved a weekly damper with daily sections, and a ravenous visitor exposed the fragility of such improvised calendars.
A garrison cemetery yields ancient burial goods including weapons and ornaments. Excavations uncover items tied to warrior and female graves, illustrating burial customs and social roles in the ancient community.
A humorous exchange centers on a stylographic pen lent for directing an envelope. He praises the pen’s writing and declares affection for the instrument while she admires its fine point, igniting a witty, flirty moment.
Town Topica advises readers on personal style emphasizing smart dress and choosing a tailor with budget in mind, reflecting practical grooming guidance for readers.
In Menlo, James C. Flood learns Hank the gardener bet on Consolidated Virginia rising to 800, misinterpreting Con as a stock. Hank loses his land and more, believing a fortune. Flood explains the joke, buys back the ranch, and reimburses Hank, turning a loss into a generous rescue.
A witty Atchison Globe note scorns bristle habits and witty home chatter. It jokes about family dynamics, patience of mothers, and the frequent bickering over bills. The piece ends with a quip on erecting a building as a local gathering point for fault finding on Sundays.
In a New York Press item a Mrs Millionaire brags of a 2 million dowry making their daughter a countess while Mrs Cheerful says her daughter marries well with no dowry. The piece notes how acceptance in marriage hinges on the girl as debit or credit in the dowry market.
A Boston Record contributor recalls feeding birds on a Sunday from a piazza. Birds swooped in for crumbs until a cat appeared. A vigilant bird on the roof sounded a warning, prompting all birds to vanish and hide until the sentry signaled safety.
A district visitor visits a dying Scotchwoman and hears her talk of herself and the minister. She quips that perhaps there will be nobody in heaven but herself and the minister, then adds she is not so sure about the minister.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a man’s disgust with life and explains it by revealing he is an undertaker. The line implies a somber view tied to the profession.
Rumorful exchange in the Boston Transcripts has Mind Reading and Fibbins arguing about career paths. Mind Reading questions selling dry goods while Fibbins pushes a shift into clairvoyant business.
Quote attributed to Butwer stating a principle about trust and loyalty.
The Gulf Stream shows variable direction and speed driven by winds and pressure changes. Labrador currents and cyclones alter its path, with ice, temperature, and navigation myths misleading early sailors. Observers note warm waters bending toward Europe and maritime features marking current boundaries.
Corydon Iowa December 30 Mrs Mose Fountain celebrated her one hundredth birthday and remains in good health. She came to Iowa in 1838 with seventeen companions, lived among Indians near Fox River and Davis County, and faced years without other white women. She smoked a pipe for ninety four years and plans to argue tobacco health claims. She resides with relatives in Wright township.
Winter tourist rate to Colorado and return priced at 34 dollars with special dates at 27 30. Tickets via the Burlington to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo are on sale daily at 34 dollars good returning by June 1, 1905. Also twenty one day round trip tickets on sale December 6 and 20 for 27 30. Agent P E Heflin invites inquiries.
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania reports his mother long crippled by rheumatism finds relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm after a few applications. She can walk again and keeps the pain away with occasional use. For sale by Shriner Swayze. Jan.
In Jefferson District Court February 1905 Allen Macy sues Thomas Saylor and others for real estate in Jefferson County Iowa describing three tracts in section 15 township 73 range 9 and asserting open adverse possession for over 16 years by Macy and grantors under color of title. The defendants include Saylor and spouses and Adams Nordyke with spouses and associates as unknown heirs and administrators.
The filing describes competing claims to part of section 15 including northeast quarter of the southeast quarter and other parcels. It alleges Nordyke and heirs conveyed land via deeds not of record, creating a cloud on title. Plaintiff seeks quieting of title and removal of adverse claims. Court notice directs defendants to answer by February 6, 1905 or face default.
State of Iowa Jefferson County to Patsy Rounsevell James B Spenlock Nelson Nelson Estella Moreheart Carrie B Belamy Pearl M Powell Carl O Riley Leroy Riley Emma B Nelson S F Smith Grant Smith and unknown heirs of Thomas Smith deceased. Petitioners seek partition and sale of Whitwoods Addition lots 53 and 54 in Batavia with proceeds divided among heirs. Default judgment warned if no appearance by February 6 1905 in Fairfield. 41-4t.
Notice is given that Laura S. Shannon deceased has a will on file in Jefferson County Court. A proof and final hearing is set for February 6 1905 at 2 o clock pm, first day of February Term 1905. Clerk mE Lucas seals the record.
Notice states that by court order in a partition suit with S Ella Pratt as plaintiff and Edmund J Clarridge et al as defendants the undersigned referees will sell the farm at private cash sale. The sale proceeds go to the partition, with sale terms cash.
Commonly known as the Mace Clarridge farm in Liberty township covers 181 acres more or less and is described as a superior Jefferson county farm. Bids or information may be given to undersigned referees Frank Light Ed Norvell John McLean as referees.
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