11 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1895
Page
1
The report labels Senator Hill a failure as a public lecturer for not drawing crowds. The city investing the most money is slated to gain the Republican national retention.
St Louis Democrats discuss nominating Fred Lehman for Congress. If he runs, Lehman is seen as a strong candidate who could make an impact in national politics.
The president obtained his firearm immediately after learning that England’s response to his Venezuela note was en route.
Citizens discuss transferring the Jefferson County Library to city control and funding it with a small tax under a specific statute. The measure would shift management to municipal authorities and rely on tax support to sustain operations.
The article asserts President Cleveland cannot seek a third term and predicts the Democratic nominee will be a western man, signaling a shift in party leadership.
The new congress aims to limit activity to passing appropriation bills. This stance reflects the speaker’s clear determination, and his words closely align with the current legislative plan plus its constrained agenda.
Report says a secret political group named The Patriots of America plans to organize lodges nationwide to promote the free silver cause, with Coin Harvey said to have completed arrangements for the effort.
The rank and file of the democratic party want an administration with less angelic idealism and more iron in its partisanship. They say to be popular an administration must be vigorously partisan and daring. The people like it.
The president signals broad support for his Venezuela policy but warns that any British deviation from the doctrine will trigger war, as the United States insists on enforcing its international stance.
The committee on revision has printed its report and a copy is now at the county clerk’s office for public viewing. Citizens may inspect the proposed changes at the clerk’s office.
The text argues Republicans hold full control of the House and should enact needed laws despite a Democratic president. It urges the new majority to demonstrate their stance and proposed measures to the country.
Commissioners propose adding failure to provide for a wife's comfort as a legal ground for divorce, arguing it would ease separation. They also call for restricting marriage of paupers criminals and the insane to curb perceived social ills and hasten moral reform.
The St Paul Pioneer Press commends the president for a bold advance in diplomacy over the Venezuelan dispute. It notes the push for arbitration of the entire boundary issue with Britain and asserts the Monroe Doctrine remains a strong U S policy backed by public sentiment of millions.
Miss Frances Willard, president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, defends cross faith collaboration at temperance events. She notes the union is nonchurch, upholds total abstinence, and welcomes Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, and Gentile allies. A Boston branch protest led to a thanks resolution and closing episode.
The passage argues that widespread publicity will likely stop similar protests from other branches. It warns that the organization should avoid involvement in anti Catholic sentiment as indirect participation would ruin its usefulness and add sectarian bitterness to its work.
Davenport editor hails President Cleveland's lengthy message to Congress as a clear, fearless and duty bound account of national perils and remedies. It praises his plain speech on finance and tariff, condemns no man, and urges citizens to read the 54th Congress document for informed national guidance.
The Albia Democrat has new owners H. M. Belvel and Mr. Crenshaw who promise first class quality. The paper is renamed the Monroe County News and a strong field is hoped to help its success.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she would die from Consumption but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Thomas Eggers of 139 Florida St San Francisco recovered from a severe cold that threatened consumption after one bottle. Free trial bottles at Clarke’s drug store. regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Bradshaw and Thomas advertise DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a small pill prompt cure for biliousness indigestion and constipation in a period style noted in a small product notice.
An 1895 letter from Mississippi’s Lafayette County praises its healthy climate, rich rivers, diverse timber, and crops including corn and cotton. It notes low fever risk, abundant wild fruit, strong stock feed via winter cane, land prices, and Oxford as the Athens of the South with education facilities, churches, and pending railroad plans offering manufacturing potential.
The authors describe fertile land along the Yocoma river, urging buyers to exploit white oak timber, buy land on favorable terms, and move from Colorado to establish a home in the New South. They warn of rivals buying timber and promote mulching to prevent frost damage on peaches.
The piece urges expanding the U S Navy to protect foreign commerce missionaries and citizens worldwide. It recalls improvements since Whitney’s reconstruction during Cleveland's first term and argues for a navy as large and strong as England's to command respect.
Sigourney Steven notes 1893 results show Joseph with 82 888 votes and Crane with 82 118, a 770 vote drop for the populists. The speaker argues the party grows rapidly after renaming from Patrons of Husbandry to Greenback and now questions the next name, citing past factions gaining office through fusion.
The State Line Democrat notes Drake won 58 993 in the governor contest while Parrott reached 65 707. It argues railroad support and perceived subsidies harmed Drake and left voters misled by political leaders.
Numerous users report they are cured after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and credit renewed vitality and vigor to the remedy.
A historic list of land transfers dated November to December involving multiple buyers and sellers. Notable trades include Staats to Johnson for 80 acres in Blackhawk township at 3700 dollars, and Warner to Watkins for 80 acres in Liberty township at 2000 dollars. Names appear repeatedly as referees and grantees across Des Moines and surrounding townships.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 256 cents per box and notes sale by Geo D Clarke.
The advertisement asserts instant relief from a severe cough or cold. It claims to act on the throat bronchial tubes and lungs and to never fail giving immediate relief. Brad Shaw and Thoma are listed as sources.
A playful exchange notes one man earns much while in debt. The twist reveals the money comes from a mint. A quip about beauty sleep follows, with Marie remarking on the hardships of insomnia.
A young wife pleads with her husband about her mother’s wish to be cremated. He responds that if she prepares her affairs he will take her to arrange it that morning. The exchange hints at family tensions over end of life plans.
An ad targets older readers claiming Electric Bitters regulate bowels and kidneys without whiskey or stimulants. It is described as a mild tonic and alterative aiding digestion and stomach function, with strong claims of restoring tone. Clarke's drug store lists 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
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