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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
6
The article urges Jefferson county farmers to choose a durable serviceable binder or mower and avoid yearly changes. It emphasizes reliability and ease of getting repairs, linking memory of Dewey to sensible purchasing.
The application to change trustee for E. H. Hufford was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as Mrs. Kate E. Bissell remains trustee by bequest. The divorce suit Meda Hufford v E H Hufford seeks alimony of 10000. Bissell has been garnisheed in several suits against Hufford, likely to be heard in September.
May 31 report lists memorial address by J. S. McKenney of Fairfield, deaths in Des Moines township, and funeral of Mrs. Cora Fishel. Visits include George Blosser and Harry Perry of Batavia, and trips to Pella Maperville for Dunkards meeting. Churches held memorial services and combined sermons. local families Peggy Cupp visited Stockport.
DES MOINES May 30 A fine growing week with above normal temperatures abundant sunshine and near average rainfall statewide Corn planting nearly finished except in the south and southeast where heavy rain slowed work Yet soil conditions improved with a good corn stand and less replanting Grass is heavy and spring wheat oats and barley show strong growth An abundant hay crop is assured A theatrical notice follows about The Captain's Mate at the opera house June 7 with pricing and performers listed including J T McAlpine Dolly Foster Alice Marble and Lonita Ladies free Monday night.
An advertisement touts Casearets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation with a 10¢ or 2¢ price and a refund offer if it fails.
Slogant style ad claims Electric Bitters cure grippish ailments by stimulating the liver stomach and kidneys. It promises prompt relief and renewed vigor with a guaranteed refund if not cured. Sold at J D McDowell's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle.
Ratios and offers from Raney and Simmons promise easy loans with low rates. The ad highlights accessible terms and financial options, inviting readers to inquire for details.
The County Womans Suffrage Conference meets June 6 and 7 at the Fairfield Christian church to plan work to speed Iowa woman suffrage. The county’s House member cast the deciding vote against referring the issue to voters, and opponents plan to oppose him if he seeks re election. The women press for a public vote and Mr Brighton must explain his stance.
The article surveys how timidity affects youth and adulthood among notable figures. It cites Virgil Horace Constant Michelet Amiel Carlyle Cicero Sarcey Paillet and Rochefort, noting public speaking fear and agoraphobic tendencies as a common thread across intellectuals and performers.
A Staats Zeitung writer corrects the common belief that hard wood heats more than soft wood, showing Linden as the top heater and listing soft and hard woods by heating values. The article then shifts to a county farm visit describing the Kiger family’s care of inmates, food, and farm management, plus local farming observations and crop prospects.
A London bookseller recalls a bold theft in which a clerical looking man purchased Littre's Dictionary for £1 and was later found to have stolen it from the stall. The seller recovered several volumes and exposed the man, who had been duping other booksellers as well.
In a New York morgue a blind man detected his deceased wife among two Bellevue bodies by touch. He first wrongfully touched a different face, then, with both hands, identified the correct Mary. The moment carried him to tears as he whispered of her cold, thin features.
A story recounts Patti touring with Americans, including a banjo playing youth who sang rag time tunes. She unexpectedly falls in love with his melodies during a private moment, a secret romance unfolding as she agrees to sing for the group. Observers react with delighted astonishment as the performance begins.
May 31 reports Mrs. A L Hoyt Mrs F Countryman Mrs John Grammar Mrs Anderson and Mr John Heald are in Des Moines for an Adventist camp meeting with several others expected to join tomorrow. Gardener Mr Hoyt has five men tending gardens and planted eleven acres of sweet potatoes and will plant nine more acres of cabbage.
May 30 report says Mrs Hawkins has greatly improved health. Her daughters Mrs Mary Robinson and Mrs Tillie Caldwell of Aurora returned home after being summoned. Mrs Jerome Parsons is very ill. Local farmers busy planting corn as a regiment of soldiers waits on a delayed train, drawing concern for the soldier boys.
Buck en s Anica Salve proclaims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and claims it cures piles or money back. The ad offers 25 cents per box and lists J. D. McDowell as the seller.
Edward Craft is recovering from typhoid fever. Germanville school finished for the year with a picnic last Saturday. Johnny Laub fell from a wagon last week and sustained serious injuries. Mrs. Osman of Columbus Junction visits her father Rev. D. Long.
Many people cannot drink coffee at night as it spoils sleep. Grain-O looks and tastes like the best coffee but does not stimulate. It nourishes and cheers, ideal for nervous persons, young people, and children. Made from pure grains, available from grocers, 15 and 25 cents.
Illinois naval militia 208 strong leaves Chicago for Key West to join Sampson's fleet. Dewey warns he will fire on breaking blockades. Manila fears food scarcity prompts riots. Oregon reaches Jupiter Florida. Spanish fleet bottled up at Santiago. Fourth Illinois volunteers to Tampa. Blaine and Logan headed to the Philippines and Cuba staff. Military invasion of Porto Rico and Cuba planned. 75 000 more volunteers called.
The Fourth infantry regiment Ili nois volunteers under Colonel Casumer An del has left Camp Tanner for Tampa Florida. President McKinley accepts John Jacob Astor plan to organize and equip at 75000 dollars a light battery of mountain artillery. A suspicion arises at Key West that Cervera may have left Santiago before Schley’s arrival. The Spanish government orders ports to use vessels over 1000 tons as auxiliary cruisers. Key West reports Marblehead delivered 30000 rounds to insurgents near Cienfuegos and destroyed four block houses on Wednesday.
Two French purchased balloons reach port to be used by the flying squadron for making captive ascensions from warships. Government also chars two more steamers to carry troops to Manila and half Chicago naval reserves reach Key West. Zafire reaches Hong Kong from Manila reporting all well. Roosevelt's Rough Riders ordered to report to General Shafter as McKinley nominates twenty eight brigadier generals for volunteers.
The navy received at 12 30 am a dispatch from Commodore Schley stating the Spanish fleet is in the bay at Santiago de Cuba and that he has seen and recognized the vessels. General Miles sent multiple telegrams to army leaders and ordered immediate troop movement.
Washington reports General Miles has departed for Tampa with a staff of thirty four. Eight regiments at Chickamauga are ordered to Tampa to invade Cuba. Admiral Cervera’s fleet is believed immobilized at Santiago harbor. The British steamer Restormel was captured by the St Paul attempting to reach Santiago harbor with coal.
Paris May 31 M Faure at the unveiling of the monument to the combatants of 1870 at St Etienne declares France will maintain strict neutrality in the Hispano American war and hopes neutral powers can restore peace through concerted efforts.
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