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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
7
The Jefferson County Prohibition Convention will be held at the courthouse on May 26 at 1 30 PM to nominate a county ticket and elect delegates to the state convention in Des Moines on June 12. Gro W White, Chairman, Geo Heaton, Secretary. Jefferson Co Cen Com.
Faith backed with cash offers Mull's Pioneer Cure chocolate tablets claimed to cure six diseases including kidney, bladder problems, liver, stomach, rheumatism, and female complaints. Doctors prescribe them and customers are advised to buy directly from their druggist with a dollar back if the remedy fails.
The past week ended May 2 brought cooler temperatures and heavy cloudiness. Rain fell daily in most areas except Sunday, totaling 0.70 to 3.60 inches, with favorable soil moisture aiding grass and crops. Early corn germination is fair, but some replanting is expected due to cutworms, seed issues, and waterlogged fields. Overall, conditions favored staple crops, gardens, and orchards.
Distressing stomach weakness and indigestion claim a permanent cure by a tonic from South America. The advertisement promises immediate relief and universal efficacy with the first dose, claiming safety and certainty of cure. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma, druggists of Fairfield, Iowa.
Grain O offers a grain based beverage marketed as a coffee substitute. It targets both children and adults and is claimed to have the rich color of mocha or java while being easy on the stomach. Packages sell for 15 or 25 cents through grocers.
Information sworn Monday against Andy Boyd who runs a grocery near the Q depot and officers raided his premises Monday evening. Thirteen bottles of rock candy cordial and eight bottles of hop tonic were seized. Case set for hearing before Justice Wilson Monday May 28 to determine the alcoholic content and possible action for violating prohibitory liquor laws.
A bicycle rider’s sufferings from cuts sprains and bruises are eased by Bucklen’s Amica Salve which heals the injury and relieves pain. It also cures chafing cracked hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Guaranteed cure. Only 25c sold by Geo D Clarke.
A steady stream of local residents and guests are noted throughout Fairfield area city notices. People travel to Ottumwa Des Moines Keokuk Webster City Columbus Nebraska St Louis Chicago and Des Moines for visits business and professional engagements.
Judge Sloan set aside the verdict for 5000 dollars stating the evidence did not justify the damage. Attorneys argued all day and the motion for a new trial was granted. The trial is reset for the next term of court.
A woman writes that Grain-O improved after a week and would replace coffee. The beverage, made from pure grains, nourishes the system and is suitable for children. Get a package from your grocer and follow the directions for a healthful table drink.0 lic and 25c.
St Johns commandery No 21 K T Centerville Iowa announces services on May 24 with Gethsemane commandery invited. Attendees include commanderies from Oskaloosa Osceola Ottumwa Chariton and Hon M L Temple of Osceola to deliver address. 51st La Reg band to play. A grand banquet at 6 PM at the opera house for Sir Knights and ladies.
General Order No 21 from George Strong Post 19 calls for Memorial Day observances on May 30 with post and church services. Ex soldiers and Sons of Veterans urged to decorate graves as cemetery numbers rise and veterans decline. Memorial sermon set at Presbyterian Church May 27 at 2 30 PM with post hall gathering at 2 PM.
Oath by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo promising a hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh. Notices and testimonials. Also a Memorial Day program with Charter Oak Band schoolchildren veterans and W R C ladies detailing processions, services, and readings.
An 1890s style ad claims a Keen Clear Brain through Stomach and Liver action. It promises increased strength ambition and a new feeling for 25 cents per box sold by Geo. D. Clarke druggist.
At a lodge meeting the annual Memorial day services were set for Sunday June 10 at 2 30 P M in the opera house. Grand Chancellor B I Salinger will deliver the address. Music will accompany the program. Knights will march to the cemetery led by the Charter Oak band and decorate graves with flowers flags and emblems. All are welcome.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway offers home seeker excursions on January 16 February 6 20 March 6 20 and April 38rd and 17th 1900 to Arkansas Kansas Colorado Indian and Oklahoma Territories Northwestern Iowa Southwestern Missouri Nebraska and other states. One fare and 2.00 for the round trip. For particulars call on M. O. Gay agent.
A mistress discovers her cook used vinegar instead of olive oil for Saratoga chips after mistaking a jar of olives for olive oil. The cook explains he saw the olives and assumed olive oil must be in the bottle, apologizing as the kitchen filled with a strong odor.
Fairfield Iowa May 21 1900 tribute to friend and brother Jacob Myers born 1831 in Columbiana County Ohio moved to Jeff erson county Iowa 1848 married Catherine Hirshberger 1853 three sons. he moved to Kansas 1869 then Centralia retired died May 17 heart failure buried May 21. wife and two sons survive. John A Spielman.
Keosauqua Iowa learns a Sunday mail service will operate from Fairfield via Birmingham Winchester and Mt Zion starting June 1 1900 through June 30 1903. The schedule has departures 9 AM from Fairfield and 2 30 PM from Keosauqua with landings in Fairfield by 8 30 PM. Postmaster Wilkin is credited for securing the improvement.
An old advertisement promises relief from constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It claims two package sizes 100 and 250 and offers money back if C C fails to cure.
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