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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
6
County Social Notes From Fairfield and Surrounding Areas
County correspondence from Omaha to Fairfield includes visitors W H Gerhart and Mrs Frank Sullivan. James Fry moves his family to Fairfield. Rev Abraham Wolf and wife travel to Washington after grandson Benton Benz’s death. Sam Burger and wife visit from Washington county. Mrs Wm Fell visits near Batavia. Frank Gobble and Hal Patrick visit C H Linder’s home. Ada Anderson and daughter Nellie travel to St Louis. The Davis family host an event at Krom school house Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marten
Omaha
W. H. Gerhart
Frank Sullivan
Fairfield
James Fry
Abraham Wolf
Washington
Benton Benz
Sam Burger
Washington County
Wm. Fell
Geo. Peebler
Batavia
Frank Gobble
Abingdon
Hal Patrick
Ottumwa
C. H. Linder
Ada Anderson
Nellie
St. Louis
Davis
Krom
Burdette Illness and Local Family Visits
Odt 2nd Burdette, youngest child of J T Rodgers, is dangerously ill. Mrs Mary Looney and daughter from Adams County visit her mother Mrs Lucinda Bush. Miss Ethel Glasgow of Fairfield visited Wm Bates over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jeff Looney of Adams Co visit their daughter Mrs Ira Green. Miss Margaret Hutchinson and brother Bert visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs Louder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Looney
Adams County
Lucinda Bush
Ethel Glasgow
Fairfield
Wm. Bates
Jeff Looney
Adams Co
Ira Green
Margaret Hutchinson
Bert
Louder
Wisecarver Bros October Horse Sale Notice
Farmers and horse raisers are warned that Wisecarver Bros hold an October Horse Sale on Tuesday and Wednesday October 9 and 10. The ad promises many buyers for good horses and urges consignors to bring their best to secure the highest price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisecarver Bros
Florence Scannell Repairs Decayed Brick Foundation
Stone mason Florence Scannell is rebuilding the foundation corners of a large two story brick on the southwest corner of West Burlington and Fourth Streets. The old wall will be removed only after securing the structure to prevent sinking or caving, as Ellsworth Turney plans thorough repairs and remodeling for residence use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Scannell
West Burlington
Fourth Sts
Scannell
Ellsworth Turney
Best for the Bowels Cascar Ets Candy Cathartic Ad
An advertising claim touts Cascar Ets as a cure for every ailment from headache to cancer by restoring bowel health. It promises easy natural movements and a 10 cent start to regain health, touting genuine Cas Carets with boxed tablets stamped C C C and warning to beware of imitations.
Tribune seeks correspondent in every township countywide
The Tribune invites local residents to contact the office or editor for terms and particulars about joining as a correspondent in each township within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Cure for Cold on Day One Claim in Ad
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as stopping cough and curing a cold in one day with no cure, no pay. Price is 25 cents. Trade name and pill details are given to entice readers. The claim implies a rapid remedy commonly advertised in periodicals.
No-To-Bac Promise Ends Tobacco Grip
Advertising notice for No-To-Bac by Sterin Remedy Co promoting a cure for tobacco use. Claims to make weak men strong and offers a free booklet and sample through Chicago or New York outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ster
Ng Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Democratic County Nominations Praised by County Convention
The county Democrats met in adjourned convention at the court house and nominated Clyde Sparks for county clerk I D Jones for county attorney L C Philips for auditor W H Ratcliff for recorder and F P Ball for member of the board of supervisors. The gathering was harmonious with Sparks acclaimed and Jones later unanimous after township vote results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. S. Cowen
J. F. Ready
Clyde Sparks
Batavia
I. D. Jones
Ready
Jones
L. C. Philips
W. H. Ratcliff
F. C. Ball
Board of Supervisors
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters claim
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts near-fatal illness with yellow skin and weakness. After doctors gave up, Electric Bitters brought marked improvement in three weeks. He urges others to try them. 50 cents at Geo D Clarke's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Geo. D. Clarke
How Are Your Kidneys Dr Hobbes Sparagus Pills
An advertisement offers kidney health relief with Dr Hobbes asparagus pills and a free pie promotion. Sterling Remedy Co based in Chicago or New York is cited as the distributor.
Wealthy man dodges writing with secretary at hotels
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report recalls a wealthy man who could not write his own name. He paid a hotel clerk and later a secretary to sign registers, posing as colonel and secretary from Montana while traveling and enjoying life. The ex miner never read letters and avoided schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Mortana
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Mines on Fire Across The United States For Years
Across the United States several mines burn for years from an underground gas ignition. The Vulcan mine near Newcastle Colorado has burned since a deadly explosion killed about 180 people. In Butte a mine has burned since 1884 despite gas and chemical treatments. Pennsylvania sites burn with visible towers of fire and dense smoke. Gas in coal seams explains the ongoing fires and dangerous explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vulcan
Green River
Newcastle
Colorado
Butte
Pennsylvania
New York Post
Guilbert and the Claret and Autograph Gags
In racy hints of Mile Yvette Guilbert at peak American fame she refuses a jail risk for claret and jokes about signatures. Chicago crowds send blank cards showing two lines about her singing, one praising and one naughty, as she wields worldly wit about bread and fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile
Yvette Guilbert
Mile. Guilbert
Chicago
America
Saturday Evening Post
Solomon’s Wisdom Grows From Daily Dictionary Dives
A Washington Star quip explains Solomon’s famed wisdom by noting his many children asked questions daily. To avoid appearing ignorant he would fetch a dictionary from the back, perhaps 50 or 60 times a day, thus steadily becoming wiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Washington Star
Fire scene in Cambridge ends with purse missing
In Cambridge Massachusetts an occupant mourns a lost purse after a house fire. Firemen search unsuccessfully for the pocketbook before the chief asks how much money was inside. Her reply of fifty cents elicits a disapproving look from the chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Rainy Day Seat Purchase At The Gentleman's Request
A gentleman explains his wife lost a waterproof and asks to order another seat immediately as rain looms. The dealer asks for the type, and the man recalls a weatherproof that makes a woman look better dressed in wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
Appeal To Philip Sober In Historic Riddle
A woman once asked Philip of Macedon for justice but was snubbed. She retorts that she will appeal, and the king bellows Appeal. She replies To Philip sober, turning the moment into a famed quip about the monarch and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip of Macedon
Philip
Pulse Theory of Chinese Physicians Compared to Europeans
The article discusses Chinese pulse diagnosis, noting how physicians assess artery compressibility and breathing intervals to judge health. It explains the four pulse types superficial, profound, quick, and slow, and links them to the four temperaments: choleric, sanguine, phlegmatic, and melancholic.
Venemous Venezuelan Snake Imitates Cock Crow
In Venezuela a highly venomous snake reportedly mimics a cock crow to lure travelers. Its bite is often fatal if not promptly treated. Local belief says rattlesnakes seek vengeance on thieves after their tails are looted, a superstition many deem plausible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Tribune Clubbing Offers With Other Newspapers
The Tribune lists subscription deals pairing with Fairfield Tribune Homestead issues and several other papers including St. Louis Semi-Weekly Republic Des Moines Weekly Tribune and Cincinnati Enquirer with renewal and new subscription savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Homestead
St. Louis
Republic
Des Moines
Cincinnati Enquirer
A Wife Describes Labor With Four Children
A wife recounts four pregnances with long labors for the first three, using chloroform for relief. She credits Mother's Friend for the last birth a strong, healthy boy, able to do housework two hours before birth, with minimal pain.
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Pregnancies and Labor
A testimonial claims Mother's Friend strengthens the body and clears the mind for both mother and child. It allegedly reduces morning sickness and nervousness, relaxes muscles, wards off breast engorgement, and shortens recovery after birth. Druggists sell it for $1 a bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga. Free illustrated book offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Abrams outlines intensified Anti-Saloon League push
Des Moines leader reports H. H. Abrams traveling statewide to press anti liquor enforcement. He notes 10 to 12 liquor cases in Fay ette and Jasper counties and 6 to 8 in Green and Calhoun counties, mostly drug store cases. The league claims 33 states and 25 counties organized and plans Des Moines offices and a bureau of information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Abrams
Des Moines
Anti-Saloon League
Fayette
Jasper
Green
Calhoun
Bureau of Information
Abrams
Divorce Petition Filed in Jefferson Iowa
State of Iowa Jefferson County informs George Kern that Dora Kern has filed for divorce and restoration of her maiden name. The petition seeks a decree of divorce and specifies the marriage end date and venue. If nonappearance occurs by noon October 2 1900, a default will be entered and judgment rendered at the October Term in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
George Kern
District Court of
Dora Kern
Fairfield
Iowa
B. E. Copeland
Copeland Brothers
County of
Jefferson
Old Plat
State of
District Court
Copeland
Tom
M. Dutweiler
Elizabeth Hinkle
Susannah Roth
Henry Baldoser
Gilbert Wallieser
Elizabeth Colglazier
Mary Koeh
David Paul
John Baldoser
John Livix
Albert Livix
Henry Livix
Lydia A. Bradley
James Livix
Walter Livix
George Boyer
Sarah Ann Carter
Lucinda Kerry
Henry Boyer
Maggie Achenbach
David Achenbach
Adam Messer
W. H. Kuerr
J. Crile
Sarah M. Duttweiler
Chat
Marinebl
Great is Republicanism for beef and pork gains
The Chicago Chronicle extols Republicanism citing inflated claims of McKinley era farm boosts. It claims sheep wash themselves, cattle fatten, pork profits rise, and American beef dominates world markets with Russian purchases in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Mc.Kinley
Chicago
China
Chicago Chronicle
W J Bryan Describes A Civilization Of Broad Hope For All
W J Bryan advocates a humane system where property rewards industry and every family has a home. He rejects envy of the rich and calls for a society that lifts the poor, secures earned proceeds, and benefits both workers and owners. He acknowledges personal self interest in supporting broad prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
McKinley the Republic Killer warned at the White House
A York News editorial blames President McKinley for imperialist policies in South Africa and Britain's influence on U S actions. It argues the White House discouraged Boer independence and predicts a November backlash ending McKinley’s presidency in favor of a Jackson Lincoln or Grant successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
England
Africa
Joubert
Cronje
American Republic
South Africa
Sin
Pretoria
Washington
Mchley
Wales
Oscar Wilde
Mark Hay
Choate
United States
Mckin
Republic
White House
Jeffson
Jackson
Lincoln
Grant
York News
Kinley Backbone Comment Echoes Across Debate
Gover Pingree quips that Kinley’s backbone did not reach toward his neck to stop brain and will power, reflecting a sharp political barb amid ongoing discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinley
Gover Pingree
Hanna Must Fry the Fat
Republican national committee seeks funds as usual donors falter. Apathy and poverty wear down a campaign manager, while Mr Hanna faces the task of rallying enthusiasm amid waning support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Minneapolis Times
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Crawford Building
Libertyville
Buchanan Township
Odt
Burdette
J. T. Rodgers
L. C. Phillips
Fairfield Township
County Board of Supervisors
F. P. Ball
Cedar Township
C.C. Leech
D. J. O'Connell
Congress
Eureka Harness Oil
Standard Oil, CO
Fanny
Philip Sober
Ayer
A.S. Erpson
M.D
Fort Madison
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Vigor
District Court of the
I. D. Jenks Attorney
He H. Knerr
J.J. Crile
M’kinley
THE
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