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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1888
Page
2
The ticket lists Grover Cleveland of New York for President with Allen G Thurman of Ohio as Vice President. The historic slate aims to lead the party in upcoming campaigns.
Des Moines invites Democrats to convene on August 29 at 9 50 a m to nominate state officers and judges including secretary of state auditor treasurer supreme court judge attorney general and railroad commissioners. Delegates chosen by district caucuses. representation by vote totals from 1887 governor race.
The Democrats of Iowa First Congressional District plan a convention in Columbus Junction on September 4 1888 at 10 AM to nominate a candidate for Congress. Representation is one delegate per county plus one for every 200 votes or fraction over 100 votes cast for Governor TY J Anderson in 1887. The report lists county delegations and is issued by Mo J Seerley, chairman, dated Burlington July 23 1888.
The Democratic Party of Jefferson County holds a delegate convention at Fairfield court house on August 25 1858 at 10 30 a m to select delegates to state and congressional conventions and nominate candidates for Clerk of the District Court County Recorder County Attorney and Board of Supervisors. Delegates allocated by precincts with primary on August 18 at 5 p m the usual place in each township. All interested in Democratic principles invited to participate. J R Parsons Chairman dated July 28 1888
A call for a Des Moines Iowa August 28 1888 meeting of county Democratic central committee chairmen to discuss organization and campaign unity. Signed by J P Talley Keokuk chairman and listing multiple county chairs including Arnold Kelsey Wayland Harrington and others. All chairmen urged to attend.
Western States Passenger Association letters announce August 27 and 28 excursion tickets to Des Moines for the Democratic state convention, good for return through August 31 at half fare or one fare round trip. John N. Abbott signs as secretary.
Des Moines two primary set for August 18 at 2 PM at No 8 school for 7 delegates to the county convention and township ticket. Fairfield township primary August 18 at 2 PM in the Cleveland and Thurman Club reading room for 6 delegates and township officers. Batavia precinct primary August 18 at 2 PM to elect six delegates to the county convention.
The Textile Industry of Leipsic warns that US tariff reduction on wool will boost American woolen producers and erode Germany’s export of woolen fabrics to the United States, a blow German woollen industries must feel as they lose market share.
A Baptist Weekly article notes Hood's Sarsaparilla gains merit through real value not advertising, with many users sharing recommendations from friends who have tested its virtues.
The Tribune enlarges its audience in Jefferson county with increased issues and a low campaign rate. Readers praise the paper while urging Democrats to share it with neighbors, stressing education on tariff reform and cheaper goods amid a vigorous political climate.
The past week’s progress favors Democrats as Indiana GOP splits widen after Governor Porter’s refusal to accept the nomination. Polls show New York and Illinois trending toward Democrats with Prohibitionists at 50,000 and 70,000 votes, and 15,000 plurality in Illinois for Democrats. Democratic HQ pushes broad nationwide campaign while focusing on key states.
Republican senators push a tariff reduction bill aiming at a forty million cut in tariffs and twenty million in whisky and tobacco taxes. The measure seeks to split the tariff issue by heavier sugar duty cuts and a large rice duty reduction, while preserving protective elements and altering internal taxes.
The text critiques Republican Senators for obstructing tax reduction while opposing a Mills bill style tariff reform. It argues such moves expose weakness in protectionist stance and risk dampening ultra protectionists’ zeal, likening political maneuvering to an ineffective retreat.
The Union Labor and United Labor parties of Michigan hold a joint Detroit convention aiming to fuse with the Democratic party. They claim 30 000 to 50 000 votes and hope a union would make Michigan a strong Democratic state, with Republicans opposing the move.
Magnus Lurnow editor of Svenska Folkets Tiding in Minneapolis announces a growing Scandinavian independent movement. He says many will vote Democratic this year, noting Ames’s personal popularity and a strong demand for low tariff. A Davenport dispatch reports Edward Russell, longtime Republican postmaster and editor, has joined Cleveland’s tariff reform camp and moved to Minneapolis.
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues that pension payments rose under Cleveland. It cites 1884 to 1887 data: claims allowed climbed to 17,082 in 1887, disbursements reached 74,815,486.85, and average annual pensions rose from 60,364,488 to 48,641,973 under Republicans. It urges veterans to distrust anti Cleveland demagoguery.
A Grand Rapids dispatch reports a shift among influential Republicans toward the Democracy. Cashier Widdcomb, Dr. C. S. Hazeltine, S. M. Leman, and E. F. Harrington align with Cleveland. Charles W. Black and LS Provin also weigh in against the Republican platform.
The text lists several prominent figures and their voting intentions. Maher favors tariff reduction and votes accordingly. Hart plans to back the Democracy against Republican policy. Sligh supports Republican tickets and tariff revision. Bradstread and Melvy, active Ishpeming mine owners, back the Democratic State Convention ticket. Nester, Marquette mayor, aligns with Cleveland and opposes Burt for Governor.
Readers note mixed reactions to the LDoutelle resolution as prohibitionists and reformers clash over the convention stance. Critics say the party merely sympathizes with temperance, failing to present concrete anti drink action while others defend reference to virtue and sobriety in governance.
Fairfield last year paid a $2,500 bonus for a manufactory project and is prepared to distribute a proportional amount again this year based on current performance and available funds.
An ad touts Papillon Skin Cure as safer and more beneficial than mineral preparations, claiming it clears inflammation roughness sunburn freckles and blotches leaving skin soft. Clarke and Junkin sell large bottles for 1.00. Also posted is a Fairfield post office notice listing uncalled for letters dated August 7 1888 with names and announce ads.
Druggist Asa L. Rowley reports rapid improvement after first use of Papillon Catarrh Cure, claiming full cure after several weeks. Advertisement lists large bottles at $1.00 sold by Clarke and Junkin. Citizens of Van Buren County plan an old fashioned bee Saturday to rebuild the amphitheatre and improve fairgrounds.
Mrs. Alice Smith of Stamford Connecticut praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing her severe salt rheum after three years of illness and no relief. She notes weight gain from 108 to 135 pounds and recommends the medicine to others with blood diseases. Sold by all druggists. prepared by C I Hood & Co Lowell Mass.
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