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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
2
A shop touts its policy of small profits and quick turnover as the key to beating competitors and keeping customers happy. The slogan emphasizes affordable goods and rapid restocking to sustain business.
A fragmentary timetable lists train or mail runs with multiple No. entries and times such as 7:46 and 12:35, notes “Daily except Sunday” and “All others daily,” but many parts are garbled. Fast Mail appears as a service label.
Many brief items: M J Liblin appointed administrator of M G Liblin estate. Miss Kate Jones hosts tea for Mrs Frank Brown. James Turner and Mary Grady marriage license issued. Episco pal services planned. Wm Turnbull death. Eight chattel mortgages filed for J W Campbell Co. new creamery to begin operations. and other local updates on raids, civic events, and recruitment for Company M.
Warns against mercury ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe and mercury free. Notes internal use and direct action on blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions testimonials and price, and lists Huall's Family Pills and local refreshments at the post office restaurant.
Eight room house with cellar and well cistern in good condition. Property located in Kent. Seller: J. B. Monfort.
Advertises cattle pasture at one dollar per month cash in advance. Location is the farm of Wm Droz, one half mile south of city limits. Inquiries welcome at the Droz farm through the agent.
Headquarters for Wood and Minne apolis Machine Repairs at W H Pence's Machine Shop one half block east of C R L P depot.
The Idlewild Ice Cream and Candy Store in Fairfield Iowa advertises a fine new fountain glass washer and up to date fixtures for sale. Inquiries are directed to the Opera House Block location in Fairfield.
The Fairfield Ledger report notes C M Junkin was sent to the senate by President McKinley for the Fairfield postmaster position. The piece argues Junkin has long supported the Republican party in Jefferson County and would likely perform well, with civil service rules easing staff selection once appointed.
June 20 reports visitors from Nebraska and Kansas and local society notes. Mrs J O Johnson visits with family, W Hillman arrives from Chicago with cattle, Mrs John Anderson stays with daughter in Bona parte, a Chil dren's Day service is planned at M E church, Rev Taylor to preach, Katie Duncan visits Lincoln, J D Bates visits son Charley near Bloomfield, Jefferson county leads Davis in meadow area, farmers harvest timothy and clover amid rain, harvest hands scarce, Swanson delays building until after harvest.
Bucklien's Anica Salve proclaims best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers eruptions and many skin ailments with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box sold by J D McDowell.
Des Moines reports a cooler week with less sunshine and light rainfall across most areas. Corn on well drained land shows good condition, while low moist ground suffers some losses. Spring grains lodge but show potential. clover and timothy nearing harvest. flax promising. potatoes and pasturage strong. strawberries slowed by wet weather.
An ad promotes Grain-O as a grain based drink that resembles coffee but does not stimulate. It claims grain derived nourishment calms nerves aids sleep and suits adults children and the young. Available at grocers in 15 and 25 cent packages.
Fragment mentions six percent money for long or short time up to forty percent of realty value and includes names Rollin J Wilson and Mal Orist indicating a loan or mortgage context.
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