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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
5
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a germ destroying preparation that soothes irritation and heals eruptions such as rash pimples and ring worm. It claims rapid improvement and urges sufferers to obtain a small jar from a druggist and use it like cold cream.
Mr and Mrs Earl S Girton near Brookville attend Iowa State College semi centennial. Mr Girton earns master of agriculture. Roy Walgren leaves Chicago medical school for Wyoming summer. The Jerichos plan trips to Portland and Los Angeles. Mrs M H Cuddy and son William return from California. New baby born to Charles Hidy. Des Moines attendance at State Retail Dry Goods Merchants convention. Secretary R S Jones speaks in Leon on housing shortage and Fairfield trade plans. Mrs George Banfield and son visit New York. Gertrude Taylor to spend summer in Rochester. Mrs Joel Turney returns from California. Mr Joe Crail of Los Angeles visits. Crail attended GOP convention in Chicago. Robert Israel Jr returns from Portland medical program for summer. Albert Blackford and family visit Fairfield. Mrs Fry Copeland recovering. H M Dysart sells North Court home to Prof Sayers and moves to Burlington in August. M G Campbell and family visit Andy Spiers. 1917 Ford Touring Car for sale with 1914 Ford Truck. terms offered. Drake's quitting business sale Fairfield with boys blouses 79c.
Thirty denominations plan a United Simultaneous Financial campaign across the United States April 25 to May 2 seeking a world relief fund total of 336,777,562 dollars. Iowa’s quota is 87,603,238.83 with each denomination contributing its own share and the Interchurch quota. The effort surpasses the World War campaign and rests on a calculated world need. Denominations and budgets include Advent Christian Church 35,000 Baptists 130,533,000 and many others totaling 336,777,572.
Methodist ministers in Iowa after a conference reversed a centenary pause and endorsed the Interchurch World Movement, adopting its aims and program despite prior prudence about involvement.
Lindy George Clingman was seriously ill early this week from overheating at work but is improving. Mrs. Mary Steele and Mrs. J. A. Linder returned from visits to Sutherland Sioux City and South Dakota. The M E church children’s day program Sunday evening was well received. Guy Black moves into the Barngrover residence in Burlington. Twenty three family members attended a Nelson home event Sunday. Frank Ramsey and family from Chillicothe visit Alfred Ramsey’s home this week. Mr and Mrs M N Smith attended graduation in Iowa City for Mrs Smith’s nephew Glenn of Bladensburg. Ray Nelson and family called on relatives Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Frank Carter visited near Nugent Sunday. Local children’s exercises at Pekin Sunday morning were well received.
A vintage ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy way to restore natural dark color to faded or gray hair. It claims quick, even coverage with a dampened brush and promises thicker, glossier hair, while noting it is for cosmetic use only.
Sheriff Harris office displays a chart showing stopping distances at speeds from 10 to 50 mph, assuming brakes work. At 35 mph you need 113 feet to stop, underscoring road danger. Also contains ads for Raincoats, celery plants, and a Foley coupon offer.
An advertisement states sale of a Ford truck in good condition with parts at low prices and installment options. It also promotes improved land in Washington, Jefferson, and Keokuk counties priced at $400 an acre, signed by T. J. Gasaway. Contact phone 1324.
Fairfield store Drake announces final two weeks of a quitting business sale with discounts on remaining inventory. Customers urged to visit before closing date.
With all county conferences concluded in Iowa the United Simultaneous Financial campaign set for April 25 to May 2 is ready. State financial leaders report plans completed and expect county quotas met before the drive ends.
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