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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription rates, with one year in advance and six month options. The notice includes the post office classification as second class mail and carries the publisher name P. E. Borsen with the quote A drop of ink makes millions think.
The Iowa Democratic Party schedules county and statewide conventions. Delegates will meet in Fairfield April 28 and Des Moines May 3 to elect eight delegates at large and alternates, with district delegates also chosen. Instructions and voting basis hinge on 1899 governor votes. Franklin P. Mowery chairs the Jefferson County committee.
An editorial voice decries imperialist allies and Canada as a rising rival to the United States. It argues the republic must reject royal authority and embrace consent of the governed, warning temptations test national strength and destiny.
The Cresco corset line receives strong customer approval as a practical and economical choice. Store notes that no other corset specialty has matched the cordial reception and highlights the corset’s waist strength and value.
The piece argues that all issues, especially the silver question, define the welfare of the people and must be addressed by the Democratic Party. It asserts leaders cannot evade any issue or betray the public, warning that defeating William McKinley hinges on maintaining a united, issue-driven platform.
A brief note lists a new Evansville journal Once a Week debuting March 22. It also notes centenarian voter Frederick Waterman of Grafton who walked 150 miles to witness the Bunker Hill cornerstone ceremony. Other items include exotic Cape Colony baby names, a Boers baptism, a British museum snuff box gift, John H. Reagan’s Civil War recollections, Leslie Livermore’s refusal to enter Soldiers Home to stay with his dog, and a Hartford marriage license anecdote about A D Storms who lacked a Christian name. Boston aldermen debate Paris exposition delegation and a warship detail. A Japanese letter to the Congregationalist ponders the early start of the twentieth century.
Constant coughing harms the air passages and Lichty’s Cough Cure is promoted as the sole medicine for fast relief. It is described as soothing, pleasant to take, and suitable for children, with Bradshaw & Thoma listed as sellers.
A string of opinion notes attacks on Republicans and Democrats alike touching Senators Frye Tillman Spooner and McKinley. Critiques include tariff policy ship subsidies Goebel assassination trial press suppression in Manila and US imperial policy with references to Carnegie Frick and Kruger.
A fiery editorial urges unity against McKinley and the banking and trust interests. It argues that all national issues demand firm adherence and labels many into the real Republicans, aligning the Democratic Party with reformist citizens while noting some refuse united resistance due to detailed concerns.
Ainslee's Magazine argues gold production in 1898 and U S output fall short of paying the U S cotton crop for 1897, showing the cotton value far exceeds global and national gold outputs. The piece contends that money under a gold standard is deficient and urges broader money beyond gold.
Tim Woodruff hints at a possible second place on the McKinley ticket but will not vie openly. He contemplates travel in a parlor car yet may save money by consulting Hanna. Others posing as Bryan allies face scrutiny as they undermine him.
A reader praises Grain-O saying the first try was disliked, but after a week it became preferable to coffee. The letter notes Grain-O nourishes the system and is suitable for children. A strengthening drink from pure grains. Available in lc and 25c packages at grocers.
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