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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
8
A patent medicine pitch urges readers to use Kodol for indigestion, listing symptoms like sour stomach belching and heartburn. It claims Kodol digests all foods, rests the stomach, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The ad notes availability from F. S. Shriner Drug and outlines bottle sizes and lab origin.
The article promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective when used early to prevent dangerous outcomes. It notes long-term use with consistent success and lists F. W. Jericho & Co. as the seller in July.
Cedar Rapids July 14 Mrs William Olyphant near West Branch telephoned Dr Leach that she had taken poison and given it to her four children asking aid to save the children and let her die An infant died at 8 pm while the mother and the other children are expected to survive She had used Strychnine and carbolic acid in the acts caused by family troubles.
The State Fair begins August 27 and will be viewed from the steel amphitheater. The venue will host the dramatic airship display Battle in the Clouds along with the special exhibitions and Liberati grand concerts. Rush construction aims to complete eight amphitheater sections this year, promising an imposing addition among new improvements.
Australian homing pigeons carry messages between Hobart and Maatsuyker Island lighthouse, a 75 mile route. Twelve birds serve the system with three released every three weeks. extra birds step in during sickness or accident. A 16 hour doctor call from Hobart to the isolated station impressed officials and spurred talks of celluloid message cases.
Dr. Schafer in the Berliner Klinische Wochenschrift explains immediate artificial respiration after removal from water. Place the patient on the stomach, kneel beside, press the lower ribs with both hands while counting 1-2-3, release for 1-3, repeating about twelve times per minute until natural breathing resumes.
Two lawyers spar before Judge Square William Brown. One taunts the other's language while the other retorts I am AB an AM and ALB I know what I’m talking about. He fires back You’re an AB and an A S S. The exchange ends the dispute.
Katherine Eggleston laments a magazine article arguing girls are taught male domains while women are sidelined. She notes kindergarten stories praise Lincoln and Washington and omit lioness, high school honors male heroes, and women’s courage is overlooked. She references carpentry and math but sees unequal treatment in everyday life.
The source provides no names for the local school board members. It mentions a governance meeting but does not identify any trustees or officers.
Dialog shows Bill returning after 20 years and noting that people have aged faster than him. Dave asks what changes surprise him most and Bill answers with his observation about aging locals.
A swarthy native asks about civilization and a resolute white man replies. The native then voices curiosity about a feature of civilization and the man quips about taking life insurance as his chosen reform.
Mrs. J. W. Watson of Kansas City adopted the waif known as Carl in Des Moines. After a probation inquiry the boy was found to be the Watsons’ grandson, and he was brought to Kansas City to live with his supposed grandparents. The family, living in a tent at Blue Summit, plans a cottage and better care for the child.
The British submarine C71 was sunk near Halesborough lightship after a collision with the cargo steamer Eddystone. Thirteen crewmen perished, three saved, including Lieutenants Brodie and Watkins. The involved CW cruiser and eight submarines were maneuvering southward when the Eddystone struck.
Submarines C16 and C17 collided while trying to avoid a freighter. C17 was damaged but all hands survived. Battle ships and cruisers with salvage gear arrived during the morning. C-11 lies in fifteen fathoms. wire hawsers are under her and a lift is hoped at once.
Dr. Alex Haustman of Dyersville Iowa declares voluntary jail confinement ended his morphine addiction for the time being and will return home tonight. He yielded to authorities to fight the demon morphine with solitary confinement and therapy as local Christian Science practitioners take an interest.
The Outlook prints Theo dore Roosevelt on inheritance tax and wealth. It praises national supervision of fortunes and argues a progressive inheritance tax, weighted against absentee holders, to curb greed and support service over wealth.
Scientists report bones of ancient hunter gatherers found in a Swiss cave dating 100000 years. In modern times A W Brown of Alexander Maine credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. He praises it as the best medicine on earth and offers a trial bottle free.
Fort Dodge Iowa July 15 Dr G L Hart patent medicine maker who attempted death by own action here a few weeks ago died from after effects at St Josephs Mercy hospital today Two sisters Mrs McQueistan of Collins and Mrs Miller of Davenport who were located after a partial recovery from morphine overdose arrived in the city shortly before his death.
Mrs. Conrad Kothe died at her Muscatine home two weeks after a gasoline can explosion. She was trying to pour gasoline on a fire when tetanus developed. Her daughter, who was severely burned yesterday, will live.
Independent School District of Fairfield Iowa invites bids for 10000 bushels of coal more or less to heat three school buildings for the coming year. Coal weighed on city scales and delivered to basements. Bids due by noon August 2 1909. Board may reject any or all bids.
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The Liberati concert band will give concerts this year at the State Fair beginning Saturday Aug 28 in the open air on the music Pavilion in the Plaza and before the new grandstand under construction for the safety and comfort of Iowa attendees. The Fair Spectacular Battle to the Clouds, races, and amusements will also be viewed from the same area.
The Iowa Brigade band of Oska loosa and the Fifty sixth Regiment band of Far Dodge have been engaged for the Iowa State Fair. They are among the best bands in the state and very popular. They will give daily concerts at convenient places and demonstrate that in music Iowa affords the best.
Mrs E W Beltz of 1528 Walker Street East Des Moines filed information against Willie Bergstrom and Emil Ulhus after two of her children were knocked down and run over by boys riding bicycles on the sidewalk in front of her home last night July 17.
Both Beltz boys were arrested and arraigned this morning. They suffered only minor bruises after being knocked to the sidewalk. Each boy paid a five dollar fine. The narrative then shifts to a college age son of a wealthy father who quit college, citing a desire to work, and whose father helped him join a bank payroll. A Vassar classmate wrote seeking details about his position, which he downplays, describing his real task as handling draught duties and keeping to routine.
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