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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1892
Page
2
JE ROTH CO Carnate announces new fall carpet styles including All Wool Extra Supers and Cotton-Mixed Carpets from 25c. Tapestries Brussels Moquetts and new dress goods with expanded department and many colors at low prices matching old stock.
In this department our sales are the highest compliment to our stock and style for those who see can do naught but buy.
After selling out blankets last winter the store unveils a new line with low prices on underwear flannels and yarns. The ad emphasizes complete stock and competitive pricing to attract shoppers.
Describes a good black level prairie tract eight miles from a lively town. Includes a new house and two barns. Payments tailored to the buyer.
The notice lists subscription options for the Che Pairfield Tribune: one year in advance, six months, and three months. Proprietor M. McElroy oversees the publication.
Local notes report A J Harvey taking charge of the Batavia flouring mill. Several residents travel for family matters including Illiam Secrantom returning from Colorado and R E Roths trips to Pennsylvania. A Jefferson County Worlds Fair Association is organized with officers named and a district advisory committee formed.
The World’s Columbian Exposition tickets go on sale October 19 to 22 good for return through October 24. C B&Q offers one and one third fare round trip with cap of $13 from all points. Parade October 20 with 75,000 in line, fireworks. October 21 dedicatory services with 70,000 seated, president and Depew. 15,000 soldiers reviewed by President Harrison and General Miles. October 22 women’s building dedication and military exercises. Rates and details via C B&Q agents or J M Beemon Burlington Ia.
Former furniture dealer FY W JUNKIN seeks immediate settlement of all outstanding accounts after selling the business.
Glasgow residents face dry wells as rainfall remains scarce. A Seerley Gear meeting drew a large local delegation to Fairfield. Mrs. Fred Heer, 51, died after years at Mt. Pleasant hospital. funeral led by Rev. Jonathan Lee at Glasgow Cemetery.
Fairfield Democrats vote to choose delegates to the county convention on Friday night in wards two three and four with locations Boyd s grocery Spalding s marble shop and D P Stubbs office all Democrats in these wards urged to attend the primaries.
Over a million users praise Dr King’s New Discovery for throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottles are free at Clarke's Drug Store with larger bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, and refunds offered if not fulfilled.
C. L. McGaw opens a shoe shop on first east street in the Mendenhall block just north of Thorne's dry goods store. He promises a full stock at rock bottom figures due to low rent and minimal clerk costs and invites the public to visit and watch for future advertisements.
For sale a registered short horn cow with two calves. Enquire of W. L. Simmons in Fairfield, Iowa.
Two hundred thirty acres described as well improved with a ten room house a large barn built five years ago good soil suitable for grain and stock ample water and fencing located two miles from Fairfield. For further details inquire of T. B. Maxwell Fairfield. Subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
A large audience from across the county attended the joint discussion between Congressman John J. Seerley and Hon. John H. Gear in the city park last Saturday. Seerley led with criticisms of land grants and forfeiture, the force bill, and national banking, accusing Gear of voting for excessive appropriations. Gear offered only brief responses, with observers noting his declining vigor and questionable fitness for office.
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