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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1901
Page
3
A Loudon Mail extract describes Kaffir smoking customs among native women and men, noting incessant use by women, strong weed for men causing coughs, and a communal pipe with a cow horn. It contrasts Kaffir tobacco with Boer and English tastes, highlighting cultural smoking practices.
The Washington Post notes California hosts the largest oldest tree, a grand relic of a bygone era. Its bark reaches two feet thick and resists fire, while the living representative preserves ancient geography. The text highlights its defenses and enduring range since the last glacial epoch.
A family question prompts a quick dessert idea Jell O prepared in two minutes. Simply add hot water and let it cool with flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at grocers Mets.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes druggists refund the money if it fails and carries E. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 5 cents.
The Tribune invites readers to contact the office or write to the editor to learn terms and particulars for becoming a township correspondent.
A roundup notes President McKinley and Mrs McKinley hosting 5 000 guests at the New Year’s reception. It also cites a US debt level at the century’s start and lists political appointments and legislative moves from Washington and state capitals.
Chinese soldier executed publicly in Pekin for murder of Baron von Ketteler. Americans in China refuse to aid German punitive expeditions. Czar’s appropriation of Manchuria fuels talk of war in London. Li Hung Chang’s serious illness provokes anxiety among powers.
The Thyra sailed from Portland with 550 horses and army cargo for Manila. The Meade arrived Dec 31 with specie from San Francisco. Secretary Gage plans a 45 cent dollar for Filipinos. General MacArthur begins removing Filipino rebels from the islands, sending many to Guam.
The French military court clears Major Cuiget of charges that he transmitted secret documents. In London Dowie held two meetings that ended in a free fight between converts and spectators amid end of century services across London. The czar of Russia is due back in St. Petersburg before January ends. Paul Kruger is ill at The Hague with bronchitis.
J. J. Crowe and Pat Crowe arrested over Cudahy kidnapping. Dr. James Gibbons nephew of Cardinal Gibbons shot dead in New Orleans by footpads. Walter C. Casley shot and killed in Pueblo store. George W. Howard arrested for bigamy. John W. Shotwell Jr. missing with alleged short accounts. Jury convicts William Pherson of manslaughter in Milton Knapp case. Masked man robs Ashland Lake Street station in Chicago.
General Manager Mudge of the Santa Fe road says the company will invest 350000 dollars this year in building new shops at Topeka Kansas. The action follows a long program of expansion and modernization across the system.
A batch of obituaries reports prominent figures dying in various cities. Ignatius Donnelly in Minneapolis and Ebenezer Upham in Jamestown N.Y. are noted, alongside ministers, lawyers, editors, and businessmen such as Julius Youdhs in Crown Point and Philip Armour in Chicago.
Fire swept West Lorne Ontario causing heavy damage and $125 000 in losses. In Burlington Iowa two Main Street buildings occupied by Schram Schmieg and the Conn or Mercantile company were destroyed with losses of $150 000. The South union school building at Princeton Illinois also burned. Overall 1898 US fire losses reached $110 650 500 and 1899 losses $136 773 200.
W Mackenzie of a Canadian railway empire, now in Winnipeg, says his company will build after failing to seize control of the Northern Pacific Portage branch. In the Midwest, Kansas and Missouri towns report earthquake tremors. A Chicago tailor shop robbery ends with a woman attacker wielding shears threatening J Fielstein.
The column reports that B M Bills of Vinton did not win the Dec 24 prize for a $67,000 mansion in Sioux City. W T Barber of New York, a thread manufacturer, held the winning ticket after a clerical error misdirected the ticket to Bills. John Peirce sold the ticket to Barber. Ottumwa will receive a $50,000 Carnegie library grant after conditions were fulfilled. Carnegie urges drawing on the fund, with construction to start March 1.
Reverend Perkins Slocum, vice president and professor at Morning Side College, Sioux City, delayed his marriage to Miss Jeannette Lewis after a breach of promise suit was filed in Chicago. The Methodist college official taught logic ethics and evidences of Christianity.
Mount Pleasant Iowa January 5 Mrs Robert Lincoln of Chicago and her daughter Mrs Warren W Beckwith are visiting for several days. Mrs Beckwith went directly from the train to Captain Beckwiths residence and has been visiting there with her husband Warren W Beckwith.
Des Moines Iowa January fifth convention of the Iowa Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers Association closed after electing officers A resolution recommended re election of Secretary T D M Grove of Nevada by the directors and he is expected to be chosen.
Fort Dodge officials announced acceptance of Andrew Carnegie's $20,000 library grant. The council voted to levy a 2 mill tax totaling $3,000 annually to support the new Carnegie library in accordance with the donor's conditions.
Ottumwa area brief reports a premature dynamite discharge at Mine No. 4 in the Cleveland mining town west of Ottumwa. Victims W. A. Jenkinson and Thomas Bennett, both professional blasters, were instantly killed.
A man named Frank Sloan was fatally injured after being stabbed in the leg with a hat pin by Ella Boone during a playful blindfold kiss in Wallafallo county Prescott. Sloan developed blood poisoning, leading to hospitalization in Walla Walla and his death after complications from the pin. Boone had warned Sloan she had never been kissed, and her remark preceded the fatal act.
Helena Mont Jan 8 Corbett of Butte wins Democratic caucus support for speaker. With Corbett a Clark ally the election of W A Clark to the United States senate seems assured on Tuesday as balloting for the two seats begins.
Alpheus B. Steckney president of the Chicago and Great Western railroad quietly wed Miss May Crosby daughter of Judge Josiah Crosby of Dexter Maine at the home of Rev. Thomas Van Ness in Brookline last evening. There were no bridesmaids maid of honor or best man.
Report from Hackney Morgan county says Nellie Morris remains near death after Walter Weinstock slashed her with a razor. Local officials fear for her recovery and the prospect of lynching is now more favorable amid the investigation.
In Savannah the coroner's jury returns a verdict charging that the widow of Frank Richardson fired the shot that killed him on Christmas Eve or knows who did. The finding centers on evidence presented yesterday and places possible responsibility on the widow amid ongoing investigation and local inquiries.
Justices Taynter and Guily of the Kentucky court of appeals drew lots to determine who will fill the vacancy left by Judge Hazelrigg as chief justice. The random drawing decided the path forward for the high court’s leadership.
Congressman H W Ogden of Louisiana endorses Peruna as a strong catarrh remedy and tonic. Personal testimonials claim kidney and stomach catarrh relief, with notes on systemic catarrh and related urinary issues. Dr Hartman’s book on catarrh is offered free by The Peru Medicine Co.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat anecdote recalls a country storekeeper who twice attempted suicide but was dissuaded by a sermon on odds and fate. The tale links to a quip about parsley and a historic isthmian victory where wreaths crowned victors, symbolizing triumph over fear.
The piece recounts old English superstitions about parsley. Devonshire forbids transplanting parsley, Suffolk claims it won’t germinate unless on Good Friday, and Hamp shire folk refuse to part with parsley unless paid. Plutarch’s anecdote mentions parsley as a bad omen seen by Timoleon’s troops.
A note warns that spoons vary in size and can lead to incorrect doses. Always place the glass on a table to avoid crooked measurements and accidental over or under dosing as prescribed by the doctor.
The Fabyan to Mount Washington line covers 3.38 miles with a 1.5 hour ascent and descent, at about 27 minutes per mile. Round trip fare is $4 or 60 cents per mile. Only a few roads charge similarly high rates and many run slower. About 6,000 passengers ride yearly.
Oswego Times notes a child Lucy kneeling for her evening prayer. She asks the Lord to “make me very good, even better than Tan” revealing a self congratulating tone common in young readers.
A London Answers item recounts four year old Marjorie, the sole daughter in a large family, learning arithmetic at kindergarten. At dinner she declares two plus two plus two plus four equals sweethearts, delighting her family with her quick wit and confident answer.
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