09 Mar 1882
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1882
Page
1
The Tribune announces its job printing service offering latest printing plates and equipment. It provides statements invitations bill heads programs letter heads business cards and orders will receive attention with best rates and efficiency.
Hor James G Blaine delivers a formal eulogy in the Capitol memorial services for James A Garfield. The address blends biographical detail with praise for Garfield's public service, military career, and legislative work, noting his character, liberal faith, and devotion to the Union while recounting the day’s ceremonies and attendees.
The House and Senate report and debate key measures from Feb 25 to Feb 28. Included are a nine member committee on women’s rights, a silver dollar coin bill, a new North Dakota territory with provisional government, post office facilities funding amendments, and railroad contract issues. Also covered are Chinese immigration debate, harbor improvements, a marine hospital plan, and contested election rulings.
A Bedford clergyman's daughter prayed at a revival for her missing gold watch after accusing the town's worst man. The party tracked him to a tree where he was burying the watch during devotions. A rude skeptic exposed the act. In other notes, six hundred lions died at a Roman Pompey show. Fontelleno's last words claim pain yet existence remains difficult.
An old text warns that indoor workers face health risks to liver and kidneys and advocates Kidney-Wort as a remedy to maintain health, noting that without treatment these organs may become inactive and illness may follow.
A reflective line contrasts aging naturally with artificial adornments and social expectations. It suggests preferring a quiet, honest life over forced beauty and hollow social roles, emphasizing the dignity of growing old without artifice.
A playful exchange shows Master Tommy boasting that Daniel was cast into the lions den because he was good. Mamma questions the reason, while Tommy answers with amused triumph recalling the biblical tale.
A collection of brief, dated anecdotes and curiosities ranging from a math pun about dividing an orange to a Connecticut pastor at his fiftieth birthday, with notes on school behavior, gender questions, peacocks in Samos, James I and the lovelock, and ancient footwear. The items mix humorous exchanges, historical tidbits, and a proverb prompt about glass houses.
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