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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
10
The London Express argues that neurasthenia stems from modern life pace and overwork. It urges women to restore health through rest, quiet home life, and the gospel of repose, warning against relentless social duties and constant activity.
A humorous Delineator piece mocks the idea of a morally lax, million-dollar grandfather as a household fixture. It jokes that keeping such a figure in the nursery with the baby guarantees cheerfulness, with warnings about multiple grandfathers sparking family wars and the need to replace them as the child grows. It closes by noting midwinter forecasts and delaying winter outlooks until March.
The Jefferson county text reports Miss Margaret Tucker joining McElhany's millinery, families relocating for study, and a federal grand jury in Keokuk. It covers lawfully issued marriage licenses, a Ladies' Improvement Association meeting, telecom upgrades, watermelons and pickles trend, a Burlington Route exhibit car visit, and upcoming theater acts like W B Patton in The Slow Poke.
Special sale listing yardages at low prices with 3 000 yards at 5 cents and 5 000 yards at 9 cents. Describes dark and light styles and new fall silks. Claims durable materials and skilled workmanship with constant new stock.
Rev Thos Osborn begins his fifth year as pastor at the Methodist Episcopal church after a two week interior renovation. The main room walls are frescoed woodwork repainted and new carpets laid. Services resume next Sabbath with morning and evening sermons The midweek Gospel of John study starts Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the main room All members friends and strangers are invited.
Excursion rates lower than ever and liberal commissions offered by GEO. W. WHITE & CO. of Fairfield Iowa. We seek a good agent at Libertyville Lockridge Batavia Pleasant Plain and Richland to join and arrange October 1st excursion. See us early for inclusion.
Market notes list grain and hay prices with per ton figures for barley corn and timothy. Provisions include butter eggs and poultry items with shop names Emry's Zeigler's and the local gas and electric company advertisement. Prices are quoted in cents with small variations and delivery notes.
For Rent. A good two story house with a block and a half of ground well cistern barn and plenty of fruit trees. In northeast part of town. WM. L. LONG.
For Sale 250 head of sheep 80 head feeding ewes and lambs and 170 Shropshire ewes. See Fred Mc Clain or phone T 485.
Henry Rider or J. H. Copeland advertise Poland China and Duroc Jersey hogs. Contact F. D. 1 for details by write or phone.
Classified request from Mrs Adam Wilson of Libertyville Iowa seeking an entire flock of Buff Cochin chicks. The ad specifies Libertyville address and references delivery or contact for purchase.
An Iowa cream separator is presented as nearly new in an advertisement credited to R. H. Spence. The item emphasizes restored condition and reliability for dairy use.
Practical home tips on brightening faucets and brasses using bean water, repairing cane chair seats with burlap checkerboard foundations, and extending kitchen aprons by hemming and reusing worn sections to save time and fabric.
A mixed snippet describes garment repairs including waists with lace and a deep detachable collar, plus kitchen tricks for fish chowder and floor care. It offers tips on deodorizing rooms, preserving odors with lavender and preparing potatoes and onions for quick reheating and cooking.
Practical advice on cleaning old lamps before use, choosing oil, washing wicks, and maintaining burners. Tips cover replacing worn parts, avoiding smoking lamps, adding salt to oil, and selecting shades to protect eyes. Includes cost estimates and DIY shade options.
The article lists a traditional harness oil formula using fish oil, mutton tallow, caste oil, ivory black, beeswax, resin, and But gundy pitch. Ingredients are heated gently in an iron kettle, boiled half an hour, settled, poured off, then wiped onto harnesses with a rag, with neatsfoot oil as an alternative if unavailable.
Instructional note describes slicing six large potatoes into moderately thin layers. Salt, butter, and seasonings are added with a dairy layer. Potatoes are layered in a baking dish with milk and cheese and baked until tender. Serve hot from the dish.
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