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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
9
The Fairfield Tribune offers subscription terms for one year in advance six months and three months. Published as a weekly newspaper through the Fairfield Post Office as second class mail matter. A drop of ink makes millions think. One dollar.
The message urges national unity and limits on corporate power while stressing fairness for small towns and shippers. It calls for railroad account examination, antiplutocracy government, and lawful corporate political contributions ban. It weighs war as evil yet necessary deterrence and supports selective immigration.
The Fairfield Ledger questions the Intersta te Commerce Commission livestock rate decision. It argues the ruling benefits packers and railways, not Iowa farmers, and accuses supporters of aligning with trusts and political demagogues. The piece casts doubt on claims the decision aided the farmer.
A late Ledger note suggests if the commission could enact its rates immediately western railways would have faced an estimated loss of 1.5 million dollars with little possibility of recovery.
Reverend O D Moore of Harpersville New York recounts severe coughing from a grip that forced him to sleep upright. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and preventing consumption. Available at Frank S Shriner's for 50 cents to 1 dollar with a free trial bottle.
The original company brings Uncle Josh Perkins a comedy drama with tragic touches to the Grand Opera House on Wednesday December 20. Expect emotional intensity and a mix of songs, specialties, and lavish scenery across four acts with a packed house anticipated.
Harper resident George W. Hoffman testifies to relief from seven years of stomach and liver trouble after using Electric Bitters. He urges others to try the medicine, which is sold with a guarantee by Frank S. Shriner.
An historic advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, alcohol-free remedy for women's ailments. It touts a 40 year history, a guarantee, and promises of vigor with a cordial tonic, plus a promotion offering free Medical Adviser copies and Little Liver Pills as trusted companions.
A debt free 160 acre farmer in the corn belt seeks to raise average corn to 65 bushels per acre and increase dairy yield to 300 pounds of butter per cow. He emphasizes studying progressive methods to expand production for neighbors to learn from.
The page lists B and Q time tables with westbound trains including Denver Express Omaha Express Fast Mail Des Moines Local and passenger trains. Southbound services show Chicago Express Fast Mail and Burlington and Peoria routes with timings and daily or Sunday exceptions.
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