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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
5
The Fairfield Tribune discusses Peary and Cook at the pole and skews toward political and social topics. It notes a Des Moines robbery, warns against coal and oil trusts, mocks stage careers, and remarks on college hazing and local schooling in a reflective, opinionated tone.
The Brighton Enterprise notes Taft’s thirteen thousand mile speech tour is broken into local segments to match audience sentiment. It critiques how reports portray Peary and compares naval and political figures. Russia’s pressure on Finland is viewed as risking renewed terror and revolution.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it treats the blood and mucous surfaces. The notice offers 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure and directs readers to F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Meeting in the county attorney’s office last Saturday motivates trustees with new responsibilities under the law. Substantial work is expected this fall and promises of more road work in the county next summer than ever before in a single season.
Des Moines reports emphasize ventilation and sanitation in public schools as vital for student health. Overcrowding and poor light threaten well being. officials urged boards and teachers to improve air circulation, heating, and cleanliness to prevent disease and ensure healthier graduates.
An advertisement touts the Mother's Oats Fireless Cooker that cooks without fuel. It promises energy savings and says coupons from Mother's Cereals can redeem the cooker or allow immediate purchase with cash offers. Boston board adjourns until tomorrow morning with officials noted.
The Board met September 13 1909 at 9 o clock. A. W. Jaques is reappointed to the Soldiers Relief commission after filing bond. County officers reports by Bowermaster Labagh Jaques Neibert Wilson Smith Kiger approved. Tax levy for 1909 set before adjourning to tomorrow. Sanford Zeigler chairman. Attest A E Labagh Auditor.
Second day of public sale lists detailed tax levies for 1909 including state county school and road levies, poll tax, dog taxes, and a sale of 12 horses, 34 cattle, 51 hogs and farm equipment on the Randall farm eight miles southeast of Fairfield. Terms to be announced day of sale. Lunch on grounds.
Dr. Cook responds to Peary's accusations, stating that sledges were unsuitable for arctic travel, only a half sledge seen by Peary, and that he did not search for Peary records at Cape Thomas Hubbard. He notes a possible cache west of the route but offers no evidence of a cairn or records, and mentions leaving provisions near Sverdrup's clefts.
A public auction at the seller's farm seven miles northwest of Fairfield and seven miles southeast of Packwood on Wednesday October 20 1909 starts at 10 am. About 14 Percheron and French Draft horses 80 Hereford cattle 80 Poland China hogs 1909 poultry and farm implements including a McCormick binder and Deering mower. Terms credit on bankable notes over five dollars, six percent interest. Auctioneers T B Allender Lucian Marcy Chas Hisel. Lunch on grounds. Also obituary notices for Jennie M Glotfelty and Mrs Harrison Stewart.
State of Iowa Jefferson County notification to unknown owners of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter section thirty five township seventy one north range nine west ten acres in Jefferson County. W B Murray purchased the tract at a delinquent tax sale on December 3 1906 and now holds the certificate of purchase. Redemption must occur within 90 days from service date or the tax deed will be issued.
Minneapolis report on Ramsey county probate filing shows Gov. Jol A. Johnson’s estate at $37,430 with the bulk in stocks. The estimate exceeds prior figures from friends and the petition asks for appointment of administrators.
A Dr. A W Chase medicine ad tells how W M Bago of Driftwood, once unable to get insurance due to kidney disease, was cured after using Chase Kidney and Liver Pills. The letter claims restoration of health, strength, and ability to pass medical exams, with pills sold 25 cents a box by Dr. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo.
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