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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
2
The piece argues neurasthenia stems from a fast paced age and constant striving. It urges women to promote rest and home quiet, criticizing relentless social duties and public life as causes of insomnia and low mood.
A satirical piece describes a grand father as a household asset for cheer, baby protection, and financial help, advising to keep him in the nursery, blame him for broken items, and replace when the baby outgrows him. It adds a weather rumor about a potentially severe winter and suggests watching mid March for a forecast.
Community briefs recount church interior upgrades at the Methodist church. Local residents change jobs with Miss Margaret Tucker at McElhany's millinery. Grand jury in Keokuk to convene in October. Marriage licenses issued for Harris Harvin Reardon Mason. A public library meeting and telecom line upgrades announced. Weather and harvest chatter mix with market notes and upcoming events at the Burlington Route exhibit car. Rev. Osborn to begin fifth year as pastor with interior renovations underway.
In a brief item the column notes a name change or stylistic note for Mc Alvany's shop. The text references branding or display choices and hints at product styling updates. No dates or locations are specified.
Great Snakes and Alligators. Ex cursion rates lower than ever. We want a good agent at Libertyville Lockridge Batavia Pleasant Plain and Richland to whom we will pay a liberal commission on sales. Next excursion October 1st. See us early and arrange to go with us. GEO. W. WHITE & CO., Fairfield, Iowa. 231f
Fairfield Gas and Electric Company advertises delivery of Coca Cola at seasonal prices with a promise to deliver when desired. The brief notice emphasizes customer convenience and prompt service.
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 comprising 80 feeding ewes and lambs and 170 Shropshire ewes. See Fred Mc Clain or call phone T 485 for details.
Poland China and Duroc Jersey hogs available from breeders Henry Rider and J H Copeland. Contact by writing or calling R F D 1 for details and prices.
Mrs Adam Wilson of Libertyville Iowa advertises a flock of Buff Cochin chicks for sale. The notice specifies hens and chicks available for purchase with contact at Libertyville Iowa.
An older cream separator model praised as good as new is showcased by dealer R. H. Spence, labeled 20-tf, suggesting a product listing or advertisement.
Practical home tips cover cleaning brasses with bean-water, reseating cane chairs using interwoven burlap, and making long aprons with deep hems. Additional advice discusses lamp care, wick cleaning, oil quality, and choosing affordable, effective lamp shades.
Practical sewing notes cover lace waists bodice collars and removable collars with fine embroidery and adjustable fits. Kitchen tips advise removing grease with baking soda and lavender scented air to reduce odors. Meals discuss chowder freshness and preparing onions diety boiling tips and reheating methods for quick meals.
A historical recipe outlines making harness oil using fish oil, mutton tallow, castor, ivory, beeswax, resin, and pitch. Ingredients are boiled slowly for half an hour then settled and poured, with oil applied after cooling using a rag. neatsfoot oil is noted as an alternative if unavailable.
Six large potatoes sliced moderately thin, layered with salt pepper and butter, then American cheese. Add milk and bake briskly in a hot oven until potatoes are soft. Serve hot.
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