14 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
1
Congressman Updegraff states the railroad anti scalping bill will mark the deca dence of the republican party and harm its honesty. He and Hager voted against the bill while other Iowa congressmen supported it. Both men were defeated for nomination this year.
The Bloomfield Democrat rejects claims of hoisting Gen Weaver for congress in 1900. It argues he was not the strongest Sixth district candidate this year. The piece says voters are tired of Weaver and the party should turn him down hard if he runs again.
The Clinton Age argues that republican legislation cannot end the silver issue in politics. It warns not to count on Republicans framing laws to suppress gold Democrats. It predicts that if enough Democrats in the land desert the party at state conventions, a Democratic government could return.
The Tribune asserts a newspaper’s right to advocate for party platform changes it views as best for the party and people. It argues such advocacy is universal and necessary for progress, noting parties historically shift positions on issues like war outcomes and prohibition.
South Dakota voters adopted a constitutional amendment on initiative and referendum. The measure allows five percent of voters to present a bill to the legislature, which then goes to a public vote. five percent can compel submission of any act. Supporters call it popular government in its broadest sense and the outcome will be watched closely.
The National Bimetallist criticizes the anti expansion push as bad politics and aligns with The Tribune. It argues no Democratic leader can sway 6.5 million votes against Philippine annexation and warns of division within the party. The piece says opposition would fail to stop administration moves and only fuels war spirit among Republicans.
Readers praise Hood’s Sarsaparilla citing personal benefits and improved well being after use. Testimonials highlight vitality and health gains attributed to the remedy.
The St Louis Republic recounts Russell Sage’s old fashioned view on wedding gifts. Sage praises simple keepsakes from earlier days and condemns modern glitter and extravagance, urging a return to a rolling pin era and a moral crusade against wedding present customs.
In Haverhill Massachusetts a socialist ticket led by John C Chase wins mayoralty and six council seats. The platform calls for municipal ownership of utilities run by workers, eight hour day with $2 wage, public works for unemployed, tax proportional to holdings, recall of officers, initiative and referendum, and public council records. The elected mayor vows education before coercion.
Henry Wattenson lauds expansion following Dewey at Manila, urging a forward national policy and warns against money’s corrupting influence. He argues the nation cannot retreat with honor, cites Dewey’s victory as proof of duty, and stresses moral stakes in finance and politics.
On the Great Rock Island route to the west south north and northwest one fare and 2.00 for round trip with travel dates November 1 November 15 December 6 and December 20. M. O. Gay.
Discussion of a Christian home built on the word and spirit of God. It emphasizes mutual love as essential, and the Sabbath as a weekly lordly refreshment. The piece urges keeping God at the center, modeling obedience, temperance, and generosity within the family unit.
The powder’s rise in demand comes from two factors. Most rival baking powders contain alum, and consumers avoid them. The product bears the Awarded Highest Honors from the World’s Fair Chicago 1893 and the California Midwinter Fair 1894.
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