New Books at Fairfield Library
Fairfield announces new arrivals including New Cyclopedia of American Horticulture in six volumes, The Nature Library in eleven volumes, The History of the American People by Woodrow Wilson in five volumes, and Great Masters in the Louvre Gallery with 394 photogravure reproductions. The librarian offers assistance to teachers and students in utilizing these resources.
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Fairfield
L. H. Bailey
Nature Library
John Burrows
Woodrow Wilson
Louvre
Inspection of Pictures Draws Interest from Classes
Teachers and students plan to bring their classes or any others who wish to inspect the photographs. The effort aims to provide access to the images for study and discussion within the community setting.
A Good Man Gone Joseph Higbee Dies in Fairfield
Joseph Higbee born September 20 1840 in Louisa County Iowa died June 13 in his 67th year. He served in Co F Iowa Infantry until a shoulder wound ended his military career later became a teacher and businessman in Morning Sun Fairfield and Parsons College supporter. Funeral held from his home with Rev Jones of the Presbyterian church and interment at Evergreen cemetery. The local G A R attended the services.
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Joseph Higbee
Louisa Co
Iowa
Co. F. Iowa Infantry
Diana Ellen Webster
Phineas E
Melvin Vernon
Higbee
Morning Sun
Fairfield
Parsons College
Jones
Presbyterian Church
Evergreen Cemetery
He Fires Walking Stick after Arnica Salve Cure
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina says he removed his 40 year walking stick after treatable sore resisted all therapies until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the sore. Sold by Frank S Shriner druggist for 25 cents. Guaranteed for piles burns and other ailments. June.
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John Garrett
North Mills
N. C
Frank S. Shriner
Chautauqua Directors Name Idaho Speaker for Program
At a Chautauqua directors meeting Hon. DuBois of Idaho was chosen to replace Ian MacLaren on the program after MacLaren died in Minnesota. The new pavilion near completion will seat 4 000, with sectional wings for ventilation, awaiting a name chosen by public vote at the next chautauqua.
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DuBois
Idaho
Ian MacLaren
MacLaren
Mit
Ounce Way
Farmers Warned Of Barbed Wire Swindle In State
An exchange warns farmers to beware swindlers in this section selling an eight wire fence. They promise iron posts at eight cents a foot but the contract charges eight cents per wire, totaling sixty four cents per foot.
Caviness Sells Packwood Stock to Fisher Hardware Owner
J O Caviness exchanges his Packwood implement business for the Fisher Hardware stock in Fairfield. Caviness takes immediate possession and will move remaining stock from Packwood after partial liquidation. The move marks the Cavinesses departure from Packwood with best wishes for success in Fairfield.
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J. O. Caviness
Fisher Hardware
Tuned Price 89e for Trimmed Handsome Styles
Prices range from 2.25 to 4.00 with waists offered in plain and fancy lace options. The notice highlights trim and style variety for discerning buyers during the sale period.
Amusing Incongruities In Speaking Writing And Painting
A Detroit Free Press sample of humorous unintentional mistakes across speaking writing and art. The piece notes Americans' love of humor and cites paintings misdescribed misspellings and odd captions. It highlights farcical newspaper lines and window signs that provoke laughter.
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Cox
Iceland
Vales
Portugal
Spain
Isaac
Abraham
Herod
St. Peter
Fanny Crosby
Northern Marine Insurance Company
Mutis
Boas
Tle
Detroit Free Press
Magazine Editors Question Poetry Value in New York
In response to a reader asking what poetry brings in New York a prominent editor jokes that no regular prices exist. He notes that shipping poetry in crates or carloads could yield about 1 percent per pound for it.
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New York
Bradshaw
South Side Druggists
Nature defines greatness says Emerson quote
A reflective quote from Emerson states greatness comes from being true to oneself and not comparing to others. It emphasizes authenticity and natural character over external approval.
London Banquet Reflections from 1582 Visitor
A Spanish guest in 1582 London recalls a grand banquet with unusual dishes eaten eagerly amid lively scenes. He notes a quaking custard centerpiece splashed by the city fool and observes London ladies demanding costly dainties like cherries and peas, amid talk of small rabbits and chickens.
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London
Slavery in Scottish coal mines and an 1794 hunting field note
A historical volume notes Scots in coal pits endured servitude as “necessary servants” under 1606 law, with binds lasting life and sale with land. An 1775 act freed most pit workers, though full abolition came late in the century. An 8 February 1794 hunting field incident follows.
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Scotland
Hounds of the Duke End Hunt in Cottage Garden
The Duke of Beaufort’s hounds chased a fox to Castle Combe village and burst into a cottage room where a white faced woman clutched a child. Inside the cradle the infant lay as eighteen pairs of hounds fought over the fox.
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Duke of Beaufort
Castle Coombe
Bible Hint Describes Chariots Like Modern Automobiles
A reader suggests a verse from Nahum foresees auto movement in Nineveh with chariots racing in the streets. The passage describes chariots as raging in the broad way and moving swiftly like lightning, interpreted as an early automobile metaphor.
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Delver
Nahum
Nineveh
Smoking a Pipe Tips From Canadian Tobacco Journal
The Canadian Cigar and Tobacco Journal offers guidance for pipe smokers. It emphasizes time as a key to success and gentleness in handling the pipe, advising not to crowd the bowl, avoid overheating, keep the pipe cool, and relight if needed.
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Canadian Cigar and Tobacco Journal
The
Journal
Fragmentary quip prompts odd political banter
A garbled OCR style line shows a brief political exchange with phrases about youth, success, body, and a Whig speaker. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context or完整 names, dates, or place references.
Early nailmaking milestones and ancient references
The fragment recounts early nail use and forging history from bronze nails in ancient times to biblical mentions of Jael and Sisera, notes about Swiss lake dwellings and France, and traces makers like Jeremiah Wilkinson and Perkins. It states nineteenth century improvements increased daily output, and mentions a 200,000 nails per day figure.
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Jael
Sisera
Sevey
France
Valig Nile
Jeremiah Wilkinson
Abgy
Perkins
Sons
How to Grow Miniator From Acorn
Instructions describe pendulating an acorn in water glass with cord and water to encourage sprouting. After months of undisturbed moisture the acorn bursts and shoots a straight tapering stem with tiny green leaves resembling an oak. The method emphasizes patience and observation as the plant develops and becomes interesting to behold.
Exorbitant Premiums Discussed in 1899 Insurance Policy
A new agent questions a cent premium and a $9 in $100,000 policy as common on ships. The Bulgarian Croft in 1899 saw high percentages for policies while vessels like the Mary had policies issued after partial recovery, illustrating wary underwriting practices.
One Evil Chases the Us Visitor to the West Indies
Report fragment notes warnings against bathing due to alligators and a confused river scene. Boatmen insist no alligators, yet fear remains while a punch cartoon hints at sharks. The excerpt preserves a chaotic dialogue and inhospitable imagery.
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West Indies
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Lincoln
D. G. Higley
East Side Square
Kerrick & CO
Colorado
Rock Island
Colorado Springs
Denver
Pueblo
Rocky Mountain Limited
H.A. MonLent Rock
Ayer
J.C Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Tribune
Val
Risk, Hufstedier & CO
Hmerson
National Biscuit Company
Washington
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