15 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
1
C. Ek Kauffman wed Miss Albertha Smithberg at the bride’s father home near Four Corners. Rev J A Peterson performed the ceremony. A feast followed and the couple will reside on the team’s farm in Lockridge township starting married life.
Ledger reports 105 delinquents and 82 tracts of land unpaid. Fairfield has 22 owners across 23 properties. Des Moines and Lockridge townships not listed, indicating a strong showing for those districts. Also notes poultry remedy claims and local real estate listings.
Advertiser touts a baking powder labeled as the only high crude option available at a moderate price. The claim emphasizes quality and affordability for home bakers amid competing brands.
In mid December the Tribune plans a 5000 copy Souvenir Edition. It will include historical industrial and commercial reviews of the county and city, portraits of public buildings, manufactories, business and professional men, officials, and selected residences.
In Oakland on October 31, 1899 Frank Edwards and Flora Williford wed by Rev. Johnathan Lee. In Glasgow on November 1, 1899 Thos. Litton and Miss Mattie Smith wed by Rev. Johnathan Lee. In Fairfield on November 1, 1899 Chas. 8. Carl and Miss Margaret B. McCord wed by Rev. J. F. Magill. In Mt. Pleasant on November 3, 1899 G. W. Johnson and Mamie Gray wed by Rev. W. H. Heppe. In Fairfield on November 7, 1899 J. Hynds and Ethel Mikesell wed by Rev. J. F. Magill.
A testimonial promotes Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee substitute. A reader says after a week with Grain-O she would not return to coffee and notes it nourishes the system. Suitable for children, the ad urges purchasing a package from grocers at 15 and 26 cents.
A Washington visit by a famed literary figure drew many invitations for meals and social events, with the guest attending a single dinner where he talked with the host's daughter. The piece also retells a parade of quirky North Dakota names, a railroad veteran obituary, a decoded navy auditor letter, and a humorous oyster stew recipe from Ohio.
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An old country lady insists on a brand new, sturdy pair, rebuking a polite clerk who touts a strong pair worn many times this winter. The exchange, presented in a humorous Puck tone, highlights the shopper’s demand for fresh goods.
The Tribune reports D. G. Higley operates a Subscribe shop where prescriptions are compounded with accuracy. A focus on professional preparation and reliable pharmaceutic service supports local health needs.
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