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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
7
Public notice shows J. Dolph and Pustis listed at 23 West Side Square for telephone service details. Indicates office location and contact routing for the Fairfield Journal.
The article analyzes the 1904 electoral college setup with 476 electors and outlines how Judge Parker would must win the solid South plus Maryland and West Virginia, Delaware, New York and New Jersey, and additional Northern states such as Connecticut, Indiana or Wisconsin to reach the required 239 votes, explaining the shifting gains from new apportionment and historical results.
The Nevada Watchman questions biennial election proposals and argues for keeping city, school, state, and federal elections separate. It contends combining elections would distract voters and blur department-focused issues, potentially aligning Iowa governors with national contests.
London reports rumors of Russian retreat north of Ansharshan amid Port Arthur fight claims. Stoessel dispatch to Czar dated Aug 7-9 describes July 27-30 actions, Russian withdrawal ordered with heavy Japanese losses and strong morale among Russian troops.
The governor argues Iowa should keep state affairs separate from national politics by scheduling principal state elections in off years from national or congressional campaigns to minimize interference.
The Burlington offers various rail and steamer lines for the National Encampment A R from August 11 to 13 with return by September 30. Prices vary by route and stopovers include Detroit Niagara Falls Philadelphia Baltimore Washington. New York stop possible on return. Side trips Montreal to Quebec offered at low rates. For full information contact PP E Herin, Agent.
The county farmers will focus on crops, not politics, but will vote for Roosevelt on election day. They trust him as a man of sterling character, fearless and zealous in public duty, above petty politics, and not the candidate of politicians but of the people.
In a message to Pairfield business men the Daily Journal notes subscriptions are prepaid but insufficient to cover costs and asks for more advertising and job work to sustain publication.
Isaiah Nienkirk, longtime Brighton resident and prominent community member, died last Sunday. He served as postmaster at Brighton for several terms and was known nationwide for his public roles.
Washington report dated August 10 1904 notes state of spring and corn wheat conditions. Winter wheat average per acre is listed with Chicago trade bulletin figures showing winter wheat 055000000 spring wheat 2A000000 total 356000000.
Market notes from Fairfield Iowa dated August 10 1904 provide daily pricing and commodity signals. Observer Cassidy Commission offers brief data on local supply and price movements in Chicago markets relayed from the Cassady firm.
A bridge gang member near Little Port fell ill with cramps and cholera like symptoms on Thursday night. Crew members and Mr. Gifford treated him with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recovered enough to be around the next day. The Elkader Lona Argus notes the medicine’s efficacy and cites local dealers Bradshaw Jericho Israel Thoma.
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