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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
6
A neighbor's advice helps a dying man amid plenty. The account promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy that revived the sufferer who could then eat several meals daily. Claims include improved health and renewed appetite backed by testimonial style.
Private Kirk Bates of the Fifty third Iowa died at Camp Presidio from typhoid fever. Captain Olmstead, U S A, has been named chief mustering officer for Iowa by Adjutant General Corbin. Fifty thousand people witnessed Des Moines floral Seni Om Sed parade, the parade stretched a mile and a half and was the most brilliant yet. The October term of the Iowa Supreme Court opened with a full bench and fifty three law students admitted to the bar. Large crowds attended the Seni Om Sed carnival. organizers call it a success.
Des Moines reports the three day state shoot ended with Budd and Worthington winning the state team trophy by making straights twice. Grim and Smith tied with 20 without misses requiring a shoot-off. Fred Gilbert took the 80 percent cup Milner of Des Moines claimed the 70 percent and the handi ng trophy went to Mrs Murphy on ae.
Dr H D Ensign a noted central Iowa physician died of heart disease in Boons Gap Iowa after a period of good health. He belonged to the Central Iowa Medical association Mason ic fraternity Grand Army of the Republic Ancient Order of United Workmen and active Presbyterian and temperance circles. Iowa Getting Out of Debt Des Moines Oct 7 The quarterly state treasury report shows warrants issued 882582 30 warrants redeemed 212071 98 warrants outstanding 648094 26 general revenue cash on hand 8409 01. calls in 400000 of warrants and more taxes to come. The state continues to be out of debt.
Marshalltown Ia Oct 7 The program for Iowa municipal officers first annual convention is nearly complete with leaders including Cedar Rapids mayor John H Redmond professor I A Loos political science chair at the State University of Iowa Professor Thomas McBride and Colfax mayor P H Cragan along with Fort Dodge water works superintendent Pray and others.
LeMars Iowa October 8 R R Hammond deputy state veterinarian returned from Council Bluffs where 100 dairy herd tests were conducted and 11 herds were infected and will be slaughtered. The results signal a rise in tuberculosis concerns for local herds and public health. Iowa corn prospects dimmed despite optimistic earlier talk. Director Sage expects over 80 percent of average yield with about 30 bushels per acre. Governor Shaw faces out of pocket costs from Camp McKinley loans as delays in federal pay leave details short of funds. Mustering out officers named for Iowa regiments. Camp McKinley prepares for arrivals with meals priced at 11 cents.
The Teachers' Association of Jefferson County met in the Christian church at Abingdon on October 8. President C. D. McClain opened the session with papers on recitations and on improving common-branch work. Discussions highlighted thinking, thorough preparation, punctual attendance, respectable morals, and citizen education, with emphasis on teacher enthusiasm and mindful recitation.
Claim states Dr King’s New Life Pills cure stomach and liver issues, improve appetite and digestion, and restore bodily rhythm. Sold for 25 cents at D Collins drug store.
Fairfield Iowa electors who moved precincts since 1897 general or 1898 city election must register for the general election on November 8 1898. Registration in wards runs October 27 28 and November 5 from 8 AM to 9 PM with additional hours on election day. Registrations are at designated ward locations with listed registrars.
A brief notice urges readers to visit BLACK & MOBR on the East Side to purchase a quality Light Harness set, highlighting availability and shop location for potential buyers.
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