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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1898
Page
2
With plans to double the car pet business this season and match growth in the carpet department the store enlarges its premises. Every stock is increased and improved and prices during this sale are advertised as the lowest.
A dress goods sale highlights selected specials from the dress goods department with reduced prices. Items show cuts from 69c to 49c and higher original prices down to 87c to 75c and 50c.
Local retailer proclaims they undercut rival cash prices on domes tics claiming first class shirting at 5, 7 and 9 cents per yard and calicos at 34, 3 and 5 cents per yard. They promise to match or beat the lowest prices available.
An OCR readout shows train numbers and times for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Entries include No. 2, No. 1, No. 5, No. 6, and No. 7 with various morning and afternoon times, plus notes about daily or Sunday service and a fast mail service.
Multiple items from a historical paper include Rock Island Railroad laying brick pavement at the passenger depot, marriages planned in Portland Oregon, guardianship for minor McGuire heirs, and local business ads. Also listed are tax-like payments for wolves, civic meetings, and upcoming events at libraries and churches.
The government prepares to send 5000 western state volunteers to Manila with supplies and expects Dewey to seize Manila and the Philippines. Reports place the Spanish fleet near Cadiz, while Admiral Sampson’s fleet remains unfound near Puerto Rico. Cuba invasion looms with up to 60,000 troops, aided by insurgents, to bombard Havana and force a fall. Gen Miles and Maj Gen Lee are named for Cuban command. Camp McKinley units mobilize with rapid examination and dispatch in seniority order starting with the Second Regiment under Col Jackson to New Orleans.
Rev. J A Boatman officiated the Monday night wedding of John W Davidson and Mae A Inghram at the Fry Copeland home. The bride wore a tan merimetta with white satin and lace, carried white roses and forget me nots. The couple plan to live with Mae’s mother four miles north, pulling wishes for a long, happy life from friends.
A Shelby North Carolina woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, suffered seven years of illness and a three month cough before trying Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. After two bottles she was cured and slept well after the first dose. Trial bottles free at J D McDowell s Drug Store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed.
Grain-O is described as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It is said to taste like the finest coffee when prepared properly, yet free from its injurious properties. It aids digestion strengthens nerves and is suitable for children and adults. Costs 15 to 25 cents.
Mrs. M. L. Barr seeks cash sale of the Idlewild Inn furniture and furnishings due to ill health forcing a temporary halt to business.
Marriage returns list five unions in Fairfield and Cedar township. John J. Kyle wed Sylvia V. Frazey on March 31 at A F Marsh home. Bruce Russell married Margaret Griffin April 11 at A M Nodler home. Peter A. Young wed Rosa C. Lillyblade April 19 at Oscar Lilly home. Adrian Frame married Bertha B. Stout April 20 at Ephraim Stout home. Thomas Dwyer wed Hannah Millane April 25 at A M Nodler home. Fredric A. Spielman wed Harriet M. Israel April 27 at Robert Israel home.
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