28 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1892
Page
1
A Red Oak business man explains to the Sun the relative costs of circulars and newspaper advertising. He finds 1,000 circulars weekly for a year would exceed 700 in printing, postage, envelopes, and labor, compared with a 100 ad in a newspaper.
Honorable B J Hall once represented this district seeks appointment as commissioner of patents. He is to be backed by Iowa constituents and has received endorsement from the Chicago association of patent lawyers.
Sherman F Myers appointed postmaster at Anita a third class office. He is son of the late Dr Myers, longtime local settler, and a Democrat of the old school. Sherm has long been a Republican and publishes a Republican newspaper.
The piece outlines cabinet plans with Daniel Lamont under navy consideration and Gray of Indiana for postmaster general. It praises J Sterling Morton of Nebraska as an ideal choice for secretary of agriculture and notes Morton would be a strong adviser to the president.
In the northern district of the state Democrats favor appointing editor Jnc. C. Kelly of the Sioux City Tribune as revenue collector. He is praised for building a top newspaper and contributing to the party’s strength and dignity. The party seeks broad satisfaction with the appointment.
The Sioux City Tribune notes Elijah Halford private secretary to President Harrison has endured illness and loss while serving the president. It suggests Halford, worn in health and finances, should be appointed minister resident and consul-general to Portugal and kept in the post until he recovers. Halford is a former newspaper man and Ohio newspaper worker.
The January American Gardening quotes L H Bailey praising the road movement as patriotic and philanthropic. It has planted a seed destined to germinate this year into a nationwide effort to improve roads with stone and gravel, uncheckable and gathering momentum.
The Indianapolis road congress with 200 farmers and business leaders urged abolishing district supervisors and creating a county superintendency under county commissioners. A town highway supervisor would report to the county official, aiming for a unified plan and skilled supervision across large areas.
The piece argues Democrats should press for an extra session to organize committees and craft a tariff reduction. It warns voters to demand bold action and warns against delaying reform, predicting gains if the party acts decisively and expands the free list and cuts protective duties.
The president replaced Jacob Schenkelberger, a one legged pension agent in Buffalo, with Charles A. Orr, a Republican. Schenkelberger, a Battery I veteran who lost a leg at Bull Run, had long served Erie County with no office before his appointment. Orr once served but fled danger. he is described as a partisan and campaign document author. The move draws bipartisan regret in Buffalo, seen as a mean act reflecting GOP sentiment toward veterans who are not Republicans.
The international monetary conference adjourned without a definite agreement on greater silver use. It will reconvene around May 30 with plans to be shared with participating governments. Senator Allison said European powers are not ready for bimetalism and called the conference cordial though inconclusive.
James K. P. Pine a prominent Republican leader in Rensselaer County New York and a United Shirt and Collar Company official says no anticipated changes or panic from Cleveland's election. He argues Cleveland will run a clean administration and predicts continued prosperity and limited tariff relief for linen collars.
Iowa’s J B Clarksonson argues for a modest tariff to protect American manufacturers and narrow wage gaps with Europe. He contends the party must abandon extreme high tariffs to regain public support and win future elections.
The article argues the Nicaragua canal must be built and controlled by Americans. It urges guaranteeing bonds up to 100 million dollars and backing a carefully drawn bill to ensure no loopholes. It notes that the union is in favor of guaranteeing and calls for swift passage.
The fourth annual Interstate Commerce Commission report shows U S rail mileage at 168 402.74 miles single track and 216 149.14 miles total. It details state line lengths per 100 square miles, international comparisons, growth in the South, corporate consolidation trends, employment totals, capital per mile, and earnings by freight and passenger traffic with per mile figures.
Five room house and lot in Eldon with summer kitchen and well offered at 500 if taken soon. Also five room dwelling and lot with well and fruit in Fairfield priced 700. Eight room dwelling and lot in Fairfield with all new buildings priced 1700.
Property listings advertise city parcels and nearby farms at fair pricing. Calls or visits encouraged to inquire about available parcels and terms.
The record shows 7 029 persons involved and 33 88L injured. Among them 2 660 employees were killed and 26 140 injured. Passengers totaled 293 killed and 2 972 injured. The figures provide a stark breakdown by group.
Ed O Bryan the 28 year old senator elect from Sedgwick county is profiled as a rising Wichita figure. A Democrat with a sharp political sense he aims to push reforms including Australian ballot law and a mortgage redemption bill as the coming legislature shapes good laws. Born near Fairfield Iowa in 1964 he worked in Libertyville and Hutchinson before settling in Wichita where he built a notable legal and business reputation.
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