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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
5
The Jivaros of the Andes are portrayed as headhunters and warriors with strict gender rules and harsh punishments. H E Anthony reports on their head taking ritual, barbasco fish poisoning, silk cotton skirts, ear tubes, beads, and a devil figure called undiablo guiding ventures.
Henry Ford, new president of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad, declares that current railroad engineering is a failure and promises lighter 75 to 200 ton locomotives, cost reductions, better pay, wireless despatching, and continuous movement of freight to end rail loafing and boost efficiency.
A fragment notes that enemies could surprise and kill him, but a strict diet would keep him too alert to be caught napping, implying a calculated balance between vigilance and vulnerability in captivity.
The annual picnic by farmers and labor is planned at Agency on Labor Day next Monday. J. C. Lewis of the Iowa State Federation of Labor and President Barrett of the Farmers union will speak. Ottumwa’s cavalry band will play, with boxing, music, er gestures, and a large picnic basket dinner amid expected attendance of thousands of farmers and laborers and families.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Tablets as an ideal purgative. It claims they are strong for adults yet mild for children, produce an agreeable bowel movement without griping, and are easy and pleasant to take.
Fairfield readers hear testimonials praising Dean's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain with W C Hawk of 308 W Burlington St Fairfield declaring four boxes relieved years of discomfort. The ad notes 60c at dealers and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A family describes the father's severe stomach illness and weight loss, then credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with rapid relief and recovery. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It promises a money back guarantee and lists Jericho & Easton and druggists as sellers.
Mr. Cobbles contemplates firing a new hired man after accusing him of doing nothing. Mrs. Cobbles questions the situation as the man is found reading a poetry book during work hours. The dialogue hints at farm duties and financial strain from mortgage pressure.
An advertisement promotes Foley Carthartic Tablets as a genuine wholesome laxative for indigestion gas bloating and constipation offering quick relief. It cites Jericho Eas cho and Easton as distributors and emphasizes prompt safe help.
An English clergyman declares that it is a woman's duty to dress as well as she can afford. The remark suggests strong social expectations regarding female attire and personal presentation.
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