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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1899
Page
1
The text hints at rising wheat prices tied to political shifts against trusts with tariff removals. It notes the C B and Q railroad improving its line toward Jefferson county signaling a busy year for Fairfield. It references Schley’s praised performance and the mixed views on Sampson while the administration eyes a resolution.
A quote contrasts women and men in social judgment before noting growing monopoly threats. The Baltimore News argues conditions favor monopolies but calls for action to protect treasured values. It praises anti trust agitation as a public service maintaining awareness of the issue's gravity.
The Tribune argues against subsidizing American shipping. It calls for market self-reliance, notes shipping pays as other industries do, and warns against continuing soft subsidies that burden farmers and legitimate businesses.
A Washington meeting fixed the 16 to 1 plank as central for the 1900 Democratic platform. The conferees include Teller, Turner, Allen, Pettigrew, Hellfield, Jones with Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, Arkansas, and ex-Congressman Towne. Only Jones of Arkansas is a Democrat among them. others are silver Republicans or populists. Most have been defeated voters no longer represent constituents.
Better Than Kiondike Gold is health and strength gained by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla the great blood purifier. It fortifies the whole system and gives you such strength that nervous troubles cease and work becomes easy. Hood's Pills are the best family cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle reliable sure.
An 1890s style advertisement claims a lovely woman needs health to stay attractive. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for weak nerves, pimples, and run-down conditions by purifying blood and regulating stomach liver and kidneys. Available for 50 cents at Collins McKee's drug store.
News of the Burlington and Northwestern railroads reporting the fastest mail train run, No. 8, from Council Bluffs to Chicago on January 2. The 500.2 mile trip took 563 minutes with 394 minutes spent in stops, giving 5234 minutes of running time, including 134 minutes of stops for the last 206 miles. The rail era praised for road bed, rolling stock, motive power, and disciplined crews "pulling the same way."
William A Clark has been elected to the United States Senate from Montana with Republican votes amid bribery allegations. The 60 year old magnate, born in Connellsville Pennsylvania, built a vast fortune in copper mining, beet sugar, and wire works. His properties span Butte Montana Jerome Arizona and a 32000 acre Mexican plantation with a 1898 net income near ten million dollars.
McClellan of New York City praised regular soldiers in Congress remarks. He argued heroes are regulars who quietly perform duty across deserts, jungles, and sieges, asking for efficiency and respect for their service and the flag.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the greatest medicine for cures when all other preparations fail to do any good. It emphasizes effectiveness and sets strong assurances for consumers seeking relief from various ailments.
In a England speech A J Balfour argues that a lasting friendship between England and the United States underpins world peace. He cites shared language blood origin and institutions and recalls 1896 Venezuelan controversy to urge continued mutual sympathy and understanding. He says this bond offers the strongest guarantee for peace freedom progress and civilization worldwide.
The Burlington Hawkeye argues for tariffs while claiming to defend republicanism but avoids direct debate. It is challenged for misrepresenting tariff purposes and for failing to address why duties apply to non imported crops like hay while corn wheat rye and potatoes are imported.
The letter accuses the Hawkeye of misrepresenting tariff aims arguing that high duties on iron and steel serve more to protect producers and profit than to raise revenue. It urges the Hawkeye to join its party peers and stop conflating protection with simple revenue goals.
The Chicago Record letter-wag critiques of Professor Herron draw defenders amid praise from Dr. Josiah Strong and others. It lauds his rise from poverty to public teaching and his insistence on organizing society by Jesus teachings, while noting critics misrepresent him.
The Royal Baking Powder Company announces that French and Italian grape crops yield high quality cream of tartar refined for their product. It pledges that Royal Baking Powder remains the purest strongest and most economical leavening agent.
Des Moines residents note the fifth anniversary of the Fairhope Industrial Association born in Des Moines. The group near Mobile owns about 1000 acres, rents land to occupants, and pays state taxes while pursuing its model utopia aims. Continued on age 4.
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