03 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1897
Page
1
The sudden death of Henry George during his New York City campaign shocks the nation. He is hailed as an original thinker and reformer whose earnestness and unselfishness impressed the world, and his passing is described as a profound loss.
Walter A. McHenry spoke at the opera house last Friday in support of the Democratic ticket. He denounced state government robberies, criticized the Republican platform, and urged change, noting his strong address and sharp phrasing.
A Pittsburg dispatch reports plans to form an $11 million sewer pipe and terra cotta combine and a New York note on a $100 million wire manufacturers merger to evade anti trust laws. Proponents claim tariffs ensure prosperity while critics warn of reduced competition under Republican protections.
The Rev. E. H. H. Holman of Sioux City spoke at Crocker Woods Des Moines on Christ and the Labor Problem. He linked machinery, monopoly, wealth concentration, and poverty to religious duty, arguing Jesus aligns with justice for workers and the coming of a practical kingdom of God.
After serious illness Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as giving strength. The notice urges readers to subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
Missouri official William Elliott predicts the Transmississippi and International Exposition in Omaha from June 1 to November 1, 1898 will be one of the grandest world events. He notes grounds on the Missouri River bluffs, access via electric and steam lines, and plans including canals, exhibits from many states, and a Ferris wheel rival.
The notice promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a pharmacist compounded remedy for catarrh with a 10 cent trial size and 50 cent full size, mail order available from Ely Brothers New York City. It quotes W. J. Hitchcock praising the product after long headaches and suffering.
Incontinence of water during sleep stopped immediately by Dr E Detchon’s anti diuretic. Cures children and adults alike. Price one dollar. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
Fairfield girl Laura Liming recalls a visit to Oak Knoll the Whittier homestead in Danvers Massachusetts. She describes meeting a gracious hostess touring the poet's study portrait and desk and reflects on Whit tier day memories as she leaves bearing fern and hemlock souvenirs.
A nurse from Pennsylvania and a narrator travel from Boston to Plymouth by steamer, enjoying fog music on the harbor, visiting Pilgrim Hall, touching the historic rock, and returning by late afternoon. They report a long day of travel, sightseeing, and duty back in uniform with restful sleep afterward.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh, asserting local applications fail and the tonic removes scrofulous taints from blood. Claims success after other remedies fail and targets sufferers seeking a cure.
The advertisement extols Hood's Pills as prompt and efficient with easy operation and reliable performance.
A sale notice advertises Woolford's Sanitary Lotion promising rapid cure for humans, horses and all animals in thirty minutes. The product is sold by Bradshaw & Thema druggists in Fairfield, Iowa.
Advertisement notes a tobacco habit cure marketed for fifty cents promising to make weak men strong and purify the blood with claims to be sold by all druggists.
Ex President Cleveland spoke at Princeton on Charter Day. He warned the self made man risks a glamour and moral risk if education is misused. He urged a sensitive conscience and courageous sense of duty as essential to true success for both types of men.
The Chicago Chronicle, noted for its comprehensive market section, provides current wheat prices and market context. Readers are advised that any newspaper or postmaster can handle subscriptions for timely market data.
Richard Le Gallienne muses on eloping as a fashionable path to marriage. He recalls couples slipping away to become “real married people” and weighs the thrill and danger of the wedding moment as a line between freedom and lifelong commitment.
A London Answers note quotes a man praising systematic education after seeing a chimpanzee raised in the wild learned to smoke a pipe play cards and drink whisky through patient training. The remark underscores optimism about intellect development in lower animals.
Advertises Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills as a household favorite with claims of purifying the blood toning nerves and improving health. Mentions 40 doses for 10 cents and lists Bradshaw & Thoma and D. G. Higley as sellers.
A nostalgic speaker recalls autumn days with Flo, wandering a familiar lane through memories of youth. He laments aging while Flo teases his dreams, as golden rod, red sumac, and amber woods revive past joys and shared sorrows. The poem blends memory and affection in a quiet rural reverie.
A compiled list of transfers includes Swan Johnson and wife selling lot 1 block 25 new plat Fairfield to Wm Russell for 800 dollars on March 1. Other deeds cover Packwood Gages addition to Fairfield and Centennial additions with buyers including F M Johnston Mary A Dwyer J G Fleenor Centen nial and more. Amounts range from 125 to 1820 dollars with multiple west half lots and blocks exchanged.
To quit tobacco easily and forever be magnetic full of life nerve and vigor take No-To-Bac the wonder worker that makes weak men strong All druggists 9c or 1 Cure guaranteed Booklets and sample free Address Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York.
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