06 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1898
Page
1
The excerpt argues Columbus was born in enca Italy, not Spain, and questions whether James G Blaine would delay on this issue as McKinley might. It asserts Blaine would not temporize.
Regardless of Bell status the Consul General Lee continues at his post in Havana and the government in Washington persists.
The Iowa National Guard welcomes new enlistments and lists men who will join company ranks at a moment's notice to bolster readiness and defense capabilities.
Old soldiers of Fairfield condemn Senator Bell for his stance on Gen Lee with unanimous disapproval. The forceful opposition reflects strong local sentiment against the action.
The democrats populists and free silver republicans of the Eighth district held a Creston conference and declared support for united effort in the forthcoming congressional contest.
Ex Mayor A E Ransom issued a call at Sioux City urging formation of a brigade of Pythians in case of war with Spain. He hails from the second battalion of the First Minnesota regiment and spoke last Saturday.
The president shows weakness by not linking the Maine disaster to demands on Spain. The Maine incident is treated as an outrage that should be avenged.
The legislature adjourned praising the state board of control method for governing state institutions and lauding the progress toward economy in state operations.
The passage links Spanish exploitation from Pizarro to Weyler with the sinking of the Maine as part of a long series of outrages against humanity and civilization. It frames colonial violence as a continuity across eras and events.
Without a dissenting vote the Iowa legislature approved five hundred thousand dollars for war purposes just before adjournment last Friday. In the event of war Iowa will be able to do her part promptly and generously. The Tribune endorses the action as right.
The conviction that Spaniards attacked the Maine tightens as evidence emerges of a London facility where Spain bought mines and torpedoes later sent to Havana.
At a lively Mt. Pleasant rally of Iowa Wesleyan cadets last Saturday a full infantry company, armed and officered, pledged readiness for service upon call. The university president presided and others delivered stirring talks.
U S officials warned that a Spanish flotilla had reached Port Rico last week but later corrected the claim saying the flotilla was still far away. The episode unsettled the public and the president shifted focus to painting a warship black.
A touted remedy named Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promises relief in one to three days. It claims to remove the disease cause and provide immediate disappearance with the first dose. priced at 75 cents and sold by J. D. McDowell & Co. in Fairfield.
Advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure for fifty cents. Claims to make weak men strong and pure with the 650c 81 formula. Placed by a druggist statement indicating availability at all druggists.
The Iowa senate debates honor for Cuba for Consul General Lee. Senator Bell, who fought on the losing side, argues Lee should not receive patriotic thanks. He is portrayed as narrowly minded, with his stand revealing his character to the community.
The speaker rails at President McKinley delaying a congressional message. The daily claims of a forthcoming, “ringing” address never materialize. The critique calls for a decisive leader like Jackson or Grover Cleveland with Olney as secretary.
Editor Tribune denounces Senator Bell for opposing a confidence resolution in Consul General Fitzhugh Lee. The column defends Lee’s service and calls for public repudiation of Bell, citing McKinley administration praise and nationwide support for Lee as an American leader. It also covers Bailey’s House remarks urging war-time readiness and criticism of delayed action.
Mrs. L. J. Tipton of Lexington Iowa testifies that Hood's Sarsaparilla cured her husband of salt rheum after carbuncles and impure blood caused him pain. She reports continued use as treatment and offers a cheerful recommendation.
Great Rock Island Route Map of Alaska highlights gold mine locations costs routes and living expenses. The Klondike folder details what to take when to go wages and schedules. Free copy available by requesting The Gold Folder from John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
The St Louis Republic denounces the Maine incident as a sufficient cause for war with Spain. It urges the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to back a Cuban independence resolution and armed intervention. It calls for full indemnity and apology for the Maine destruction, and vows the blood of sailors demands atonement.
In Iowa, Senator Thomas Bell faced criticism for opposing a resolution endorsing Consul General Lee amid Cuba Spain tensions. The debate highlighted Bell's stance as an ex Confederate legacy versus Lee's later service in Havana under Cleveland and McKinley.
Advertises Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for tiredness and blood purification. Claims Dr Agnew’s Liver Pills outperform rivals with easy doses at ten cents per vial. Warns of liver disorders causing sickness and skin issues. Sold by J D McDowell and D G Higley.
An early advertisement promotes Cascarete as a candy cathartic that cures constipation. It promises a full refund if the CCC fails and targets druggists to honor the guarantee.
Local druggist D. G. Higley operates a subscription service for the Tribune, ensuring prescriptions are accurately compounded and ready for delivery. Community members rely on Higley’s for precise pharmaceutical care and timely fulfillment.
The Maine was destroyed by a submarine mine likely placed by the Spanish defense network. Evidence points to government involvement, with Weyler’s forces possibly connected through electrical wiring and shore controls. Blanco and Sagasta bear responsibility for allowing the vessel to anchor over the mine.
When suffering from catarrh or cold in the head relief is promised with Ely's Cream Balm. A trial size costs ten cents, or fifty cents for the larger. The product is mailed by Ely Brothers of New York City. A testimonial from Marecus Geo. Shautz of Rahway New Jersey cites loss of taste and smell in October, cured by the balm.
An advertisement claims Dr Agnew's treatment cures skin ailments including tetter salt rheum eczema ringworm and other eruptions. One application offers relief for 35 cents and 19 cents. sold by J D McDowell & D G Higley.
An advertisement extols Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant medical discovery that cleanses the system and aids kidneys liver and bowels. It promises relief from colds headaches fever habitual constipation and biliousness and urges readers to buy boxes priced 10 35 and 50 cents with a guarantee of cure.
Relief in six hours for bladder and kidney pain claims by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Advertises rapid relief for back pain and urinary retention in men and women. Sold by J. D. McDowell & Co., Druggist, Fairfield Iowa.
Sunday school at 9 30 A M church services at 10 30 A M Bible study Thursday at 2 30 P M Room two doors east of Leggett House upstairs All are invited.
Poem urging noble citizens to demand strong leaders with honor and independent judgment. It contrasts lofty public duty with a rabble’s flaws and warns that freedom suffers when men of integrity fail to rise.
W J Bryan states to the Associated Press on March 31 that the time for U S intervention in Cuba has arrived. He argues humanity requires action as Cuba lies near U S shores and Cuban suffering cannot be ignored. War is justified only as a last resort to secure a necessary end.
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