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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1892
Page
2
An advertisement explains Krause's Headache Capsules claimed to prevent or stop headaches by following Dr Krause's instructions. The piece notes Dr Krause's fame amid the Mackenzie controversy and lists local names and events including various visitors and fundraising for Russian famine relief.
At Monday night’s meeting the old council members were all present for reorganization. J W Quillen won permission to build a stairway in the alley north of his brick near the square. A Burlington crossing project on Third West street with heavy dirt cuts was discussed, but no recommendation was made. The council reviewed city finances showing receipts of 16971.71 and expenditures of 15023.57 with 2247.28 outstanding warrants. The new council members Templeton, Taylor, Risk and Hinkle were sworn in. M Van Thomas became night watch replacing J M McKain. Officers and licenses were debated with three ballots for marshal before deciding. Committees were appointed and regular meetings set for Thursdays.
The junior class at the academy held Friday evening exercises to a full church with crowding standing room. Several local and visiting residents noted movements include resignations and vacations of teachers and trips to Des Moines and Keokuk while social visits and meals were reported around town.
The Bankfield Tribune lists subscription terms under proprietor C. M. McElhov with annual in advance price set at 1.50 and 75 40 as part of the altered rate note. The fragmentary text indicates a price structure for yearly delivery.
The Gatch high license bill passed the Iowa senate earlier and was defeated in the house on Tuesday afternoon by a strict party vote with only Brooks and Stone absent. The outcome locks policy for two years and reflects growing disillusionment with party leadership among liberal Republicans. District court opens April 4 and Jos. Mitchell of Chariton is the likely appointee to preside. a list of petit jurors is printed.
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