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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
6
Friendly warning promotes Miona as a root cure for catarrh and digestive issues. Claims no opium or harmful chemicals, heals mucous membranes and aids digestion. Sold by Frank S. Shriner with a 50 cent price and money back guarantee if it fails to help.
Notice is hereby given that purported will of Mary later deceased is on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County. A probate and final hearing is set for October 2 at 2 o clock PM during the September term 1905. E E Lucas Clerk of the District Court signs the notice.
George Lowell was captured by local business men after a midnight break in at the S. T. Knox drug store in Oneida near Manchester Iowa. Shots were exchanged before Lowell surrendered. He says two companions fled. Bound over to the grand jury. A burglar tool kit was found on him. Suspected in Milwaukee depot theft.
Across the Midwest ice dealers from Fairfield to Chicago report a severe shortage as prolonged heat dries up stocks. Des Moines merchants warn they may refuse nonregular customers if cold weather does not restore shipments, while Burlington imports keep prices steady.
A brief urging readers to stock Chamberlain Cough Remedy for winter colds. It argues prompt use yields better results and recommends buying it from Frank S Shriner. The note appears in a late October context referencing seasonal need.
Clinton Iowa October 8 Physically weak and ill and a mental wreck Mrs Edward H Thurston nee Crawford has been removed from Anamosa penitentiary where she served a four years sentence for the murder of James Dillon of this city to the state hospital for insane at Independence where it is thought her death is but a matter of a short time The woman is in a pitiable condition nearly helpless lying down most of the time and taking no heed of what transpires about her her mind is shattered and
Auction notice for October 19 1965 at a farm northwest of Fairfield Jefferson County. Features 15 head pure bred Clydesdales led by PRINCE GOODWIN 8931 plus nine female and six male registered horses, seven grade horses, 43 head cattle including 12 milch cows and 11 two year old steers, bees, and farming implements. Credit terms offered. lunch provided. contact Thomas M Rider and Col I T Wisecarver for details.
A brief note on making small light biscuits with Royal Baking Powder. Mix and bake just before the meal for a hot, buttered treat. Serve with honey marmalade or jam as a light dessert. Royal Baking Powder Co. New York.
A. H. Green of Clear Lake and Dan Johnson of McGregor prepare a 24 by 8 foot scow with an 8 by 12 foot cabin for a Mississippi voyage. Green aims to launch around Oct 12 in McGregor and the pair expect to travel to New Orleans stopping to fish and hunt along the way.
Walnut Iowa October 8 bankruptcy petition lists Harry Barnes as a farm hand with liabilities of 43187.68 and assets of 80 plus a 50 secured claim tied to a legacy payable after his mother's death. Notes tied to a bank that failed passed to various creditors.
Fort Dodge Iowa October 8 a plan creates a three doctor committee to oversee school health. The doctors will cooperate with the school to improve sanitary conditions and pupil health with semi annual teacher examinations reporting on hearing eyesight throat and nose concerns.
In Lisbon Iowa on Sunday evening 14 year old Elmer Watson son of A Watson living a mile south of Lisbon was fatally injured by an accidental shotgun discharge. He was in a wagon holding the gun when he pulled it toward him by the muzzle causing the injury.
Davenport Iowa October 9 Ray Mc Cullough of Davenport was killed when the Rock Island freight wrecked on a Sunday he rode on the engine which plunged down an embankment the train crew escaped unharmed
Iowa weather and crop director John R. Sage says the 1905 corn crop will be a little larger than 1904’s 323,000,000 bushels. He notes a 36 bushel per acre yield last year and cites flood impacts in lowlands but says the state remains in fine condition for a big crop.
Mr Sage predicts a large crop this year while the Town Grain Dealers' association puts the 1905 harvest at 348 million bushels, suggesting one of the biggest yields on record.
Webster City Iowa October 7 A horseman W E Hayden suffered serious head injuries when forced to jump from a burning box car on a moving train heading west Hayden died at Wilson hotel under Odd Fellows care The horse Chestnut Panic and car contents were burned during the blaze
A skull marked with a bullet hole, brought to the city detective by loan dealer M. Le vich, puzzles Des Moines police. The skull appears fresh and small, suggesting it belonged to a low browed person, possibly a woman.
Mae Steffins a 23 year old hotel domestic in Dubuque Iowa drank two ounces of carbolic acid after being accused of theft. She is in grave condition and could die.
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