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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
2
Washington notes detail discussions on the free list bill graft investigations into shoe contracts and a tentative $50 million Panama issue. Senate fights over reciprocity tariff eight hour workday and arbitration with Britain move forward alongside global incidents and local crimes.
The House approved the free list bill by 235 to 109 as Colorado adjourned with hopes for a broader support. Reports mention graft probes in Army Navy contracts and political maneuvering by lawmakers like Blair and others amid international and domestic tensions.
The two McNamara brothers face arraignment in a Los Angeles court. Senator Gallinger is nominated for president pro tem of the senate. Nicaragua forms a new ministry. Taft tells a Grange delegation his stance on Canadian reciprocity remains unchanged. Taft grants a pardon to a man who has served 27 years. The American ambassador successor to Mr. Hill is not yet named. A house committee begins graft inquiry into shoe contract awards.
Spirit Lake will host a Chautauqua with notable performers from August 8 to 14. The event promises entertainment and lectures as part of the summer cultural program.
The U S Supreme Court on May 16 declared Standard Oil of New Jersey and 19 subsidiaries a conspiracy in restraint of trade and monopolizing interstate commerce in violation of the Sherman act. It orders dissolution within six months and narrows the act to undue restraints rather than any restraint. Justice Harlan dissented on application scope.
After a fight with revolvers clubs stones and missiles police were beaten. A fire engine company attacked the mob with water streams and quelled the disturbance to a considerable extent. Many women were among the rioters.
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a treatment for kidney weakness with a testimonial from C. D. Kessler of Mendota NL. It notes price and availability and urges persistent use. A comic exchange mentions Freddy Fickle’s marriage plans. Also cites Hamlin's Wizard Oil as rheumatic relief for over fifty years.
A brief glimpse shows a woman described as literary and fond of reading rather than housework. The exchange highlights a favored pastime over chores, revealing tastes and domestic balance in a candid dialogue.
Mothers urged to inspect every bottle of Castoria for authenticity and trust its 30 year safety record. The notice highlights Fletcher's Castoria as the recommended legitimate product for children and references infant care.
In a Hoboken shop popular with Germans a mournful framed sign announces the death of Mr. Credit. The message praises his generosity and usefulness while urging customers to pay cash, a stark closing to the era of credit.
Tom asks about progress in his suit for Miss Millyan s band. Dick says there is some progress though Millyan s father still declines calls, easing his rejection over time.
An editorial urges proper nutrition for girls during adolescence to build healthy foundations and prevent chronic illness. A testimonial letter touts Postum as easing stomach issues and improving overall health, attributing benefits to the product from Battle Creek Michigan.
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