Fall fashions and store openings in Dieland ads
Local notices advertise Voorhies' new fall hats and a full line of men’s furnishings, a carload of furniture at F. W. Junkin’s, and a handsome parlor and bedroom set display. Gillett the photographer returns to his old stand. Fairfield clubs drill well. Jones & Fullen offer fire and tornado insurance. local political notes, farm sale near Beckwith, and Red Clover Tonic promoted by Bradshaw & Thoma with nerve-building claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Junkin
Gillett
Crawford’s
Pleasant Plain
Fairfield
Jones & Fullen
W. D. Jones
Plattsmouth
Neb
J. R. Parsons
Beckwith
Iowa
Jefferson County
Knights of Pythias’ Grand Lodge
Dubuque
Frank Brown
John Mooney
E. Mortimer
Perlee
George Clark
Marshalltown
W. J. Arnold
W. L. Boyd
P. W. McClintock
A. E. Kiser
H. E. Caldwell
Edgar Fulton
W. 5. Flanagan
Dr. Jones
Bradshaw & Thoma
Prohibition Talk and Local Nonfiction at Opera House
J C Thorne and Jupor Baker of Chicago address a large meeting in support of party prohibition at the opera house. A Republican parade features girls in red white and blue. A wagon incident injures a horse and two men. Local notices cover registration, Baldwin's ten year sentence, upcoming lectures by Rev J Hocuty and Miss Olaf Kraer, and a medical tonic claim from Bradshaw and Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupor Baker
Chicago
Opera House
Local residents plan brief visits and returns
W. W. Uttz has returned to Washington D C with Mrs Uttz staying a few weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs M M Blakemore. Mr R B Louden formerly a resident of this county and city now of San Diego California is expected here in a few days on a visit to his old home and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Uttz
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Uttz
Mrs. M. M. Blakemore
R. B. Louden
San Diego
California
Life-Long Republican Anthony Demarce Declares for Cleveland Tariff Reform
Anthony Demarce proprietor of Union Foundry and Machine Shops in Fairfield declares for Cleveland and tariff reform. He criticizes high tariffs for raising raw material costs and limiting manufacturing, describes a business trip to Arkansas, and notes Southern towns’ friendliness and lower taxes, shifting to support Democratic nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Demarce
Union Foundry and Machine Shops
Cleveland
Demarce
Fairfield
Minnesota
Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Arkansas
Fisk and Brooks club forms at Parsons college
A Fisk and Brooks club was organized at Mr W R Bloss residence in Mattox and Heizer's recom The eight members each gave a talk explaining their beliefs The secretary issued a challenge to the Republican and Democratic clubs to a joint discussion on prohibition from the Prohibition party stand point The next meeting is set for Thursday Oct 18 at the same place Voorhies advertises hats caps and gents furnishing goods with low one price policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk and Brooks Club
W. R. Bloss
Mattox and Heizer
Parsons College
Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Prohibition Club
F. A. Heizer
Death of Robert Gilbert A Devoted Iowa County Pioneerin
Robert Gilbert died at his Penn township home on Friday October 12 after a long illness. Born in Antrim Ireland April 8 1820 he immigrated to Iowa in 1847 with his family. He married M A Wilson in 1858 and leaves two children Anna and William. The obituary notes his Christian life and lasting family influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gilbert
Penn Township
John
Ann Gilbert
Antrim County
Ireland
America
Iowa
M. A. Wilson
Anna
William
Cleveland and Thurman club meeting address Oct 18
The Cleveland and Thurman club will meet at the courthouse Thursday evening October 18 after assembling at their rooms. C. E. Stubbs, Esq. will deliver a campaign address. A glee club will perform and a lively time is expected. Ladies and Republicans against high taxes are invited. By order of committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland and Thurman Club
Court House
C. E. Stubbs
Heating stores all sizes shapes and prices
John A. Spielman and Sons advertise a wide range of heating equipment in various sizes and prices, inviting customers to compare options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Spielman & Sons
Democratic Meeting at Ankrom School House
J J Cummings Esq will address Cedar township citizens at Ankrom school house on Saturday evening October 20 88 on current political issues. A general turnout of voters from all parties is urged and ladies are especially welcome. By order of committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Cummings, Esq
Cedar Township
Ankrom School House
Burlington Route offers half rate harvest excursion tickets
The Burlington Route C Q R R announces harvest excursion tickets at half rate on its lines for October 238 to farming regions in the west southwest and northwest. Tickets and information available from any C B Q ticket agent or P 38 Eus tis Gen s Pass and Ticket Agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Eustis
Gen
Chiago
O Hares Political Speaking Tour In Abingdon And Perlee
Mr Hugh O Hare of Mr Pleasant and associates speak on political issues and the congressional contest in Abingdon Monday evening October 22 and in Perlee Tuesday evening October 24 urging Democrats to turnout and bring a Republican neighbor. Commetyee order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh O'Hare
Mr. Pleasant
Abingdon
O’hare
Perlee
Williamsons absence as Raines attacks protection in campaign rally
A Republican rally drew a large audience for John Williamson last Thursday but he did not attend. Colonel Raines spoke, railing against protection and praising free trade while noting the Bessemer process cut steel costs. He alleged a “great Democratic sugar trust” tied to Havemeyer Co., and faced questions about Cleveland’s suit against conspirators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williamson
Williamson
Colonel Raines
England
Mr. Raines
Raines
Havemeyer & Co
Cleveland
Slavemeyer Co
United States
Ile
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Superior Merit in Lowell Ad
In Lowell Massachusetts Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the best selling medicine of its kind for ten years, claiming strong customer satisfaction from impure blood sufferers. The copy urges readers to try the remedy for its curative power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlood
Lowell
Mass
Ilood
Hood
Reasons for Prosperous Clothing Business Demonstrated
The visitor reviews Richardson and Booker in Fairfield presenting a crowded clothing showroom. He notes chinchilla overcoats at five dollars and other fur options up to fifteen dollars, plus vast pant inventories. The piece explains why the clothing business in Fairfield appears prosperous, citing variety, pricing, and large stock as keys to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Fairfield
Richardson
Richardson & Booker
One More Harvest Excursion Great Rock Island Route
Harvest season excursion from Chicago to Kansas Nebraska Iowa Minnesota and Dakota leaves October 23 1888 at half fare round trip first class tickets valid 30 days Read via Rock Island Route with its own lines for fast service Wm Rickey Davenport IA or E A Solbrook Chicago IL agents listed for rates and details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
Wm. Rickey
Davenport
E. A. Solbrook
Las
Degeneracy of the Republican Party since 1860 rally noted
A historical comparison with the Oct. 17 1860 Wide Awakes rally in Glasgow is drawn, contrasting large crowds and strong oratory with today’s diminished support. The piece names Geo W Julian and Gov Kirkwood, recalls Grimes, and critiques modern Republican ties to monopolies while mocking current campaign efforts. A new line of neckwear from Voorhies is observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Township
Glasgow
Wide Awakes
Geo. W. Julian
Indiana
Gov. Kirkwood
Senator Grimes
Bussey
Clay Caldwell
van Buren County
Greely
Grimes
United States Senate
Campbell Speech Links Tariff Truth to Jobs and Exports
Hon. Edward Campbell addressed the Democratic club on the tariff issue. He argued that Pittsburg manufacturers oppose untaxed iron exporting jobs while heavy goods rely on material value and cannot be shipped abroad. The talk aimed to demystify tariff arguments used by Republicans. The Ohio literary society of Parsons College filed incorporation papers October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Edward Campbell
Campbell
Pittsburg
Cleveland
The
Ohio Literary Society of
Parsons College
Change in West Bros Livery Establishment Sale
Morace Beck bought S. K. West's interest on October 12, joining the proprietorship of West Bros Livery Establishment. Beck is an long time county resident, with prior years in Oregon and last winter in Colorado, and has decided to settle here again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bros
Morace Beck
S. K. West
Mr. Beck
Oregon
Colorado
Ile
Public sale of 46 Short Horn cattle near Fairfield
The undersigned will offer at public sale on his farm five and one half miles northwest of Fairfield 46 head of thoroughbred Short Horn cattle comprising 24 cows and heifers and 22 calves with 10 heifers and 12 bulls. Sale begins Thursday Oct 25 1888 at 10 o'clock A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
J. RK. Dove
Warm Meals Served by George Strong Post Group
The George Strong Post and Relief Corps will serve warm meals on October 18 in the Stubbs block on the east side of the park. Meals cost 25 cents and all are invited. Eczema and skin ailments are advertised as cured by Swayer's OINTMENT without internal medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strong Post and Relief Corps
Stubbs
Park
Piles Treatment Offered by Swayne Olintment
Moist, itching piles worsen at night and may form tumors that bleed and ulcerate. Swayne's Olintment claims to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Seerley to Speak at Lockridge This Monday
Democrat congress candidate John J. Seerley will speak in Lockridge on Monday October 29 at 2 PM. The notice urges local voters especially in Lockridge Round Prairie and east Buchanan to attend and bring a Republican neighbor to hear his message of reduced taxation and cheaper living costs. The ad closes with a nod to The Boston as the greatest clothiers on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Seerely
Lockridge
Round Prairie
Buchanan
Congress
John J. Secrely
Marveled Miss Lena Loeb Amazes Fairfield at Exhibitions
Fairfield residents witnessed Miss Lena Loeb known as the Colorado wonder perform strength tests and mind reading at Lemon opera house over two evenings. Reports say she effortlessly resisted sixteen men lifting a chair and bent a pitchfork handle, with witnesses including Hon. Edward Campbell Jr. deeming the performances the most perfect ever seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Lena Leb
Colorado
Lemon Opera House
Edward Campbell, Jr
Moss Leech
Miss Loeb
Sunday School Convention Program at Friends Meeting House
The Sun day school convention at the Friends meeting house near Woolson Blackhawk township runs October 20 and 21 1888 with a long evening service a series of essays and talks by Rev. Henness Miss Retta Hadley Prof. L T Hill Frank Hadley C D McPherson Hannah McCracken Sanford Bray Mrs Mary Wiggins and others Speakers are limited to ten minutes for opening topics and five minutes for subsequent talks Song services will be led by the local music committee Bring Bibles and Gospel Hymns All are urged to attend and participate JOHN DAVIES Conductor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friends
Woolson
Blackhawk Township
Retta Hadley
L. T. Hill
Pleasant Plain
Frank Hadley
C.D. McPherson
Hannah McCracken
Dissolution of Hufford and Starr Partnership Ends August 31 1888
The partnership Hufford and Starr under Hufford & Starr is dissolved on August 31 1888 Starr retires and Hufford continues the business. All debtors urged to settle with Hufford. R H Hufford J W Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Hufford
J. W. Starr
Hufford & Starr
Starr
Sufford
Hufford
R. H. Uvfford
Spavin Liniment Ad Offers Horse Remedy to Save $50
English Spavin Liniment removes lumps blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats Coughs Also claims warranty and price savings per bottle Sold by D G Higley druggist Fairfield Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.G. Higley
Farrfield
Lowa
Salve for cuts and skin eruptions offered by Clarke and Junkin
An advertisement touts the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to also cure piles or no pay required with a money back guarantee and a price of 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke & Junkin
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M’gaw & Shoults
the Tribune
Fairfield, Lowa
Voorhies
O. Flower
P.O
G. W. Wuhr
Voorhes
Hamison
Dieland
Boston Clothiers
J. W. Burnett
Muscatine
J.C. Thorve
J.C. Thorne
North Side
Fairfield, Lows
Droz
Third South Street
Borh
Registration Board
Baldwin
Fort Madison
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Tuer
Olaf Kraer
Esquimaux
Presbyterian Church
Miss Kraer
Gleaners’ Mission Band
Tariff
College Fisk and Brooks Club
Democratic Meeting
J. W. Burnett & Co
Riverside
Gear’s Rally
Kirkwood
Senator Wilson
Gears
Trunks
Valises
A. M
Castoria
Miss
Seerley
John J. Seerley
Boston
Henness
Bucklen
Royal Fadi
Royal Bakkine Powpen Co
Wall St
N.Y
Spuur Maes
Hermiar & CO
Fairfield, OW
Gaines & Cummings
West Side Square
Fairfield, Iowa
Spielmans
Cincinnati
J. A. Spielman & Sons
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