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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
8
Missouri Governor Folk Receives Few Votes in Postcard Poll
The nationwide postcard poll staged by a Cincinnati afternoon paper shows Governor Folk of Missouri with five votes, ranking second to William Jennings Bryan who leads with 100 votes. The question was posed to 400 independent editors across the United States.
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United States
Cincinnati
Folk
Missouri
Bryan
Atlantic City Drowns Rescue Highlighted by Local Report
In Atlantic City a drowning incident was reported with a rescuer pulling the victim from the water. The text notes a successful rescue and ongoing coverage of the event.
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Atlantic City
Brooklyn Woman Arrests Man Over Staying Out At Night
A Brooklyn woman had her husband arrested after he refused to stay home nights. The domestic dispute highlights the uneasy situation of an imprisoned spouse while the other remains in the dark about his whereabouts.
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Brooklyn
Recidents of Heroism and Tariff Talks Amid Hard Times
The passage contrasts women praising rescuers with Republican threats over tariff revisions. It notes hard times caused by inaction and cites a Tennesseean who killed a man over a 25 cent debt, signaling that even in peaceful times some refuse quarter.
New York Train Incident Ends In Fatal Ejection
An on board altercation on an excursion train led to a young offender being thrown from the car and killed. The incident was described as a rough but tempered display of civil behavior that deterred future insults to women. In other news Missouri foresees a political event with Taft speaking in Joplin on August 25.
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New York
Missouri
Taft
Joplin
Electrifying sermons and stubborn newspaper breaks
The excerpt mocks a pastor who wires a church himself and contemplates using force against a bride’s kin. It also laughs at a newspaper man on his rare vacation, noting the need for daily papers and the payoff of constant work in the press.
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Alton, Til
Decade of Dingleyism Sparks Tariff Debate
Wall Street analysis marks ten years since the Dingley tariff act with rising customs receipts and a surge in manufactured goods value. It questions whether the apparent gains to protected domestic articles justify the overall cost to purchasers and accuses revisionists of misreading the figures.
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Wall Street
Dingley Shriners
Tariff Debate on Domestic Industry and Rising Living Costs
A historical analysis argues that tariffs protect some industries yet raise living costs for consumers. It questions inflated domestic manufacturing valuations of 15 billion and notes cheaper steel rail imports abroad, urging scrutiny of imposts versus manufacturing values over the past decade.
Roosevelt and the Nomination Forecast in 1908
St Louis Republic notes grounds for doubt that Roosevelt will seek renomination in 1908. It argues party rivals could block a majority at the convention, and public opinion may turn against a third term amid concerns over federal overreach and state rights.
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Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
St. Louis Republic
A Tribute to the Editor Praises Iowa Newspaper Leader
The Davenport gathering honored the Iowa editor for building the state’s identity and serving communities. He is praised as a pioneer and patriot who supports infrastructure, education, and local causes, while prioritizing truth and public service over money.
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Davenport
Democrat
Iowa
Lowa
Standard Oil Company Fined by Chicago Judge
A Chicago judge has imposed a fine on the Standard Oil Company in a case noted for the penalties assessed and the court’s ruling. The action highlights regulatory enforcement and corporate accountability in the era.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Convicted in Elkins Law Rebates Case
The piece denounces Standard Oil as the world’s largest monopoly and calls for strict penalties. It asserts the company’s guilt, credits Judge Landis with integrity, and predicts appeals and public outrage over a nearly thirty million dollar fine. It portrays John D. Rockefeller as a ruthless magnate and urges law for all.
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Croesus
United States
Landis
Standard Oil Co
Wind Power on the Farm innovation from Indiana farmer
An Indiana farmer proves an ordinary windmill can drive a dynamo with a storage battery, lighting his home for six to seven days and offering steady current for potential driving power, though currently used for lighting rather than machinery. The setup shows wind to water to electric energy conversions, per the Baltimore American.
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Indiana
Baltimore American
Doctor Fumes Over Paris Stove Poisoning Plot
A Parisian doctor helps a patient hide a dangerous stove by paying her to discard it. The same stove later appears in a new room, now owned by Mme G the mother in law of a famed doctor. The anecdote, from Tit-Bits, highlights stubborn domestic furniture and medical wit.
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Mme. G
Taking a Wrong View in Life and Happiness
A Christian World meditation on misjudging wealth and status. The text argues happiness comes from a radiant spirit, bearing trials and valuing small comforts, rather than chasing riches or honors seen as sources of fulfillment. It stresses extracting joy from daily life rather than accumulating wealth.
Remarkable Auto Run Crossing Continental Divide in Colorado
Charles F. E. Stubbs and party completed a 384 mile Denver to Glenwood Springs journey over mountain roads in under 26 hours. The trip included climbs to Ute Pass Leadville Tennessee Pass and a perilous night descent where a bridge washed out and the car crossed a missing track. The party praised the machine, marveled at Pike’s Peak Twin Lakes and the Collegiate Range, and reached Glenwood Springs tired but elated with no serious injuries.
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C. E. Stubbs
Continental Divide
Denver Post
C. EB. Stubbs
Jefferson County
Charles FE. Stubbs
Denver
Glenwood Springs
Mr. Stubb
Mr. Stubbs
George L. Young
Denver Club
Fred Cobb
John H. Fessler
Mr. Young
Rockies
Antlers
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Ute Pass
Midland
Cascade Canon
Pike’s Peak
Woodland Park
Cobb
Green Mountain Falls
Leadville
Grand Old Rockies
Jack Fesler
Chesterfield
Young
Buena Vista
Woodland
Sangre de Christo
Midland Railway
Rio Grande
General Manager Gallery
Arkansas
South Park
Pen
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Trout Creek Canon
Trout Creek
Granite
Twin Lakes
Trossacs
Scotland
Crystal Lakes
Tennessee Pass
Cloud City
Rocky Mountains
Eagle River
Red Cliff
Gilman
Grand Canyon
Jake Borah
Colorado
Roosevelt
Cottonwood Pass
Schuller
Mesalta
Carbondale
Economical headgear in a two year old hat
A man argues for thrift by noting his hat has lasted two years with reblocking and even a restaurant exchange for a newer model. The remark appears in Fliegende Blatter, reflecting frugal fashion advice and practical reuse.
An Animal Lover's Ambition
An Animal Lover pursues genuine affection for animals and aims to improve the breed of favorites. The article reflects on the lasting joy and fulfillment found in nurturing animals and supporting breeding improvements.
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