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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription rates of one year in advance at 1.00, six months at .50, and three months at .25. The paper is entered as second class mail at the Fairfield post office with the motto A drop of ink makes millions think.
Quotation highlights Abraham Lincoln’s fence building as a metaphor for direct labor and contrasts it with Theodore Roosevelt’s assertive public works. The line emphasizes rugged practical effort by two U.S. leaders in a witty historical comparison.
The author suggests that people focus largely on themselves just as you do and advises not to worry about others opinions.
An Arkansas editor proposes marriage as a cure for a giggling girl. The remedy may be sound, but it does not look like a square deal for the man. Clean-up day gains popularity statewide. Cleanliness is next to Godliness and breeds health and contentment while avoiding disease and malcontent.
An ad captioned Turn Your Face Into Dollars draws wire service interest in Sunflower exchanges, noted by the Kansas City Journal. The item suggests a sensational appeal tied to a face value comparison.
An old New York classified notice offers a dwelling for lease saying it has been occupied before but is in good repair and will be found warm and comfortable May be leased for life by the right party.
The Kansas City Star notes Mr. Por aker failed in his aim to die in the final anti Taft ditch but was instead hopelessly mired in the first. The remark frames his efforts as thwarted by circumstance and shows the struggle confronting him in the political scene.
A sharp contemporary argues that with a clever reporter and a circumstantial case one could present evidence strong enough to convict the angel Gabriel. The remark underscores the power of rhetoric and the fragility of circumstantial proof in public discourse.
Experts clarify hash by outlining its ingredients and preparation. They compare hash to sausage in terms of mixed ingredients and cooking method, noting both rely on chopped components and heat to create a unified dish.
A man named Poll and a woman named Parrott were married in Wyoming recently. The note hints at sensationalized portrayal by paragraphers but confirms the marriage occurred.
A terse aphorism about outlook reframed as a question invites reflection on personal mindset and timing.
Postoffice inspectors gain added duties under a new law in force April first prohibiting publishers from mailing papers to subscribers with one year or more in arrears. Violators face debarment from mailing all issues. Inspectors will check subscription lists to enforce compliance.
Opinion charges Mr Taft with using politics for personal gain while accusing war department subordinates of neglecting official duties. The piece emphasizes government business should be Taft’s focus.
Four grafters face conviction in the Pennsylvania capitol scandal, with three former Republican officials among them. Authorities say more defendants remain and ongoing proceedings could broaden the case.
The Chicago Livestock Exchange leads a push for the Smith Culberson car service bill now before Congress. A committee including Secretary Charles W. Baker travels to Washington to lobby and confer with congressional committees to press for swift passage and better railroad service for live stock men.
The Massachusetts supreme court ruled an automobile is not a carriage and towns are not liable for auto injuries on roads unsuitable for vehicles. A man sued a town after his stalled car due to heavy sand. the trial court awarded $100, but the appellate court reversed.
The Missouri Pacific lays off operators and assigns them as station agents claiming station closures to operators. Agents then run trains in that capacity. It remains uncertain whether courts will uphold these tactics.
Mrs. Conger earned over 37000 from selling a stockpile of loot gathered during the Boxer disturbances at the Chinese palace. The high total raises questions about calling the items dangerous curios.
Father Charles Kearful of St. Joseph Missouri falls heir to five hundred thousand dollars in a surprising inheritance. The article hints at a twist of fate tied to the surname Kearful and its associations.
The church imposes rules effective April 19 requiring written engagements and nullifying private betrothals. No marriage is valid without priestly consent and two witnesses. Catholics married to Protestants require special dispensation. mixed baptisms affect validity. One party must reside in the parish for a month.
The Wisconsin man LaFollette forced Senator Aldrich to drop the most objectionable feature of a currency bill. The incident shows how a determined and capable new senator can influence the United States Senate by prompting amendments.
Traders rally as favorable Washington signals boost stocks. Questioning whether President Roosevelt and Republican leaders in Congress have assured trusts and railroads there will be no reform legislation.
A man named Boozer runs for office on the prohibition ticket in Pennsylvania hoping to attract votes from outside his party.
The St Louis court of appeals held that an attorney’s absence from court when his business requires his presence and delays court is a contempt. An attorney is an officer of the court and must attend trials where his counsel is involved, just as the sheriff or clerk must be present.
A political pamphlet accuses Governor Johnson of seeking Confederate money to seize the democratic banner from Colonel Bryan, implying fiscal influence and shifting allegiances in campaign circles.
John Sharp Williams, Democratic leader, pledges to keep filibustering until Republican leaders permit a reform bill to be reported from the committees.
The interstate commerce commission rules that a passenger with a round trip ticket limited to midnight of a date who does not reach the last connecting line before that hour may be charged full fare on the final leg. If the traveler dies no refund is legally permitted afterward.
The principal duty of the republican orators this year will be to convince the voters that much of the recent panic was purely imaginary.
The widows' pension bill passed by Congress requires marriages to have occurred before the act's passage and approval for a widow to qualify. It states that no premium is given for future marriages with war veterans.
A Nebraska man uses humor and numbers to imagine shipping cattle as a single cow grazing tropical vegetation and hogs to dig the Panama Canal in two and a half roots. He jokes the animal’s squeal would shake the aurora borealis, praising Nebraskans for their vivid imaginations.
A Kansas man operates a saloon and also offers Keeley cure treatment, blending tavern business with medical fashion in a single local venture. He markets the cure to patrons and others seeking relief, reflecting a mingling of liquor trade and therapeutic services in the area.
A Dakota woman died by hanging herself using a wire noose while her daughters played the piano nearby, in a tragedy addressed to a local household.
A Kansas City grocer was found to have sold lemon extract containing no lemon. The court ruled and handed him a sentence or penalty appropriate under the circumstances.
Brother John Rockefeller urges "we must walk in the light" and signals he will gladly provide the needed kerosene. The remark frames a charity-minded stance with Rockefeller offering assistance.
Howard Gould is described as a sybaritic satyr by his wife's lawyer. The remark shows colorful phrasing extends beyond the wild and woolly West.
A concise reflection on philosophy and self understanding. It suggests that true philosophy emerges when one recognizes personal strength and the vast world surrounding them.
Rev Weddell a St Louis Methodist preacher argues the rich are eligible for heaven and need not discard worldly possessions. He contends Christ did not mean the camel and the eye of a needle saying. Public reaction grows as prosperity belief resurfaces.
A Plano resident spent two years seeking a perfect match in an important matter, reflecting caution and careful consideration in relationship choices.
A Colorado newspaper advertises items labeled primethrock and ruster as examples of spelling reform. The notices illustrate altered terms offered for sale, reflecting a linguistic novelty trend in the era.
The Portuguese queen rejected Franco when he presented himself after the assassination. She blamed him for the crisis, refused conversation, and turned away. The people demand more liberties while Franco is described as the century’s greatest tyrant, whose decrees sparked unrest and revolution.
The prohibition party plans its fall effort as the most energetic since its formation. Massive literature distribution and speeches on every stump will reach all regions, with top emphasis on southern states seen as close to enacting prohibition laws.
A Los Angeles court held a pedestrian who did not move aside cannot be charged with contributory negligence and awarded $7,000 to a man struck by a car. The ruling implies drivers bear primary responsibility and could encourage more auto injuries.
In a reflection on women spending money for titles, the idea is floated that congress should confer degrees on bachelors to keep wealth within the country. The remark links social status with national economic effects, suggesting a popular, tongue in cheek policy proposal.
A Denver physician and surgeon was arrested on charges of passing bad checks. The piece questions why he did not try to convince others they had appendicitis to obtain money.
A scientist proclaims that radium can preserve youth for a hundred years. He notes radium costs $1,000,000 per ounce and claims no woman has an excuse for ugliness or aging. A Colorado train struck a mule recently, killing it, with no details given. The incident suggests the train may have acted unfairly.
At the first session 125 bills were introduced while only five were enacted marking limited progress toward self-government. The report notes a sense of broad liberty but cites about 150000 reasons for the autumn's financial downturn.
The text argues that specialization is natural but warns farmers who sell to local merchants and invest elsewhere rob merchants of their rights and invite eventual defeat, framing it as unfair and risky for the farmer.
A trio of concise maxims on civilization, punctuality, and haste. It notes the value of long strides, the speed of shoppers, and the trouble of a hurried man who often stubs his toe. The tone is pithy and observational.
Miss Grace Ballantyne the attorney for Mary J. Coggeshall and others receives praise from Tory quarters after the Iowa Supreme Court issues a restraining order halting work on the new city hall. The suit challenged a special election on a bond issue and alleged denial of taxpaying women’s votes. Rev Anna H Shaw lauds the Iowa women’s fight boosting her spirits and hopes for success.
The Mount Vernon Record argues against life terms for lawmakers, praising limits as American foundations. It cites Senator Allison nearing 36 years in the Senate and questions ongoing preferment for Roosevelt, urging a younger generation to lead in Congress.
Analysis notes describe efforts to undermine the American system of government. The piece cites scholars and activists arguing for structural changes while warning of risks to constitutional norms and democratic processes.
Macon News reports Tom Robinson, a 94 year old saw mill man, vows not to cut his hair until Bryan is nominated by Democrats and elected. He braids the hair on top of his head and hopes to cut it this fall if Bryan wins.
Governor Cummins proclaims the National Corn Exposition to be held in Omaha Nebraska from December 10 to 19 1908. Iowa joins Nebraska and Omaha as hosts with a commission to prepare an Iowa exhibit and premiums totaling 25000 dollars.
Climbing reports note butterflies lying frozen on snow within a few hundred miles of the north pole and so brittle they break if not handled carefully.
The Clarksville Star notes that young couples enjoy balmy evenings and the season of romance. It reflects on nostalgia for youth and calls the era a lively, infectious mood, contrasting it with old cynicism and a busy world.
Washington April 14 government on May 1 will place 2 135 farms on the market and will grant purchasers ten years to pay. The holdings range from ten to 160 acres and derive from irrigation development in the west. Farms are in Nevada Oregon and South Dakota with 175 in SD in eight acre tracts, 200 in Wyoming on the North Platt project, and 200 on the Shoshone project costing 600 to 1200 dollars.
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