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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1904

Page

16

Elgin Butter Market Shapes U S Prices Weekly

Elgin Illinois guides U S butter pricing through Monday board sessions. Buyers and sellers reach final bids before 2:30 p m and a five member quotation committee sets the fair weekly price. The region dominates corn wheat oats and barley production though its lead is waning as other regions grow.

Elgin Illinois United States Elgin Board of Trade New York Chicago Open Board Demir

Eggs From Germany Reach New York Market Amid Shortage

To ease egg scarcity in New York and other cities, Germany shipped supplies that proved unsatisfactory. A tester found imported eggs smaller and shakier due to ocean transport, packed in three layers in 12 by 4 boxes and chilled en route. Local cold storage remains strained until mid February, while Toronto markets show stronger supply as weather shifts threaten price trends. A New York carload last week sold slowly with weak demand.

New York Germany Ocean Goc Toronto

Sugar Beet Results From Wiarton Growers

The Wiarton Echo lists district sugar beet growers with contracted acres, percentage sugar, and money received. Most plots were small averaging one to two acres though a few were ten to twelve and one farm had fifty acres. Returns ranged from under 10 to 80 dollars per acre with several between 30 and 40 dollars.

Wiarton Echo

Crops in the North Central States

Crops in the North Central States occupy 25 percent of the area yet support a larger share of agricultural production, highlighting the region's high productivity despite its smaller land footprint. The passage notes the area’s significance in national farming output.

North Central States

Cabbage Trade Seen in U S Markets

Michigan and Wisconsin cabbage growers fetch about 50 dollars per ton at shipping stations. Foreign stock brings similar prices, but Denmark ships are nearly done and next month's supply looks tight. The southern crop is believed to be short.

United States Michigan Wisconsin Denmark

Intelligent study of corn yields in the central west

The Homestead urges farmers to select top ears from corn, plant seed separately in rows, and compare results to improve strains. By isolating grain from the best ears across successive seasons, farmers can raise average yields by a substantial margin and create a more productive corn stock.

Central West Iowa Corn Belt

Guard Dies at Ft. Madison After Sudden Heart Failure

Leigh Richmond Jones a longtime guard at the penitentiary in Ft. Madison died today of heart disease at age fifty. A well known local citizen he arrived from Clarinda twenty years ago and later served as a guard at the state prison.

Ft. Madison Leigh Richmond Jones Clarinda

Bank of Coin assigns assets to creditors

The Bank of Coin at Coin Iowa in Page county owned by Luther Van Arsdel has made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors. The deposit schedule shows about 60 000 dollars in assets including real estate in several states.

Clarinda Bank of Coin Coin Page County Luther van Arsdel Bristow House Post Office Department Washington

Davenport Employers Organize Meeting to Fight Unions

Davenport employers will hold a meeting this evening to form an association to resist the encroachments of labor unions. The association will become a member of the National Industrial Alliance.

Davenport National Industrial Alliance

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted in 19th Century Ad

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims the product digests what you eat and strengthens stomach membranes, featuring a testimonial from S. S. Ball of Ravenswood West Virginia. Bottles are sold at $1.00 with a smaller trial size offered for 50 cents.

S. S. Ball Ravenswood W. Va Dewitt & CO

Burglars Hit Iowa City Clothing Store in Late-Wourth Report

In Iowa City on March 16 two burglars entered George Spiedle’s clothing store and stole about $1,000 in goods. Homer Spiedle confronted one burglar who choked him unconscious before escaping with roughly $100 worth of merchandise. Police found no clue, and Spiedle says he can identify the assailant.

Iowa City George Spiedle Homer Spiedle Spiedle William Randolph Hearst Trusts Mr. Hearst New York Evening Post Oswald Villard Henry Villard Hearst New York Evening Journal New York Reginald Vanderbilt New York, New Haven & Hartford Vanderbilts Satan Sycorax Hell Charles A. Edwards

Domestic Awarded Damages in Oskaloosa Trial

In Oskaloosa on March 10 a jury awarded Mrs. Bertha Gabriel 2800 dollars in damages against Mrs. Etta Duf fin McMullin. Gabriel, a servant arrested on theft charges by McMullin, was released after a justice court trial. A counter suit for 10000 dollars ended after a 10 day trial. McMullin, formerly of Grinnell, recently married Mr. McMullen, a wealthy retired citizen.

Oskaloosa Bertha Gabriel Etta Duffin McMullin Gabriel McMullin McMullen Grinnell Mas. McMullen

Mississippi Free From Ice Reaches Keokuk

Keokuk reports the Mississippi River opened completely as far north as the city after ice cleared. The thaw ends a period of solid ice blocking river traffic and enables navigation downstream and upstream progress.

Mississippi Keokuk Mississippi River

Fine Horses Going Blind in Lake City

A horse eye disease has appeared in Lake City causing anxiety among horsemen as several fine horses have become totally blind from the illness.

Lake City

Doctor Shallenberger Promised Cure Fulfills Guarantee

J H Kirkner of Independence Iowa, a prominent Buchanan county farmer, claims the Chicago specialist cured his long kidney and heart troubles after a careful examination. He urges others to consult Dr Shallenberger for effective treatment.

Shallenberger Chicago J. H. Kirkner Independence Owa. N. B Mr. Kirkner Buchanan County

Comes Home III Dies Suddenly

Wilber Hart, who returned to Washington from Davenport ill with a cold, refused a doctor. He worsened rapidly, bedridden by afternoon and died at 3 o clock. Physicians diagnosed pneumonia as the cause.

Washington Wilber Hart Davenport

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured by Pain Balm

Dennison Ohio brakeman William Shaffer says inflammatory rheumatism confined him to bed for weeks. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm from McCaw's drug store he recovered within a week and could return to work. For sale by Israel & Thoma. Mar.

William Shaffer Dennison Ohio McCaw Chamberlain Israel & Thoma Mar

Man Drinks Acid by Mistake in Narrow Escape

Denmark Mach 12 Q Turner nearly died after swallowing carbolic acid mistaken for sweet oil. A neighbor summoned a doctor. Turner was unconscious on arrival but recovered with prompt treatment.

Denmark Q. Q. Turner

Colds Linked to Pneumonia Case of Mrs Fenner Cured

Mrs. Gertrude E Fenner of Marion Ind suffered a deep seated cold that caused pneumonia and loss of weight. She attributes full recovery to One Minute Cough Cure after four bottles, saying it strengthened her lungs and restored her weight and health. Sold by all druggists. It is a good deal easier to make money than to save it.

Gertrude E. Fenner Marion, Inc Mar

Washington Letter Sees Hearst Rising in Democratic Center

In Washington the piece notes anger at the president over Dawes Commission corruption reports and a pushy Hearst candidacy. It cites the Bristow post office probe, party shifts, and attacks from the New York Evening Post as fueling Hearst support among Democrats. Charles A. Edwards signs off.

Washington, D. C the Tribune Congress United States Indian Territory Secretary of the Interior House Senate Dawes Commission Washington William Randolph Hearst Parker Hearst Mr. Hearst New York Evening Post Wall Street Trusts

Iowa News roundup of losses, projects and local events

All over Iowa reports losses from fires and thefts, new bank and insurance clubs, public works freezes, and civic notes. Douds mill loss stands at 30 000 with 18 000 insured while Fort Dodge underwriters club forms. Des Moines delays for lack of funds. Du buque burglaries confessed. Dubuque priest? ministerial union seeks Chautauqua revival in Waterloo. Iowa building at world’s fair costs about 37 000. prison population at Ft Madison 456. Davenport church debt 25 000 cancelled. Local disputes include Des Moines campaign salaries suit. Perry dispute over horse theft. Walnut route funding.

Washington Doud Boone Iowa Ft. Madison Davenport Presbyterian Church Fort Dodge Samuel Jaffee Dubuque Ellis D. Robb Eldora Batterson Muscatine John Sullivan Waterloo Ministerial Union Garrison Des Moines W. Locke Judge Prouty Independence Rush Park Robert Andrew George Selser Perry Selser Andrew Adel E. L. Pardee Walnut

Proper Treatment of Pneumonia

A health note urges against self treatment for pneumonia and recommends calling a physician. It states pneumonia stems from a cold or grip and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy may ward off the attack. Dr. W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses its use in pneumonia. Sold by Israel & Thoma. Mar.

Chamberlain W. J. Smith Sanders, Ala Israel & Thoma Mar Israe & Thoma. Mar

Language Mirrors Wardrobe: A Girl’s Expressive Style

The phrase suggests a girl adapts her speech to suit her clothing. It highlights how fashion and language intertwine to communicate identity and mood. She uses speech that harmonizes with colors, textures, and trends she wears.

Train Schedules and Stop Notes

The timetable lists 12 Fast Train at 2 24 a m 4 Mail D at 7 14 p m 72 Freight B at 8 30 a m 44 Golden State Limited at 3 33 a m D daily B except Sunday Nos 43 and 44 stop only for through passengers.

Golden State Limited

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