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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
7
The clipping lists numerous Ottumwa residents and relatives traveling to Milwaukee Okoboji Des Moines Washington D C Chicago and other spots for visits and summer outings. It notes doctor and professional visits and small-town social ties with kin and friends across Iowa Illinois and beyond.
A claim that a monster devil fish causes a constipation illness is made, then promoted as a guaranteed cure. The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as safe for stomach liver kidneys and bowels and sells them for 25 cents at Geo. D. Clark’s drug store.
Frank Smith thirteen dies on a family farm near Des Moines after a horse dragging him in a field trap incident. Witnesses say the rein tangled around his waist as he checked gopher traps, horse spooked, and he suffered fatal injuries. He is linked to local Smith and Mitchell families through relatives in Packwood.
An 19th century advertisement warns against mercury products and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges purchase from reputable physicians, with testimonials and 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills is also touted.
After eighteen months of severe illness, John G. W. Smith died at his home six miles west of Libertyville at seventy five years old. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock led by Rev. Abraham Wolf with burial in the Brethren's cemetery. A county pioneer and long time public servant, he served Des Moines township for forty years and was highly regarded by neighbors and fellow farmers.
C A Snow & Co describes their 20 000 patent experience in a pamphlet covering U S and foreign patents cost trade marks designs caveats infringements and major patent cases. Free copies available to anyone writing to C A Snow & Co Washington D C.
Wide range of fabrics and accessories offered including Fast color lawns from India Linea 5e and Cambrie de, mosquito nets, Percales 6c, White Net Wash Veils 25c, Summer Corsets 17c 24c 39c, Silk Mitts 12c to 48c, fans and parasols at low prices, Silk Mouslin 50c, and latest novelties in Ties Belts Hosiery and Fans.
Extended sale offers ladies and men's shoes at uniform price eight dollars with many items at half price. Some shoes compare favorably with lower quality goods, but the store promises high standards. Prices are plainly marked with one price for all.
A delegation from Lockridge appeared before the board of supervisors to urge a new bridge over the Skunk River on the road toward Ft. Madison. The proposed bridge would lie in Henry County but serve farmers in both counties and shorten coal haulers trip to Mt. Pleasant by about two miles. The board will study the proposal to determine if Jefferson County should invest in a Henry County bridge.
A.C. Jackson M D of Goshen Illinois reports satisfaction with Grain-O from Genessee Pure Food Co Le Roy N Y after trying a sample left at his office. He states Grain-O compares favorably to high quality Java and Mocha and is a preferred coffee substitute.
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