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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1892
Page
1
Frick denies tariffs impact wages during a house inquiry. Benjamin Harrison pledges not to seek a second term in his 1859 inaugural address. Judge C. C. Cole leaves the Republican Party for the People's Party, sharply criticizing Harrison.
Large attendance at the Davenport convention boosts optimism for carrying Iowa for Cleveland and Stevenson. The gathering shows confidence and strong support for the ticket.
The article urges Democrats to capitalize on rising prospects with every member urged to perform their best to turn the likely gains into a November victory.
The Minnesota Republicans nominate Knute Nelson for governor. Nelson is described as a democrat on the tariff issue, having voted for the Mills bill years earlier and later voting against the McKinley bill.
Bourke Cochran of Tammany Hall volunteers his services to the national Democratic Committee to campaign for Cleveland and Stevenson wherever needed. The New York democracy is described as all right.
The Democrats insist the prohibition question is a political issue not to be ignored by the Republicans. They say it is political and will persist annually until current law is repealed.
Congressman Seerley delivered a vigorous, forceful speech at the opera house last Saturday. The talk impressed listeners, who left determined to reelect him to Congress with a larger majority than two years ago.
The tin plate works in Anderson Indiana, long a pillar of the Republican cause, was sold at sheriff's sale to satisfy a 218.30 judgment. Other claims against the firm total 7825.50 after last year’s political push for the party.
A large Democratic barbecue will be held in Shelbyville Indiana on September 28. Notable attendees include Stevenson Watterson Breckinridge Carlisle Hill Vilas Gray Bourke Cochran Voorhies and Rev Boies. The event will feature slaughter of fifty cattle and hundreds of calves sheep and poultry to feed attendees with cheap railroad rates arranged.
The Iowa State Democrat questions the GOP platform and its unity on a guiding principle. It cites Knute Nelson, a Minnesota Republican and former congressman who voted for the Mills free trade bill. The piece asks whether Minnesota Republicans still endorse that stance and seeks a reply.
The Omaha World Herald repeats the idea that foreigners pay the tax. King, a Kearney Hub journalist, received an overcoat from England via New York after paying 17.65 dollars in duty. King asks McKinley or the Republican committee to name the foreign power to reclaim the money.
Daniel O’Connell denounces the high tariff corn laws in a Sept 28 1843 speech. He argues protection adds sixpence to every loaf, pushing prices from a shilling to one and sixpence, equating protection with robbery of the poor by the rich.
Virginia Democrats dismiss third party hopes as Colonel O Ferral asserts the party is united and will not lose votes to the movement. He notes Field hails from his district and that Albemarle papers doubt any county support. The nationwide force bill is cited as a reason the South stays solid for democracy.
Daniel B. Turney denounces Benjamin Harrison as worst rum cursed administrator. He cites rising saloon numbers from 171,369 in 1889 to 240,797 in 1891 and accuses Harrison of extensive liquor appointments. Turney argues Grover Cleveland favored temperance more and brands Iowa Republicans as wreckers for unloading prohibition.
Governor Boies spoke to about 3,000 German Democrats in Des Moines praising Chicago ticket selection and Grover Cleveland. He noted no desire for elaborate campaign discussion and stressed loyalty to Cleveland and the party. The event highlighted Iowa German ties to the Democratic effort.
Governor Boies cites Republican penalties as abridging individual rights and urges Iowa toward the Democratic platform. He lauds Cleveland and notes strong party organization signaling a campaign to carry Iowa and unite the nation against the Republicans. The crowd cheers his defense of liberty and political shift.
A Washington Iowa article notes a dramatic swing in Republican stance on prohibition, contrasting last year’s harsh anti saloon campaigns with a quiet present. The Wine and Spirit Gazette praises Iowa Republicans for repudiating prohibition, urging Democrats to rethink their attacks.
Mr Boynton of Boston a leading Massachusetts Republican and former president of the Young Men's Republican Club says he will vote the straight Democratic ticket from top to bottom this year and for as long as the McKinley bill remains law, as he has opposed his party’s stance against Massachusetts and New England.
If you feel weak from grip or illness Elec tric Bitters are said to act on the liver stomach and kidneys aiding their functions. Sick headache relief is promised after a trial with large bottles selling for 50 cents at Clarke's drug store.
Colonial era advertisement claims Bucken's Aruba Salve is the best remedy for cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box sold by Clarke and Junkin.
Washington dispatch outlines Democratic campaign strength in the South and nationwide, with Carter funding a strategy to win electoral votes. It notes pensions codification delays, silver policy stance by Senator Carlisle, and a chilling railway accident toll, contrasting GOP obstruction of a worker safety bill.
In Minneapolis the Democratic convention backed a measure by John J. ONeill for automatic couplers and continuous brakes on locomotives. Harrison's Senate supporters opposed passage, objecting to the bill's purpose rather than its details, prompting condemnation by Congressman Dockery.
Rock Island Railroad announces excursion rates at the lowest first class fare for round trip to Kansas City Missouri for the supreme lodge and biennial encampment of Uniform Ranks K of VP. Travel from August 20 to 23 with return by September 15. Contact L. R. Van Patten, agent at Fairfield, for details.
A customer writes from Gilbert Iowa praising Krause's Headache Capsules after using them at the state fair. The note mentions an enclosed express order for four boxes and notes neighbors wish to try them.
The C and K and Q announce harvest excursion tickets on August 30 and September 27 at one fair for the round trip. Tickets good for twenty days and valid to Nebraska Colorado Kansas Wyoming Utah North Dakota South Dakota Oklahoma Texas Indiana Territory New Mexico and many points in Missouri and Iowa. Inquiries to E Hetlin, agent.
Local advertise list offers coffee six pounds for one dollar and sugar twenty to twenty two pounds for one dollar. Other goods priced at Bed Rock rates. Insurance available through American Central Burlington German Fire or Security Fire at bottom prices. Loans or real estate transfers offered cheapest terms.
A vendor advertises affordable rates for school and church furniture with no hiring of extra staff and promises benefits to both new and old customers.
A notice cautions that imitators sell vile copies of Krause's German Oil and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product. The warning notes Norman Lichty owns the U S property and Bradshaw & Thoma sell the genuine oil to the public.
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