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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
7
Dr J F Shallenberger offers treatment for chronic nervous and multiple organ diseases for both sexes. With hospital experience he claims high success after others fail and provides free confidential consultation at 768 Oakwood Blvd Chicago Illinois.
A noted skin specialist endorses Mentho-Sulphur for quick relief of breakouts and dermatitis. The preparation is praised for germ destroying properties and eczema healing, with a small jar usable like cold cream available at any drug store.
An old advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for impure or impoverished blood. It claims the remedy purifies blood, clears skin conditions, improves liver and digestion, and offers a trial package by mail. Customer testimonial from Mrs. Hattie Core cited.
For any make machine, ribbons available at the Tribune office. Carbon paper always on hand. Telephone 73. 45-tf.
Ottumwa area correspondents report weekend visits by Mrs. Horn son and Emma Lewis and other residents. Social events include church meetings and a May health crusade. Quarantine at James Frakes home and various school and garden activities are noted alongside local losses and marriages.
For decorative cement vases for potted plants contact C B Mullenix. Sample vases are on display at Mullenix Barber Shop and at the Orpheum basement.
A city riot threat arose at dusk on April 27 as two strangers loitered by hitch racks while City Marshal spoke with George Anderson and Ed Rosequist. The marshal accidentally fired through his coat pocket, causing Ed to faint and George to stumble in the scramble to safety.
East of town Lindy Mrs Floyd Book and Miss Della McVey attended the funeral of C B Ruggles last Wednesday. Mrs Theo Cuddy who visited her son Oscar at Washington rode to Hedrick last Thursday. Mrs Joseph Nelson visited W A Nelson and family in Fremont Thursday then returned Friday. Mrs B E Clark left for Downs Kansas to care for her ill mother. Friends report Amanda Hite in good health through the winter. Mr and Mrs C W Edwards visited Fred Ben son in Farson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Herman of Richland visited Alfred Ramsey family Sunday. Celia Edward is poorly and her granddaughter stays with her. Sister of Hattie Ruggles returned home Monday. Belle Forest and Jesse, and F P Steele and daughter shopped in Ottumwa early week. Arthur Webb of Shelbyville Mo visited over Sunday. Joseph Nelson and wife visited their daughter Mrs J Bradfield’s home Monday. M M Kenyon visited John Carr’s home Monday. Cream Teeth campaign brings encouragement for homes to install a family toothbrush.
An advertisement extols sun parlors as wise home investments that raise value and project cheer. It praises building a sun parlor, wooden shingle roofs for insulation, and wall board to create space. It targets homemakers, urging renovations to improve happiness and living comfort.
Farmers show little field activity as residents visit relatives and attend funerals. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Isaac Webb and Mrs Lizzie Ramey with son Oren. C B Ruggles funeral held at Linby with interment in Packwood cemetery. Local business changes note McKay moving to Washington Iowa and Berry Lisk buying the local restaurant. Addition construction mentioned by Mincher with J H Humphrey and son handling the work.
Carbon paper and typewriter rib bones for all makes are for sale at the Tribune office. This classified notice advertises supplies available to readers and local businesses.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm for colds and catarrh. It claims quick relief by applying a small amount in the nostrils to clear air passages and soothe inflamed mucous membranes, promising immediate relief from congestion and discomfort.
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