This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
3
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant quick acting elixir for kidneys liver and bowels. It claims cleansing effects, fever relief and constipation cure with a 50 cent bottle price. Produced by California Fig Syrup Co with distribution in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
The science of Osteopathy was originated and developed by Dr. Andrew T. Still of Kirksville Missouri. It relies on anatomy and physiology and uses no drugs or surgery. It treats disease by adjusting bones and their attachments to harmonize body function.
A medical advertisement claims success treating a wide range of ailments from nervous disorders to goiter and skin diseases. It asserts high cure rates for chronic conditions abandoned by other systems and states at least 80 percent cure for cases using their method.
Corn higher 25 to 28 cents per bushel. Oats up 22 to 25 cents. Rye 45 to 50 cents. Timothy seed 75 to 90 cents. Clover seed 200 to 250. Wheat mills pay 90 cents to $1.00. Fair hay unchanged at 7 to 8 dollars per ton, loose 6 to 7. Hogs down to 3.60. Fat steers 4.00 to 4.50. Cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.00. Sheep 3.50 to 4.50. Hides down 1 5 cents. Butter 10 to 13 cents. Eggs 1 to 9 cents. Potatoes up 60 to 75 cents per bushel. Apples 60 to 80 cents. Onions 75 cents to 1.25. Parsnips 1 cent per pound.
News from Madrid, Washington and London confirms the Spanish fleet suffered heavy losses off Cavite. The Maria Christina and Don Juan de Austria were damaged or sunk as the American squadron under Admiral Dewey dominated the engagement near Fort Cavite. Washington rejoiced at the victory.
Madrid authorities fear the Manila defeat effects as the cabinet council declares a state of siege. The civil governor Senor Aguilera posts the proclamation at the home office signaling transfer of civil authority to the military amid political party tensions.
Key West reports the capture of the steamer Guido by the Terror and the Machias ten miles off Cardenas after a swift chase. Five shots rang out with four from the monitor and one from the gunboat. two shattered the Guido's pilot house. Sailor Manuel Rivas was wounded in the pilot house by flying splinters.
Tampa Fla May 3 Brigadier Generals J F Wade and J R Shafter received telegrams that the president would today nominate them as major generals of volunteers Both expected to accompany the Cuban expedition Shafter likely to command the expedition Wade to lead the first division with General Coppinger in second brigade formations completed for the voyage Three brigades of infantry are formed
Washington reports that Portugal declares neutrality with Lisbon issuing a decree. Viscount De Santo Thurso notes article 3 allows short stops but not long stays for belligerents in Portuguese ports. He has yet to receive formal notification and cites customary limits on wartime port access.
The Daily Mail editorial calls Dewey a worthy Farragut disciple and stresses the Manila engagement as not victory but annihilation. It praises American generosity to the weak and anticipates a generous approach by the president in facing Spain while preserving Spain’s honor.
At Camp Tanner Springfield May 30 the Prairie State troops show strong discipline under General Barkley. Daily practice marches widen to twelve miles in light and heavy orders while regiments drill and guard duties are strictly enforced. Mattoon visitors attend flag presentations for Company E with Judge Clark delivering the speech.
Indianapolis reports 4,601 in camp amid McKee order to release nonvolunteers leaving 300 excess. Many would fill vacancies as 4,000 infantry and 300 artillery can be mustered. Wisconsin National Guard will be mustered as state organization, not under new army law. Michigan troops oppose losing their own officers if sent to front.
It is positively known that the Ninth cavalry Twenty fourth Infantry and eight batteries of artillery at Chickamauga will depart for the south as soon as loaded. By tonight the trains are expected to head to Tampa and a large crowd gathered at the station cheered the soldiers as the train pulled out.
London reports The Daily News quotes on a crushing disaster that may force Spanish leaders to reconsider risks for any hopeful result. It suggests the government should seek agreement with the adversary soon for the sake of the queen regent and her son.
Des Moines Iowa May 3 James G Day former Iowa supreme court judge died suddenly at his home from heart disease He was 78 years old and known for a 1883 ruling as chief justice that the prohibition amendment was not legally adopted His wife Mrs Day died six weeks ago after a brief illness
Mother Agnes of Mercy hospital announces that Sisters of Mercy here will enlist as nurses to go south or to Cuba as the government may direct. The notice notes readiness for mobilization and service in wartime.
Ten thousand old style guns in good order were shipped from Rock Island Arsenal to support Cuban insurgents. Ottumwa Electric Plant Sold at public auction for 190000 to bond trustees. Judge Hindman to retire at term end with J H Whittaker named as leading possible successor.
J A R Elliott of Kansas City defeated Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa in a 100 bird race to win the Kansas City Star cup and $100 here today. Elliott led 90 to 86 as Gilbert struggled missing nine of his second 25 birds after drawing the hardest birds throughout.
A fire at the Sioux City stock yards last night destroyed pens valued at about 15000 and 60 head of cattle. Insurance covers all but the cattle loss. The 15000 head of cattle are so badly mixed that the company will take them and settle with the owners.
A large tame golden eagle named Port Dodge is purchased by Eupora citizens and will be sent to Camp McKinley Des Moines as a gift to Company G Iowa National Guard Fort Dodge. The bird has been kept in captivity for three years and is described as a beautiful specimen.
Des Moines paper reports a proposed line from Lake Mills to Des Moines as a segment of a larger Duluth to Gulf railroad. Promoters urge Des Moines to pay a $150 000 bonus to establish the road, after presenting the plan to Secretary Ward of the Commercial Exchange.
Des Moines April 30 Adjutant General Byers with Governor Shaw and guard officers approved reorganization into three regiments. He designated the Second Third and Fourth regiments for the first call. Colonel W G Dows leads the First with companies from the northeast quarter of the state.
Dr. O H Blemmer, inspector for the U S Bureau of Animal Industry, reports permits issued for 18 000 cattle to Nebraska from Merced, owned by Croker and Tate. A second herd owned by John T Long of Amador will be shipped to South Omaha.
Denison Iowa May 9 Hon J Fred Myers longtime editor of the Denison Review dies aged after 25 years in that role He served as a division chief in the U S Treasury under Lincoln Grant and Harrison and was twice sent as a special commissioner to Germany for government investigations He collaborated with James G Blaine Zach Chandler on The Republic and founded the Civil Service Journal Born in Canada he came to the United States at age fourteen.
A Sioux City report traces a storm that began near Valentine Nebraska and crossed the Missouri River into South Dakota. It hit Elkhorn Richland Sheldon Alta Westfield Akron Mallard Archer Maurice and Ole Whitney Smithhand with widespread destruction from hail and collapsing structures. John P Johnson of Richland is named as the sole known casualty. Grain elevators and depots at Maurice were blown apart.
Birth announcements list numerous families in Black Hawk Cedar and Walnut Townships with dates in 1897. The records mention names of parents and newborns including Arley Gale Wilda Jane Rufus Letha Ron Nellie Marie Floyd Ernest Gayle M Ada etc. Many entries show son or daughter designations with exact birth dates 1897 and some minor date typos.
Grove Rover a 5138 pound Blackweight shire stands next season at Hayden Doughty farm near Fairfield on Burlington road. Bred by William Webster Bet loft Doncaster England this sire Reynard has won top prizes in multiple shows. Grove Rover’s progeny have set price records and his dam also earned high honors at Doncaster Show with Grove Rover featured.
Right dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Care will be taken to prevent accidents, but I will not be responsible should any occur. Owner and Keeper.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.