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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1887
Page
2
A sugar trust is formed and sugar prices rise two cents per pound. The prohibition stance strengthens support for that idea in the coming year. Henry George suggests tariff reform makes it the lone issue for 1888 and the labor party may not run.
The court emerges as a states rights body in major decisions including the Virginia habeas corpus case the prohibition cases and the anarchist case, signaling a trend toward state supremacy in constitutional questions.
The Burlington Gazette notes sorrowful English commentary on risks to British trade as the United States considers dropping tariff protections. The piece frames international economic tension around tariff policy and U S economic strategy.
The Rev Dr McCosh president of Princeton College calls President Cleveland’s tariff revision message the ablest in years and a mark of statesmanship. He says Cleveland has the poor man at heart and is seeking to improve conditions, while the rich can look out for themselves. He endorses the President’s view of the current situation.
The piece alleges Senator Wilson promotes an illegal relief bill to aid Des Moines river settlers to gain political gain. It argues a lawful remedy would be a land title loss compensation appropriation likely to pass Congress and receive presidential approval.
The Burlington Gazette notes unusual Republican resistance to confirming Lemar as justice. It questions why opposition arises now given his prior unanimous approval when head of a major department and his reforms recovering public lands from party allies. The piece suggests corporate interests drive the attack and calls the timing suspicious.
The American Grocer of New York praises President Neveland as a good and patriotic leader for the whole people while noting some disagreements. It says he is level headed on most issues and would be preferred over prominent Republicans, despite objections to his views. It condemns Republican opposition to revenue reductions as misguided.
The piece decries a twelve year fraud system in Colorado New Mexico and west lands. It cites 600 Las Animas County patents in fictitious names and notes coal and water rights stripped from public lands. The Upright land office faces a Supreme Court decision protecting patently fraudulent grants and calls for new federal law to counter the ruling.
A Tribune interview with wool buyer John Quillen analyzes the Jefferson County wool trade. It calculates a $90,000 tariff cost on woolen goods yearly versus $4,480 wool tariff benefit, leaving a net annual loss of $85,520 for the county. The piece argues voters should judge by business interests beyond party lines.
A historical shift unfolds quickly across the United States during the past month. Events highlight notable changes in policy and public discourse, with rapid developments affecting politics economy and society.
The piece reports on protectionist tensions between the Chicago Tribune and rival papers amid Blaine era politics. It notes Joe Manley of Augusta Maine hinting at an opposition Chicago paper if the Tribune backs Blaine, and criticizes the Journal's tariff stance as protectionist and extreme.
The piece denounces a bloc of newspapers as blind defenders of monopoly and tariff protection. It accuses them of whitewashing a black “white elephant,” backing tobacco and whisky protection, opposing tariff reductions, and using press power to shield infant industries. It urges Joe Manley to spare ultra pro protection papers in Chicago from extinction.
The Iowa Draft Horse Breeders met at the Newton courthouse with C E Stubbs in attendance from this county. President W H Jordan praised state and national draft horse success at fairs. A legislative committee was formed to push stallion lien law and a three degree commendation system for horses earning premium-worthy status. Officers were elected: President Captain W H Jordan and Secretary Treasurer O G Norton with a slate of vice presidents and directors. The group adjourned to reconvene on date fixed by the executive committee.
Mrs A Townsend of Kansas visits locally. Mrs W T Ilague travels to Kansas to stay with Mr Ilague's parents. Mrs Daniel Leppo convalesces. A quiet wedding occurred last Thursday Frank Hurst wed Maggie Wilson. Rumors of more weddings. Dr G W Converse may move to Hillsboro. Old soldiers plan pork beans supper and Christmas tree Christmas eve. E E Gardener seeks a writing school. Mrs Davis of Ainsworth called to Mrs Levi Comingore's bedside. Dec 19 1887 in Oop firchory. Mrs Tinsley very sick. Minnie Peterson ill with lung fever. Rev Tracy preached at the Baptist church. Eld H Rice led Christian chapel services. Miss Sarah Dubois visiting with Dr J W DuBois. Mrs Ruckman returns from Agency to reside here. A J Kramer returns from Monte Vista Colorado and plans to move next spring. Salma F S B
Robert Webb returns from Cres ton for summer. A C Oliver and E W Woolems visit Oskaloosa College. New girl in town at John Murphys. Recent shooting matches nearby. Wild Bill in Packwood Saturday. Christmas tree planned Monday evening. Todd Stewart pleased with Southern California. Henry Mitchell's livery barn nearing completion. Nero.
Local notes report Belleville No 7 school under teacher Mr Palm advancing well. Other items mention a Burlington & Northwestern passenger train striking cattle near Packwood, eight two year old steers killed or crippled. Romack brothers lose calves to black leg and Will Hintz sells a fine team for 350 dollars. A sociable at Austin Shed donn's ends with a good time and a Christmas tree planned at Packwood Eve.
Meetings covered county Bible society business with officer elections and a Sunday union service. Reports from treasurer and depositor were reviewed. A separate teachers convention in Salina discussed self culture, methods in history, reading, arithmetic, examinations, and school law with about fifty teachers and local citizens in attendance.
The Providence Journal denounces Blaine’s surplus giveaway scheme as folly and warns against using taxes to subsidize消费 goods, arguing it harms political economy and fails to reduce tariffs on essentials.
A local political scene shows prohibition bids failing to be the sole issue for party organization and fielding a competitive slate for the coming year. Voters and leaders assess broader concerns beyond temperance as the campaign moves forward.
Testimonials from multiple users recount severe colds that progressed to pneumonia and lung trouble, improved rapidly after using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, and praise it as the best remedy for throat and lung diseases.
The young ladies' missionary society of the M. E. church hosted a social and literary entertainment at Thos Bell's home last Friday. The well attended event offered pump kin pie doughnuts and milk. A quotation match provided the main attraction and guests enjoyed a pleasant profitable evening.
The best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Clarke and Junkin.
List of deaths with ages and causes from Libertyville Fairfield and Pleasant Plain towns plus marriages in December 1887 and births in Fairfield Penn township and Pleasant Plain with names Ties to Hobson, Merkley, Hurst and Wisecarver families. Includes transfers of farm property from 1851 to 1887 detailing grantees and deed values.
A Shelby North Carolina woman Mrs Luther Lutz credited Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with curing a seven year siege by disease after three months of persistent coughing and sleepless nights. The ad claims a single bottle brought miraculous relief and offers free trials at Clarke and Junkin s drug store.
Wheat and corn prices listed per bushel with buys and sells at elevators. Cabbage, hams, lard, butter, eggs, and poultry rates given. Wood, coal, and coke prices, plus cattle and hog classifications with price ranges per cwt or per hundredweight. Includes rice, bran, meal, and feed terms for farmers.
The report shows a weekly increase in visible wheat by 1 743 308 bushels and rye by 12 602 bushels, with decreases in barley 2 725 331 bushels, corn 262 127 bushels, and oats 152 493 bushels. It also lists cattle and horse market price ranges for various grades and weights.
Cures Piles, Salt Rheum, Tetter, Burns, Scalds, Sores, Wounds, Infant's Sores, sore nipples and eruptions of the skin. Catarrh sufferers find it invaluable. Pleasant to use with guaranteed satisfaction. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Clarke & Junkin.
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