A Bargain Grocer Promises Low Prices on Hosiery
A grocer touts best line in the country warning that three stores buy in volume. The store claims constant vigilance and cash discounts enable cheaper hosiery and underwear than any competitor.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
2
A grocer touts best line in the country warning that three stores buy in volume. The store claims constant vigilance and cash discounts enable cheaper hosiery and underwear than any competitor.
A mixture of local notices includes shop ads for cigars ice cream and flour, plus social items such as a house party a wedding and a Manila social. Marriage licenses were issued Francis M. Dunning to Laura E. Younkin. Memorial Day exercises and church activities are described with speakers and choirs.
County clerk holds a small fund for her child while Ben Johnson escorts mother and daughter to safety. May tax receipts total 636.91, the smallest in years due to a large March collection.
Public health notice warns against mercury based catarrh remedies and recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney Co Toledo. It notes no mercury, internal use, and 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free. Also an unrelated contractor ad seeks bulls for July delivery from J N Smith offering half blood Polled Angus Short Horn or Hereford cattle ages two to four.
For Sale easy terms. One hundred forty-one acres in and adjoining Keokuk with fine improvements ten acres in wheat ten in oats fruit farm tools value 100 per acre without improvements and 75 per acre for quick sale. Apply to J L Jacox Keokuk Iowa. Also bicycles hammocks fishing tackle sports goods at Geo D Clarke Northwest corner park and prescriptions correctly compounded at D G Higley.
A May 29 1898 letter from Co M 50th Iowa Volunteer Infantry at Camp Springfield Jacksonville Florida details the route from the Bluegrass region through Georgia and Florida, camp conditions a pine grove site an artesian water supply and warm hydrants. It notes four regiments present Iowa troops praised as finest. excursions to Pablo Beach and mail delays. heat illness among several men during drills.
A brisk lifestyle of sun, exercise, and good nutrition showcases beauty and health. The text endorses the syrup of figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative remedy for cleansing the systems.
In Washington Iowa Col W B Bell Jno Alex Young J A Cunningham and Mr Neal visit to back Col Bell for the republican nomination. Stutsman and Hedge contest county support with half delegates each. Alex Young once a candidate. Bell substituted. Jefferson no candidate yet. Sam Clark seen as able but blocked by railroads money. Stutsman a wounded veteran but cannot compete with funds. Bell described as good but lacking ability.
Grain-O is advertised as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It is said to taste like the finest coffee when prepared properly, yet lacks its injurious properties. The product aids digestion and strengthens the nerves, is not a stimulant, and is suitable for children and adults. It costs about one fourth the price of coffee, 15 and 25 cents.
The note suggests six per cent interest on loans for long or short terms with payments not exceeding forty per cent of realty value and directs readers to consult Rollin J. Wilson.
Farmers are invited to view the stallions at Empire Ranch hosted by D. P. and O. D. Stubbs. The event promotes breeding stock and agricultural interest.
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