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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
12
Ink Motto Opens Weekly Mail Service Notice
A note from the Fairfield Post Office designates the weekly edition as second class mail matter. The slogan A drop of ink makes millions think appears as a guiding motto for the publication and its readers.
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Fairfield
Hellan Eternal Insane Asylum Quote Sparks Debate
A controversial remark attributed to Billy Sunday frames hell as worse than a lake of fire and stirs discussion among readers about eternal punishment and moral bleakness.
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Hell
Billy Sunday
Iowa Women Urge Roosevelt for Universal Suffrage
Iowa women petition President Roosevelt urging universal suffrage in his message. Commentators say Iowa women have a knack for getting their way and expect the president to respond affirmatively.
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Iowa
Roosevelt
No Harvesting Machine Trust Declared by IH VP Jones
In a Jefferson City hearing William H. Jones of International Harvester testifies there is no harvesting machine trust. He notes farmers in Jefferson County and beyond will be relieved by the statement.
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International Harvester Company
William H. Jones
Jefferson City
Jefferson County
Roosevelt Eyes Presidential Chair Four Or Eight Years Hence
A report attributed to Leslie M. Shaw claims the president’s order to place fourth-class postmasters on the classified list signals a bid for a future presidential chair. The report’s credibility is uncertain and under discussion.
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Roosevelt
Leslie M. Shaw
Uncle Sam and Canadian graft draw public attention
The piece argues graft is spreading beyond the United States into Canada and warns that unchecked corruption will become obvious, becoming a safeguard for nations as it calls attention to itself.
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Uncle Sam
Count Boni Faces Gossip Over Suit Against Princess Anna
The article hints Count Boni is a naughty man and that his motives in suing Princess Anna may be mercenary rather than humane. The disclosure shocks his many friends in this country.
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Count Boni
Anna
Cattlemen Protest Tariff on Hides Before Ways and Means
Texas grazing interests plan a loud defense against removing the hide tariff. They argue tariffs raise prices on leather goods used by about eighty million people and expect the Ways and Means Committee to reject any move to end the tariff.
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Texas
Committee On Ways and Means
Senator Cosson Advocates Mulct Tax Increase
Audubon county Senator Cosson plans to push a bill to raise the mulct tax from 600 to 1500 dollars in the state legislature. He has led liquor prosecutions and argues higher taxes would close ill controlled resorts. Odds favor liquor interests blocking passage, but the measure could force many saloons to close.
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Cosson
Audubon County
Brains in Matrimony and the Divorce Question
A Des Moines judge warns that choosing a spouse without thoughtful compatibility leads to divorce. The piece argues it is better to remain single than wed for the wrong reasons, stressing matched dispositions, tastes, and habits over mere attraction or social pressure.
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Des Moines
A Practical Guide to Choosing a Husband Before Marriage
The article urges women to assess a suitor by his kindness to his mother and sisters, his temper, and his ability to furnish a home. It argues money is not essential for happiness if partners are sensible and notes the Des Moines judge calling attention to the root causes of divorce and the remedy within prospective spouses.
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Des Moines
Ship subsidy debate reawakens with anti foreign flags plea
A political cartoon postcard criticizes the ship subsidy bill by showing American liners under foreign flags and urges Congress to act. The piece questions patriotism and warns against boycotts by American companies to push the measure, comparing critics to traitors and industry captains.
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the Tribune
Uncle Sam
Congress
Congress of the
United States
Arnold
The Mail Order and Parcels Post Debate
The article argues against parcels post and mail order houses, warning they harm consumers and town economies. It urges support for local merchants to keep cities vibrant, raise land values, and protect fair prices and quality. It notes catalogs lure buyers with bargains that may backfire on future orders.
Direct Customer Grievances Demand Justice from Seller
A customer insists on going directly to the seller for redress if standards fall short, asserting the party will provide justice. The statement frames consumer rights and direct recourse as the assured remedy.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A Victorian era advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming it works constitutionally by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure and urges readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Experts Show Hill Wrong on Soil Fertility, Report Says
Washington December 3 experts from the department of agriculture presented findings to the national conservation committee showing soil fertility is increasing contrary to James J. Hills claim. The study cites data from the census bureau and 30000 farmer replies and credits improved fertility to fertilizer use and agricultural institutions. The Beatrice Creamery case before the interstate commerce commission also drew attention in Iowa as railroads and express firms report higher milk and cream shipments.
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Washington, D. DC
James J. Hill
Department of Agriculture
National Conservation Committee
Hill
Census Bureau of Statistics
National Conservation Commission
Bo Ae
State Departments of Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Commission
Beatrice Creamery Company
Iowa
Railroads
Express Companies
Beatrice Company
Threatens to Shoot Judge in Partitions Case
Fort Madison woman Helen M Bantley faces charges for threatening to shoot Judge Henry Bank of the Lee County District Court after a partition suit ruling. She sought to buy a revolver and offered $400 to influence the decision, with officials planning criminal proceedings.
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Fort Madison
Keokuk
Helen M. Bantley
Henry Bank
Lee County
Judge Bank
Datin
Assassination of Ottoman General in Constantinople
General Ismael Meher Pasha, once aide de camp to the sultan and linked to earlier revolutionary investigations, was killed last night in Stamboul. An army officer fired five revolver shots, and fled the scene.
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Sultan
Constantinople
Ismael Meher Pasha
Stamboul
Bucklen's Amica Salve Cures Cold Sore Quickly
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Mt Suffalo New York says he cured a chronic cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and all traces vanished. Sold under guarantee at F S Shriner's drug store for 25 cents. December.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson Mt. sSuffalo
N. Y
Bucklen
F. S. Shriner
Girl Locked Beneath Street Car In Sioux City
Six year old Rena Misjl er was caught under a street car in Sioux City last night. Her skull fractured and clothing torn nearly from her body. She may die.
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Sioux City
Rena Misjler
Government fraud probe in Canada leads to suspensions
Investigators under Judge Robert Cassels uncover irregularities in the marine and fisheries department, prompting suspensions of Montreal area officials and the end of patronage lists. A bill to make bribery in contracts indictable is proposed, with a broader department reorganization planned. Quebec’s marine agent and about twenty minor staff face action as the probe cites commissions of five percent or more and substantial gratuities.
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Ottawa
Quebec
Missing Iowa Lawyer Found in Navy Under Indictment
W L Weaver of Iowa Falls, once a practicing attorney and son of a state supreme court justice, has been located in the U S Navy. He is under two indictments for uttering forged instruments and may be brought to trial in January. Authorities contend with federal process issues to secure his return.
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W. L. Weaver
Iowa Falls
Jackie
Justice Weaver
State Supreme Court
United States Navy
Weaver
United States
Navy
Army
Des Moines
Walsh
W. A. Bigges
William L. Walters
Perry
Biggs
UNCLE SAMS HANDS OFF IN HAITI INTERVENTION QUESTION
Washington reports no foreign government requests U S intervention in Haiti and officials say the United States will not act on its own. Minister Furniss dispatch notes Prince residents fear Northern and Southern factions clash while Port au Prince remains reported quiet and security assured.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Hayti
United States
Furniss
Department
Prince Fear
Des
Navy de
Big verdict to ruined girl in Muscatine case
In Muscatine Iowa at 5 pm yesterday the jury awarded Vera Smith 15000 against L D Hendrix for alleged assault after a two hour deliberation. This follows a prior trial with 11000 verdict. A new trial was granted on grounds of new evidence and excessive damages, and Hendrix will likely appeal.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Vera Smith
L. D. Hendrix
Hendrix
Council Runs Saloons in Dubuque With City Tax
Dubuque Iowa reports an ordinance placing all saloons under direct city control and levying a $120 annual tax per establishment. Drug stores also come under tighter enforcement of pharmacist liquor laws.
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Dubuque, Ia
Officials confident foot and mouth disease controlled
Philadelphia Iowa December 3 officials of the state sanitary board say the foot and mouth outbreak is under control with no new cases for over fifty six hours. They are tracing cattle shipped from Buffalo but report no additional infections found.
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Philadelphia
State Sanitary Board
Buffalo
Public Sale of Farm Near Pleasant Plain on Dec 22 1908
A public sale at the seller's residence 2% miles southwest of Pleasant Plain on Tuesday December 22 1908 at 10 a.m. features 86 acres, a five room house, livestock including horses cattle hogs chickens and ducks, farm implements and grain with payment terms of 500 down and balance March 1 1909 or cash with 5 to 10 month credit on certain sums. A. F. Arndt and N. S. Mil er & Son Auctioneers with Harry McGraw Clerk conduct the sale lunch by R Duttweiler.
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Pleasant Plain
Center School House
Notice to heirs of Calvin Snook estate Iowa 1909
State of Iowa Jefferson County to Mary B Snook John N Snook Esther S Snook and all parties interested in the estate of Calvin Snook deceased. Final report of Ella A Snook as administratrix will be on file by January 1 1909 seeking approval and discharge and other orders. If you fail to appear by February 2 1909 default will be entered and orders made as prayed.
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State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Mary B. Snook
John N. Snook
Esther S. Snook
Calvin Snook
District Court
Ella A. Snook
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Bargar & Spencer, Publishers
Canada
Council
Dubuque
H. P. Waterloo
Steve Wood
A. F. Arndt
N. S. Miler & Son
Aucs
Harry McGraw
R. Duttweiler
Ella A, Snook
I. D. Jones
A. W. Chase
Dr.a W Chase Medicine Co
N.Y
Thoma’s Pharmacy
Lows
Ational Corn Exposition
Omaha
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Manner Ann Ettes Denon
Ey ‘ Aas County
UC Bt
P. E. Heflin
Agen, C. B
O. R
H. D. Bridges
the Novelty Store
Faiklold National Bank
D. OC. Bradley
W.G. Ross, D.C. Bradley
R. B. Louden
H. C. Taylor
D. G. Higley
K. West
Cashier
F. J. L. Blas
Asst. Cashier
Kholder
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