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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1904
Page
7
Fairfield notes a stream of visitors and locals returning home for visits and business. Residents from Burlington Washington Mt. Pleasant Birmingham and Ottumwa meet friends and relatives while others travel to Eldon Quincy Keokuk and Chicago.
New waist goods at two thirds regular price. New silks for dress waists at 48c. New styles in wash goods. New styles in oxfords, white and colors.
The ad touts handmade children and misses shoes claiming best quality at low prices. Women’s shoes are offered in several price ranges from $1.25 to $3.50 with solid fitters and plain price markings for all. Rubbers also sold.
Fairfield notes report of County Auditor Corbitt for 1903 approved by board of supervisors after Saturday session. Royal Arcanum lodge initiates five in K P Hall with Grand Regent Fred W. Wilson of Ottumwa visiting. Reverend Corkey outlines sermons on Far East war and Apostles Creed at Presbyterian Church. High school debate favors navigation over railroads. judges side with affirmative. Fairfield Independent School District elects Frank Light director and C. T. Reynolds treasurer. Prof James Moorehead in Germany to sail home in August continuing music studies. tour of Luther places completed.
February term court adjourned with several probate and guardianship items disposed last Wednesday and Thursday. Final reports approved for Volumnia Fawcett estate and Jno Kurka estate. Mahlon Heston guardianship annual report approved with $100 ward support. administrator discharged and bonds exonerated on vouchers. Albina Foust appointed administrator for Hannah Halfert y estate.
Eighth annual session of the telephone operators of Town closed after officers were elected. Resolutions charged the postmaster general with favoritism toward Bell Telephone due to stockholder ties and limited post offices to Bell lines. A committee report urged a mileage based tariff, reshaping earnings for smaller and larger lines.
Hyomei promises to cure colds coughs and catarrh with its inhaler system. It claims germ killing effects penetrate head throat and lungs and offers a no cure no pay guarantee with Shriner and Swayze selling the outfit for one dollar. Extra bottles cost five cents each and refunds are offered if not satisfied.
The Fatts announces a seasonal display featuring wash goods lace embroidery and millinery designs. New skirts coats shirts hats caps blinds and curtains are highlighted with a focus on affordable prices and updated styles for men women and children.
The Fair Elzy Giberson born September 30 1887 near Stockport Iowa youngest son of Lafe Giberson and wife. He attended Grant and Fry schools and lived with relatives until illness in March. He died March 1 after measles and pneumonia at 7 20. Funeral conducted at home by Lloyd Tennant M E pastor, burial in Biddle cemetery.
Col. Geo. W. Bain states he would rather attend any other lecture than Dr. Willitts Sun shine. This remark contrasts two speakers and signals Bain's lack of enthusiasm for Willitts topic.
An old soldier J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio lived with kidney disease for years. He tried Electric Bitters and quickly recovered, declaring he is on the road to complete recovery. The medicine is advertised as best for liver kidney and stomach ailments, 50 cents, sold by Shriner and Swayze.
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