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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
7
The article describes a new submachine gun lacking bulky parts, using a wedge that locks the breech via adhesion when firing. After pressure drops, the wedge unlocks and the bolt continues. It is oiled like a gas engine, lubricated each bolt cycle. Tests fired 2000 rounds with one malfunction. 20-shot mag by 115 seconds. Calibers include .22, .32, .38, .45 with range to 800 yards.
An old newspaper feature promotes daily morning use of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It argues internal sanitation improves complexion energy and general vitality, claiming quick health benefits and urging readers to buy limestone phosphate.
Notice of incorporation states The Tribune Printing Company formed under Iowa law with principal office in Fairfield Jefferson County. It lists business as general printing and publishing, authorized capital stock 100000 dollars with 50000 dollars common, 50000 dollars preferred, board of seven directors and officers including William Louden R O D Hunt and R G Walker. Incorporation date September 14 1920 and term twenty years.
The ad advises that grip begins with a cold and a watery nose and that bed rest cures it quickly. It recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy and claims three days in bed is better than three weeks later, urging bed rest at the first signs of a cold.
Mitchell Klotz of Bear Creek near Ottumwa died when he struck a keg of powder while tearing down an abandoned miner's shack. Two other kegs exploded. Authorities investigated the accidental blast and noted aging explosive contents.
Mary M Nichols, 15, of Waterloo seeks a divorce from George Lampman 21 after five months of marriage ended when Lampman deserted her March 22. She accuses cruel treatment and failure to support. Lampman’s whereabouts are unknown. In Marshalltown Carl Ehrhart faces grand jury on $10,000 bond after a municipal court preliminary on three robbery charges alleging he held up two drug stores and an oil station.
If your nostrils are clogged and your head is stuffed Ely's Cream Balm provides instant relief. A small antiseptic cream applied into the nostrils soothes inflamed mucous membranes and clears breathing passages. Your head becomes clear with no more hawking or headaches.
The war department tested a new centrifugal machine gun by two New York inventors featuring an ingenious timing device. The eight inch barrel, muzzle nine inches from the center, rotates on a vertical shaft inside a disk shaped casing and may become a powerful weapon if developed.
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notarized December 6 1886. State that the remedy is taken internally and acts through the blood. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation and testimonials.
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