Republicans in Iowa attack tariff plank and platform tone
The Iowa Republicans face criticism for not reaffirming their national convention principles. The piece argues the tariff helps trusts and questions farm protection and prohibition positions. It notes alleged cowardice, wage debates, and calls for a broader, sharper campaign education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iron Kings
Pennsylvania
Larrabee
Iowa
Cleveland
Congress
Republican state ticket described as representative of good society
Ledger says Hutchison a lawyer and former banker turned retiree in politics. Payneer listed as farmer but accused of corporate ties by Des Moines News. Given a lawyer becomes governor in the ticket. Sabin a school teacher, Smith an editor with council ties and a liquor license stance at odds with prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchison
Payneer
Sabin
Smith
Ledger
Senate
Des Moines News
Council Bluffs
Silk mill strike over tariff windfall slows wages
The New York World reports silk mill operatives strike after a wage cut despite a four year war tariff guarantee. Silk manufacture, aided by a 50 percent duty, grows but wages shrink as the industry strengthens its grip on the home market. Adult workers in Paterson reportedly earn about four dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
New York World
Paterson Mills
The Cow and the Beef Debate in The Tribune
The Tribune weighs in on meat prices between cuts and the Practical Farmer debate. It argues price differences reflect cost of slaughter and selling, praises Fairfield butchers, and notes the paper’s neutrality while defending affordable beef and advising readers to get fair value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Sambo
Jacob Funek
the Tribune
Fairfield Butchers
Granger Influence Recedes in Conventions Says Iowa Note
After two years of farmer and shipper influence, Iowa Republicans shift away from anti monopoly stances. Judge Hubbard of the Northwestern Railway and railroad lawyers gain prominence as the railroad commission board is sidelined in the fight over freight rates. Hubbard unlikely to attend the Democratic convention.
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Iowa
Granger
Hubbard
Northwestern Railway
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Ottawa
Inl
Madison Street
Illinois
New York
Huntington
Prince Hatzfeldt
Germany
Charles W. Crisbee
House of Representatives
Cassopolis
Mich
J. J. Connor
Pana
C. F. Phillips
Omaha
St Paul
Scott quits coal ring to pay miners fairly
The author notes Congressman W L Scott of Pennsylvania owned northern Illinois mines and faced press claims of a strong mining influence. He withdrew from the mining combination a week earlier and vowed to pay miners decent wages regardless of the ring, while Republicans defend low pay amid tariff figures.
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W. L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Scott
Ledger
Willng
Mr. Scott
Axtell Glass House Provokes Fair Managers Protest
A note in Notes by a Practical Farmer in last week's Tribune sparks protest from Des Moines state fair managers over Axtell's glass house exhibit and the ensuing reader response.
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Tribune
Axtell
Des Moines
Farmer Punches At State Fair Row Over Dairy Cow Vision
John R. Shaffer defends society funds and says they cover costs plus contribute to the treasury. He aims at the ongoing quarrel between the pumpkin show and agricultural horse trot crowds. The note suggests Jefferson county will send many people to Des Moines to see the dairy cow and Axtell.
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John R. Shaffer
Jefferson County
Des Moines
Axtell
State of Iowa
J. R. Davis
John McCormick
George McCormick
Samantha J. Clapp
Harriett McCormick
Martha E. Young
Sarah J. Green
Ora M. Miller
Henrietta McCormick
Eva A. McCormick
Barbara E. McCormick
Joan A. McCormick
Rolly D. McCormick
Edw. Campbell, Jr
Harrison McCormick
District Court
Iowa
John Marey
John McCormack
Fairfield
Jones & Fullen
Harvest Edition promises prime crop ads next week
The Harvest Edition of The Tribune will appear next week with room for prime crop items. Advertisers should note nearly every farmer in the county has been contacted by reporters and will read this issue, making it the most read paper in the county.
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the Tribune
After Education and Self Culture Advocated in Fairfield
The article argues education after school matters more than initial schooling. It urges self directed study, lifelong learning, and practical culture beyond college. It praises Chautauqua style groups and cites Agassiz association as favorable for self culture with nature over books, hoping for growth in Fairfield and Iowa.
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Lig Tribune
Puck
Chautauqua Circle
Agassiz Association
Fairfield
Iowa
Mass Democratic convention called for August 31 at county seat
The Tribune directs Democrats to attend Saturday August 31 at 1 PM in the courthouse for a mass convention. Delegates to the state convention and a county central committee for the upcoming year will be selected.
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the Tribune
Court House
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promises Clearer Complexion
A promotional note claims a perfect complexion is rare due to impure blood but can be achieved with Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It invites readers to try the remedy and impress friends with the result.
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Ayer
Mrs Chandler Loses Gold-Bowed Spectacles
Mrs Anna Chandler reports loss of a pair of gold-bowed spectacles used for clear vision and offers a suitable reward for their return.
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Anna Chandler
Widespread Notices From Northern States Split Across Topics
A flood of brief items covers civil service complaints against a Minneapolis postmaster, a Cambridge arrest of Dr. Henry Harper, a Michigan Grand Legion decision to abolish beneficiary land, and a Jeffersonville inmate’s suicide. Also noted are planned Niagara jumps, vast postal card orders, a Findlay works receivership, Edison conference sites, wheat and grain updates, and various other incidents across the United States.
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Civil Service Commission
Ankeny
Minneapolis
Minn
Henry G. Harper
Stanford
Cambridge
Mass
Harper
Michigan Grand Legion Select Knights
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Steve Harris
Jeffersonville
Steve Brodie
Niagara River
Post Office Department
American Machine Company
Findlay
Ohio
Edison Electric Light
Sault St. Marie
St Paul
Utee
Busao Gacral Company
India
Tada
Austria-Hungary
Sindau
Dde
Ashers
Lincoln Lee Company
Chicago
Philadelpha
Catherine Muliz
Russia
Andrew T. McReynolds
Grand Rapids
Mich
Northwest
Josep Queen
Joe
Mount Holly
N. J
Virginia
Daniel Morgan
Winchester
Peabody Normal Institute
Johnstown
Conemaugh Valley
Committee of Inquiry
Flood Commission
Des Moines
Iowa
Rock Island
Tara
Fort Dodge
Philadelphia
United States
California
Shah
Buffalo Bill
Republican League
David Cummitt
Madison County
Arkansas
Alaska
Harrison
Boston
John Goslow
San Jose
Cal
Fifer
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North Star Refrigerator
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M.A. McCoid
Attorney AT Law
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Leggett House
F.R. Smith
Fairfield, Iowa
Clarke & Junkin's Drug Store
H. C. Raney
Fairfield, Lowa
Bell's Grocery
Northwest Corner Square
J. Wilbon
Hinkle
Ldea
Park
Josefh Kerr
State of Lown
Lacey James
Newton James
Lewis Downing
Laura Downion
Abigail Ellis
Wi. Ellis
Sally Mulvein
Mulvein
Dork Downy
Francis Long
Luciella Russell
Leroy Hussel
Clark Long
George Caviness
Melic Bates
John Bates
Rose Caviness
Francis Davis
Susan Caviness
Arthur Pugsley
Edith Pugsiey
Elisha Pugsiey
Oscar Pugsie
Hartington Wand
Clarke County
Onmor
A. DD. Ise
A.D
Robert BL Ras Pcliff
Plaincitl
Pinaleport
RL HW. Hutford
J.M. Workman
Lown
Fred J. Houghton
District Court of
Julia Manatrey
McCkenney & Simmons
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