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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1892
Page
7
Risk and Hufstetler announce a large spring stock clearance through July 4 with extreme low prices on dress goods hosiery and underwear. The retailer stresses heavy stock from 20 years in business and promises further reductions to beat competitors and clear seasonal items.
The Rock Island timetable lists passenger train numbers with routes and stops. No 84 runs between Eldon and Davenport while No 77 covers Eldon to Muscatine and Nos 11 12 stop at Eldon Fairfield Washington Columbus Junction Muscatine with limited stops and Kansas City routing. Nos 13 and 14 stop at all stations and go via St Joseph and Leavenworth.
Regular June session of the board of supervisors on June 6. Ads note stylish hats from Mrs Boling and wallpaper from Bradshaw Thoma. Judge S M Chapman and wife from Plattsmouth visited for commencement. Alumni meeting June 4 at 2 30 PM Logan building. Train times adjusted on Rock Island. Amana woolen mills head ill, returned home. Congregational church addresses and services with evening music. Weather downturn. one quarter of corn planted. County fair tickets mailed to teachers for children under fourteen. Iowa Sunday School Association convention June 14-16 at Marshalltown with reduced rail fare.
The week ending May 28 reports average temperatures about 6 degrees below normal with light rainfall and more sunshine. Corn planting is about half done nationwide but total acres may be below average. oats and wheat are fair on high ground, light on flood bottoms. fruits hurt by cold winds but prospects are good. Meadows and pastures excellent. The best flour for the least money is the Orange Blossom at $1.35 per sack. Scorr & Son, agents.
The Rockford May 26 Republican reports the marriage of Bruce R. McElderry to Miss Alice Maud Foster at the bride's home last Thursday. The bride, a Rockford native and longtime educator, is praised for her character and standing. The groom works for the C R I P railroad in Fairfield and is noted as principled with good prospects.
Citizens attend Decoration Day events at Fairfield and Brighton. Mahlon Mealey noted for early arrival. A 10 1 2 pound boy born at a local house. Hay barn work underway for Owen Hoskins. Mrs John Jordan of Keithsburg visiting Bayne family. Gertie Mealey visited Fairfield. Heavy rain marked the week. Perry Cole’s smith shop features a popular new engine. Mrs Clarke Andrews left for New York for a extended visit with relatives. Miss Vada Bayne visited home. SMOKE the U S cigar.
Memorial Day events at Clarkesville Mo were hampered by rain with no participation from ladies or pupils though cemetery rites proceeded and a large audience later gathered for the opera house program. A family testimonial praises White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best remedy for a six year old with a sore throat.
A list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Fairfield postoffice, with a note that they are advertised by W. S. J. Chester P. M. May 31, 1892. Names include C. G. Carpon, Lulu Fore, Mrs M A Harrison, Miss Nettie Poland, O P Smith, W M Snerr, and C J Chamberlain. CHAMBERLAIN'S Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy praised. Bradshaw and Thoma, druggists, offer 25 and 50 cent bottles.
Cures claimed in 1 to 3 days for rheumatism and neuralgia with immediate relief after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents and sold by D. G. Higley, Druggist, Fairfield, Iowa. Also promotes Shiloh's Cure for cough and notes easy home loans from Jones & Fullen.
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