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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1895
Page
1
A satirical verse targets Drake and Parrot, urging voters to oppose them in upcoming elections. It mocks their speeches and politics and entertains with chorus lines about drownings and hangings, ending with a jab at a hypothetical Drake governorship and a jab about Iowa citizens needing to go to Chicago for business.
Gov. Boies writes to Linn county Democratic convention chair refusing to permit the use of his name in connection with the governorship.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes naturalists’ view that farmer pests rise when birds decline. At the Arnold Arboretum near Boston, where birds remain undisturbed, sixty five varieties have rosemary?
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for low mood and nervous debility linked to a torpid liver. It claims the liver is central to health and features testimonials from officials and towns across the United States praising its efficacy and family use.
Readable fragment shows J. H. Zeilin & Co of Philadelphia marking wrappers with a red stamp reading 48 and 4a every package. The note documents labeling practice on shipments and packaging.
The Globe-Democrat notes many orioles and thrushes among those taken up their home and argues that legislatures, if effective, would focus on conserving birds and useful animals.
The Chicago Chronicle profiles Tom L Johnson a brainy governor hopeful and mentions him as a possible Ohio governor. Johnson is described as a millionaire manufacturer and prominent Democratic free trader.
The article argues that Grover Cleveland will not pursue a third term. It asserts Cleveland has good sense to reject such a bid and that the party shows no interest in nominating him.
Senator Peffer concedes the silver issue is dying in the West but notes it remains the leading question of the hour. He expects silver supporters in both major parties to align with their parties in the current political climate.
The writer suggests Iowa Democrats should divide over the silver question to ease Republicans unhappy with their state convention. A political move is proposed to create a wrangle on a topic irrelevant to this year's campaign.
In Dubuque the second ballot figures arouse protest from several reputable delegates who claim they did protest. The Iowa republican press shares the controversy and fails to report Sioux City Tribune coverage.
The August Midland Monthly from Des Moines highlights outdoor scenes and illustrations. It showcases the Dells of the Wisconsin River, Mackenzie River journeys, Arctic seas, Ver gennes Vermont, a prize paper on Starting a City in Ranchland, and a full page Type of Midland Beauty with stories poems and camping adventures.
The New York Herald ends its weekly edition stating local papers satisfy weekly news needs. Metropolitan papers overprice struggles and some country papers fail after price cuts. The Courier notes country weeklies thrive on local news and warns against suboptimal pricing.
Furner's Tribune notes a change in GOP attitudes toward prohibition. It complains that opponents of prohibition are mocked less, the convention avoided anti prohibition rhetoric, and the standard bearer endorses whiskey manufacture in Iowa. The piece calls out hypocrisy among church leaders who would now vote for him.
The Republican candidate for governor in Grinnell declared strong support for female suffrage. He said a pure ballot was impossible without women's equal rights and, in bravado, implied he would grant such a right if able. The comparison to General Drake notes his outspoken prohibition stance.
The Tribune notes Thomas Bell's nomination victory with sixteen informal votes and a unanimous formal ballot. It cites Republican county support and Van Buren county's reluctance, while predicting a strong party majority could still allow a sizable vote cut. Critics describe Bell as unpopular and weak within his party, though the large majority may cushion his defeat.
A fresh survey shows widespread revival in trade with Boston shoe factories busy and general merchandise firm. New York anticipates big fall trade while Buffalo iron mills push wages up as demand remains strong. Chicago reports a boom in business and the southern dry goods market grows. Bankers note good demand for loans on grain and rising exchange activity as gold exports dip. Wool sales rise as Boston leads the national wool market.
Ex Senator Ingalls urges against acquiring dependencies and colonial possessions. He argues the US should not govern distant island territories and criticizes aggressive foreign policy advocates, asserting the American people reject mercenary aims and costly establishments abroad. His stance signals political winds rather than policy shifts.
An advertisement claims Begg's Hair Renewer stops hair loss and restores color. Sold by W O Slater.
A girl and companion describe life in Gottingen with students in colored caps, local sights, a Frau Hartman stay, and family hosts. They note trains, trunks, small rooms, roses, a boarding house with Americans and Germans, and daily routines including porch meals, croquet, and German language learning. They observe soldiers drilling, a large yard, and a bicycle parade with town clubs.
The narrator recalls riding clumsy heavy wheels with banners before clubs then walking to Bismarck Thurm as dusk fell. They saw wild poppies and ragged robins, returned home around nine, and played with a weed that stuck to clothes while teasing Stella and Herman.
The Sioux City Tribune reports that Harlan supporters condemn the defeat method as corrupt and warn that forgery of tally sheets taints the party. Lafe Young, presiding, claims ignorance while admitting the floor crew pressed for a recount and the forgers succeeded.
Middle Georgia farmer hearing a sound money speech in Hillsboro quotes Judge Rufus Hardy outlining historical points on currency. He argues the US has larger per capita circulation, more gold and silver dollars, and that the gold standard increased circulation since 1873, with comparisons to free coinage Mexico and references to Jackson era officials.
A critique mocks Republican stance on temperance and prohibition. S L Coffin warns Drake pledge to liquor interests will cost votes, while Rev. Frisbie argues the platform ignores moral questions and parties drift from prohibition. The piece questions future legislation on the drink traffic.
R. D. Dwight of Hamilton Missouri says a two year cure from Dr Eells Vitalizing Blood Purifier keeps him free from recurring headaches. He carries a dose to check first symptoms and prevent an attack, with Bradshaw Thoma selling and recommending it.
A stranger questions how long it takes to rise in the newspaper business and the editor sighs that in their town citizens threaten but refuse to buy dynamite.
An old warning-style ad claims severe stomach and bowel pains are instantly stopped by DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure, published by Bradshaw & Thoma.
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