31 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
1
Principal E G Quigley oversees a botany course using direct plant observation rather than a textbook. Students study seeds roots stems buds leaves and flowers and examine native trees through seasons. May term will compare plants to typical family plants to develop classification.
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is a large map designed for school use. It is advertised as the best public map and calls on geography teachers and business offices to obtain one. Postage stamps or coin totaling fifteen cents cover delivery, payable to John Sebastian G.P.A. in Chicago Illinois.
A whimsical Philadelphia North American snippet mixes a flirtatious tale of a pocket handkerchief and a brief romance with humorous old political anecdotes. It recounts Hugh Brady and Col. Bill Phelps trading a whisky jug for a railroad pass, plus a Buffalo Bill manager recalling a staged courtship.
Buller reports his army falling back to the south bank of the Tugela after a fierce engagement in which Boer forces pressed Imperial troops back across the river. The clash continues to unfold with substantial losses on both sides and renewed Boer momentum.
London reports Buller’s army crossed the Tugela and abandoned Ladysmith relief plans after Spion Kop losses. Boer claims of 1500 British dead loom large amid gloom, while Times editors call for concentrated force and decisive action.
Quote from Mansfield News of Ohio asking if removing newspaper readers would leave a city worth living in and challenging the value of any trade that excludes readers.
The piece notes frank criticism emerging from across political ranks as Britain presses for progress. It cites The Daily Mail blaming Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Lord Lansdowne, and Lord Wolseley and points to Lincoln dismissing Simon Cameron as a precedent for removing incompetent ministers.
Women embrace long outdoor gowns with extended cuffs that cover the hands to free one hand for an umbrella and another for the skirt. Sable hats gain Brussels lace trim while demi-saison ideas abound. Gun metal chatelaines now feature paste and pearls, replacing turquoise accents in stylish ensembles.
The piece cites Moody urging aggressive newspaper advertising and public notice use. It praises The Des Moines Leader for installing a 13 000 paper per hour Goss press and lauds its leadership among Iowa papers for innovation and quality.
Ask your grocer to show you Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. It has the rich seal brown color of mocha or java but is made from pure grains and is gentle on the stomach. Priced at 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
An advertisement for No-To-Bac claims the remedy helps quit tobacco easily and forever. It promises a cure for weak men to become strong and energetic, with a booklet and sample offered for free. Available from Storing Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
Advertises Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets with sample offer from Lakeside Medicine Co. and distributors in Chicago and Fairfield Indiana. Also promotes Raven Food for brood sows and hog health claims. Mentions Chicago Chronicle home study courses in electrical engineering by Arthur E. Watson and Mull's Pioneer Cure draft payment by First National Bank.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty remedy. It claims the product cleans the blood by stimulating the liver to remove impurities and promises to remove pimples boils blotches blackheads and a bilious complexion. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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