17 Mar 1881
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1881
Page
1
A compilation of Iowa items reports Appanoose county is out of debt. Obituaries note D E Smith of Beloit died in Sioux City after an opiate crisis. Other notes cover park purchases in Council Bluffs, mushroom discovery in Davenport, and several local accidents and legal notes from across the state.
Kimberley, seat of Griguland West's government and South African diamond diggings, grew from a hut town to a 16 000 population with over 2 million dollars in yearly trade. Now, the town sits atop a diamond field extending west and east, with new claims and rebuilding under way as wealth and risk mix in a booming but unstable future.
A Ez aeminer and Chronicle note Hop Bitters advertised widely in secular and religious papers. The piece claims a large sale and that Hop plant virtues are evident, praising the Bitters makers for their shrewdness and able compounding.
The London Times Dublin correspondent reports mass arrests under the coercion act in Ireland. Joseph B. Walsh, a Land League figure and cousin of Michael Davitt, is among the first detained. Brennan arrives in Dublin as authorities move to publicize cases and seek trials or releases.
In the House of Commons Gladstone confirms the armistice with the Boers till March fourteenth to allow Kruger’s reply. In committee on March 5 the arms bill adopts clause two after Home Rule amendments are rejected. O Donnell is suspended over a chair ruling, and Speaker must intervene. Clauses three and four pass amid Irish amendment defeats.
In Washington on March 8 to 10, 1881, the Senate announced resignations by Blaine and Kirkwood, confirmed nominations including Nathan Goff Jr as U S Attorney for West Virginia, Lewis Richmond as RomeConsul General, and John L Fribie as Rheims Consul. Additional nominations followed on March 9 and 10 for International Monetary Conference commissioners and various collectors and surveyor posts. The Senate organized committees and adjourned each day after brief sessions.
Senator Edmunds took the oath for the new term. Pendleton moved to form six member Senate committees. Davis of Illinois declined the judiciary chair and proposed Garland. The Vice President supported Conkling on reorganizaton. After an executive session the Senate adjourned without finalizing committee votes or nominations until Monday.
The Saturday Review details a fearless operation on two elephants at the Gardens. The largest African specimen suffered tusk damage with stumps growing into the cheeks, prompting a risky lancing by Superintendent Mr Bartlett. The elephant submitted calmly after initial bandaging and reassurance.
A longtime testimonial touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as highly effective with 34 years of constant use proving its value and claiming no superior product.
Beat eggs with salmon flesh and seasonings, melt butter in a hot pan, then stir the mixture briefly. As it sets, shake the pan and fold the omelet, cooking until the color deepens, then slide onto a hot dish with the colored side up.
A blaze on March 9 destroyed eight structures in Ridgewood New York causing an estimated loss of $40,000. Fire crews fought the flames but the extensive damage left several businesses and homes uninhabitable. The cause was not stated and no injuries were reported.
An old remedy touts Kidney-Wort as gentle yet effective. It claims to ease constipation and restore weakened parts through mild action, then a strong tonic effect to revive health. Suggested for general debility with upbeat testimonial tone.
Practical fire safety advice emphasizes calmness and swift use of available tools. It covers locating the fire, signaling help, protecting breath through smoke, closing doors, and using water or woolen cloth to smother flames. Tips for hotel guests and escaping via stairs or windows are included.
An American Law Review essay argues for a coordinated U S approach to civil law mirroring the French code. It urges nationwide uniformity on births and marriages, proposes publishing banns and recording marriages, and sets a universal marriage age of eighteen for males and fifteen for females. It questions state variance in minors and marriage validity across borders.
Mash hot potatoes with butter salt white pepper nutmeg and egg yolks. Shape into two inch by one inch cakes bake until golden brown. The letter e is like many men it is first in everything but ends in smoke.
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