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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1892
Page
5
A mother and a friend take a baby to a Brooklyn linen shop to buy bargains. The infant cried, the friends lost track of the mother, and hours passed before she reappeared. The episode prompted musings on how men and women handle daily worries.
Daniel Spillane notes in Popular Science Monthly that early pipes point to ancient sound production and that the water organ marks a tangible step in organ history. He cites the magripha, a ten pipe instrument from the second century, and claims of an organ gifted by Constantine in 757 to King Pepin of France, with Aldhelm mentioning gilt pipes around 700.
A description of bacteria as minute plants requiring a microscope to study and appearing as an army when numerous. A note on English MPs wearing hats, with etiquette dictating tipping the hat on name mention and placing it on head when addressed.
Professor Dnner of Germany reports from the New York Times that the sun's equatorial movement completes a cycle in 25 days 12 hours, while near the poles the rotation may take 46 days, implying a movable gaseous surface.
A Ram's Horn reflection proclaims that hatred of enemies fuels belief in a hell regardless of biblical faith, presenting a stark moral viewpoint about vengeance and justice. The remark emphasizes universal willingness to justify harsh retribution across belief systems.
An anecdote from the dock strike features Mr. John Burns and two suits of clothing. A rival accuses him of “making a fine thing out of the poor dockers” after a new suit raises suspicion. The tale ends with the wax-model gag from Mme Tussaud and Louis Tussaud, explaining the outfits as rival wax studios.
A Chicago contractor, known for heavy labor and drinking, transforms at home by adopting feminine dress and mannerisms. He shaves, powders, wears corsets and earrings, and spends earnings on gowns, aiming to imitate womanly grace and style. The tale notes his strength and wealth, estimated at $100,000, as reported by the New York Tribune.
A Springfield man recalls a westbound railroad crash where a sleeper burned. He helped rescue victims and a dying old woman whispered that her daughter Elviry lived in a Vermont town and wanted her new switch sent. she then died. A second piece notes a New York broker hoards calendars and railroad maps, neglecting business.
Hundreds of women suffer headaches nervousness sleeplessness and female troubles. Mrs Nt terbechter of Stevens Point Wis found relief after five years with one bottle of Dr Miles Nervine. Mrs Elizabeth Wheeler of Laramie City Wy reports relief after three weeks. Bradshaw Thoma sells the remedy with a trial bottle free.
A merchant reflects that a community’s newspaper reveals its citizens’ ambitions and progress. He notes the growing role of local papers as a record of enterprise and development, with yearly improvements in reflecting the town’s endeavors and character.
A collection of old ads and testimonials from Elkhart and Des Moines, praising tonics, pills, and bitters. References include Dullam's Great German Female Uterine Tonic, Mother's Friend, Hansen's Headache Cure, DeWitt's Little Early Risers, and Sarcasm on health claims. Notable names include Benjamin Ganger and Mrs. Sarah F. Vincent.
Ten dollars to insure a colt to stand and Buck. Mares parted with or removed from the county forfeit the insurance. Care taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible should any occur.
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