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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1900

Page

7

Local readers note a flurry of summer travels and visits

A long list of residents and visitors are reported across towns. Miss Jennie Abbott leaves for two months in Colorado. Mrs. Charles Truax fills her telephone operator role. Many others visit Chicago, Cleveland, Keokuk, New York, and various Iowa towns, with returns from trips to Kirksville Pr s services.

Jennie Abbott Colorado Charles Truax

Democratic First Iowa district nominating O Connell for congress

The Keokuk caucus of the First Iowa district praised harmony and unity as Hon. D. J. O Connell of Burlington was chosen unanimously for congress. Hedge faced strong odds last year, but is now criticized for his record and GOP positions. The platform endorses Kansas City principles and Bryan Stephenson for victory, pledging firm opposition to imperialism.

Iowa Keokuk D. J. O'Connell Burlington O’connel Hedge Congress Kansas City Thos. H. Hedge United States Puerto Rico

Excursions tied to conventions and travel fares announced

Travel specials include C B Q excursions to Cincinnati for Baptist union July 10 to 15 with one fare plus 2 round trip. National Republican League in St Paul July 15 to 17, one fare plus 2. Knights of Pythias in Detroit Aug 25 to 28, one fare plus 2. Summer trips to Denver Colorado Springs and more with sale dates June 5 and 19 August 7 21. Stopovers allowed on going trips. National Education Association meeting in Charleston July 2 4 5 7 with several stopover options and fares 32.35 direct or 41.10 via Washington. P E Heflin.

Baptist Young Peoples Union of America Cincinnati National Republican League St. Paul Minn Knights of Pythias Detroit Mich Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Cal Salt Lake City Ogden Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer, S. Dak Sheridan Wyo Cairo Ill Louisville Washington, D. C P. E Heflin

Grain-O praised by Nebraska user in health testimonial

A letter from Dalaperry Nebraska dated April 1 1900 lauds Grain-O from Genessee Pure Food Co Le Roy New York. The writer says her coffee-drinker brother recovered after switching to Grain-O and that they would not be without it. The signatory is Lillie Sochor.

Daviperry Neb Genessee Pure Food Co le Roy, N.Y Graino Lillie Sochor

To Cure Constipation Forever Cascarets Candy Cathartic

A vintage ad promises relief from constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic priced at 10¢ or 2 for 20¢ and offers a druggist refund if it fails to cure.

South American Nervine Tonic Promises Universal Cure

Permanently cured by a masterly tonic. Invalids suffer no longer. cures stomach weakness and indigestion. Relief begins with the first dose and never disappoints. Pleasant and safe. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma, Druggists, Fairfield, la.

Bradshaw & Thoma Fairfield

Tax collectors clash over years owed in property tax cases

Iowa counties wrestle with whether taxes withheld before 1897 can be collected. Judges House and Tedford disagree on a five year limit, while Spurrier aligns with House. The board ordered continued tax collection as farmers seek clarity on erroneous notices.

County Board of Supervisors Clinton Judge House District Court Iowa Board of Supervisors Des Moines Maquoketa Tedford Taylor County Supreme Court Bishop

New Flour and Feed Store Opens in Town

Mr J W Quillen fits up space south of the Tribune office for a flour and feed store. An immense stock of fancy patent flours from Oklahoma Dakota and Minnesota hard wheat will meet trade needs with good quality and price. He also offers feed bran corn shorts and more inviting customers to call and save money. Little Died in Fairfield July 4 1900 Miss Sarah Robinson aged 55. Funeral held July 5 at Free Methodist church with Rev L Mendenhall and visiting ministers. Deceased born in Illinois 1845 came to Iowa 1865 and resided in Fairfield. she was a devout member and endured illness with Christian resignation.

J. W. Quillen Tribune Oklahoma Dakota Minnesota Fairfield Sarah Robinson Free Methodist Church L. Mendenhall Kirkland Ottumwa Magill Kemble Trimble Illinois Iowa

Krause's Little Liver Pills A Vegetable Gelatine Pill

Krause's Little Liver Pills are a purely vegetable gelatine coated pill that act directly on the liver and bile. They are free from all crude and irritating matter their action is gentle and natural and they do not cause constipation after using. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma druggists.

Krause Bradshaw & Thoma

Kidney Cure Claim by Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills

An advertisement offers Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills as a universal kidney cure with a free sample. The Sterling Remedy Co based in Chicago or North seems to market the product to readers seeking relief from kidney ailments.

Hobbs Add Sterling Remedy Co Chicago

A Great Picnic at Cedar Bridge Fourth of July

About seventy five people from Fairfield and south of town organized a fine Fourth of July picnic at Cedar Bridge in the county. Mrs J A Hetherington was chosen Master of Ceremonies and Mrs Henry C Alston secretary and shorthand reporter. The program was arranged and carried out to the satisfaction of all present. A short, lighthearted program followed including performances like I like to see a little dog and a skit about Wilkins shooting a frog.

Fairfield Cedar Bridge J. A. Hetherington Henry C. Alston

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