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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
7
A list of train services including Denver Express, Omaha Express, Chicago Express and local passenger trains detailing daily or b schedule times. Mentions Fast Mail Freight and Golden State Lim with various departure and arrival times.
An English duchess tells an American visitor American girls lack healthy complexions. The American retorts that nobles prefer them for their greenbacks, a quip attributed to a judge.
Local wordplay lists playful names resembling U S states personified as sisters. The roster includes Miss Ouri Missessippi Ida Ho Mary Land Calli Fornia Allie Bama Lou isa Anna Della Ware and Minne sota Lets Iowa.
In Chapter XXIII, Newbold presents letters proving Armstrong’s involvement and deception. Enid Maitland defends the dead wife’s innocence while challenging Armstrong’s cowardice, urging him to tell the truth about the woman who loved him and whom he wronged. Old Kirkby supports the letters’ sincerity, asserting the wife’s virtue despite Armstrong’s claims.
Armstrong confesses complex truths about a lost romance, declares the night’s events were driven by jealousy and guilt, then exits with a pistol in hand. He is fatally shot in the snowy path as Newbold holds the revolver. Enid Maitland mourns, and Kirkby laments the man’s flawed but respectable traits.
In Robert Maitland’s Denver mansion the grand library dominates the winter morning. The room features five foot high bookcases, a stone fireplace, and a West-facing view of the range from a high hill. Three men occupy the space as dawn breaks, two named as DD and RT.
After Armstrongs death and a perilous trek, Enid Maitland is carried on a pine sled by Maitland Newbold and Kirkby through snow filled canons to a hut, then over open trails to Maitland's Denver home where she collapses in relief. The account highlights a brutal winter ordeal and strong loyalty from the three men. Mrs Lela Love endorses Foley Kidney Pills for kidney relief.
Notice announces that a document claimed to be the last will of Thomas Gilbert, deceased, is on file in the Jefferson County district court clerk’s office. A hearing to prove and finalize the will is scheduled for Monday September 16, 1912 at 2:00 PM, marking the start of the September term. Witnessed by the court seal and clerk Thos W Hannah.
A U S department bulletin notes buttermilk supplies nutrients similar to skim milk and bread equivalents. It adds that the protein is easier to digest, aiding children and invalids, with economical benefits versus oysters or steak.
A compilation of various disbursements and expenses showing names such as Spencer & Moburg Walter Stewart M F Taylor and others. It lists board of election members room rents witness fees and goods purchased for county use with amounts ranging from 1.00 to 144.00 dollars.
Certification note proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound free of opiates and habit forming drugs. It touts healing cough and throat remedies with a yellow package. Ad from L. S. Bradshaw & Co lists pricing for Fairfield Tribune and Iowa Homestead at one year for $1.00, outside Jefferson County 25c extra.
Iowa State College professors Beach and Green will tour western Iowa starting June 20 to study Ben Davis apple losses. The team will visit Harrison county orchards near Logan Magnolia and Sioux City, gathering data on Ben Davis and related varieties. Local growers and the Missouri Valley Commercial club assist in logistics.
In Creston Iowa on June 12 a four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Harris, was attacked by a drove of hogs while wandering in a pasture southwest of Red Oak. He suffered severe facial and body lacerations including eye injury and extensive hand damage. Doctors say the child is in critical condition with little hope of recovery.
Mr Sable of 30 Cook Street Rochester New York recommends Foley Kidney Pills for prompt relief from long lasting kidney trouble. His endorsement from Rochester adds direct evidence of the pills curative qualities. L S Bradshaw Co June.
Hundreds of good roads boosters attend the annual meeting of the trans continental national highway association in Ames Iowa. Delegations from towns along the Iowa route are present as Mayor Sheldon welcomes delegates. E W Stanton of Iowa State College and W G Haskell of Cedar Rapids speak on improvements.
Mrs. J. E. Henry of Akron Michigan explains kidney trouble made her visit a doctor costly. After using a sample Foley Kidney Pills she was impressed and bought a bottle, believing they saved a large medical bill. June.
Mogol a black eight year old Percheron with strong foal-getting record and proven line of notable sires and dams will stand the 1912 season at the author’s barn three miles north of Fairfield on Richland road. Insure colt to stand and suck for $12.50. seller not responsible for accidents.
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