County Correspondence June 27 Reports Visitors and Local News
Rev Erskins and family plan visits to Troy Bloomfield and Drakesville over the next two weeks. Maggie Glotfelty visits her sister in Glasgow. Mrs Joe Maddox is sick. W H Rodibaugh and family visited Rev Caldwell at Troy. C H Linder called on business at Fairfield. Mrs O J Clarridge sick. Stores close July 4. Chas Knowles now agent at Brighton. Himan Wilson called at Fairfield. Nelson Glotfelty of Birmingham visits here. Ethel Miller of County Line called at Adam Wilsons. Joe Elliott of Des Moines visiting here. Annie Sullivan and Cleo Rumer callers. Dr Bert Rider home from Chicago Drake medical college. Mrs Charles Knowles visited her mother in Fairfield. Mrs Lou Yarnall of Birmingham visiting Joe Maddix.
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Erskins
Troy
Bloomfield
Drakesville
Maggie Glotfelty
Blucker
Glasgow
Joe Maddox
W.H. Rodibaugh
Himan Wilson
Fairfield
Nelson Glotfelty
Birmingham
Ethel Miller
County Line
Adam Wilson
Joe Elliott
Des Moines
Annie Sullivan
Cleo Rumer
Bert Rider
Chicago
Drake Medical College
Charles Knowles
Lou Yarnall
Joe Maddix
Corn in Fine Condition as Harvests Loom This Week
June farming notes report corn in fine condition with most laid by this week and hay harvest starting next week though not as strong as last year. Hog market activity noted with 30 head sold. Local residents host guests at new Way home and visit family nearby with plans for July 4 in Burlington.
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Gus Adams
Frank Ball
Dr. Monfort
Cassie Fisher
Albert Cox
Wayne County
John Ball
Cherokee County
Missouri
George Ball
John Fisher
Burlington
Local Notes and Dates From Fairfield Community
June notes report Mrs. Ed Snook improving slowly and Mrs. Guy Davidson gravely ill. Visits include Mrs. John Belville and Miss Lora Darbyshire, with relatives of Albion and Washington county. Other items mention travel plans, city visits, and random notes including Grow-Young marriage, a tattooed tribe, a doll inquiry, and Clipper II missing teeth. Gardiner mayor handles beer price turmoil. Birmingham librarian John Mullins dies at 68 after 43 years service.
Bradsfield's Female Regulator touted as nature cure
An advertisement promotes Bradfield's Female Regulator as a true natural cure for female troubles. It claims to ease irregular menses, leucorrhoea, womb prolapse, nervousness, headaches, and backaches using herbs and vegetables, with a $1 bottle urged and a free illustrated book offered by The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta GA.
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Bradfield
Bradsfield
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Extended visit and illness notices in local life
Miss Alma Davidson stays with her sister Mrs. Ed Snook during illness. Oscar Johnson of Fairfield made a short visit here Saturday as relatives visit and return home.
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Alma Davidson
Ed Snook
Oscar Johnson
Fairfield
Krause's Little Liver Pills Promote Quick Relief
Krause's Little Liver Pills have shown decided success in treating liver and bowel issues. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
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Krause
Krauser's Headache Capsules Offer Reward
A reward of 500 dollars is offered for any trace of antipyrine morphine chlora or any injurious substance found in Krauser's Headache Capsules. The capsules are promoted as more pleasant and convenient than powders wafers elixirs or salts. Bradshaw & Thoma offer the notice.
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Krauser
Bradshaw & Thoma
Marriage Dispute Under High Court Scrutiny
The judge refuses consent for a daughter's marriage and a young lawyer vows to appeal. The judge suggests submitting the case to the mother, provoking a wry closing remark from the Chicago Post.
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Chicago Post
Whistler Fitch Saves Oxen From Bees With Flight
Henry Fitch known as Whistler a Mountaint End farmer uses his whistling to calm a swarm of bees that attacks his oxen while guiding them home. His mother rings aid with a tin pan to lure the bees back into a hive and calm the danger.
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Henry Fitch
Mountain End
Young Fitch
Fitch
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Brahms
Lome
Low Round Trip Rates to Kansas City for Convention
Great Rock Island Route offers one fare round trip from points east of the Missouri River to Kansas City for travel July 2 through 4 with return allowed until July 9 1900. Visit the Democratic National Convention and enjoy a summer outing at reduced rates and with special privileges. Contact your local agent or John Sebastian G P A Chicago for details.
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Great Rock Island
Kansas City
Missouri River
John Sebastian
Chicago
Foot on the neck and a bargain for a child
In a Solomon Island encounter from Among the Man Eaters John Caggin recalls a moment when a white trader warns off villagers with a pistol after a girl saves the life of a captive child by placing his foot on her neck. To avert a blood feud a price is paid and the girl becomes a slave.
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Adam
Eve
Solomon Beach
Gath
John Caggin
Woman calls Sing Sing inmate by telephone tale
A Pittsburg mother visiting New York tries to call her son at Sing Sing. She learns the prison denies phone access and must visit with a pass, as the warden explains her son has 30 years to serve. The incident ends with the caller hanging up.
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Pittsburg
Sing Sing
New York
Fifth Avenue
Mrs. Highland
Harry Highland
Sing Sing Prison
The Giraffe's Timidity and Noisy Threats
A Leisure Hour writer notes giraffes are timid to faint sounds yet indifferent to loud ones. A barge gunpowder explosion and keeper anecdotes illustrate their skittishness to soft rustling but not to thunderous noise. The keeper quips they would fear night socks more than a foe, comparing their reactions to deer.
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Leisure Hour
Bishop Candler Faults Printing In Church Budget Debate
At a Methodist conference in Washington Bishop W A Candler urged looser purse strings. He recalled sending an article urging moderation and cited a printer error that changed a line to We brag too loud and work too little. He chose not to correct it.
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Washington
W. A. Candler
We are what we feed on quote in Brooklyn Life
Mr Hixson quotes a book saying we are what we feed on and admits the author is right. Mrs Hixson interrupts to claim she already believes, while the family quarrels about having lobster for supper, leaving Mr Hixson mortified and red.
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Mr. Hixson
Mrs. Hixson
Brooklyn
Digby Noted for Growing Gray Hairs in Conversation
In the Detroit Free Press a playful exchange has Digby admitting his gray hair is increasing while claiming he still has plenty of it. The dialogue captures light humor over aging.
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Digby
Detroit Pree Press
Shrewd Trick Frog Impresses Artist with Clever Feats
An artist recalls a half grown frog as a clever companion. The frog snatches bread and milk scraps from a cat’s saucer and catches flies with a swift tongue. It avoids portrait drawing by turning to face the artist, leading to humorous nodding as the portrait proceeds.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Cure
An 1880s style ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure for stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims the pills have power over a range of ailments and markets them for 25 cents at Geo. D. Clark’s drug store.
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Dr. King
Geo. D. Clark's
Newspaper Subscription Bundling Offer
The Tribune promotes discounted clubbing lists with The Fairfield Tribune and Homestead combination at $1.50, St. Louis Semi-Weekly Republic, Des Moines Weekly, OPE Leesee ree TRIBUNE and Cincinnati Enquirer at $1.50 to renew or start new subscriptions, with savings on other papers.
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THE
Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Homestead
Arden
St. Louis
Republic
Des Moines
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bailey's Laxative Tablets Promoted for Constipation
Medical claim promotion lists Bailey's Laxative Tablets as cures for constipation headache biliousness and liver troubles. It specifies Cascara Sagrada as the active ingredient and notes prices of ten and twenty five cents per package. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma with a signature mark of W J Bailey Chicago on the wrapper.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
Cain’s New Book Promotion At Local Office
An offer to buy Cain’s new book appears at the office with a prompt to readers to pick up a copy. The notice invites readers to engage with current political issues through the book.
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Cain
To Cure Constipation Forever Cascarets Candy Ad
Advertising blurb promoting Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. Claims 10c or 2¢ options with druggists refunding money if it fails. Includes a brief financial incentive and consumer reassurance.
Gladesdale Stallion Sales Year 1900 Catalog
In 1900 Gladesdale offers a set of stallions for daily stand and inspection. Notable is Royal Rover 9060 a bay stallion foaled May 28 1802 bred by George Bean at Balquham Mains Pitcaple dam Sunflower and grand dam Kate. Royal Rover weighs 2000 pounds and was purchased from Alexander Gilbraith. Terms charge fifteen dollars to insure more with foal.
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Breeders’ Gazette
Chicago
George Bean
Balquham Mains
Pitcaple
Sir
Mount Royal
Sunflower
Prince of Wales
Kate
Glenglee
Maggie
Farmer Drumore
Alexander Gilbraith
Imp Rter
Wisconsin
Royal Rover
Edzardus No 152 German Coach Horse for Sale
Edzardus No 152 is a 1500 pound bay German Coach horse with black points and fine action. Terms include ten dollars to insure mare with foal. removal from county forfeits insurance. Care disclaimers noted and free replacement service offered next season for mares or colts with bad luck.
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Edzardus
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John Belville
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Monmouth
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Ed Hendricks
E. A. Mortimer
Hanna Moriarty
Mary
Wade Coop
Ottum
Milton Paxton
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Frank Smith and Sons
West
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Illinois
Chas. McDonald
John C. Young
Lena Grow
Lexington, Mo
T. K. Grow
Grow- Young
Africa
Earth
Clipper II
Clipper
Gardiner
Prohibition
John Davies Mullins
Corporation of Birmingham
Great Free Library of
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Saving’s Bank
M. S. Dougherty
Ayots
Celina Danka
Ayer
Cora M. Lea
Yarrow, I. T
de. J. C, Ayer
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the Tribune
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Iowa
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James Garmighael
Craig Colvin
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Carleton A. Nebrone
Tuntone
Scotland
Charlton Bros
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Rocky Mountain
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
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Patien
Bierling Remedy Co
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