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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
5
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription terms: one year in advance at $1.00, six months, and three months. The paper is entered at the Fairfield post office as second class mail matter under the motto A drop of ink makes millions think.
The Commoner argues Mr. McCall thanks God for aiding the Republican Party to save the country from Free Silver. It asserts that insurance magnates feared criminal prosecution more than Free Silver, admitting fraud bribery of legislatures political corruption and misuse of trust funds while feeling safer under a Republican administration.
George Ananias Onlywater admits he drinks Peruna after a minister advised it. Critics say his taste and judgment are poor, noting ministers have urged brands like Rock and Rye Old Crow Hunter and other whiskies, and Peruna is the least suitable stimulant.
Secretary Shaw defends the protective principle of the Dingley act while critics urge targeted revisions. The Chicago conference backed protection, opposing only excessive schedules that shield monopolies. Standpatters resist change, yet reform is demanded to curb abuses and lower rates.
A compact verse observes shifts in power dynamics within families. It notes children increasingly guide their parents and critiques the fading authority of the father. The piece uses ironic tone to contrast old roles with modern, spry youth.
A desolate portrait of broken family life and roaming youths. The essay condemns late hours, gambling, and disregard for parental authority, noting boys migrate to northern and southern cities for college while mothers and fathers cope with the fallout of youth independence.
W A Jenkins of Grove township narrowly escaped after a neighbor Oscar Lane drew a revolver and swore to kill him on a public highway near Harlan Iowa in October. Jenkins sustained a scalp wound and a torn thumb during the struggle as Lane, declared insane, ranted about extinguishing the moon and claimed he had created everything Argotsinger saw. Lane was later found to be insane.
The Chicago Chronicle notes that more than 46 years after the war's end there were about 680000 Civil War veterans on pension rolls, a figure from the pension bureau. It remarks that most veterans were already adults in 1865 and that those still alive are exceptionally hardy. The piece highlights the remarkable longevity of surviving veterans.
James Whitcomb Riley surveys rye field on his Indiana farm when a neighbor on horseback asks about earnings per acre. The poet replies with a straight faced estimate of four gallons per acre, a quip preserved by Success Magazine.
J. R. Baker, a self-styled doctor from Odebgl, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Sioux City for mailing obscene matter. He advertised a medicine claimed to cure women in trouble.
A large barn owned by Charles Johns of Keosauqua was destroyed by fire. Losses include oats hay harness two buggies wagon and two Shetland colts. Cause is unknown. Barn carried 700 dollars in insurance.
The third annual baby show at the Iowa City Johnson County Fair was the most successful ever. J H Whetstone and son Robert who ran it gave prizes to the winners after a close contest with fifty entries. Consolation prizes went to all other entrants.
Gen J B Weaver was knocked down by William Pentico of Colfax Iowa after Pentico, intoxicated, raised a disturbance at the tabernacle revival meeting. Weaver remonstrated, Pentico struck him and was arrested. Weaver was not seriously injured.
S Svenson of Olive township Clinton county is expected to reach age ten on November 24. Born in Gordon Torstvet Vass Norway in 1804 he came to America twenty two years ago.
William Tool of Anamosa a life prisoner for first degree murder has notified the governor of his intent to seek a pardon from the legislature. Tool has twice before applied for release and is said to have killed his wife in a religious frenzy when she refused to join his church.
Daniel Francis of East Des Moines offered $30,000 for a home for aged Methodist ministers if the conference doubles the amount. Another party appealed to J. D. Rockefeller for the other $30,000. The Des Moines effort is seen as the promising approach.
Mrs. Fred Kicks wife of a prominent Farmington merchant died Monday after an overdose of headache medicine. She had dinner at her father's home a week earlier and after returning home suffered a headache then lost consciousness and never regained it. The husband found her unconscious that evening and she died today.
Captain Delano of the US Marine Corps outlines a Cedar Rapids recruiting office in the federal building within three to four weeks. He will oversee ten Iowa stations while stationed in Des Moines.
George L. Dobson, former secretary of the state of Iowa, resigns his post as consul at Hanshaw, China. He contends that many Americans, though unacquainted with China, hold unwarranted favorable views, and he offers a critical assessment of the country.
A missionary laments life in China while considering transfer or resignation. In Clinton, Rose Bennett attacked saloonkeeper William Paget with carbolic acid and, after swallowing chloroform, lies in Mercy hospital in a serious but recoverable condition. Authorities note carbolic traces on her face and in her mouth.
The Benton County sheriff instructed Mt. Pleasant to detain a 14 year old girl from Vinton who ran away to seek work with a show. Authorities planned to hold a showman suspected of enticement, but the girl said she misrepresented her age and stole money to travel. The girl is in custody. the showman was released on his own recognizance pending Benton County arrival.
Spirit Lake will not build the Carnegie library as the town is too small to raise 600 dollars yearly through taxation. The proposal is abandoned due to insufficient funds and community support.
Mrs George R Griswold of Des Moines and her daughters prepare to relocate to their former Omaha home after the murder of her husband whose body was found in the river. The move follows closing business affairs in Des Moines.
Milner and Heilman along with two students are expelled after a hazing incident at Morning Side College in Sioux City. The football team quits and about 500 students mutiny as upperclassmen coerced a freshman during a watermelon hunt and a staged death feint. The hazing ended with authorities charging the frightened freshman with murder. In another note, Iowa census shows Monroe County has the highest Negro population percentage in the state.
The document lists county by county percentages of colored people in the population. It notes 13.8 percent nationally, with Lee county at 4.2 percent and Polk at 2.7 percent, followed by Wapello 2.3 percent and others near or below one percent. It mentions Monroe county has many miners who are colored, explaining its high percentage.
At Fairfield Midway Crail's restaurant features a new $500 peanut and popcorn wagon driven by a complete steam engine and boiler. Peanuts are roasted to preserve flavor and buttered popcorn is popped quickly with uniform salting. The display and operation draw daily crowds as Crail promotes progress and enterprise.
Dean Ward King will lecture on hard dirt roads and the split log drag as the Burlington route runs a special car. W. H. Manss Industrial Commissioner will oversee arrangements. Committees named for sprinkler, hall, reception, and advertising support at the Jefferson County club meeting.
Glendale residents announce a church fair this Saturday October 14 at 5 pm with supper at 6 pm. Tickets 15 cents, ice cream and cake available. Numerous beautiful articles for sale. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Clemme from Mt Pleasant and Mrs. Bradford visiting Mrs. Frank Sense.
The Rock Island announces Homeseekers excursion tickets on October 17 November 7 21 and December 5 and 19 at 75 percent of one fare for the round trip. The reduced rate is the lowest ever offered. For details contact 31 1st and H A Mohler Agent C R I and P.
Charles W. Mattison of Milford Virginia endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying it works like magic and is the best preparation he knows of after a dysentery attack. He reports immediate relief after trying a bottle. For sale by Frank S Shriner Oct news item tips urged to inform Tribune reporters.
Starting the first or third Tuesday of each month through 1905 travelers can find very cheap yet comfortable trips on the Burlington Route to eastern Colorado Wyoming western South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Louisiana Texas and New Mexico. Return within twenty one days with many stopovers available.
A brief notice invites readers to request illustrated booklets and full details from P. E. Heflin, the appointed agent. The snippet emphasizes availability and contact for information.
A traveling man notes druggists often ask customers if a cough medicine is for a child or adult and prefer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children. They assert it is safe and cures coughs colds and croup, sold by Frank S. Shriner. Oct.
In Dubuque Iowa on October 7 Mrs Kate Shelly now Mrs Peter Koenig saved a heavily loaded Great Western passenger train from crashing through a burning bridge. She discovered the fire flagged the approaching train and prevented a disaster saving hundreds of lives.
Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it. Pare it down without drawing blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily rubbing five minutes each time. Wear a corn plaster a few days to protect the area from the shoe. Pain Balm also serves as a general liniment for sprains and rheumatism. Sold by Frank S. Shriner. Oct.
Mosquitos are described as the worst outbreak since ancient plagues. A horse in a Missouri bottoms pasture near Percival dies from the pests and several other domestic animals are reported dead. Doctors note unusually high malaria linked to the mosquitos.
State of Iowa Jefferson County to Thomas Berry Margaret Berry Platena Kauffman Ora Berry John Berry Lizzie Berry Samuel Berry William Berry heirs at law of Samuel Taylor Berry deceased and devisees executor administrator and unknown claimants of the west half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section seven township 72 range 8 twenty acres. On or before November 16 1905 there will be on file in the clerk of district court the petition of Fred A Hamlin and Mary F Hamlin claiming fee title to the west half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter section seven township 72 north of range 8 west twenty acres alleging adverse possession for 57 years by title chain. It states Samuel Taylor Berry was owner on January 21 1848.
Plaintiffs seek to confirm title to West half of Southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 72, Range 8 in Jefferson County Iowa and bar all heirs from any claims. The notice names Samuel Taylor Berry and Platena Kauffman as a resident defendant and requests publication in Fairfield Tribune for six consecutive weeks starting late September 1905.
Rail schedule lists multiple daily westbound and eastbound trains on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy network. It includes Denver Express Omaha Express Local Passenger Fast Mail and Freight services, with departure or arrival times, and notes about Sundays or daily runs.
The Golden State Limited operates for westbound passenger service to Paso Robles with limited daily and weekly departures and corresponding eastbound trains listed. Freight trains run daily except Sunday, with additional short haul and express compositions as shown.
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