Fairfield Housing Growth And Church Seeks Pastor
Harry S. Ball relocates from a country home to West Broadway joining A. W. Jaques with plans to build. Charles Taylor also plans a West Broadway residence next summer. The First Presbyterian Church invites Willis W. Montgomery of Georgetown Ohio to become pastor, with his Ottumwa brother R. A. Montgomery on Parsons College board.
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Harry S. Ball
Town
West Broadway
A. W. Jaques
Mr. Ball
Charles Taylor
Fairfield
First Presbyterian Church
Willis W. Montgomery
Georgetown
Ohio
Montgomery
R. A. Montgomery
Ottumwa
Parsons College
Fairfield News Roundup Abounds With Local Movements
Long list of movers and events includes Eddie Prather illness, Prather reunion in Russell Iowa, Edna Warren rising to Libertyville school principal, S LaTourette moving to Oregon dairying near Portland, Geo W White seeking land openings at Standing Rock, Ira Westenhaver claiming 160 acres, Hisel selling large stock of horses and cattle, draft of bums to the south, postponed Sunday School convention near Prairie Chapel, Mrs Russell E Whipple arrival, Webber bound over on robbery charge, Bowermaster return from barber convention, Gobble family anniversary, evangelistic meetings at United Presbyterian, Dr J Annis considering Fairfield as permanent home, Ruth Nelson wrist injury, Dad Lowther in Fairfield, Lewis Reynolds wedding, Collier family escape from house fire, Smyth and Collier prominence in Keokuk county.
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D. A. Collier
Keokuk
H. C. Raney
Fairfield
Collier
Smyth
Smyths
Colliers
Keokuk County
Raney
DeWitts Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve Sold Locally
For a clear head and a strong mind DeWitts Little Early Risers the famous little liver pills. DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is unequaled for anything where salve is needed especially good for piles. Sold by Frank S Shriner drug store.
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DeWitt
Frank S. Shriner
Curing Cold in Advance Says Dr Woods Hutchinson
A column from October of Woman's Home Companion cites Dr Woods Hutchinson arguing most colds are mild and self resolving in 4 to 6 days. He urges prevention through fresh air, exercise, rest, and avoiding ill ventilated spaces, with emphasis on natural defenses over remedies. Kodol aids digestion and is sold by Frank S Shriner drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods Hutchinson
Woman's Home Companion
Legion
Frank S. Shriner
Cure for Nervous Debility Promised by Chicago Specialist
In 1908 Heber Zacharias of Edgerton Wis says Dr Shallenberger of Chicago, who visits Janesville monthly, treated his nervous debility and general nerve weakness and completely cured him. He was discouraged but now feels happy and contented and recommends the doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallenberger
Chicago
Janesville
Heber Zacharias
Edgerton
Wis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold By F S Shriner
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a family healer curing burns cuts boils and corn pains. It claims rapid relief for a variety of common injuries and ailments with a call to buy from F S Shriner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Moses
Baby
Johnnie
Mamie
Billie
F. S. Shriner
Fred Collins Livery and Feed Barn Ad
Livery boarding and feed barn offering gentle drivers and a lady broke horse. All calls receive prompt attention.
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Fred Collins
Monopoly Not Desired
A witty note criticizes human vanity and fault finding, suggesting people enjoy recognizing flaws in others as a form of amusement. The excerpt uses playful language to reflect on self awareness and social judgment.
William J. Jones Dies in Denver. Rites Held in Evergreen
William J. Jones died at his Denver home on October 6 1909. He was born March 19 1863 and educated in Fairfield. He lived in Denver since 1885 and recently worked for himself. He is survived by his mother a brother Charles E of Albion Neb and sisters Mary and Grace who accompanied the body to Fairfield for interment in Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Jones
Denver
Colo
Jones
I. D. Jones
Evergreen Cemetery
Mr. Jones
Charles E
Albion
Neb
Mary
Grace
Fairfield
Tortoises Consume England’s Annual Tortoise Trade
A report notes that England consumes between 30 000 and 9 000 tortoises each year in domestic cuisine and traditional dishes, reflecting a steady demand for these animals within local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Druggists Endorse Chy berlain's Colic Remedy
Portsmouth druggist Frank C. Hanrahan reports six years of selling and recommending Chy berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He calls it a great patent medicine, superior to others for cures and notes customer appreciation for his recommendation. Sold by J. W. Jacho & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chyberlain
Frank C. Hanrahan
Portsmouth
J. W.ja
Cho & Co
Personal crisis reports peak in summer in 1908 Prussia
A recent compilation notes 7643 personal crisis reports in Prussia for 1908. It highlights more reports in summer than winter and observes the least inclination to quit life on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Prussia
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Sloan & Hochuly
Eddie Prather
Charles E. Prather
Prather
Russell
Iowa
Edna Warren
London
Libertyville
S. LaTourett
Jefferson County
Oregon
Portland
Geo. W. White
North
South Dakota
Montana
Standing Rock Indian Reservation
Ira Westenhaver
Perlee
Walier
Mont
Uncle Sam
West
Charles Hisel
Tribune
The
Jim Hughes
Singers Store
Broadway
Southland
Campbell
City
Prairie Chapel
Russell E. Whipple
Muncie
Ind
Webber
Grand Jury
Fred Bowermaster
Milwaukee
Journeyman Barbers
Bowermaster
T. W. Gobble
Abingdon
Mr. Gobble
Towa
United Presbyterian Church
A. S. Bailey
Ainsworth
D. L. McBride
Winfield
Elijah
Ahab
J. Annis
Des Moines
Mrs. Annis
Miss Ruth Nelson
L. J. Nelson
Ruth
C. P. Lowther
Batavia
Lewis Reynolds
Clinton
Mary Boemaker
Corydon
Mrs. Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Parsons and Bailey
Reynolds
Champion Stock Food Company
Earth
Marricet
U. S. Circuit Court
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Emrich
Columbus
J.e.roth & CO
Wooltex
D. G. Higley
Court House
Bessie B. Buchanan
Richard Sharp
Jubilee Stang House
North Bersted
Bognor
Ning Standard
A.N. Smith Fairfield, R. F. D
Geo. W
Dixie
Joe Boys
East Side
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