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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
14
An old remedy advertises Hamburg Breast Tea as a safe inexpensive vegetable cure. A spoonful brewed in water is taken as a teacup full through the day to relieve congestion loosen bowels and drive a cold from the system.
Backache and lumbago are claimed to vanish after rubbing St Jacobs Liniment into the sore area. The ad assures one cent bottle is enough to relieve pain within fifty counts and emphasizes the product is magical yet harmless.
An ad invites ruptured individuals to receive a new patented rupture appliance for trial. It promises comfort and cure, claiming if not satisfied after 30 days the item can be returned at no cost. The notice directs readers to EASYHOLD CO. at 1743 Bidg Kansas City Missouri.
The document recalls Jose Rizal as a seven language scholar and martyr whose death in 1896 sparked Filipino nationalism. It notes his letters to family, his execution, and the lasting impact of his life and poem My Last Farewell on Philippine identity and independence.
A translation of Rizal's poem bidding farewell to the Philippines and loved ones, expressing devotion to homeland and readiness to die for its freedom. The speaker seeks peace in death, asks for remembrance, and hopes future redemption for the nation and its people.
Dr. Ed M. Gandier, head of the California Anti Saloon League, after visiting the Philippines, says all classes there want independence and can govern themselves. He believes independence will speed up political development and may come soon in some form.
The Philippine House of Representatives held its first English language debate. Principal speakers Benitez De Guzman and Virata, University of the Philippines graduates, addressed the chamber about English instruction in public schools. An insular affairs cable notes literacy exceeds seventy percent for ages over ten, higher than any South American nation.
Forty years ago last Tuesday James A. Garfield secured the republican nomination on the 86th ballot. Garfield rose as a dark horse after initial favoritism for Grant and Blaine. Grant led with 306 votes early, Blaine 284, Sherman 93, Garfild gaining late to reach momentum. Wheat sold in Fairfield for 80 to 90 cents as Chicago elevators filled and grain moved to tracks. The lightning rod swindle victim Geo. A. Droz noted and a cow attack on a girl near Jos Ricksher’s yard caused a close call. Senior class plans a campus stone with names. G D McGaw delivered paper collars lost previously while noting Grant’s faith. Parsons college graduated its first class, nine in scientific and seven in classical. A two year old girl of a Mr.
In Des Moines township on June 4, a historical note records a person moving to Jefferson county, noting the move occurred after arriving in 1846.
Thirty years ago Wallace's circus came to Fairfield and locals lost over two thousand dollars trying to beat gambling games. German farmer George Kauffman north of town lost 1245. City council favored refunding the opera house license. Promoters gave S J Chester the subscription paper for pledges. Building size undetermined. planned for veneered brick with two storefronts.
A class of thirty-two graduated from Fairfield high school. Corn prices rose with good crop prospects. A baseball league formed including Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Brighton and Washington. Ellsworth Turney bought the Frank A Dustin farm for 125 dollars an acre. A tramp was struck by the Rock.
Twenty years ago sheriff's officers raided two drug stores and a grocery, confiscating a quantity of booze. The old Charter Oak band supplied music for entertainments. John G. W. Smith died at his home.
An advertisement explains using Ely's Cream Balm to open clogged nostrils and relieve head cold symptoms. A small bottle is recommended for instant soothing of swollen mucous membranes and breathing comfort, promising quick relief from congestion, headache, and mucous discharge.
A report notes passenger trains near Libertyville ground to bits and identify an unidentified victim. The fragment provides few details beyond the fatal derailment and uncertain identity.
A promotional notice offers a mail in coupon to receive a trial package from Foley & Co. in Chicago containing Foley products for coughs colds rheumatism and kidney issues and a cleansing cathartic with instructions to enclose a 5 cent stamp and write name and address.
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