03 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1897
Page
1
Wm. S. Forman has been confirmed as commissioner of internal revenue. A strong letter by W. R. Morrison to Senator Vorhies is credited with having brought it about.
A report from Kentucky says the Gold and Silver Democrats plan to unite in Chicago to back a mayoral candidate, with both wings again expected to align in the state.
The group named for the new cabinet presents as a weak slate, with Sherman and Alger viewed as notably weak. Lyman Gage stands out as the only strong figure among the rumored picks.
Ex-Congressman Hayes elected to the Iowa state senate in Clinton County to fill Senator Merrill's vacancy. The county swung from a Republican 1,000 vote majority in November to a large Hayes margin on the Democratic ticket.
Amendments to the Anglo American arbitration treaty may derail ratification. If defeated, the United States Senate could face sharp criticism for imperilling a five year proposal. Objections appear petty and stem from Senate jealousy.
The president elect opposes spending 850000 for an inauguration ball, arguing that such display is wasteful while millions suffer for food and basic needs. He commends opposing extravagance during hard times.
The Tribune argues against providing free school books, urging parents to buy them and boards to assist only in extreme cases where nonattendance would occur. It claims taxpayers shoulder enough burden and compares book costs to clothing costs.
Rev Dr William S Rainsford, rector of St George's Episcopal Church, urges his congregation and the public to skip the Bradley Martin ball in New York on February 10. He argues ostentatious wealth deepens class divides and invites demagogues to attack the wealthy amid poverty.
Lost a dear little child whose smiles brightened home. It might have been saved if parents had kept One Minute Cough Cure for croup in the house. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma.
A polemic argues against gold standard policies and calls for a government issued fiat currency. The author cites Peter Cooper and Carlisle, condemns bond retirements, and advocates replacing greenbacks with a large new issue of United States notes. The piece attacks bankers, cites treasury reserves, and warns of ongoing financial manipulation.
A torpid liver causes bad breath indigestion and frequent headaches. To avoid such complaints take De Witt's Little Early Risers the famous small pills sold by Bradshaw & Thoma.
The First Battle by William J Bryan will be released in about two weeks with an initial print run of at least 500,000 copies. The work covers Bryan's role in the silver movement, his early political career, and the 1896 campaign including the election returns. It includes a biographical sketch of Mrs Bryan and discussions of bimetalism, with dedications to Bland Weaver and Teller.
An excerpt discusses the 1896 campaign with debate over party loyalty and deception in ticket nominations. It cites McKinley’s openers and Bryans warnings about corporate influence, civil service life tenure, and theElection Returns chapter. Ella Wheeler Wilcox supplies a concluding poem on perseverance.
Gov Boies argues for bimetallism and a compromise on currency policy. He says last fall’s election challenged gold monometallism and urges a clear, equal use of both metals to settle the monetary dispute. He predicts the nation will end the controversy only after an explicit choice.
The advertisement asserts that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures diseases caused by impure blood with unimpeachable testimony. It claims remarkable records of cures after other preparations failed and credits Hood's Pills with curing liver ills biliousness jaundice indigestion and sick headache.
A notice promoting subscriptions to major papers explains the upcoming year will be filled with big national and foreign news. It recommends the Semi-Weekly Republic of St Louis at 1 per year for two papers weekly for a year. The Republic daily costs 8 per year or 86 for six months or 1.50 for three months.
The discussion favors diversified farming with hogs cattle sheep poultry and grain to balance prices and build soil fertility. Members note rotation and market awareness as keys while cautioning against overreliance on a single livestock or crop. The meeting adjourned to Feb 6 to discuss marketing produce. The Republican Programme section criticizes Mr Hanna's post March 4 plan with a proposed tariff and silver deal.
A promotional notice offers ten cents for a sample of Ely's Cream Balm to prove its catarrh and hay fever cure with a full size 50 cent bottle available. A Brooklyn testimonial claims cure after six weeks. The message also touts Je Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts and piles with sale through The Tribune.
A Youths Companion preview highlights President inauguration cabinet seating and new Congress in a year marking the 71st birthday with Herbert Wilson Harmon Lodge Reed articles to be printed. The issue includes a twelve color Art Calendar and an illustrated prospectus for Hood's Sarsaparilla claims renewed strength and vitality.
Advertises Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for skin troubles from chapped hands to ulcers. Sells through Bradshaw & Thoma at the Postoffice Restaurant, offering candies nuts fruits and seasonable Christmas goods.
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