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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
3
Town items recount Mrs. Bu’s illness and return from Missouri, weddings, social events, a Mt Zion Sunday School convention, and a June 17 round prairie report. Mentions include Mr. Woods of Fairfield, Miss Lamanski, and family visits near Round Prairie with gatherings, travel, and farm improvements.
Glendale notes two marriages. Miss Gertrude Damm wed Mr. William Green of Burlington and John Hayes married Miss Mae West in Salt Lake City. Also mentioned are visits from former Prairie Chapel neighbors and attendees Mrs. W. H. Bates and son Willard. The Glendale Historical Society plans a July 6 meeting.
Mrs Charles Bentz visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs N S Miller Sr Miss Anna Miller returns from Washington IA The crowd was large at the ice cream social Saturday night Everyone had a good time Miss Myrtle Coop and Miss Jennie Coop returned home Sunday
Merrimac notes a baby girl born June 15 to Mr and Mrs Sherman Norton. The town will skip Fourth of July celebrations this year. Wayland and Rome plan to hold eagle events. A three year old son of Mr and Mrs Haefer died last Tuesday and was buried Thursday at the German Lutheran cemetery. Mrs Lulu Wagner of Columbus Junction was here for her sister’s child’s death. Mr and Mrs Henry Shuppy visit.
Farmers celebrate timely rain across Mt Pleasant locales. Mrs Chas Haifley visited her Mt Pleasant kin last week. Woile Leofler and wife joined Leoflers relatives for weekend. Mrs John Baldosier remains ill. Frank Burk Henry Shuppy Wm Ross and Sherr Norton hauled hogs to Wayland. Henry Norton and family visited E Norton’s home Sunday.
Stockport July 1 reports Harry Vance and wife visiting A J Vance. J W Whiteley stock bought by Ft Madison dealer to run as general department store. Local men Sherman Morris Brewer and Harlan visit county seat on business. Cattle shipped to Chicago. carloads from Silvers, Arnold, and Workman. Family visits and travel notes. Stump plans July 4 fireworks. Prices rise across groceries with warnings about cost of living. farmers expect better harvest. Oyster beds idle. dried fruits and canned goods priced up. Parental visits, births, and local remarks conclude with general economic notes and a line on Paradise for a boy.
Elm Grove July 1 article notes large attendance at the Plum Grove children’s day exercises with fine performances. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Dave Salts at Abingdon, Dick Meyers’ home, and Mrs. Griffin and Grace Fisher planning departure for Greenville Ohio after a stay in Illinois. Several locals and friends are listed visiting relatives and fishing groups along Cedar River.
Prices for food and daily sustenance have risen, with the Kansas City area noting broader increases across groceries and dining. Local merchants cite higher supply costs and inflation as causes, affecting families and budget planning citywide.
An advertisement asserts that as the world’s largest company specializing in suretyship bonds it can provide an absolute guarantee and relieve applicants of certain obligations. It invites readers to apply.
New York state agricultural officials deploy a special agent to Europe to promote farm work in the state. He will visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland to persuade emigrants that New York offers better opportunities than Minnesota or the Dakotas, though many will choose to head elsewhere.
The store promotes its Hosiery and Underwear Department with a range of fast black cotton, Lisle, and Geneva Silk hose. Prices run from 10c to 50c per pair, including children’s and lace options. It emphasizes stock availability and value, urging customers to buy now to avoid scarcity.
A catalog of bleached undergarments listing No 3060 sleeveless vests at 5c No 3090 lace trimmed vests at 10c No 3124 bleached shield vests at 15c No 3142 bleached fancy vests at 18c No 623M Silkaline vest extra fine at 25c No 6273 Union suits knee length wide leg lace trimmed 25c per suit and No 3471 heavier finer version at 50c per suit.
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