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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1904
Page
7
The piece notes Eastertide signals spring and argues the place to buy spring clothing matters, not the exact timing. It contrasts dealers Tom Dick or Harry and promises a revealing display of spring goods soon. It ends by posing the question of when to shop.
A meeting is called for Friday March 25 at 3 30 p m in Library hall to organize the Fairfield Chautauqua association and elect officers. The group has 165 members and aims to exceed 200 by organization day. All interested are invited.
Dr. T. L. James is expected to return this week from the Isle of Pines while Mrs. James comes back from visiting relatives in Ohio.
Numerous residents and guests are listed as visiting Fairfield or traveling to nearby states. Names include Flora Sutton Cynthia McKenney Julia Brice Eliza Billingsley and many others, with movements linking Oklahoma Iowa Illinois Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. Several business trips and social visits appear, with horse sales, court attendance, and family reunions noted among regional towns.
A local retailer announces special prices running from March 25 to April 2 offering discounts on select items. Consumers are advised to visit the store for details and available stock.
Mrs. Mary Reed resides on East Burlington street. Mr and Mrs Ralph McPherson left recently for Emerson Iowa. Rev Funkey and family plan to move next Monday to Mt Carroll Illinois. Mrs W M Campbell returned Saturday night from Menlo Iowa after the death of her sister.
The almanac proclaims spring arrives as winter ends with bright sun and a busy public square. People pour out for shopping and talk politics while farmers report worsening road conditions and pay day crowds boost circulating money and social bustle.
A large gathering of Presbyterian church youths met at the parsonage last Thursday. The decor featured green for St Patrick's Day. The program included instrumental and vocal duets, a recitation, a male quartet, and a tableau with colored light, ending with attendees expressed delight at the evening’s recreation.
Hyomei advertised as a natural treatment for colds coughs catarrh and grip. Packed in a pocket inhaler the remedy claims to cleanse the respiratory tract and provide relief through inhalation.
Spring opening advertises newest creations at pleasing prices. Seasonable souvenirs for ladies and Easter and Spring wear. Great Loom End Sale continues offering hats shirts neckwear pants and overalls with bargains and value.
Hyomei claims to reach diseased air cells in head throat and lungs offering soothing healing for irritation of mucous membranes. The kit includes a heat inhaler medicine dropper and a box priced at one dollar with a money back guarantee from Shriner and Swayze if it fails to help.
Mrs Lorring hosted a surprise birthday celebration for her son Harry with about forty guests. The rooms were decorated with carnations and roses and games and music followed by refreshments prepared by Mrs Lorring. Guests left with presents and best wishes for future events.
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