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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1879
Page
3
Last month was busy for Treasurer West with a large tax intake before penalties. Fairfield city tax receipts totaled 1 566 86 and independent school district funds reached 3 431 54. Rail taxes for the year amounted to 5 505 02, with 4 112 90 paid by the C B Q and 1 392 12 by the Southern.
Mr C. Breckney has moved his goods from Richardson’s old stand leaving the space vacant for a new occupant. The article notes the stock removal and the former location at Richardson’s corner.
A brief local notice outlines a 50 cent reserved seat for Will Carlton's entertainment and reports a Fairfield council meeting with a quorum, mayor presiding, funds approved for rent and lumber, and adjournment date. It also mentions a later admonition of hoodlums after a Masonry lecture and a temptation to buy clothing from C. S. Beckley in Richardson's old stand.
In Pleasant Grove School district east of the city several children died from diphtheria. William Davis buried two children last week one Monday and one Thursday. Three more in the family are ill but recovering. O T Hoops buried a child. Alonzo McCaslin injured by a cut while using an axe.
Will Reineck intends a quick departure for Toledo Ohio. J B Bleakmore of Keosauqua visited the city Tuesday morning. Edw Campbell Jr returned from a trip last Monday night. J J Nesmith, Pison’s catarrh cure agent, was in town early in the week. Rev Hi W Thiele left for Illinois to visit his parents and expects to return before Sunday. Rev EH Wing, once of the M E church here, has been in town as a church trial witness. G D McGaw of Eay the dry goods merchant left for New York Monday to stock spring goods. James and Pat Griffin, railroad men, left Monday for the west, planning visits to intermediate points and Leadville. M A McCord, newly elected M C, left Monday for Washington for the extra session opening.
Congressman McCord discusses the likelihood of Iowa’s delegation being seated, noting Democratic strategy and possible exclusion by Clerk Adams. He prefers Randall for Speaker and expects a brief session once civil appropriation moves, while federal election supervisors remain contentious. Local notices and business updates follow.
A flood of notices from the Jefferson County area celebrates M. McElroy buying The Farrrne Tripune and taking editor role. Citizens and newspapers tout his editorial skill and pledge strong Democratic coverage, while noting multiple prior ownership changes and urging community support.
The speaker urges caution in affectionate kissing, arguing health laws must not be compromised from Alpha to Bersheba. He warns that at times people disregard science and risk health by placing kisses where they belong, urging reverence for health standards.
Beggared spendthrifts and dyspeptic souls are urged to seek Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purga tive Pellets. Catarrh sufferers are advised to use Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy. wives and mothers exposed to chronic illness are directed to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and to improve nursing and hygienic room conditions at the Invalids' Hotel.
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