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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1898
Page
2
A historical ad copy highlights the store's twenty nine years in Fairfield. It emphasizes bold pricing, spot cash buying, and the claim that goods look better than advertised while promising remarkable low prices on quality items.
Advertises a thirty day sale on dimities organ dies lawns gingham organdie and imported fabrics. Prices range from 6 to 40 cents per yard with closeout discounts on imported French organ dies and silk stripe organ die. Also offers a sewing machine for 16.75 cash.
Smoke La Rosa five cent cigars and Bevering's Best cigars advertised. Franklin school house to get a new fence and out-house this summer. Miss Julia McLane hosts tea Thursday at five. Reverend Barnaby to preach at Christian church next Sunday. Apple crop hopes dim while berries and peaches look promising. Chas Gift improving health at Excelsior Springs. Multiple social teas and visits noted with local families. Post office inspection ahead of Mr Junkin’s charge. A stolen telescope hand satchel recovered at fair grounds. Funeral and sermon plans, fairs, creameries, and local business changes detailed. Boots and arrest notes include bootlegging arrest and later release. Shown are weather effects on hay crop and farming losses. Community updates cover hypnots show, real estate sales, and water supply issues. Funeral notices and local accidents reported with brief outcomes. Local fires near Louden works cited due to water pressure problems.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney & Co. provide claims of reliability with wholesale druggists West & Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin vouching for Cheney. Cure taken internally claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's family Pills advertised as best.
Grain-O is presented as a delicious appetizing drink to replace coffee. It is claimed to taste like coffee when prepared properly, but without coffee’s injurious properties. The product is said to aid digestion and strengthen the nerves and is suitable for children and adults. Priced at 15 and 25 cents.
J P Manatrey offers red short horn bulls for sale. Descriptions note breed traits and pricing details. Prospective buyers may contact the seller for availability and terms.
The Louden Machinery Co. shops in Fairfield run at full capacity as hay crops boom and orders pile up. Delays in castings from fall hinder fulfillment, but output remains robust with heavy freight and express shipments. The new double tread barn door hanger is praised as the best on the market. County fair premium lists are ready and merchants are urged to collect supplies from Chas. H. Gage’s hardware in Fairfield. Charles Gift, Secretary.
The article previews the first appearance of the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers combination circus with two circuses two menageries two museums and two hippodromes all for one price. Charles A. Davis, noted advance agent, promises the show tomorrow will exceed advertised expectations.
Raney and Simmons advertise accessible loan options with low interest rates and simple terms, inviting borrowers to inquire for financing.
Civil engineer C R Allen of Ottumwa recently prepared a citywide sewerage plat and plan to guide future councils. The project updates the older sewer system, specifies pipe sizes and fall, marks drip wells, and shows drainage by sewer. The goal is to prevent undersized sewers and costly future repairs.
Death of Abraham Conner a Jefferson County pioneer born May 23 1824 died July 3 1898 age 75 moved to Iowa in 1861 and helped found local civilization He was a devoted husband father and respected citizen with a large circle of friends His funeral was at his residence with a large turnout and burial at Batavia cemetery Survived by wife and three children plus a obituary son in Kansas and daughter in Colorado
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure flu like symptoms and liver stomach and kidney ailments. It promises rapid relief and a full refund if not cured, selling at J D McDowell's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle.
Grain-O offers a coffee like taste without stimulation. It nourishes and calms, helping to sleep better after drinking at night. Advertises for nervous persons, youth, and children to replace coffee with a grain based beverage. Available from grocers in 15 and 250 sizes.
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