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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
8
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription terms including one year in advance six months and three months with prices. It notes mail matter classification and includes the publisher’s name P. E. Boesen and the newspaper motto.
A reflective piece asks whether candy can truly curb thirst noting the vast abundance of sweets yet questioning if sweetness can satisfy a deep craving for drink. It weighs physical desire against utilitarian remedy.
A New York woman claims to have won her husband by second sight, while comments question the practicality of marriage for many women. Railroads in Alabama yield to law obedience, and a California professor notes ten cents of peanuts surpassing a porterhouse steak in value. The piece also mentions trust officials possibly facing jail, and a Chicago bride departing on her honeymoon without her husband, plus a quip about a man sending children’s money and a committee misstatement.
Last week's Tribune notes on the Chautauqua program sparked strong reaction. Editors describe a heated response from readers while defending free discussion and community events.
The passage denounces Geil Chandler and Hopkins as detractors lacking moral courage and intellect to face Senator Tillman, accusing them of employing backstabbing methods akin to a midnight assassin.
The Keosauqua Democrat mocks a local interurban claim as a "sure go" and jokes it resembles a horse race heat. Officials report U S paper manufacturing and use at about 188 million annually, up roughly 50 percent since 1900, driven by demand for news and public intelligence.
The text argues that If Foraker claims the Hepburn bill benefits railroads by removing passes and rebates, his renewed vocal opposition appears inconsistent with expected satisfaction if that outcome were achieved. It frames his stance as a fire alarm raised despite supposed gains for the rail industry.
The article notes native interest in ballooning in the Indian Territory and suggests their spirits rise at prospects of democratic statehood. It contrasts this with what they perceive as unmet square deals from Republican administrations in Washington.
The article notes Tillman being attacked by chautauqua speakers aiming to discredit him. It describes Secretary Taft touring Kentucky urging Southern Democrats to switch to the Republican ticket, hoping to bolster Roosevelt and split northern Republican support.
The Fairfield Journal reports young Kermit Roosevelt, son of Theodore, refusing a beer from a member of the Sheridan family. The scene shows Kermit politely declining while already enjoying whiskey, and the piece notes he upholds his father’s tough image as a milder yet firm figure in the family line.
The Commoner reports that the New York World claims the 1896 and 1900 Democratic platforms dodged tariffs, while Chicago and Kansas City platforms condemn the McKinley and Dingley laws and favor tariff reforms to curb trusts, noting the 1896 stance on revenue and equality.
The St. Louis Republic notes Iowa as the latest state to "start something" as Kansas Ohio and South Carolina before it did. It highlights Abraham Shimmer, a five million dollar man, giving away wealth to prove he is alive and in Iowa, a spectacle that illuminates the Iowa idea. The piece compares national pretenses and labels Iowa a bright aurora over the state.
Washington correspondents report that the Justice Department will insist on honoring federal court orders and service of process. The Roosevelt era is seen as urging executive control over the judiciary, which is constitutionally co equal. The article warns the president would only act through lawful channels if courts are threatened.
The St Louis Republic asserts that resistance to federal court processes is unlikely and any overreach in rate legislation hearings can be corrected by appeal to the Supreme Court. No armed enforcement will occur, the piece argues, emphasizing constitutional remedies over force.
The Burlington Hawkeye describes Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina delivering a two hour talk on Railroads Trusts and Monopolies to about 2500 at the Mediapolis chautauqua. Initially skeptical listeners ended in vigorous applause and praise.
The passage reflects on the Democratic Party’s record from 1866 to 1876 as it rose to power to restore constitutional government, peace, and fiscal prudence. It praises opposition to abuses, bayonet removal from the polls, and efforts to curb looting, arguing the party revitalized the nation and would again meet future demands.
The piece argues that democracy remains the strongest check on arbitrary government power and organized rapacity. It warns that in the United States private mercenary influence now dominates central agencies, surpassing Europe, and urges unification of forces to preserve American law and liberty.
A London Chronicle excerpt recalls a Oxford graduate who planned to join the Non conformist ministry and wear no clerical garb His manifesto stated I shall wear no clothes to distinguish me from my fellow Christians The comma sparked derision and popular illustrations of the Rev X Y Z distinguishing himself from Christians
A concise reflection notes that suppressing the first impulse is easier than satisfying all that follow it, emphasizing prudence and self restraint in decision making.
Nina Davidson died at her parents home on August 21 after a several week illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Betts of the Christian church. Mr and Mrs Davidson receive sympathy from friends in their sorrow. Verses are dedicated to the memory of the child and reflect on heavenly peace.
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