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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
12
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription terms including one year at 1.00 in advance and six months at 0.50. The paper is entered as a weekly newspaper at the Fairfield postoffice with second class mail status and carries the slogan A drop of ink makes millions think.
A biting column mocks insurance practices of established firms and exposes a chorus of public figures and scandals. The piece lampoons figures like George Annanias Onlywater and criticizes liquor laws, wartime rhetoric, and Rockefellar methods while weaving sarcasm about morality, law, and economics in a sharp, era-toned critique.
A reader rails against grand juries calling them a farce and fiasco, criticizing the men compelled to serve and suggesting the process fails to deliver justice.
A speaker argues grand juries are ineffective and costly. They claim grand jury work is guesswork and speculation with uncertain results. The writer urges Iowa to abolish the grand jury system, citing other states that have done so.
An ad touts Hyomei inhaler treatment as safe without alcohol or drugs and claims to reach nose and throat germs, heal mucous membranes, and provide a complete permanent cure. Complete outfit priced at $1.00, extra bottle 50 cents, for sale by Frank S. Shriner. Oct.
County superintendent reports 1905 shows male teachers 27 and female 187, average pay for males 43.54 and females 32.41 per month, 263 certificate applicants with 9 state or diploma holders. Pupils aged 5 to 21 across six years total about 14, etc. Total pupils enrolled 3,941, attendance 2,900, tuition 2.31 monthly. Public libraries hold 3,727 volumes. rural libraries expanded to 52 cases. funds spent on books and local efforts noted.
Weil's band, led by William Weil, performed 555 concerts during the World's Fair seven months and drew over a million listeners. The act returns as a national group with famed musicians and Amy Whaley, a notable vocalist, slated for a matinee at 1:30 PM on Friday October 20 at the Grand Opera House. Get seats early. State railroad hearing in Cedar Rapids postponed to October 13 from October 3 on Rock Island interurban fares dispute between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
A traveling man notes druggists often ask if cough medicine is for a child or adult and favor Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children. The product is praised as safe and effective for coughs cold and croup. Frank S. Shriner sells it in Oct Iowa. Sept 30 lawler postmaster A J Rucker held to federal grand jury on $1500 shortage. J W Bolton of Fayette bound over for liquor law violation.
Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it and pare closely without drawing blood. Apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily rubbing for five minutes each time. Wear a corn plaster for protection from the shoe. Pain Balm also serves as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism. For sale by Frank S Shriner. Oct. I was a sufferer of fistulae and kidney trouble for several months and cured without operation by Dr Shallenberger. If you write me I will tell you all about my case J F Lynn Fairfield Ia.
An Old-Style notice urges readers to stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy before winter ends. It touts early use to prevent settled colds and claims quick, satisfactory results. Sold by Frank S. Shriner.
Iowa woman Mrs. Ann Thompson of Clinton reported robbed in Chicago on Sept 30. A $500 jewel pin was torn from her clothing as a thief snatched it while she was near the Northwestern railroad. The incident left her shaken but attention did not turn to the crime immediately.
Milford resident Chas W Mattison commends Iain s Colic Cholera and Di Remedy saying it works like magic and provided immediate relief after a serious dysentery attack. He recommends trying a bottle for rapid aid.
A fragmented OCR excerpt shows East and West bound rail services with Golden State Ltd lines. Mentions passenger and freight trains, daily schedules, and Sunday exceptions. Specific numbers and destinations are unclear due to damaged text.
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