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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
7
A dense market recap notes cattle hogs and sheep prices, with emphasis on beef values and demand. Local society items list shifts in attendance, travel, funerals, and visits from Fairfield to Ottumwa, Chicago, Des Moines, and nearby towns, along with a long serialized column of nameable residents and events.
Chamberlains Pain Balm is recommended for cuts bruises burns and scalds. It soothes wounds provides instant relief and speeds healing by about one third while acting as an antiseptic to prevent blood poisoning. Sold by Frank S Shriner Mayhead St.
Multiple transfers recorded including Jacob Boos to Henry Hildebrand for 1934 acres in 2 72 8 at 375 dollars, Lucian M Oliver to James Fickling for 320 acres in 25 26 73 11 at 1 dollar, Jane Oliver et al to James Fickling for 320 acres in 25 26 73 11 at 20000 dollars, Addison C Oliver to James Fickling for 320 acres in 25 26 73 11 at 1 dollar, James Fickling to John G Oliver for 40 acres in 25 73 11 at 2625 dollars, W A Charlton to I N Fryman for 200 acres in 31 36 72 10 at 13500 dollars, R W Benn to C E Heald for 40 acres in 10 73 11 at 3000 dollars, plus a classified seeking agents for a new state map and booklet by Iowa Publ Co Davenport Iowa cor run in The Tribune.
The April 8 spelling competition at the Franklin school building drew sixty six district representatives. Gladys Nelson aged 9 from Buchanan township won best youth prize with seven words missed and two contestants achieved perfect scores. Dixie Mayer and Mertie Sears shared the perfect mark prize of five dollars, funded by contest receipts, with other winners including Martha Burg Minnie Childs Edna Bates Lucile Harken Edna Pollock Lena Welsh Ina Davis Pauline Clinkenbeard and Orrin Morrison across several townships and stores contributing prizes.
Judge Eichelberger presided last Wednesday and will return today to finish term. Probate matters include will admissions for Nannie E Lyon and executor appointment for Orlin Gillette with $1400 bond. Estate of Chas Bryson real estate sale approved. Guardianship of Emily Simmons minor heirs final report approved. Decrees and orders issued in several estates and chancery matters. End of session features judgments, partition reports, and decree signatures.
The Sunday Chicago Record-Herald presents a lavish illustrated sporting section that spans four pages. It covers baseball, racing, bowling, cycling, boxing, golf, and yachting with exhaustive detail and popular appeal.
Wisecarver brothers announce a forthcoming horse sale at their Fairfield barn on Thursday and Friday. Buyers are expected for horses in marketable condition. Sellers urged to bring good horses to market now before prices drop, or risk holding over the season.
A humorous exchange cites a New York man who killed himself to please his wife and a wife’s dismissive remark about the topic, noting a policy with a death by own action clause.
A listing or notice describes items including a lawn mower described as guaranteed first class and 14 quart heavy cream cans with air tight lids. The fragment references equipment and dairy containers in a catalog or sale notice.
A. W. Jaques of this city and T. L. Emery of Brighton are selected as section delegates to attend the National En campment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Denver next September. The piece also notes local observations on money, baldness, weather, corn planting, a roof fire at Otto Smith’s home, and the funeral of Michael Kennedy of Kansas City with a list of local attendees.
Property offer for rent or sale describing a 100 acre blue grass pasture with good living water. Listing credited to Risk & Huf stedler, 8tf.
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