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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
5
The science of osteopathy was originated and developed by Dr. Andrew T. Still of Kirksville Missouri. It relies on anatomy and physiology and uses no drugs or surgery. Treatment aims to restore harmony by adjusting bones and their attachments to facilitate body function.
The advertisement lists numerous conditions treated including nervous prostration facial and general agitation headache sciatica lumbago St Vitus dance locomotor ataxia neuralgia paralysis epilepsy asthma catarrh consumption spinal curvature loss of voice enlarged tonsils wry neck goiter eczema erysipelas scrofula rheumatism eye ear nose throat lungs heart hip joint diseases milk leg varicose veins acute and chronic liver and kidney diseases Brights disease gall stones diabetes digestive ailments ruptures rectal diseases urethral diseases stricture enlarged prostate female diseases irregular and painful menstruation prolapsus leucorrhea barrenness. It claims at least 90 percent improvement in chronic ailments abandoned by other systems and positively cures at least 80 percent. Consultation Free.
Grove Rover a five thousand one hundred thirty eight pound English Shire will stand next season on Hayden Doughty farm near Fairfield. Bred by William Webster Bet loft Doncaster England he is a Blackweight over 1900 pounds with lines from Reynard Warwick and Betloft Mettle. His progeny have won many prizes and fetched high prices at market.
Eight dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Care will be taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible should any occur.
The May 16 1767 playbill for The Beggar's Opera mentions a new instrument called pianoforte. Cast includes Mr Beard as Captain Macheath Mrs Stephens as Mrs Peachum and Mr Shuter as Peachum. Miss Buckler is listed to sing a song from Judith with the instrument.
The annual paper usage in Amoy China approaches ten million units with most consumed by food manufacturing. Locals favor domestically produced paper and shun foreign made options.
Sir William Curtis, a London ford mayor, proposed the three rs reading writing arithmetic as a toast before the board of education in 1795.
The ad touts No To Bac for Fifty Centa as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure. It claims it makes weak men strong and blood pure and lists druggists as selling points.
A New York Mail and Express analysis argues sea captains are poorly paid compared with the duties they shoulder. It notes commodores earn about £35 monthly and other captains around $125 for 30 days, while sensational claims of $7,000 to $12,000 yearly are dismissed. Purser, surgeon, and steward wages are examined as part of the floating hotel’s cost.
Father Barabasz of Baltimore reports from the Baltimore Sun that Polish novelist Henry Sienkiewicz is simple and quiet in company, a good listener, medium build with dark hair and a hint of gray. Pronunciation and name details noted. he lives mainly in Warsaw yet travels for material. Married twice. first wife died during writing Pan Michael, influencing its somber tone.
Robert Seydell born in Milton Pennsylvania in 1800 and died in 1847. Survived by four children including son Jacob Seydell and daughter Mrs Gray. A coppersmith he reportedly devised a lead pipe making process using a 16 foot steel mandrel and rolled lead to a inch diameter to form long pipes later joined and used for pumps and watering troughs. His Philadelphia Franklin Institute demonstration drew praise but others allegedly improved his idea.
An elderly Black man known as Deacon Jackson in Owl Creek valley, famed for piety and stubbornness, tries to ride a mule his sons failed to ride. He falls, breaks both legs and sprains his neck, insisting the Lord advised the stunt though the doctor doubts the divine counsel.
A Vermont man known as Ab Drake dominated his wife for 50 years and praised her virtues at her funeral. He quipped that he would tell her what he thought but feared praising anything that wears petticoats, citing Lizy Ellen as an exception.
A Texas company on a rifle range watches their lieutenant In command repeatedly miss while demonstrating proper aim. He borrows a private weapon, fires repeatedly to illustrate inaccuracy, and finally hits the target by accident, declaring that is how he shoots.
Interpreter-Chief Wangbo demands payment to cross his country refusing beads and brass wire. An African explorer asks what he wants and receives the reply two thirds of the royal ties on your next book. London Tit Bits.
A Washington Star recounts a Virginia tale from 20 years ago where a student named Lark was caught cheating in a poker game among elite peers. Card backs were marked, he confessed, repaid winnings, and faced ostracism at Charlottesville as punishment lasting through finals.
The piece contrasts a Jacksonville man praising a Florida Havana cigar imported by a Cuban, with a Havana observer calling it a quality Florida product. It also mentions Japanese city public ovens offering meals for a fee and a dealer remark about youths maturing.
Judge Ermston questions a man about his assets for a 84600 bond. The witness lists $200 in a building association, $800 stock in trade, $90 household furniture, and a $10 note from seven years ago at College Corner.
The New York Times argues Spanish privateers could not supply coal from foreign yards, rendering them at a disadvantage compared with Spanish warships. A London merchant’s will reveals a penchant for distributing bad debts as legacies, one recipient receiving over $5,000.
The piece notes Japan's economy as a cause of prosperity and mentions saving char coal dust and molding it into fuel balls with chaff or straw.
Remarkable claim of relief in six hours from kidney and bladder troubles using New Great Bourn AMERICAN KipNky Can. Promises prompt pain relief and eased urine retention for both men and women. Sold by J D McDowell & Co Druggist Fairfield Iowa.
Advertisement urges quitting tobacco with No To Bac the wonder-worker to make weak men strong. Claims cure guaranteed and offers a free booklet and sample. Distributed by Sterling Remedy Co with Chicago or New York addresses.
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