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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
7
About 250 horses were sold at the Wisecarver sale last week with good prices. Merchants farmers and buyers note savings in time and expense, while sellers gain due to buyer competition. Next sale dates are February 13 14 15 and 16.
Wm B Purcell of Wy more Neb left Broadway hotel before the clerk woke up. He took an overcoat from A P McComas, overshoes, a razor, and searched the clerk’s pockets for about two dollars. He arrived from Burlington claiming a robbery of his coat and a Wymore pass. A letter to J P Carpenter says a man matching Purcell’s description did the same at Mediapolis. No further leads found.
An advertisement touts Pioneer Cure as a remedy for kidney disease rheumatism impure blood liver trouble stomach trouble and dyspepsia with separate cures for each condition. It promises satisfaction with cash back if not cured and notes prices of 25 cents and one dollar available through druggists.
A compact ad notes Pratt's Colic Tablets cure colic or summer complaint from impure water. Easy to take with no breakage in a valise. Price 25 cents per box at Bradshaw and Thomas's drug store.
An advertisement claims Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills and offers a sample free. The Sterling Remedy Co based in Chicago markets the product.
The quail known as partridge shows odd powers when frightened such as masking scent and lying close to the ground after a flush. It can feign death when captured and resumes life when released. It also displays a barometric sense guiding hunters on weather. Coveys sleep within 100 yards of their birth nest in a tight ring to avoid predators.
A Philadelphia Ledger report describes four November Sundays in Holland used for courtship. Review Sunday features church parades where youths gaze at maidens silently, Decision Sunday sees a formal proposal, Purchase Sunday seeks parental consent, and Possession Sunday witnesses couples appearing together as betrothed.
The Anne Psychologique prints M Binet on mental suggestion in conjuring noting sleight of hand requires spectator influence. A skilled performer can steer choices by prompting figures and dwelling on certain digits. Seven tends to be chosen most, one least, and five often appears when emphasized.
A Frenchman during a Napoleonic campaign was knocked down by a spent cannon ball. He believed both legs were gone and endured ex cruciating pain all night until a medical officer found him. He begged to be touched gently, claiming a cannon ball had carried off both legs though he was uninjured.
A series of social and business visits are logged from Richland Sigourney Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Des Moines and Chicago. Names include Coffman Roemer Teeter Muldoon Symons Hisel McKenney Wilson Huglin Felling and others with trips to Chicago Des Moines Mt. Pleasant and Ceylon Pa.
Last Sunday the new Fairfield Christian church was dedicated with services at 11:00 A. M. A report by the building committee noted 4971.62 spent on remodeling funded by local donors. Chancellor William Bayard Craig preached the dedicatory sermon after the resolutions honoring contributors. The Gothic edifice seats 500, expandable to 700, with stained glass windows and steel vaulted ceiling. A fellowship meeting followed in the afternoon with multiple pastors in attendance.
An old advertisement promotes Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as a quick remedy. The copy emphasizes fast relief from coughing with a simple medicinal product.
Multiple probate guardianships and estate actions listed with final reports approved and guardians discharged. Will probated for Peter Le Gresley and Abraham Conner estates. Criminal pharmacy law case continued. Numerous civil actions including foreclosures, partitions, injunctions, and divorces scheduled with various guardians appointed or extended. Jurisdiction notes include probate notices and bonds set, with court hearings set for January 23, 1900.
The piece describes how lobsters shed their shells in a ritual sequence each summer. Young lobsters molt through convulsions, with shell segments peeling away from head to tail. The process ends as the new shell grows rapidly, making the crustacean appear slippery and soft, an admired stage for chefs.
Frank J. Cheney & Co of Toledo pledge to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Sworn Dec 6, 1886 by A W Gleason Notary Public. Claim includes internal remedy and mucous-surface action with circulars offered. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall’s Family Pills recommended.
Vintage advertising copy promotes No-To-Bac as a miracle cure to quit tobacco easily and forever. Claims it makes men strong and full of vigor. Offers booklet and sample free from The Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
In a Joliet state penitentiary anecdote a calm warden Chief McClaughry confronts an escaped prisoner in his office. The inmate threatens violence, but the warden coolly reveals the dismissal papers and points to the drawer as he leveles a revolver, convincing the man to relinquish his attempt.
The Chicago Record notes a steam gauge style speed register tied to axles shows miles per hour. Jay Gould first adopted it in his private car while Russell Sage asked if it earns or saves money, to which Gould replied no. Sage then declined to have it in his car.
A mistaken notion says success needs hard effort and formal education. The piece argues education is not essential beyond rudiments and that industry and honesty lead to success for ordinary people over years, with ability to deliver orations not necessary.
The eminent astronomer Sir Robert Ball told an audience that lying on the ground and gazing at a clear night sky lets the observer see many shooting stars as the eyes adjust to the heavens.
Fresh perfume bottles and pomade jars were recovered from ancient sites Herculaneum and Pompeii, preserving their aroma and offering insights into daily life in the once bustling Roman towns.
A reflective piece argues that children benefit from role models and concrete examples over mere imitation, highlighting the impact of real-life mentors in shaping character and aspiration.
Fragmentary OCR item listing prices and numbers from a fair page. Readable bits show 35e 8 13 19c and the odd pricing sequence. Limited context prevents full event or item identification.
The case of Wm. N. Chidester vs Thos. Turnbull, begun in 1892, ends with Judge Eichelberger ruling Wm. Turnbull was competent to convey, and his title to property in Jefferson and Keokuk counties is quieted against all heirs. Attorneys Jones & Fullen defend for the defendant, Leggett & McKenney for the plaintiff.
Rolland J. Ireland and Miss Emma A. Black wed at the home of the bride's parents near Brookville on Wednesday evening January 3. The Rev W B Ireland officiated. The couple will reside on a Batavia area farm after a reception noted for generous gifts and a lavish wedding supper.
In 1900 Chas. H. Gage advertises a cash only sale with every hardware item marked down. Customers are urged to shop there to save money on all articles, large and small.
Compact 20th century ad copy urging readers to marry the girl they love with Rocky Mountain Tea as the remedy. Ends with a prompt to ask a druggist for the product.
The readable content is not coherent enough to identify a person place or event. No valid entities or actions can be summarized into a newspaper-style card.
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