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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
11
Authorized by the Federal Land Bank of Omaha to form a Farm Loan Association serving Jefferson and Van Buren counties. Government loan at actual cost to farmers. Ten organizers needed. Call for full explanation.
A vintage ad describes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use formula to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. It claims to restore youthful appearance with repeated applications and notes it is a cosmetic, not a medical treatment.
A vintage advertisement promises fast relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. It touts Ely’s Cream Balm as antiseptic and penetrating, claiming the nostrils open within a minute and relief comes instantly. It urges readers to buy a small bottle from their druggist.
A health note promotes an inside bath using hot water and limestone phosphate each morning. It claims cleansing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels improves breath digestion and complexion, urging readers to obtain a quarter pound of limestone phosphate to test lasting benefits.
Mrs. R W Davis and son return from Arkansas visit. Mrs Frank Lyons and James return from Ottumwa. Mrs Fred Martin and Junior visit Melrose relatives. Rebekah club to host husbands for Paisley sendoff. Charley Hagan leases Phelps farm. Lane of Oskaloosa owns it. M E Aid society hosts. W H M S and Lafalot club meet. Union prayer service planned. Farewell for A P Thomson. new home near Glasgow. Revival meetings set for Feb 1. Community illness and social notes include sick list and visits.
The seller lists land for sale without reserve or by bid at a public auction. The location is described as 6 miles northwest of Fairfield 8 miles southeast of Packwood and 10 miles southwest of Richland Iowa. The sale is planned for the first of March.
John Wognue of Elberton Ga recounts a severe autumn cold with persistent coughing and sore throat. After taking Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in eight doses over two hours his condition improved, and he credits Foley's as the best cough medicine.
Ruth Patton visited Sunday evening and Monday at Newton Welch's. Mrs Elza Smith and daughter Maud visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Rafe Smith. Burlie Wright and family from Smith Ranch spent Sunday with Burlies mother Mrs Newton Welch. Rafe Smith and family visited Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs.
Large listing describes 40 acres bluegrass in LaBelle prairie three miles from rail towns on hard road. Deep well wind mill two good barns fine laying land rich soil with high producing corn clover and wheat stacks. Price 125 per acre easy terms with additional 400 acres bottom land at 125 and a 410 acre prairie farm at 85.
Cut out this slip with 5c and mail it to Foley & Co for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The offer claims relief for coughs, colds, croup, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments, constipation, biliousness, headaches, and sluggish bowels.
A pharmacy advertises Hamburg Breast Tea as a remedy for colds and grip. It instructs mixing a tablespoon with boiling water, straining, and drinking a teacupful several times daily. The claim notes skin pore opening relieves congestion and that the tea loosens the bowels to drive the cold from the system.
Advertisement urges readers with backache lumbago sciatica or rheumatism to use 30 cent St Jacobs Liniment. Rub into the pain and expect relief within fifty counts. Claims to be magical harmless and not skin burning with a single use ending misery.
The piece urges doing home improvements now while materials are available. It promotes a family planning party to decide projects, highlights Eclipse Architectural help, and argues lumber offers the best value for the dollar despite high prices. It warns procrastination wastes money and space.
A remark contrasts a man's view that he has stayed the same for three years with another asserting the opposite. The exchange suggests mockery of self-illusion and aging, highlighting a humorous clash over identity and perception.
Residents attend church services and Sunday school events while neighbors report health updates and small farm projects. Newborn milestone, visits from relatives, and local business trips are recorded alongside a barn completion and farm improvements in the Brighton vicinity.
A 100 dollar reward claim asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh. The ad touts 35 years of use and says the remedy acts through the blood to purify mucous surfaces. It promises health improvement after short use and offers testimonials.
Notice to bidders for labor to maintain highways in Penn Township Jefferson County Iowa for the year starting April 1 1920 bids due February 2 1920 including wages for Road Superintendent tractor operator and workers Board reserves right to reject all bids signed by trustees Gowey Pacha Lynn and Kyle clerk Perlee Iowa
80 acres well improved and well located for trade for Fairfield property. Another 80 acres to trade for 160 acres near Fairfield. 100 acres in Washington county with improvements and 50 acres good land to trade for 160 acres near Fairfield. Private money loans of 1 200, 2 500, and 10 000 on Fairfield or farm properties. Three work horses harness wagon for sale. General farm and city property wanted. See us now.
Pairfield Towa E R Smith president Lloyd Talley secretary C L Larson salesman listed in local business directory item. The note names officers and staff in a concise card format reflecting company roles.
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