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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
3
A writer touts a lifelong pursuit of discovering and blending a new antiseptic formula. They describe years of toil and wakeful study and present themselves as now able to declare successful Culination and its readiness for use.
Corn 35 to 38 cents per bushel. Oats 18 to 19 cents. Rye 40 cents. Wheat 50 to 65 cents. Hay baled 7.00 to 8.50 per ton loose 6.50 to 7.50. Timothy seed 0.85 per bushel. Clover seed 4.00 to 4.25 per bushel. Hogs 4.75 to 4.80. Fat steers 4.50 to 5.00. Cows and heifers 3.00 to 3.50. Stockers 4.00 to 4.25. Fat sheep 3.50 to 4.00. Lambs 4.00 to 5.00. Hides 5 cents per unit. Butter scarce 16 to 17 cents. Lard 7 to 8 cents per pound. Eggs 9 to 10 cents per dozen. Potatoes 25 to 30 cents per bushel.
The Rock Island Wail Map of the United States is the best offered to the public. It is very large and specially adapted to school purposes. Every teacher of geography and every business office should have one. It will be sent post paid to any address on receipt of fifteen cents in postage stamps or coin. Address, JOHN SEBASTIAN, G.P.A., Chicago, Ill.
The advertisement promotes No-To-Bac from Steri-Urban Remedy Co. as a wonder-worker that makes weak men strong and helps quit tobacco easily. It claims cure is guaranteed and offers a booklet and sample free from Chicago or New York druggists for 50 cents or 81.
British forces entered Pretoria with protection for women and children while Boer forces retreat. Reports describe battles in the Orange Free State, captures of troops, railway destruction, and multiple casualties. Amidst the chaos, international response grows and local crimes, uprisings, and personal tragedies populate the week’s news.
General Otis says no danger of further insurrections in the Philippines and the islands are worth their cost. Major Johnson and a small command seized forty insurgents on Tablas Island, Aguinaldo and followers retreating to Bandon after hunger and exhaustion. Officers doubt Aguinaldo’s identify as General Pio de Pilar. he is reported captured. Manila civil commission hears many plans of government from callers.
Conferees amend the military academy bill to advance Miles and Corbin. Pettigrew attacks Hanna in the senate, both bitter. Bynum nomination as general appraiser at New York port rejected. House approves 5 million dollars for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. First session appropriations total 700,720,476, with 137,247,155 for the Spanish war. Arnold warrant issued for embezzlement in London. Congress adjourns sine die after naval bill talks. McKinley aims to protect Americans in China without entangling alliances. he stays in Washington past the national convention.
Missouri and Indiana Democrats name gubernatorial candidates A M Dockery and John W Kern while national party talks unfold in Philadelphia. The socialist labor party nominates Joseph T Maloney for president. Governor Taylor declines Kentucky bid. Dewey signals possible run. Iowa Republicans back Dolliver for VP if it helps Henderson. National Democratic committee set for Indianapolis July 25. Colorado Democrats name a Bryan delegation. Hanna and McKinley press Senator Allison for vice president. Philadelphia prepares for a political scene.
Business men and trade unionists favor appointing a board with power to end Chicago labor trouble. The Chicago Building Trades council asks affiliated unions to appoint a peace committee with contractors. Twenty six Northwestern repairers laid off in Kaukauna Wisconsin.
A string of mishaps ends in fatalities or injuries including Mrs C Leeds burned in a gasoline blast at Chi Andrew Sider Lake Shore engine accident drownings in White Pigeon Mishawaka and Mishawaka areas horse crash near Brazil Ind cyclones at Gloucester Miami and other storms. Noted deaths include Dr Paul Gibier of the New York Pasteur Institute aged 49 and William Snyder who died after colliding with a trolley car in New York City.
Edwards A. Park emeritus professor dies at Andover Massachusetts aged 91. Stephen Crane renowned novelist and war correspondent dies in London aged 30. Dr James T. Whittaker leading Cincinnati physician dies aged 57. Henry Wellesley Duke of Wellington dies at Storthfieldsaye House Berkshire aged 54. W N Tiller longtime Litchfield resident dies. Captain Henry T. Blake of the revenue cutter Galveston dies at St Marys infirmary Galveston Texas. Rev J M J Smyth Nebraska priest dies at Mercy Hospital Chicago.
The Prince Bros. & Co plumber plant at Ste. du Sague nay Quebec was destroyed by fire with losses expected near 400000. Townsend and Duryea's machine shop at Schenter's island at the mouth of New York bay burned with losses around 60000. A fire in Hamburg's oil refining and saltpetre district Saturday destroyed property valued at 4,000,000 marks including many houses.
Reports say the St Louis strike grows more serious and residents press the governor to deploy militia. The Milwaukee Women's Congress re-elected Mrs Lowe as president and adjourned. Tommy Ryan vows to claim the middleweight title after McCoy retires for a year. Pope Leo suffers another fainting spell. US spends about $1 million daily on goods that could be produced in island possessions.
Jeff Harrison, a U S prisoner with two life terms for robbery, has been released at Liberty after President McKinley signed the papers received May 17 1893. Harrison was brought from the northern district of Alabama to Anamosa penitentiary where he was ordered to hard labor for life. He maintained innocence though convicted on the testimony of Jim Brown his brother in law who turned state's evidence. Harrison had crafted shell trinkets sold to visitors to fund his appeal.
Des Moines reports a collision near the station between a Chicago and North Western passenger train and a departing special train. Engineer Thomas Smith was killed. other enginemen uninjured. Governor Shaw sustained a temple cut and minor arm bruise but plans to continue travels. Mrs. B F Jones of Ames suffered a slight injury.
W C McNamara of Sioux City and Mary McAllister of Dakota City Neb were married by Justice of the Peace Ferris at 4 am Tuesday. The union followed habeas corpus battles with her parents who opposed the match and held her in custody in Neb. The groom is president of the Eastern Nebraska and Gulf railroad.
A Sunday morning wind storm swept through Des Moines and surrounding areas causing widespread damage to farm buildings and sheds. The state house lost about a thousand dollars in slate roofing while streetcar service remained halted by fallen trees and broken trolley wires. no lives were reported lost.
Mason City report says Central Telephone and Telegraph, backed by Cedar Rapids and Mason City capitalists, has completed the purchase of the Greene and Western, Northwestern, Fitzgerald and Northfield Telephone systems. The acquisition brings about 1000 miles of toll lines in northern Iowa and Minnesota and exchanges in Mason City, Charles City, Osage, Northfield and other towns.
Des Moines Iowa June 7 The Iowa County Attorneys association met in its second annual convention at the Hotel Kirkwood with almost every county in the state represented Judge Charles Bishop welcomed the visitors and F R Harlan of Van Buren county responded The convention opened a business session to discuss issues of interest to attorneys
Des Moines hosts the twenty second annual Iowa Holiness association session at Chautauqua park. Rev. Isaiah Reid leads a prayer and experience session as ten days of meetings begin with eminent speakers from Chicago and St. Louis scheduled to speak.
The body of J. P. Suttman, exCounty Recorder of Grundy County, was found in a hog pen at Grundy Center. He had attempted to clean the pen, fell unconscious, and hogs stripped clothing and mutilated the face, leaving the victim unrecognizable.
Encouragement of Marriage in Sigourney Iowa reports that the Endowment League filed articles with the state auditor. The league aims to help members marry and offers a $500 endowment to every member who marries.
The Citizens' National Bank of Lyons Iowa will go into liquidation with closure work starting June 11 in Clinton Iowa report.
The city mourns Rev. William M. Sparr former Luther an pastor and school superintendent born December 30 1838 in Wooster Ohio. He served in the 86th Ohio infantry before a long ministry at millsburg Mendota and Belgrade and later Eureka Kansas and Montana. He died after a collision near Belgrade while returning to his son’s home the funeral was held at the Lutheran church with Prof Wyne and Rev W J Funkey conducting.
Krause's Little Liver Pills are promoted for liver and bowel action and claim to quickly relieve consumption and biliousness. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
Des Moines Daily News announces postpaid home delivery with annual 1 dollar rate, six months 75 cents, and three months 50 cents. It promises condensed news for busy readers, daily markets by telegraph, and family reading material. Address The News Des Moines Iowa.
The health of T. G. Foote has recovered enough for light duties. A limited number will receive lessons on the organ and music for children and others. Organ cleaning repair work available when able. Silverware plated with guaranteed work. Tea spoons per set 50 cents, tablespoons knives and forks 75 cents per set. Call at his home one block south of Parsons college 1209.
A playful Detroit Free Press anecdote shows a young wife proud of earning 12 cents from selling rags and bottles and an old pair of her husband’s trousers for a penny. Her husband’s amused reflection reveals their lighthearted domestic misunderstanding.
The piece laments the decline of the Ohio River from its old splendor while praising its majesty and the era of grand steamboats. It notes the river’s route from the Alleghenies to the Mississippi, dotted with timber, orchards, and fields, and recalls the gamblers aboard steamboats and the river’s once Rhine-like promise.
Chambers' Journal notes clever anagrams from famous names and phrases. Examples include Gladstone and Disraeli phrases about leadership, Florence Nightingale, Nelson, Livingstone, and many others, with playful rearrangements revealing hidden meanings.
A Philadelphia Record item explains a regular bank washday where clerks scrub dirty currency on a washboard and rub notes through a wringer. After washing, notes are dried on lines and reportedly look nearly new, with silk and linen in the paper helping resist tearing.
Diamond workers face a humiliating espionage regime as each craftsman must log every stone received in the morning and again on transfer of unfinished work at night. The tight controls aim to deter theft, though opportunities for mischief remain.
The article describes a Tullman car with wheels made entirely of paper hidden beneath iron and steel. The wheel body is a paper block about four inches thick, surrounded by a steel rim two to three inches wide that touches the rails, while the sides are clad with bolted circular iron plates.
In Philadelphia, Newson-Young Mr. Dudley visited to ask for the daughter’s hand in marriage. Mrs. Hewson questioned the request while Hewson revealed the father managed the family finances.
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