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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
6
The text notes Rufus of Ephesus advocating boiled and reheated water for health in armies. It describes ancient works recommending filtration via clay pits to percolate water and remove impurities. It questions how Greeks drank Nile water given modern microscope findings and appearance.
A Philadelphia Record observation notes widows over forty repeatedly prevail in marriage markets, outperforming spinster rivals who lose appeal with age. The piece attributes widow success to a tougher grasp of male frailty and a renewed courtship vigor after middle age.
Observation used three evenly placed posts along a six mile water stretch. A telescope showed the center post higher by about six feet, demonstrating earth's curvature. The method has been repeated with modern instruments to confirm accuracy, aligning with the ship mast visibility rule.
The speaker denounces narrow views and localism, raging at prejudice. He singles out Sniggles, a New Yorker, as the emblem of parochialism. Sniggles, to him, treats Manhattan as Alpha and Omega, a jab at labeling maps as "New York and Vicinity."
In Strasburg this month canning of goose livers begins and will employ thousands through April. The finest livers come from geese that have never laid eggs. Johann Clauss started goose liver pates in 1790 but rival Doyen, who added truffles, surpassed him. Now pates de foie russ all feature truffles and follow Doyen’s 11 year old recipe.
A trainer explains the old riding custom of mounting from the left side. The rule stems from historical sword belts on the left hip, which made right side mounting impractical and risky for being kicked by the horse.
A Louisville Courier Journal quote highlights a married man’s view on spending his salary. The exchange hints at domestic finance a husband and wife might discuss, with humor about equality and voice in household matters.
The lecture argues evil is transient and unreal when guided by Spirit. It cites Jesus prayer, James, and Mrs. Eddy, urging faith as certainty in God and the risen Christ. Healing works and love as central commands accompany a call to revive primitive Christianity and its healing power.
A historical sermon extols Mrs Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, as a selfless benefactor whose life and writings teach universal love and healing. It lauds her patience under misrepresentation, her devotion to humanity, and the mission to spread divine Science through testimony and periodicals.
A devotional line cites a figure described as the patient servant and friend of man who will rise up and call her blessed, reflecting reverent praise and religious sentiment.
The program at the Grand features Just a Woman's Way with a dramatic scene of the heroine in a New York Dive about to be thrown into a sewer. Her lover husband rescues her in a thrilling climax amid the grit of the city setting.
A clever young comedian stars in the English Farcical Comedy with music as an eccentric cockney bell boy. Rose Stillman portrays an English Slavey in a strong supporting cast. The full company performs this season and the show opens Tuesday November 24 at the Grand Opera House.
Notice declares trespassing forbidden on all lands owned or controlled in Center and Liberty townships by listed individuals including John B. Stever Geo I F Stever R H Stever C W Whitham and others. The action reads as a formal warning from property owners to deter entry or occupation.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Dr. King's New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. It promotes a drug store sale at F S Shriner’s with a price of 25 cents and mentions November.
J. W. Fowler of Aiken South Carolina has been appointed by the Controller of the currency to take charge of the First National Bank at Carroll Iowa. Fowler formerly lived in Ottumwa and served as receiver for the Whitebreast Fuel company during previous years.
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