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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
3
A promotional note extols health as key to harmony for women and presents Bradfield's Regulator as a safe quick cure for disorders like menstrual problems and weakness. It claims wide past success, urges trial with assurance of results, and lists price and distributor in Atlanta.
A Philadelphia Record column quotes a man analyzing how people in modest means spoil themselves on costly neckwear and cigarettes. He notes a young man choosing $2 ties while buying 38 shoes and $15 suits, and another who splurges on four cent Egyptian cigarettes, failing to balance priorities.
A New York Sun quote recalls Washington residents seen with kodaks in church pews and after services, describing a pervasive habit of photo taking on Sundays in the capital. The remark labels the behavior as a notorious kodak fiend craze among local worshippers.
A puzzle shows two rows of digits 9 to 1 and 1 to 9 whose sums equal 45. Subtracting the lower row from the upper yields a result with 45 still evident, illustrating a counterintuitive arithmetic trick.
The note claims the third row totals 45 and remainders, then asserts a census would show few Black Smiths among colored people. It reflects a race biased remark woven into a numeric puzzle context ruling out broader social insight.
Family readers wonder about a quick dessert answer. The ad promotes Jell O prepared in two minutes with no shaking. Add hot water and let it cool. Flavors listed include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes druggists will refund the money if the remedy fails and bears E W Grove's signature on each box.
A terse public notice requests terms and particulars regarding office addresses for the township fire department. The fragment specifies a call for information from the public and interested parties to supply details on positions and locations.
The state department seeks the surrender of C F W Neely to Cuban authorities on embezzlement charges. Six election contests remain undecided in the House. The army reorganization bill leaves temporary choice for lieutenant general. Congress moves to naval appropriations while fortification funding emerges at 12 461 193 dollars. Senator Cullom returns to Washington as Illinois societies plan a banquet for re election.
A compact digest notes Queen Victoria's reign at sixty three years, medical and political updates across Europe, and incidents from Jamaica to Chicago. It mentions Cornell's march delegation, Hilder's death, Burns on stage with Fitzsimmons, and a Montreal fire loss of 2.15 million.
Graeme Stewart writes a letter declining to enter the Chicago mayoralty race. Governor McMullen of Tennessee begins a second term. Stephen B. Elkins wins the West Virginia Senate seat. Shelby M. Cullom is re elected U S senator from Illinois with 110 votes to 85 for Samuel Alschuler. Mosses E. Clapp and Knute Nelson elected senators from Minnesota. Alderman Fowler launches Republican bid for Chicago mayor. A Salt Lake City charge accuses Mormon church head of corruption in U S Senate race. Bills seek banning double engine trains in Nebraska and Texas and other western states. Virginia legislature reduces capital punishment for kidnapping.
Chinese envoys deliver signed agreement and ease foreign fears at Pekin. Foreign envoys discuss punishment of Boxers as Germany threatens action against the emperor. China answers the joint note while avoiding main disputed issues.
Midland Beach New York proprietor of The Richmond hotel testifies Peruna is a most excellent family remedy for colds and catarrh. A Colorado mother reports her child improved after a month of Peruna and rook candy, with no further croup episodes since starting treatment.
Norwalk Connecticut writer says Peruna cured his son's catarrh after years of suffering and sleepless nights. A Washington lawyer credits Peruna with ending his lifelong catarrh. The text urges prevention and treatment of colds to ward off catarrh and promotes a free book from The Perrins Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio.
The United States takes Sibutu and Cagayan from Spain for 100000 dollars. G T Rice editor of the Manila marine paper is ordered deported as a dangerous incendiary. Lieutenant Steele and troops clash with Filipinos on Leyte killing about 100. Philippine commission reports conditions to Nov 30 1900. Hostiles warned to lay down arms by April 1 to stay eligible for office. Disaffection noted in southern Luzon insurgent camps.
New King Edward VII takes oath of allegiance and proclaims himself monarch. Dowager Empress Frederick ill and unable to visit Osborne. Ambassadors Porter White to join Choate for Queen Victoria funeral. Cause of death listed as senile decay. Memorial services held in London and provinces.
Reports mention M Waldeck Rousseau suffering a slight grip attack. Ex Representative Hougen joins Wisconsin tax commission. Boers face unpopularity at home after Cape Colony invasion. John G Carlisle sues for 2000 over false arrest. Chicago case tests union blacklist rights. Wilhelmina and Duke Henry announce marriage plans. Count Tolstoi's eldest son dies of meningitis. Venezuelan troops mutiny in Caracas killing a lieutenant colonel and seven men before fleeing.
Springfield, Jan 28 The death of Hon William Joshua Allen 71 longtime U S district judge for the southern district of Illinois is reported from pneumonia at Arlington House Hot Springs Ark Born in Wilson County Tennessee he came to Illinois as a child His public career spanned roles from state legislator to United States attorney circuit judge congressman and finally federal judge His funeral is set for St Pauls church Springfield at 2 pm tomorrow The narrative includes unrelated notes about a train and a stolen package not connected to the judge's obituary.
Report from Peoria Illinois states a woman in black dress and a heavy veil was seen in the government building after a U S marshal left his post while a large stamp shipment valued at 75000 dollars awaited delivery. Suspects include Peoria and Washington office staff.
Steinfeld, a Jewish tailor, testifies before Justice Dooley that hundreds of Chicago couples, especially in the Ghetto, live apart under the belief they are legally separated. He was arrested for wife abandonment after a document stamped by a local banker and notary was deemed invalid.
A plumber at John A Dunn & Co chair factory in Chicago was told to delay repairs due to benzine and oils. He lit a match, flames engulfed a fresh vault tank, and worker Charles Brooks was overcome by smoke. Firemen fought the blaze for about an hour. losses may reach 25,000 pounds but Brooks is expected to recover.
Emperor William offers Edward VII the title of admiral in the German navy. E S Gardner Sr turfman and breeder dies at Avondale near Nashville Tennessee aged 57. Isaac May Sr pioneer and millionaire retired coal operator dies at Shamokin Pennsylvania aged 82. Pitkin Brooks Chicago fire loss est 350000 fully insured. George P Gubbins elected president of Bricklayers and Masons International Union. Charles F W Neely sails from New York to Cuba. William F Frye taunts Carnegie. Lewiston Maine to receive 50000 library funds. Ex Judge A W Rucker of Arapahoe County Colorado challenges successor to duel.
In winter use Benson's Porous Plasters for coughs and colds. They claim to penetrate to the disease seat, relieve congestion, calm coughs, and improve breathing with chest or back application. Praised as superior to Belladonna and other remedies, they boast many awards and endorsements from physicians, with prepaid postage and 25 cent price. Seabury & Johnson, New York, manufacture.
Mrs Nation wrecked a saloon at Enterprise Kansas and was later struck by the saloonkeeper’s wife. Rev Father J Lennert of Chicago now in New Orleans for health was held up and seriously stabbed by three colored men. Walter R Reimstock of Hackey Ohio recently committed a murderously assault.
Actress Lotta Crabtree is seriously ill at the Hotel Navarre in New York due to ptomaine poisoning. The report notes no foundation for Lord Salisbury’s resignation and describes cordial relations with King Edward VII.
In Alton Illinois on January 28 farmers threatened by the Invincible Thieves raise the bounty to 1500 dollars total for the capture dead or alive. Sheriff Hotz already offered 1000 dollars. Guards patrol farm areas and armed horsemen watch roads around the threatened homes. George Shillinger among the guards.
In McHenry county Hartland a smallpox outbreak is reported at the poor farm with several inmates ill. Superintendent Homer Brown is among the affected, though cases are described as light.
Several hundred boys and girls caused a disturbance at Dewey hall located at 4600 Wentworth avenue in Chicago on January 25 when the promised Punch and Judy performance did not take place.
Jan 29 reports A Pabst, a shoemaker, taken to the poorhouse after living in poverty in Sycamore. Neighbor accounts describe his sudden decline and need for assistance.
The steamer Holland from London was wrecked at the Northern pier entering Nieuwewxterweg near the river Baas. The captain and six men were saved after the ship parted amidships. sixteen others aboard drowned.
A Pearson's Weekly excerpt advises parents to guard against idealizing partners and children. It urges tempering expectations and guiding youths through realistic challenges, noting that both partners will err and need forgiveness to keep love from breaking.
A Chicago North Side woman recounts losing a $3 lace handkerchief after laying it beside her purse on a fruit stand. Nearby vendors say another woman, posing as a relative, returned the item and collected a refund, turning the loss into cash via a refund receipt.
An advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claims immediate merit from the first dose. The copy credits Geo D Clarke as the endorsing party.
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