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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
13
A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for breaking out skin conditions. Its germ destroying properties soothe irritation and heal eruptions such as rash pimples and ring worm with rapid improvement. Obtain a small jar from a good druggist and apply like cold cream.
Mr and Mrs Earl S Girton of Brookville attended the Ames semi centennial commencement at Iowa State College where Mr Girton received the master of agriculture degree. Roy Walgren leaves for Wyoming after medical studies in Chicago. Several Fairfield residents travel for business and family news includes trips to Portland Los Angeles New York and Rochester N Y. Local notices include a sale at Drake's and a Ford vehicle offer with installments.
Thirty denominations launch a United Simultaneous Financial Campaign from April 25 to May 2 aiming to raise 336,777,562 dollars to fund church global work and a 1920 target of 175,448,349 dollars. Iowa is asked for 87,603,238.83 dollars with each denomination supporting its own quota and the interchurch total.
Lindy George Clingman was seriously ill earlier this week due to heat exposure at work but is improving. Mrs. Mary Steele and Mrs. J. A. Linder returned from visits to Sutherland Sioux City South Dakota. The M E church children’s day program was well received. Guy Black moves to the former Barngrover home. Twenty three relatives dined at Joseph Nelson’s. Frank Ramsey and family from Chillicothe visit Alfred Ramsey. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Smith attend graduation in Iowa City for Mrs. Smith’s nephew Glenn Bladensburg. Ray Nelson and family visited relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carter visited his brother near Nugent. Many attended Pekin children’s exercises Sunday morning and found them entertaining.
A vintage ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy at home remedy to darken gray hair. It claims natural color, shine, and youthfulness after repeated use while noting it is a cosmetic, not a disease treatment.
Methodist ministers in Iowa endorsed the Interchurch World Movement after a conference that reversed a prior centenary driven decision not to participate. An explanation of the movement so persuaded them, signaling broad church support for the campaign.
After county conferences and group formations in Iowa, the United Simultaneous Financial campaign runs April 25 to May 2. State financial leaders finalize plans and aim to meet county quotas before the drive ends.
A sheriff office chart lists stopping distances at various speeds to test brake function. Distances range from 9.2 feet at 10 mph to 231 feet at 50 mph and 838.3 feet at 80 mph. It warns that poor brakes endanger lives and urges careful driving.
An old-time drug advertisement urges readers to mail a cut-out form to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package. It promises Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatic issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and relief. Jericho & Easton, druggists, are listed as retailers.
An old classified item lists land for sale in Washington Jefferson and Keokuk counties at 400 dollars per acre and an offer of an improved 1914 Ford truck on installments with a contact phone 1324. The text includes a signature T J Gasaway.
Local sale wraps up with items from Drake's Quitting Wa showcasing inventory Liquidation during the final two weeks in Fairfield. Shoppers report bargain prices on assorted wares while staff assist customers and clear remaining stock.
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