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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
7
A long list of residents and guests travel between Sioux Falls Davenport Edina Center ville Keokuk and Chicago with family visits, summer plans, and temporary stays. The piece also notes editorials criticizing prohibition laws and urging Democratic support for repeal through political action.
On June 10 a horse saddle and bridle were stolen from J. W. Gordon’s farm five miles southeast of Fairfield. Gilbert Kannover was captured at Sidney in Fremont county on June 20. Sheriff Black routed notices nationwide but learned of the arrest only after returning with the prisoner last Thursday. The horse was traded for another near Centerville. Kannover faces a preliminary hearing before D. B. Wilson today.
Mr Jno N Wilkie of 36 Adams Ave West Detroit Michigan reports long lasting relief from Krauses Headache Capsules after trying many remedies. He says they provide speedy and permanent cure and that they stand without a rival. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma.
A vintage drug advertisement promotes Cuscatets Candy Cathartic with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure constipation. The copy markets a laxative product and implies refunds through druggists.
Week ending June 25 reports fair overall weather for crops with uneven rainfall from light showers to heavy downpours. Some local wind and hail damage occurred, but moisture remains ample and beneficial. Corn cultivation nearly finished by July 1. oats wheat and barley thrive with smut rust held in check. Barley harvest near, clover cut with variable yield, timothy thin but meadows improving. Apple condition shows decline especially in central and southern areas.
Springfield Illinois June 27 Indications are the ticket will be completed this morning with Elmer Bliss Brown county for lieutenant governor James F O Donnell Bloomington for secretary of state Daniel E Sullivan Chicago for attorney general George B Parsons Shawneetown for auditor Fillard F Dunlap Jacksonville for treasurer and Dr Julia Holmes Smith Chicago for state university trustee. Also Springfield June 26 the platform will reaffirm the Chicago platform with no specific references and the Kansas City delegation is instructed to vote for W J Bryan National delegates at large Carter H Harrison Chicago Ben T Cable Rock Island A S Trade Chicago James R Williams Carmi
Burlington route offers trips within 200 miles with one fare plus $2 round trip for many destinations. Sales June 5 and 19 plus Aug 7 and 21 for Colorado and Utah stops. returns 15 day maximum stopover. Conventions include Baptist Y P U in Cincinnati July 10–15, National Republican League in St. Paul July 15–17, Knights of Pythias Conclave in Detroit Aug 25–28, and National Education Association meeting in Charleston with varied sale dates and stopover options. P. E Heflin.
The South notes The Chicago Tribune's Paris and London correspondence by Grace Corneau and H J Whigham as far ahead of New York papers. It claims Chicago journalism will be the metropolitan standard, praising both foreign and home news coverage. The piece also questions the politics of The Tribune but upholds its journalistic quality.
A humorous exchange features Maria insisting on church attire while a speaker jokes about primitive fathers and their humble altars. The banter pivots on church decorum versus traditional garb, ending with a quip about fitting into church life.
Miss Sentiment asks if he was ever dis appointed in love. The Eligible Widower replies he has married twice and faced one rejection, noting his experience and sentiment in a humorous Omaha Bee exchange.
The account notes Abyssinian warriors honor their king with a 45 trumpet escort and mentions sandalwood used for idol incense. Export to China is cited as part of the trade.
Bargain booklet lists items like Mercerized silk underskirts at .83, fancy colored parasols for .98, brocaded dress skirts at 1.98, linen and denim dress fabrics, fancy shirt waists, lace hose, children's hats, infants bonnets, silk front shirts, negligee shirts, new neckties, linen collars, dress pants, hats, belts, and ice cream freezers offered at low prices. Several prices shown, with emphasis on dress goods and accessories.
Advertiser urges readers to shop at a particular store to maximize value and keep more money for luxuries, claiming superior deals and extended purchasing power.
The annual Christian churches congress for Jefferson county met in Abingdon Iowa from June 19 to 21 with many delegates from Fairfield and other areas. Ten ministers attended while sermons day papers and discussions were described as earnest and harmonious. A county board to advance church work was elected with Leander Lane president J L Perkins vice president L Walker secretary treasurer and members P B Grafton Clark Van Nostrand John H Brown and M A Smith. The next convention was set for Fairfield August 19. Rev Lane.
A Gene ssee Pure Food Co letter from Daviderry Nebraska extols Grain O as healthier than coffee. The writer notes a brother’s coffee-related illness and recovery after switching to Grain O, recommending the product highly in Le Roy New York.
Property owners within city limits must cut weeds in streets and alleys adjacent to their parcels within fifteen days or the city will cut them and place the cost on the property. Per City Council order dated June 27, 1900. W.N. Srroong, City Commissioner.
Omaha reader Albert Heller of 1114 Farnham St reports relief from headaches after using Krause's Headache Capsules and writes his endorsement to the concern.
Sanford Zeigler advertises top cash payment for all kinds of poultry at Poultry Yards located north of the C B Q depot offering highest market price.
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