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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
7
Property exchange and purchase options listed include a 287 acre stock farm with fair improvements at 25.00 per acre and 160 acres at 35.00 per acre. A good stock and grain farm with house and out-buildings, plus town properties from 3800.00 to 3500.00 and many other farms.
About thirty gentlemen met at the home of Daniel E. Jenkins to debate the new possessions issue. Hon. M. A. McCord argued for expansion while W G Ross defended constitutional views. Judge Sloan criticized the consent of the governed clause. The meeting favored expansion in tone, but no vote changed. Light refreshments followed.
The sixth annual session of the Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association will be held in Ottumwa on March 29 to 31, 1900. State Superintendent Richard C. Barrett urges a large attendance as a program of unusual interest and many noted educators will speak to address the needs of all classes of teachers. Printing of the full program is limited by time and space.
McElhany's offers new wash goods including silk muslins, corded silks, fancy silks, dresses trimmings, belts and buckles, and spring jackets. Uniform prices with no shoe price increases, new patterns from New Idea, and Oriental Silk Linings now available through McElhany's.
Fire struck the second story of the Leggett and Noble buildings near the square. The Jefferson County Republican office suffered heavy damage to materials and press while Thos. Howlett’s clothing store was hit by water. Insurance covered most losses, with estimates on Leggett, Noble, and Frasher properties, and theories on the cause varied from incendiary to internal origin. The fire department prevented a full block loss.
The Kansas City Star quotes Mr. Jeffries praising Jim Corbett as a friend and benefactor and vows to fight him in return for favors. Jeffries says their bond of gratitude compels him to give Corbett a chance in the ring and vows to beat him soundly despite the affectionate sentiment.
A playful exchange between Uncle George and Harry about lingering at home after marriage. George notes less time together while Harry jokes the billing and cooing continue, risking expenses like a hat or gown. The cartoonish quip reflects domestic life and humor.
An old advert claims Cuscaurets Candy Cathartic cures constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. Medical tone cautions about efficacy and refunds offered by druggists is noted.
A compiled list details Miss Bertha Gobble returning from Muscatine, Billy Sappenfield’s move from Bis kmark North Dakota, and many others visiting, traveling, or returning to Fairfield from Chicago Rock Island Mt. Pleasant Birmingham Minneapolis Batavia Ottawa Ottumwa and Geneva Nebraska. It notes community updates, travel, and a pork market report from Henry Bureker and school news for May Curfman.
The city school board met last Monday night and organized for the year. Dr. J. A. Monfort was elected president and appointed committees led by Frank Simmons and M. O. Gay on the first, and Dr. Fordyce and Lee T. Gob ble on the second.
A Boston doorway bulletin board mockingly titled BILL OF FAIR lists menu items with misspellings such as Bakon Eggs and Corned Beet Cabbags. The note recalls a Broadway saloon sign misreading A ro ro ster wit erry Drink and a St Clair street chalkboard Frelange 11 2 2.
Wisecarver Bros held a four day March sale with 450 horses sold and strong prices. Drafts hit 165 a head, coach teams 200 to 550, export chunks 100 to 125, drivers 90 to 225, common horses 30 to 60. About 35 buyers attended from across the country, with April sales planned April 10 to 13.
Miss Maud Pearl Foote died at the family home in Fairfield on March 16, 1900, aged nineteen years, three months and ten days. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Foote, she joined the Presbyterian church at Salina at twelve and with Fairfield members in 1896. Funeral was held at 2:00 PM Sunday, conducted by Dr. Magill, with a large attendance and many expressions of sympathy from schoolmates and friends.
An older advertisement invites readers to ask grocers for Grain-O the new grain based drink that substitutes for coffee. It claims all ages can drink it without injury or distress and praises its rich color like Mocha or Java. Packages sell for 15 and 25 cents.
McElroy and Fisher report sale of the Pearl McElhany residence on West Burlington Street to F. Kerrick for 2125 dollars. Earlier, the Paine farm of 100 acres, located half a mile south of town, was sold to C. O. Erickson of Oregon for 5250 dollars.
Mrs S H Lincoln recalls General Burnham of Machias Me near death from pneumonia yet saved by Dr King’s New Discovery which she says cured her throat chest and lung ailments. The medicine is advertised as a guaranteed cure priced 50 cents and one dollar with free trial bottles at Geo D Clarke’s drug store and notes a widow’s relief.
Lincoln J. Carters grand production Remember the Maine will play at the Opera House Saturday March 24. The melodrama follows the Maine explosion and Havana arrival with patriotic battle scenes and a Dewey Manila finale.
An assault on C. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa nearly proved fatal through kidney injury. His back was so painful he could not stoop or sit without cushions. After trying Electric Bitters he recovered significantly, with benefits including relief from backache and kidney trouble. Only 50c at Geo D Clarke's Drug Store.
Democratic candidates nominated for council seats: First ward C L Cummins. Second ward short term Geo Stevens long term Frank Gudgell. Third ward Otto F Smith. Fourth ward H S Angstead. Vote the democratic ticket for good city government.
Republicans held ward caucuses last Thursday evening and nominated candidates for council seats. First ward candidate R C Sayers. Second ward Geo C Fry and San Zeigler for short term, long term. Third ward J L Sutton. Fourth ward Alex Easton.
August Larson, well known in this city, died Saturday at his father Peter Larson's home in Krum. The funeral took place Monday at 2 PM at his brother Charles Larson's residence in this city, with Rev. I O Kemble of the Methodist church officiating.
Parties seeking furniture should wait for the sale of R. S. Becks household goods on Burling ton street. The sale will be held early in April and the public will be notified through newspapers when ready to sell. J. A. Beck.
A. J. Lawson & Prun ty advertise quality livestock at Oak Hill Nursery with broad pins and a Jersey Red boar ready for service offered at reasonable prices.
Ten acres of land adjoining the city offered with immediate possession. See I. D. Jones for details.
Three good residence properties in Lou Thoma area listed for sale at bargain prices. Includes location on West Washington Street with potential investment value. Interested buyers contact Lou Thoma for details and negotiations.
For sale a 120 acre stock farm one mile north of Salina Iowa with reliable springs and good improvements. Price given as a reasonable figure. Inquiries to J G Foot Fairfield Iowa.
Bradshaw and Thomas druggists offer Lichtys Cough Cure with a money back claim it cures coughs colds croop whooping cough throat and lung complaints. A 250 bottle guarantees quick conviction of its excellence and usefulness to have at home.
An advertisement touts Pioneer Cure as a remedy for kidney disease rheumatism impure blood liver trouble stomach trouble and female complaints sold as chocolate tablets for 25 cents and one dollar with a promise to cash the draft if it fails. It insists it is not a cure-all but offers a remedy for each listed condition.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a new great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves pain in bladder, kidney and back for males and females and acts on water retention. For quick relief and cure buy at Bradshaw and Thomas, druggists, Fairfield, La.
Oak Hill Nursery promotes a full line of fruit trees, plants, vines, and shrubs on the lot north of the Fairfield House opposite the Tribune office. Mr Pattison will attend to customers in person and ensure proper treatment of all requests.
The Semi Weekly Republic touts its telegraphic and cable news service and fully authenticated domestic and world news. It promotes its Sunday Magazine with literary pieces, half tone illustrations, Paris fashions, and current events coverage. Subscription rates are advertised for both papers at 1.50 for one year with combined order.
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