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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
5
A Newport household replaces their sick cook by hiring a Japanese valet who imitates kitchen routines. He begins by washing his feet in hot mustard water after watching the cook peel potatoes, insisting this step is essential, as he learned from the cook’s behavior.
In 174 a Roman legion of Christians fought under Marcus Antonius against the Marcomanni. Cornered in a defile with thirst, a severe thunderstorm drenched the troops and terrified the foe, yielding a swift victory. The Christians saw it as miraculous and termed the troops the Thundering Legion.
A Figaro writer notes Moroccan proverbs that echo familiar sentiments. Expressions include a camel not seeing its own hump yet noticing others, dependence on neighbors leading to hunger, a wise enemy surpassing a stupid friend, and cautions about quiet dangers. The list also mentions three untrustworthy things luck women and horses, and a line about mounting a horse easing dull care.
The text argues that love purifies the mind, curbs appetite for others' belongings, and aligns health and beauty with law. Beauty equals health plus love, and thus love governs all things as the law fulfilled.
A humorous exchange where a picture dealer fails to persuade a woman to pay a long-ago bill. Her replies reveal a chain of logical defenses: she never ordered the pictures, never received them, never paid, and would not pay without a clear reason. The quip illustrates stubborn resistance and sharp wit.
A family quarrel centers on an in-law who vows to naturalize and force his way. Mr Comrox explains his son-in-law uses threats to compel yielding for the sake of family honor, with no hidden skeletons in the closet.
The Liver must be active for bile production to aid digestion and Dr A W Chase Kidney and Liver Pills are said to improve liver function and bile flow. A long term indigestion case improved after two boxes per a user from Murraysville, WV with further benefit from his mother. Pills are one a dose 25 cents a box. Sold by Thoma's Pharmacy Fairfield Iowa and dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
A mahogany chest narrates its long life with a beloved mistress, her marriage, motherhood hopes, and later caretakers. It recalls the bridal gowns, treasured notes, and a floor of memory as a young niece cares for the chest and its evolving reflections.
Joliet Ill Nov 20 Peter Van Vlissingen self confessed forger to the extent of 700000 today became convict No 603 It followed his public confession and swift indictment and conviction He was escorted to the penitentiary by Sheriff Strausheim Deputy Morrison and Charles Andrews His photograph was taken after the warden's bath and Bertillon procedure
In Winsted Connecticut on November 20 Rev G W Griffith Episcopal rector pursued Harrold R Beeman and Miss Margaret T Hotchkiss after an initial marriage in Salisbury on a license. They fled before discovery. A neighbor telephoned to stop the ceremony, Griffith then accompanied them to Falls Village where a second license was issued and a legal ceremony performed.
Des Moines reports that the National Grange will likely meet in Des Moines in 1909, bringing at least 3000 delegates from across the United States. A. B. Judson, former Iowa Grange president, secured the convention site to strengthen the Iowa organization, noting 33 state Granges with strength strongest in the East and a need to bridge eastern and western chapters. There are about twenty Iowa state Grange chapters.
Miss Ida Goodhue, a trained nurse from Iowa City, is hospitalized at University hospital with dangerous scalds after a coffee pot exploded. The tightly covered vessel hurled boiling coffee across her face and arms, with both eyes struck, risking blindness.
President elect Taft in Hot Springs Virginia denies any cabinet is made up or filled and states no appointments have been offered. The reply follows a Minneapolis report that Frank Kellogg had been invited to be attorney general in the Taft cabinet.
Mason City Iowa November 20 reports say a crew has been secured on the case of missing banker J H Standling of Corwith bank The reward has risen from five hundred fifty to nine hundred fifty dollars and detectives are on the case as citizens seek Standling after the bank wrecking was complete.
In Berlin on November 21 Emperor William delivered a public speech for the formation of Berlin’s city council. He spoke from a printed address handed to him by Chancellor von Buelow rather than extemporizing as he usually does.
Twelve workers are reported killed in a gas explosion during an excavation at the junction of Gold and Front streets in Brooklyn, New York. The incident occurred on November 20.
Visitors inspect a small feather pillow in a glass case described as valuable. The guide confirms it as Washington's original headquarters relic. December Lippincott's.
State of Town Jefferson County notifies Mary B Snook John N Snook Esther S Snook and all heirs that Ella A Snook administratrix will file the final report for approval and discharge by January 1 1909. If not contested by February 2 1909 a default and orders may be entered in Jefferson County District Court at Fairfield Iowa.
A humorous quip notes Miss Avoirdupois riding a horse and Dolly confirms she has dismounted. The snippet appears in December Lippincott's humor column.
A fragile romance tale unfolds with a sweet Susan of almond eyes and a Chinese lover whose temper erupts. He seizes a hatchet and commits a fatal act, ending their ill fated relationship in a grim sudden turn.
New subscribers receive the balance of 1908 free with payment of four dollars, daily and Sunday through January 1, 1910 cost six dollars. The paper touts extensive news service and exclusive features and urges subscription via publisher, postmaster, newsdealer, or direct to The Register and Leader Co. Des Moines.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as preventing biliousness malaria and jaundice with a price of 25 cents at F S Shriner's drug store. It urges readers to avoid trouble by taking the pills daily.
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