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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription rates: one year in advance, six months, and three months for readers. It notes mail classification as second class and carries the slogan A drop of ink makes millions think.
Milwaukee Germania reports that prominent Republicans, trusted but critical, are gathering against McKinley’s nomination. It quotes disillusionment with imperialism, Hanna’s influence, and alleged misuses of army contracts and Admiral Schley, predicting a public shift before the next party decision.
Advice from Farm and Fireside by Jim L. Irwin. Emphasizes honesty excellence and advertising as keys to selling. Keep products sound clean and attractively presented to command better prices and future demand.
The president rejects both Senator Allison and Senator Hanna on trusts. He says trusts exist and harm competition and prices. He argues they are obnoxious to law and public welfare and calls for a remedy.
The writer urges the president to promptly enforce the Sherman act and common law against trusts rather than wait for new legislation. It criticizes presidential inaction, notes trusts are objectionable under common law, and suggests directing Griggs to use existing remedies until Congress acts. The piece also calls McKinley aware of the issue but negligent in applying the partial remedy.
They plan two amendments after Congress opens: one to modify the Fourteenth Amendment and one to establish uniform revenue laws. Advocates argue Filipinos would gain full rights, but backers fear unpreparedness and call for protected taxation of insular products to shield industries like the Northwest sugar beet sector from duty free sugar.
The Denver Post asserts that national observers expect no tariff reform or tax reduction from the forthcoming Congress. It argues government expenses have grown due to expansion and imperialism, with internal revenue needed fully. The piece dismisses hope for relief from the current party or a system capable of lowering taxes.
The night editor laments tame town items and pushes for sensational content. He cites murders and war as needed headlines, dismissing routine crime and regimental losses as insufficient for morning readers.
The U S House Democrats meet in caucus to nominate Jas D Richardson of Tennessee for speaker. Richardson, the longest serving Democrat aside from Mr. McRae of Arkansas, has fourteen years in the House.
A Lincoln quote asserts that a government incurring a debt and expanding money supply before repayment is the ultimate crime against its people. The remark condemns monetary expansion as harming citizens and reflects concerns about government financial power.
Read The Tribune advertisements to find what to buy and where to shop for Christmas presents without leaving town.
The Tribune urges advertisers to commit early for the holiday season. It emphasizes bargain pricing and market demand, highlighting sustained value through smart campaigns.
A fragment notes a product label phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought with the leading numeral four and lettering irregularities. No clear event or names present.
A close investigation into federal taxation shows that most tax money comes from the common worker's earnings and the struggle to obtain bread. The report stresses the heavy load borne by ordinary citizens.
The Colorado Democrat asserts the Hanna administration was not betrayed, arguing that its enemies cannot claim any breach of trust. The remark underscores political defense amid criticism.
A historical quotation attributes control of national money to the master of industry and commerce. The line ascribed to James A. Garfield underscores money power as a central driver of national influence and economic activity.
The match trust informs dealers of a 20 percent price increase effective January 1, raising costs for retailers and customers alike.
The oil combine has increased the price of coal oil by 35 percent and gasoline by 33 percent, affecting consumers and prompting calls for market review.
Retail price notes show brooms buckets tubs clothes baskets churns washboards and rope as trust products up twenty five percent. Limited details on sellers or dates accompany the price movement.
Des Moines Leader argues the Iowa federal judgeship should not be a tool for Gear Cummins factionalism. It praises a nonpartisan selection, noting Judge Deemer as a model, and urges a nominee with independence and judicial proprieties to reflect honor on the president and Iowa’s bar.
Attorney General Griggs performs self effacing gestures to praise his role while resisting a vice presidential bid. He argues the safer path is to stay with the trusts and his salary, avoiding an election risk to his political future.
The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad Passenger Department issues a pamphlet detailing rich lead and zinc mines in Southwestern Missouri and Southeastern Kansas. It highlights returns to labor and capital from mining districts in Joplin Webb City Carterville Galena Empire City and Aurora. Mailed free. Address,
An advertisement touts Mall’s Pioneer Cure as a chocolate tablet that targets kidney and bladder issues stomach trouble dyspepsia liver trouble impure blood female troubles rheumatism with a promise of prompt relief. It claims many cures and offers a dollar box draft if it fails to help. Sold by all druggists.
Farmers should read the Western Trail published quarterly by the Chicago Rocky Island and Pacific railway. It is sent free for one year and requests readers to address a letter or postal card to John Sebastian, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
London crowds bid farewell as 700 men from the Queen's Own Guards, including First and Second Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards, depart by train from Waterloo for Southampton to sail for Africa. Colonels and nobles secure spots in a selected, blue-blooded emergency cavalry unit amid a nationwide mobilization.
The Chicago Chronicle argues Secretary Gage’s 1901 budget shows imperialism as an expensive luxury. It compares 1901 estimates with 1900 spending, noting big increases in war and navy costs while suggesting some department cuts, and questions the overall taxpayer burden of maintaining empire.
Observers from England Ireland France and Switzerland laud George Washington. They describe his glory wisdom and virtues as enduring. The quotes trace his impact from a founding leader to a symbol of national unity and progress.
Reactions to George Washington's death flood newspapers and editors worldwide. English and Scottish voices praise his providential leadership, universal fame, and unselfish character, with tributes from London Courier, British Register, Sir William Hamilton, and Earl Buchan.
A Chicago News quip recalls a wife’s praise about hoping her son grows up to be like his father. The exchange frames humor around parental equality and flattery between spouses and a witty response.
A Chicago Daily News note reports a western judge ruling that the term home denotes only shelter, not support, as an umbrella and lamp post metaphor underscores the point.
The smoke of London travels on wind to the sea, darkening water for miles and affecting coastal views as far as Devonshire.
Final settlement notice from Jefferson county Iowa asks heirs and all interested parties to review the executor Charles Conner's report on Abraham Conner's estate. Deadline is January 8 1900 at Fairfield Jefferson County. failure to appear may force approval and discharge. M B Sparks is attorney.
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