15 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1896
Page
1
The claim of H. H. Holmes confession is likely the work of a descendant of Baron Munchausen as many with morbid curiosity seek profit. An energetic wheelwoman rails against bloomers in a brief remark that men will comment on. A moral sermon accompanies her reasoning.
The Virginia speaker Otey urged metric adoption while the House of Representatives clamped down on debate. If his speech matched congressional norms, Reed faced no fault for enforcing a restrained, do nothing approach to protect the chamber’s reputation.
The report notes a German doctor announcing a cure for consumption but suggests a remedy for the global war fever would better meet current needs during the widespread distress over ongoing conflicts.
The text notes American dominance in Olympic honors angering the English and proposes a saying to mark English reactions. It suggests a shift to "When the English meet their cousins" as a rival quip.
A correspondent notes that Senator Bell does not speak on the floor unless he has something to say, calling it a refreshing trait. The remark implies the past session’s silence in the Senate often weighed on the chamber.
Citizens visiting a nearby city are advised to accept disappointment calmly if no brass band or official committee greets them. Complaints about the omission could challenge the right to such honor. A King's Jester.
An advertisement promotes Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers as an easy way to keep the beard and mustache a uniform brown or black color with little effort. The product claims simple use and reliable results.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve tonic to soothe weak nerves. It claims relief from sleeplessness and hypersensitivity to sounds without opiates or nerve compounds.
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as the best after dinner remedy for digestion and constipation relief. The price is twenty five cents.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction Ill and Mr. Thos Eggers of San Francisco credit Dr. King's New Discovery with curing severe colds and preventing consumption. Two bottles cured Mrs. Thomas and one bottle helped Eggers in two weeks. Free trials at Clarke's drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
Judge Babb discussed as a potential delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention, with the choice viewed as favorable.
A week of heavy rainfall in Iowa brings moisture to vegetation and excites residents about potential bumper crops. Farmers and neighbors express optimism as soil moisture improves and prospects rise for continued agricultural prosperity.
Contractors allege the architect left doors open for theft and criticize the overall quality of the poor house plans. The prevailing view is that the plans are exceptionally ill conceived and insecure.
Governor Boies delivered a forceful address on the free silver issue in Kansas City. He stressed that silver dollars hold only a little more than fifty cents in value relative to gold, noting that the nation’s values are anchored to gold.
The board's insistence on expert examination of retiring county officials' accounts is hailed as necessary oversight. The Crane case shows past looseness in bill handling, but the board is credited for transparency. The reviews are expected to yield lasting public benefit.
The passage denounces the Republican Party’s stance on taxation from McKinley era to modern Iowa county associations. It condemns the adjourned state legislature as the most extravagant in state history, citing mill rate increases from two and a half to two and seven tenths and projected debt of $100,000 to $300,000 within two years.
The governor avoided vetoing the recent judicial district redraw, tying his stance to the legislature and earning criticism as a timid political leader. The Des Moines county favored district now includes Jefferson, Van Buren, Davis, Appanoose, Wapello, Monroe and Lucas, with Henry removed. Republicans fear the changed map weakens their hold and could shift the seat to Democrats through coalition opposition.
The piece argues that Walsh, as Democratic central committee secretary, abused his office to push free silver views, an action seen as an improper use of party machinery. It warns such conduct undermines party unity and may erode support for the platform at the state convention. The Tribune defends supporting the party platform while rejecting unfair means.
It claims to cure piles in hundreds of cases and is sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
Des Moines reports the twenty sixth general assembly adjourned sine die after a busy session of appropriation bills and state institution funding. A resolution for a code revision by January 1897 passed the senate and houses, with an extra session likely. Major appropriations include the memorial hall near the capitol, university endowment, and capital repairs.
The official board of supervisors report shows Expert Orelup saved the county 448.47 from ex Sheriff Crane claims. The board compromised to pay 158.91 to Crane, though he deserved nothing beyond 69.25 in entitlements. The total overcharges and duplicate items totaled 607.33, now reduced to 158.91 through settlement, with lessons on scrutinizing bills. The county loses 158.91 but avoids a larger suit.
An advertisement claims weakness yields strength as Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies enriches and vitalizes the blood, suggesting improved vitality and health through the tonic.
The Iowa Democrats call a delegate convention in Dubuque on May 20 1896 at 10 am to choose four delegates at large and two per district for the National Democratic Convention in Chicago. The body will total 947 delegates with county and district allocations and aims to report county changes to the state secretary. All Democrats are invited to participate.
The Waterloo Tribune notes an incident in Mexico City where H B Allen cashes a draft for $62 in Mexican money and a Colorado man on the same train comments that gold is the standard here as well. The piece argues the gold standard governs global currency purchasing power from Canton to Tokyo to Calcutta, underlining it as a fact, not theory.
The Waterloo Democratic paper denounces Gov Boies for agreeing to be a state at large delegate to the Chicago convention only if the Dubuque meeting adopts a 16 to 1 silver plank. It faults his money stance and urges maintaining the current gold standard, praising Boies while opposing free coinage.
Advertiser promotes Electric Bitters as a non alcoholic tonic and alterative for older adults needing bowel and kidney regulation. It claims mild stomach action, improved digestion, and strengthened organs with no whiskey. Price 50c and 1.00 per bottle at Clarke's drug store.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent box sold by Geo. D. Clarke.
The 26th General Assembly adjourned after a 71 day session with 454 senate and 516 house bills introduced. about one fifth passed both houses. The session spent 139552.45 dollars and debated many legalizing acts, school measures, taxes, and a rejected women’s suffrage proposal.
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