Fairfield News Roundup Highlights Local Business and Events
Local stores shift invoicing duties this week while coal shortages boost the wood trade. A ten pound boy was born to Prof. and Mrs. Rober ts. Fairfield creamery to be sold at auction after closure. Major Gantz tours the south and west with A. A. Cornell. Public sales resume with vigor. crowds frequent big stores on travel-friendly good roads. Franz Haldeman joins Baker music store. next week a Drake University lecture features Holmes Cooper at Library Hall. Marion News-Tribune reports Herman Earl visiting from Fairfield and a postal-origin homecoming. Evangeli st services at M E church grow nightly under Jeffrey and Layton amid severe winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Parsons College
Library Hall
Holmes Cooper
Drake University of Des Moines
Canada
Merrimac Farm Transfers And Local Happenings
Ed Shodt traded his blacksmith outfit to Harve Messer who takes possession on the job and Ed will move to the farm. Wade Carper and daughter Thelma were on the sick list but are improving. Mrs. Stella Clark and daughters Hazel and Vera left for Armour South Dakota after visiting relatives. Rev Nay preached at Mohawk schoolhouse to good attendance. Howe Breast the 18 year old boy preacher held meetings at Green Mound. Ross Shuppy visited his sister Mrs Frank Nelson near Beckwith. Frank Nelson moves farming tools and grain to H Shuppy place for this year. Several weddings are planned soon in the area. Maggie McGuire Effie Hailey visited Bessie Hinkle. Henry Shuppy and wife and Jessie and Erastus Norton visited Alfred Johnson and wife. Dr. Allen from Wayland attended Viola Norton who is threatened with pneumonia. A dance was held at the W O W hall Saturday night. Mr Lieds from Burlington toured Merrimac and joined Woodmen circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shodt
Harve Messer
Messer
Wade Carper
Thelma
Stella Clark
Hazel
Vera
Armour
S. D
Rev. Nay
Howe Breast
Green Mound
Ross Shuppy
Frank Nelson
Beckwith
H. Shuppy
Maggie McGuire
Effie Hailey
Bessie Hinkle
Henry Shuppy
Jessie
Erastus Norton
Alfred Johnson
Dr. Allen
Wayland
Sherr Norton
Viola
W. O. W. Hall
Mr. Lieds
Burlington
Merrimac
Woodmen
Brighton social notes and local moves mid spring
Thomas Marshall returns with family to the Dr. Terry property on Main Street while Jake Hefflefinger trades the livery barn to Wm. Stout. Wer ner brothers lease for another year. Warden Sanders speaks at the Ft Madison penitentiary club house and at a union service in the M E church. Will Hyde leaves Morning Sun business to return to Brighton. Tracy relatives attend Sherd Tracy funeral at Richland. Swisher and daughter Leanna visit from Washington and rent property to Pond Produce Co. Mrs. Alex Clark and Bert Smith of Washington travel to Rochester Minnesota for goitre surgery. Brinton Vanerus Endicott depart for Iowa City to resume school. Miss Zoa Swayne returns from Rock Island visit. Mrs. Enoch Swab of Atlanta visits relatives then heads home via Pennsylvania. Miss Bessie Arnold ill with rheumatism.
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Thomas Marshall
Eldon
Dr. Terry
Main Street
Jake Hefflefinger
Wm. Stout
Werner Brothers
Warden Sanders
Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Club House
M. E
Brighton
Will Hyde
Morning Sun
Tracy
Sherd Tracy
Richland
J. W. Swisher
Leanna
Washington
Swisher
The
Pond Produce Co
Alex Clark
Bert Smith
Rochester
Minn
Notice of Dissolution of Fairfield Firm 1900s
Notice states the partnership of B. A. Whitmore and J. R. Lippman of Fairfield Iowa under B. A. Whitmore Co. is dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due belong to J. R. Lippman who will collect debts and pay lawful and all awfu debts of the firm. Dated December 31, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Whitmore
J. R. Lippman
Fairfield
Iowa
B. A. Whitmore Co
Marriage Licenses List Cites Ten Couples
Harold L. Brown of Fairfield and Luella Belle Welch of Fairfield listed. Charles W. Jackson of Washington and Golda Walton of Pleasant Plain listed. Frank Pierce Steele of Packwood and Irma Nelle Nelson of Packwood listed. Wesley H. Gillaspie of Batavia and Laura E. Crawford of Batavia listed.
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Harold L. Brown
Fairfield
Luella Belle Welch
Fairfiel
Charles W. Jackson
Washington
Golda Walton
Pleasant Plain
Frank Pierce Steele
Packwood
Irma Nelle Nelson
Ackwood
Wesley H. Gillaspie
Batavia
Laura E. Crawford
Making Life Safe with Dr King's New Life Pills
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a safe cure for constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion liver troubles kidney diseases and bowel disorders. Priced 25 cents at Frank S Shriner's.
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Dr. King
Frank S. Shriner
Breaking the Fast In Ramazan and Iftar Traditions
The article contrasts Ramadan observances across cultures with Muslims abstaining from food and drink from sunrise until sunset. The daily scene features sunset cannons, watchmen with drums, and preparations for iftar as bread is shared and water poured. Invitations to iftar mark friendship.
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Ramazan
Scribner’s Magazine
Origin of the saying A skeleton in the closet
A medieval collection from the tenth century preserves a tale of a wealthy French noblewoman whose secret misery lies in a hidden closet containing a skeleton. She reveals that her husband forces her to kiss the skull of a rival, proving the truth that no one is truly happy.
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Europe
France
Girls Ride Behind Chauffeur In The City
Two well dressed women at a department store coax a street urchin to ride in their car. After a brief thrill the girl is returned home saying she would rather ride in her father the chauffeur’s car, revealing the fanciful illusion of luxury.
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New York Tribune
Compliment from an Omnibus Conductor to Parker
In Albert Dawsons Joseph Parker His Life and Ministry anecdotes recount a city minister praised by an omnibus conductor. At Holborn viaduct the passenger pointed to the City temple and said they enjoyed visiting Parker because his religion was not overly serious, a rare compliment from a bus rider.
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Albert Dawson
Joseph Parker
City Temple
Seeds Planted In Eggshells
Instructions describe growing by planting seeds in eggshell halves filled with soil. Place shells upright in a box, keep warm and moist, and transplant once sprouts appear. Careful timing avoids root disturbance and wilted leaves during transfer to outdoor soil.
Painted Lips in Postwar Hussar Fashion
Edward records that after 1815 peace it was standard for hussars to wear a black mustache. Those lacking a natural black or dyeable mustache were required to paint the semblance of a black mustache on the upper lip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland Edwards
The Quick Witted Sharp
Mrs Sharp teases Mr Jones about wishing to be single again. Sharp replies with wit that he would marry her all over for happiness. Boston Transcript style exchange reflects social banter.
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Sharp
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for Children
A pharmacy ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle remedy for children that moves the bowels promptly while easing irritation and stopping coughs. Sold by Frank S. Shriner.
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Kennedy
Frank S. Shriner
Generous at Wife's Expense
A tired wife explains her husband earned a reputation for generosity by sharing jelly she made after a long kitchen day. She claims she produced eight jars, of which he offered six to a sick friend, prompting frustration at his oblivious fairness. She notes the friend's wife does nothing while hers laboring.
Wild Blizzard Brings Danger and Suffering Across Thousands
A North American winter storm causes widespread grip and pneumonia risks as sufferers report stuffed nostrils head pain chills fever and throat grip. Dr Kings New Discovery is promoted as the remedy with a testimonial from A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi claiming a three week recovery. Available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles guaranteed by Frank S Shriner jan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. L. Dunn
Pine Valley
Miss
Frank S. Shriner
Woman Author at Home in Jam Making
A visitor recalls George Sand 60 years ago in a cotton dress and apron skimming fruit for jam. She notes domestic work is hard and fuller than writing novels like Valentine or Mauprat, insisting some tasks cannot be left to others.
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George Sand
A Wretched Mistake To Endure Piles No More
Local testimonial from Will A. Marsh of Silver City North Carolina praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick relief of itching painful piles. The ad notes it cures burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts chapped hands and chilblains, with a 25 cent price at Frank S. Shriner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Marsh
Silver City
N. C
Frank S. Shriner
Hen Uncovers Jewelry Stolen From Skinner Home
A hen under the porch of William M. Skinner in Lakewood New Jersey scratched up jewelry worth thousands of dollars that had been stolen from the Skinner residence last April. Police believe the thief hid the loot there to avoid capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Skinner
Lakewood
N. J
Skinner
Apri
Liniment promise speeds ankle sprain recovery
An ankle sprain normally takes two to three weeks to hobble on crutches or up to three months to recover, but Chamberlain's Liniment claims to cure in less than a week and often within three days when used as directed, sold by J. W. Ericho & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W.ericho & Co
Magazine subscriptions through W FF Bevering
Notice urges readers to leave orders with W FF Bevering for magazine subscriptions and states he will be responsible for all subscription handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.ff. Bevering
Digestive aid pitch for Kodol product by Franks Shriner
An advertisement urges readers to take care of their stomach with Kodol to digest all food. It claims every tablespoon digests pounds of food and guarantees money back. Sold by Franks Shriner.
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Franks
Shriner
Notice of Dissolution of Leuden Machinery Co
The Leuden Machinery Co of Fairfield Iowa will be dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent on December 31 1909. It manufactured buying tools implements and machinery with capital stock of 40000. The corporation began February 2 1892 and was to continue twenty years. The assets pass to The Louden Machinery Company which assumes all indebtedness. Presented by R B Louden president and C J Fulton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leuden Machinery Co
Louden Machinery Company
Said Corporation
Louden Machinery Company, Incorporated
R. B. Louden
C. J. Fulton
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Gable Lumber Yard
A. S. Alexander
Spavins
Sweeny
Farm Journal
Maine
California
Versticle Tribune
Hexon
Fairfield Tribune
Sloan & Hochuly
Mrs. E. C. Roberts
Luther Brigh
William J. Clark
Jim Hughes
Singers Store
Broadway
Fairfield Creamery
Harry Cook
Gimsley
East Briggs Street
Major Gantz
A. A. Cornell
Cecil
Joe Campbell
Milo Campbell
Denver
Colo
Board of Supervisors
Franz Haldeman
City
Minot
North Dakota
Baker Music Store
Mr. Haldeman
Marion News-Tribune
Herman Earl
Andrew Jackson
West Fifth
Earl
Post II
Marion
de Witt
DeWitt
M. E Church
R. N. Jeffrey
W. H. Layton
J. E Roth & CO
J.e Roth & CO
Poland
China
C. D. McPherson
Kansas City
R, D. Merrick & CI
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