15 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1897
Page
1
The secretary of the treasury warns of deficits this year and next, while the president offers no plan to raise revenue. The statement questions the soundness of trusting an economical Republican Congress.
A contemporary critique portrays Charles A. Dana as a harsh yet earnest figure, noting his preference for strong sensational sentences over balanced opinions. The piece calls him a peculiar educated old crank admired for his distinctive style.
The new congress moves quickly on pension policy without adopting the secretary’s reform that wives of soldiers who die as a result of the rebellion should be barred from pensions. The article predicts young brides may claim pensions for decades, aging the system.
Republicans in Congress oppose the civil service law and seek to restore the old system after gaining control. The piece notes Pendleton and Cleveland as historical backers and warns that repeal is unacceptable, urging the continued influence of the law.
The New York World laments rising bonded debt from 55 million in 1893 to 847 million by 1897 while monthly deficits reach 9 million. It accuses the Dingley McKinley system of funneling revenue to monopolies and criticizes government spending as party-bought bounties, urging rational taxation and end to waste.
Sterling Remedy Co promotes No-To-Bac as a wonder-worker that makes weak men strong and helps quit tobacco easily. Easy purchase at druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar with a guaranteed cure and free booklet and sample from Chicago or New York.
The Des Moines Leader and other Iowa papers face the hunger for stable leadership as democratic papers like the Mt. Pleasant Free Press Keosauqua Democrat and Washington Democrat are noted for long tenure and clear stances. The piece also critiques McKinley era Cuba policy urging Congress to recognize belligerency and Cuban independence.
Incontinence of water during sleep stopped immediately by Dr. E. DetTCH ON'S ANTI DruggeTIC. Cures children and adults alike. Price $1.00. Sold by J. D. McDowell & Co., druggists, Fairfield, Iowa.
In St Louis Republic prose the Iowa senator Allison admits the Dingley tariff acts fail to yield expected revenue. He proposes further taxation while acknowledging deficits approach fifty million and hints at adding new laws if the act underdelivers. He credits frank admissions while denouncing the policy as fraudulent.
The Farmers' Club at the courthouse discussed postal savings banks with officers elected including John Ross as president and E R Norvell as vice president. Speakers argued security and civic virtue, while critics warned of costs and government risk. a resolution endorsing postal savings banks was adopted and plans for a Farmers Institute set for January.
A troubled health ad promotes a so called everlasting constipation solution. It promises a refund for a drug purchase but includes unclear legal language and questionable claims.
Dr Angew's Ointment cures piles in all forms including itching bleeding and binding. One application gives relief and three nights will cure most cases. Six nights cure most stubborn cases. Also advertised as cure for skin eruptions at 385 cents. Sold by J D McDowell and D G Higley.
An 19th century advertisement asserts catarrh is a blood disease and can be cured by purifying the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It likens catarrh to scrofula and promotes the remedy as effective.
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