28 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1897
Page
1
Greece firmly resists foreign meddling in its dispute with Turkey. If negotiations occur, Greece will deal directly with Turkey, while the oat crop prospects remain poor due to late season and reduced sowing.
The Des Moines beet sugar factory project is dropped as the required capital was unavailable and beet sugar content could not be assured to be high enough to justify construction.
The columnist notes clear signals in the current elections showing voter dissatisfaction with the party in power. The piece compares reactions to last fall's Republican vote and town elections in New York and recent Connecticut contests.
A writer urges farmers to test seed corn by germination in a simple setup. Place soil in a pan, level, lay seed on a cloth, cover with more pulverized dirt, add moisture and heat, then lift the cloth to count germinated seeds for viability.
Dispatches hint at possible impeachment and trial for Rev. John Watson known as Tan Maclaren, with threats of a vocal fight if proceedings move forward. The piece also cites political rhetoric on taxation and economic policy from Champ Clark in the House.
Appanoose county voters will decide on May 15 whether to issue bonds totaling 65 000 dollars to build complete and furnish a courthouse on the current site. The project includes grading walks lighting heating and water services.
A new postal law makes it larceny to take a newspaper without paying. An editor sued forty three nonpayers and obtained judgments in each case. Twenty eight claimed no property beyond the law allows, evading attachment. They were arrested for petty larceny and bound over to $300. This may surprise some readers.
The Sioux City Tribune notes a dramatic climax to investigations into Iowa's secretary of state amid ongoing scandals of the Drake administration, railroad code revisions, and a costly extra session. The secretary is described as dying under mysterious circumstances as a legislative report is filed.
Washington editor derides Iowa lawmakers for raising teacher costs and adding algebra and physics to certificates. He mocks cuts to teacher incomes, questions understanding of natural philosophy, and blames "wiseacres" for a fool law amid oysters and cigars at the capital.
Samuel Gompers and allied labor figures publish a Washington letter urging urgent federal action. They demand an eight hour law enforcement, immigration reform, banking reform, and expanded public works to restore prosperity for over 3,000,000 unemployed workers and shield labor from trusts and monopolies.
Illustrated guide highlights leading seaside retreats from Atlantic City to Cape May and Long Branch with travel via Pennsylvania Short Lines. H. R. Deering of Chicago offers information on routes and benefits of Pennsylvania Route travel to popular Atlantic coast resorts and mountain retreats.
Reverend H W Hathaway of Elizabeth New Jersey endorses Cream Balm praising its long use and effectiveness. The letter thanks Ely Bros for the gift bottle and notes directions should be followed. Cream Balm is stocked by druggists and available by mail from Ely Bros at 56 Warren Street New York City.
The memorial of organized labor warns against expressions that mislead the public into false hopes and legitimizes gross delusions while cautioning lawmakers about the dangers of taxing policies and their popular framing.
Hamburg Iowa paper describes Fremont County's geography from Hamburg to McKissick's Island in Nebraska, detailing the Missouri river changes, the Peru cut off, and land ownership. It notes apple and peach orchards near Everett's bluff land, historical boundary shifts, and the 1891 apple boom before concluding with a flood update and signature.
Summary of county school reports to Superintendent Swan. Lists teachers in Walnut Locust Grove and Blackhawk areas with attendance figures by school number. Includes enrolled counts, average daily attendance, percent attendance, and numbers not absent or tardy for each listed teacher. Also names several students and staff associated with each location.
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