This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions Shercliffe and a酒 bottle, a doctor noted as Medicine Man, and a cascade of sport pages. The content hints at a dramatic stairway moment and recognition, tied to racing and boxing sections in a sports record publication.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a remedy for catarrh this season. It claims several days of use through inhalation can relieve symptoms and that the simple portable outfit costs a small amount. The pitch promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A brief line notes there is no risk whatever to the purchaser of Hyomei, a medical remedy, with no additional context or details provided.
Chamberlains Pain Balm is recommended for cuts bruises burns and scalds. It soothes wounds provides instant relief and speeds healing by about a third. The product is antiseptic and helps avoid blood poisoning. Sold by Frank S Shriner May.
The Davenport mayor and council faced alarms about circus damage but asphalt streets with a year of use withstood heavy loads from the Forepaugh Sells circus. Ten horses pulling tent poles over Main Street left no noticeable impression, cementing asphalt as durable and prompting further paving contracts.
Describes how gray eyes signify talent and shrewdness, typically aligning with intellect over emotion. Green eyes suggest a peppery temperament and can be treacherous, though not universally.
Memorial Day reflection poem by Dawn Bauserman Tullis from Fairfield Iowa May 23 1905 honors veterans and their sacrifices with floral tributes and memory. A customer letter from George T Stever praises the Hobart M Cable piano style Q for tone durability and beauty, endorsing it as best value.
Samuel Stewart aged 11 son of Dr and Mrs Charles Stewart of Chariton was instantly killed by a horse's kick while visiting his grandmother near Oakley. He was playing in the barn when the accident occurred and died almost immediately, a loss mourned by the community.
State Game Warden George A. Lincoln arrested J. P. Johnson of Buena Vista county for unlawful shipment of game from Galva. Johnson pleaded guilty and paid 200 dollars in fines plus costs. The warden will investigate Mill dam fishway compliance on Maple river.
Wanted by Chicago manufacturing house a trustworthy person familiar with local territory as assistant in branch office. Salary 18 weekly. Permanent position no investment required. Business established. Address Manager Branches 323 Dearborn St Chicago 12-6t.
Round eyed persons are curious observers who see much yet not deep thinkers while narrow eyed people perceive less but contemplate more and experience stronger emotions.
In a bold personal defense Jacob Scheffel explains his straightforward sales method and integrity. He notes selling eight pianos within a month to locals near Fairfield Iowa, pledges fair treatment, and guarantees satisfaction on Hobart M Cable Baumeister Schumann and Haines Brothers pianos. His stance contrasts with rivals who haggle and push the highest price.
The June Lippincott features Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady’s The Lady From the Sea a Civil War sea adventure tale. It also highlights health recipes pure foods and home entertaining ideas across multiple magazines with plans for future pieces by Rockefeller and Henry Lewis and notes on Women’s Home Companion.
The page reviews a range of current magazines and articles including The Three Most Beautiful Roses by Paul DeLongpre and covers of Woman's Home Companion, The Smart Set, McClure's, Harper's Bazaar, and The Twentieth Century Home Magazine. It also details Nickel Plate Road travel offers with dates June 26 to July 2 and includes fare by train dining options and Chicago ticket offices.
An elderly monkey, nearing death, urges his sons to live simply and avoid humans. The tale ends with a note that a descendant later faced a $100 fine in Indiana for smoking a coffee finial nail, a humorous twist attributed to the Chicago Tribune.
The Chicago Record Herald reports Pythagoras urging silence as he condemns meat as food and calls beans fit only for hogs. He claims beans cause strabismus and fatty brain degeneration, then leaves despondent and worries Boston will not support his views.
Sample travel offer for a Boston round trip at 20 dollars with return extensions possible to July 21 1905. Through vestibuled sleeping cars, no extra fare, meals in dining cars 35 cents to 1 dollar, and a la carte service. Written inquiry via John Y. Calahan General Agent Adams Street. City ticket offices listed.
Special excursion via vestibuled sleeping cars with three through daily trains. Deposit ticket by July 14 to obtain option. return limit June 24 or by June 26 for full trip. no excess fare charged. Dining cars and American Club Meal Plan priced 35 cents to $1.00. For details contact John Y. Calahan, 113 Adams St Chicago. Passenger Station at Chicago Loop. City ticket offices at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. 12-31
Nickel Plate Road offers $21.35 to Asbury Park N J and $21.35 return with tickets good via New York City. Sale dates June 29 30 June 31 July 1 2 with return by August 31 upon deposit. Chicago City Ticket Offices 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex Depot La Salle and Van Buren Sts on Elevated Loop. 12-5t
The upcoming summer offers an attractive eastern excursion to Asbury Park New Jersey for the National Educational Association annual meeting from July 3 to 7. Travel via Nickel Plate Road with connections on West Shore or Lackawanna Road includes stopovers at Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls and New York City. Fare is 21.35 dollars.
State of Iowa Jefferson County to Susannah Snider and all heirs of William Snider Sr deceased and interested parties. Final report of Henry Snider as administrator will be on file by September 16 1905 seeking full discharge. Appear by noon September term 1905 starting September 24 1905 at Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa or default will be entered.
A sheriff sale is scheduled in Jefferson County Iowa on June 24 1905 at 2 PM at the Fairfield courthouse front door. The action arises from a district court judgment in favor of C Wright guardian against O W Warner for 154 21 debt plus 40 11 costs with accruing costs. Property includes parts of section 17 and 29 in township 71 range 10 described as listed lands. Sale to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the judgment and costs.
Promising stallion Dan Wilkes to stand at 3% miles northeast of Fairfield on Salina road. Dark gelding stands fifteen hands high and weighs 1250 pounds with a 2:40 gait potential. Sire Garnet Wilkes 3101 by On ward, dam Nettie T by Grey John. pedigrees go back to Dar win 587 and Green's Bashaw 50. Kittie Wilkes 2:13 is a full sister. terms 10 dollars insurance to stand and suck. removing mares forfeits insurance. not responsible for accidents. 8-41
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.