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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
4
Local textile service invites customers to send worn carpets for re weaving into fresh designs. The program promises revitalized patterns and durable finishes, offering sustainable reuse and new value from damaged materials.
Imported French Draft Horse Abner 44694 will stand this week at J. H. Richards barn two miles north of Libertyville and at C. Springer in Libertyville with weekly schedules. Owned by Libertyville Horse Co. He weighs 2000 pounds, seven years old, jet black, strong action, a prime draft and a noted breeder. Terms 12 dollars to insure a colt. Care not guaranteed against accidents. insurance forfeited if horse removed from county. See horse and pedigree by contacting the manager.
The Fairfield Tribune lists P. E. Boersen as publisher and outlines subscription rates: one year in advance for $1.00, six months and three months at fifty cents. The paper is entered as a weekly newspaper at the Fairfield Post Office as second class mail matter. A drop of ink makes millions think.
A wry editorial pokes at Rear-Admiral Melville and other officials, noting the risk for military and naval officers to achieve real results. It mocks New York State Senators' high earnings, envisions University of Chicago symbols, and quips about President Cleveland sharing trail secrets with Togo and the evolving modern woman.
The piece critiques protectionist policy and Taft actions on the Panama Canal. It hails Secretary Taft and War Secretary and mocks Garfield and Ohio politicians. It notes the Panama Commission bought two abroad ships, 6000 tons each, with a price gap of 1.4 million domestically versus 750 thousand abroad.
The Merchant Marine Commission investigation shows Senator Senat or Gallinger, a longtime protectionist, now supports tariff revision to reduce duties on steel to build up the American merchant marine, acknowledging it could not be done without such an adjustment.
Secretary Taft orders the Canal Commission to buy where cheapest, noting foreign prices average about 50 percent lower. He warns American manufacturers must cut prices to stay competitive or lose trade to abroad suppliers.
President Roosevelt declined to visit the Railway Exhibit tied to the International Railway Congress citing pressing public business. His supporters say the move offended railway men, though they suggest his support for rate legislation may have already antagonized the industry.
The piece notes President Roosevelt aims to revise tariffs to aid consumers and boost revenue while pursuing broad railway rate legislation. It observes many Republican congress members were elected to protect industries and rail interests, and now oppose being between opposing pressures.
Fragmentary text notes that many areas face submersion or consumption, hinting at a broader land loss issue. The incomplete passage suggests communities confront water or development pressures threatening local geography and heritage.
West Point and Stuart merchants strike back at Chicago catalog houses by publishing side by side prices in local papers. In Iowa and Nebraska towns they challenge catalog prices with deeper cuts and public sham battles, even offering churches money to prove china quality. The cross roads shops claim victory by exposing pretension and drawing blood in the price fight.
Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa Florida recounts a fearsome battle with liver trouble and heart disease that stole his sleep and zest. He credits Electric Bitters with a rapid three day transformation and claims to be cured. product sold by Frank S Shriners drug store for fifty cents in May.
The writer argues for fixed daily habits to maintain health. He urges set bedtimes and rising times, regular meals, and warns that varying hours disrupt wellbeing. A three month trial of 9 pm bed, 5 am rise, and meals at 6, 12, and 6 is proposed to test the effect on longevity.
A Belle Plaine Minnesota resident reports a friend suffered a hand injury swelling like blood poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Advertises 25 cents at Frank S. Shriner's drug store.
A schoolmaster asks about a baby raised on elephant’s milk and a boy reveals the punchline that the elephant’s own baby was the subject. The exchange highlights the humorous misdirection and the teacher’s reaction to hearsay.
In a witty exchange Miss Wreader asks Mr Skribe to define the term psycho logical moment. He admits ignorance but notes the phrase is currently fashionable in literary circles. The brief mocks trend chasing in writing.
A compiled set of details on Japan notes population near 50 million, the Mikado named Mutsu Hito, Empress O Haru, court dress, rice as staple, labor pay 16 cents daily, few millionaires, Tokio age, cherry trees, stage roles, performers, burial posture, pilgrim numbers to Fujiyama, mountain height, travel habits, bilingual bank legends, rural semi nudes, bathing norms, wrinkles called waves, age questions common, greetings Moshi moshi Ano ne, Sayonara meaning, kissing or shaking hands rare, mothers and babies seldom kiss, buttons not sewn by wives, inns provide fresh brushes, banquet leftovers taken home, large ship lines, chopstick etiquette.
A St. Louis Republic editorial asserts national business and crop prospects are strong despite Wall Street unease. It argues market fears misinterpret country prosperity and urges the public to ignore broker panic, emphasizing banks and favorable conditions over stock quotes.
Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the best cough medicine he has used. The advert states it cures a cough or cold faster than other treatments and should be kept at home for prompt use. For sale by Frank S Shriner in May.
The Maine senator and Vice President Hamlin tells how an English claimant, Pearson, sued a city after falling in a sidewalk hole. Hamlin won the case at trial and on appeal to the supreme court. After verdicts, Hamlin handed his client $1 after deductions for fees costs and other expenses.
The Englishman eyes the dollar and questions its value as Hamlin weighs the issue, hinting at financial tension and uncertainty reported by the Boston Herald.
Questioning rheumatism pain and promoting Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a quick reliever. Claims one application eases pain, enabling rest and sleep. The notice emphasizes rapid comfort from the liniment as a remedy.
A fragmentary testimonial ad claims Chamberlain's pain remedy eases rheumatism and foot pain. The reader notes several writers praising relief, including a Mrs W yett from Yum Yum Tonnes A. and a seller Frank.
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