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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1898
Page
7
An ad persuasive notice urges readers to consider health through proper dress and personal care. It presents J E Roth as a featured source offering guidance on how clothing affects well being and invites attention to the topic.
Prices cut on children's grey and white cotton items and men's grey and white shirts and drawers. Ladies merino vests and pants offered at reduced rates with no duplicates in four lots, first come first served.
Outside our regular line we have a few Mackintoshes eager to clear. They keep out dampness and cold, offering a great big bargain for a quick purchase.
A seller touts cloaks and capes with steam shrinkage treatment claimed to prevent spotting or shrinking in snow or rain, urging customers to view the line before purchase.
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription rates in advance with yearly and monthly options. Payment terms specify in advance pricing and delivery expectations for readers within its distribution area.
Local society notes list visitors and excursions from Fairfield to Omaha Chicago Denver and Burlington. Residents and relatives from Salt Lake City Denver Missouri and Iowa discuss trips, church events and military funeral services for Charles S. Youmans of Co. M.
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Jaques and trustees. A street report noted 1300 feet of western two foot sewer laid and filled. The treasurer reported 4320.83 on hand. The crossing on South Fifth Street and widening East Madison Street were discussed. The public property committee was authorized to repair the city hall flue and the calaboose stove. The council adjourned to meet November 15, 1898.
A Tuesday blizzard brought sleet and three to four inches of wet snow with a strong wind. Many branches broke from trees, causing damaged ornamental chards. After a warm sun arrived, melting began and business remained shut as residents sheltered indoors.
Manchester Michigan resident George D Williams recounts how his wife, once helpless for five years, regained ability to care for herself after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy claims to cure female complaints including nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headache backache fainting and dizziness. Each bottle guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by D C Collins, Druggist.
The passage extols renewed health and strength from Syrup of Figs, contrasting it with old time medicines and cheap substitutes. It notes the genuine product is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m church services at 10 30 a m Bible study Thursday at 2 30 p m. Room two doors east of Leggett House upstairs. All are invited.
Ready and Conlee advertise a loan option at 6 percent interest for ten years with flexible repayment. Borrowers may pay any amount at any time after the first year.
A Sunday school convention is set for Glasgow on Sunday October 30 with sessions led by Frank McCarty Frank Zimmerman Mrs M Hackett David L Savage H Heaton Carl Harkness Clarence Leeds and others The program includes worship talks memorization and an officer election at 3 50 PM Bring Bibles and Finest of Wheat No 2.
Advertisement claims the pills end stomach and organ disorders, unlocking brain and body power. Promotes “splendid health” and indomitable will, price 25 cents at Collins' drug store.
A. W. Jaques advertises money to loan in sums from $1,000 to $5,000 at 5 percent interest and over $5,000 also at 5 percent with best terms. Also warns against substitutes for Hood's Sarsaparilla and promotes Hoop's as the true remedy.
At a Oct 24 1898 meeting of George Strong Post No 19 G A R the group agreed to escort General John B Gordon from the Leggett House to the opera house Nov 1 1898. Members are asked to meet at the G A R hall at 7 PM sharp to escort. Free stage seats are offered to G A R members who wish to hear the orator speak on The Last Days of the Confederacy.
Mrs. Jennie McWhirter Louden died at noon on October 19 in Missouri from ulceration of the stomach. Buried at Lee's Summit. She was born in Cedar township and married Thomas Louden on April 9, 1884. They had three children. the family resided near Kansas City before moving to Jefferson county.
Beatty and Sons offers heating stoves discounted from 12.75 to 20.00 with several models in stock. Customers are urged to visit the shop for demonstrations and pricing details.
An ad promotes fleeced underwear as the best escape from unpleasant weather conditions. It lists ladies and men fleeced vests and drawers at bargain prices, with references to wool and ribbed fabric and varied styles, urging quick purchase.
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