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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription rates for one year, six months, and three months. mentions payment in advance and mail status as a weekly newspaper at the Fairfield postoffice. A quoted motto appears about ink and thought.
The piece mocks insurance methods and remarks on a New York woman who shot her husband over custody. It references George Ananias Onlywater defending himself against insinuations of assassinating honest men. It notes a whiskey drop last year with a rise in stomach bitters in prohibition states.
A garbled miscellany reviews high prices for stolen kisses and mocks political figures, then shifts to dubious medical ads touting Dr. Pierce remedies. It includes exaggerated claims, a reward notice, and a push for free Common Sense books alongside promotional pitches for Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery.
The regular September session continued with a long list of approved claims for paupers and county services. Items include medical and goods for paupers, cemetery work, coroner's inquest fees, courthouse maintenance, and county farm expenses.
The speaker argues grand jurors work honestly but the system is fundamentally flawed. It is described as guesswork and conjecture, a costly process with uncertain results, and an abolition in several states is cited as evidence. Iowa should likewise abolish the grand jury.
Advertises Hyomei as a safe inhaled remedy for catarrh claiming it penetrates nose and throat to kill germs and heal mucous membranes. Promotes complete outfit for $1.00 and extra bottle 50 cents with Frank S. Shriner as seller. date listed as Oct.
Gentle fund totals show four thousand six hundred eighty three dollars and forty two cents. Total on hand for the school house fund equals three hundred twenty three dollars and eight cents.
Des Moines reports the state railroad commission has postponed the Rock Island inter urban hearing in Cedar Rapids from October 3 to October 13. The case concerns passenger fares between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids and argues the special rate was an excursion rate while not reducing fares proportionally on all lines.
A traveling man notes druggists often ask if cough remedy is for a child or adult and favor Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children. For sale by Frank S. Shriner. Oct. Iowa. Postmaster A J Rucker of Lawler bound over on a $1500 shortage in his accounts. J W Bolton of Fayette bound over on liquor law charges.
Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it and pare it down without drawing blood. Apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily, rubbing five minutes each time. Wear a corn plaster for protection and use Pain Balm as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism. Consult Dr Shallenberger for fistulae and kidney trouble.
Mrs. Ann Thompson of Clinton Iowa was robbed of a 500 jewel pin on the Northwestern railroad line in Chicago. The thief tore at the pin’s fastener but the incident drew no immediate attention.
Charles W. Mattison of Milford praises C lain's Colic Cholera and Di Remedy, saying it works like magic and provides immediate relief after a serious dysentery attack. He recommends trying a bottle for similar relief.
West bound trains list Denver Express Omaha Express Fast Mail Des Moines Passenger Local Passenger and Freight services with times and days. Eastbound timetable includes Chicago Express Chicago Passenger Fast Mail Burlington and Peoria Local Passenger and Freight, noting daily and Sunday exceptions.
Fragmentary timetable lists west bound trains C R J P R No No, 3 Daily 29 Calif Fast Mail 11 Daily 43 Golden State Ltd No 71 Freight. East bound No 4 Daily No 30 Daily 12 Daily No 44 Golden State Ltd No 72 Freight daily except Sunday.
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