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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
7
Easter sale catalogs a wide array of discounted footwear from baby moccasins at 10c to ladies shoes up to 1.50 priced at 95c and other lots described as best makes, some out of style but half price. Shoppers urged to inspect bargain counters for bargains and sizes.
A string of visitors arrives in Fairfield including Mrs. E B Simmons Mrs M C Carpenter Mrs J B Bell and Miss Lucy Belles among others Local council actions approve park control for a band concert authority to manage taxes and street work and accept a cemetery land deed The census enumerators are named for Jefferson county with Fairfield township officials listed and a local rivalry about census results noted.
May 2 and 3 tickets sold to Des Moines at one fare for the round trip. Good for return until May 5. P E Heflin agent.
The government issued stamp books arrive at the post office. Each sheet holds six stamps with oiled tissue between sheets to prevent sticking. Denominations include twelve two cent stamps for twenty five cents, twenty four stamps for forty nine cents, and forty eight stamps for ninety seven cents, with one cent extra per book.
Wayne Wright and Olive Turner were married last Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian parsonage. A number of friends witnessed the ceremony. Both are well known in the city and receive many congratulations.
Faith backed with cash promises a remedy in Mull's Pioneer Cure chocolate tablets. Six years and a million friends attest to its popularity. Each box contains a separate remedy for kidney and bladder, impure blood and liver, stomach and dyspepsia, rheumatism, and female complaints as doctors prescribe.
The Charter Oak band of twenty pieces will start a sequence of free evening concerts in the park tomorrow night. Arrangements with local business leaders ensure weekly May through August performances under leader Thos Jones, and residents anticipate the open air events. Krause's Little Liver Pills advertise a vegetable, gelatine coated pill acting on the liver with no constipation after use. sold by Bradshaw & Thoma.
Henry Guy Carleton's spirited comedy opens Easter Sunday with Nat Goodwin-famed tune. William Owen presents the piece with Miss Camilla Reynolds as Margaret Ruthvee and J. W. McConnell as stage manager. scenic production promised to draw a large crowd.
An old bicycle rider advertises Bucklen Amica Salve as a cure for cuts sprains bruises and a cyclist’s best friend. It claims to heal injuries chafing sore lips burns ulcers and piles with a two cent price and a guarantee. Sold by Geo. D. Clarke.
The Climate and Crop Service reports a warmer than average week statewide with daily excesses of three to seven degrees. Rain was light in eastern and central areas but heavy in the southwest and west central regions. Thurman in Fremont County saw 4.72 inches. Missouri Valley towns had daily showers hindering farm work. Small grain and pasturage growth was satisfactory. early sown fields showed good stands and pastures were ample. Plowing and planting prep continued. corn planters started in central and southern districts around April 27–28. Fruit trees in bloom in southern and central districts, with northern areas nearing bloom. A cool wave ended the week with light frosts Monday morning but no damage. Outlook for fruit generally favorable.
Advertises discounted Ladies’ hose and vests Linen towels and linens window blinds lace curtains table linen and napery Men’s hats shirts and workwear Ladies’ wrappers toiletries and soaps Fairbanks Gold Dust lawn mowers offered at reduced prices with per item notes and per yard rates.
The Fair Republican County Convention gathered in Jefferson County the prior Saturday. W. G. Ross presided, M. A. McCord became chair, and C. M. Junkin was named secretary. A credentials report showed representation from most townships, with Blackhawk and Des Moines absent. A committee from each precinct selected delegates for three upcoming conventions, listing many delegates by township and ward.
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is advertised as the best public map, large and suited for schools. It can be mailed postpaid for fifteen cents to any address, payable in postage stamps or coin, via JOHN SEBASTIAN G.P.A. in Chicago Illinois.
Train excursion notices announce one fare plus $2.00 round trip from May 1 to June 19 1900 for travel to west southwest north and northwest regions. Tickets valid twenty one days from sale with stopovers allowed. For details contact agent M O Gay.
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