15 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1893
Page
1
The judiciary panel reported in favor of Judge Jackson’s confirmation. The prohibition candidate for president last fall won about 275000 votes, the party’s largest tally. The House defeated the Sherman bill repeal by a small margin. Congressman Seerley voted for repeal.
Winning exhibitors at the World's Fair will each receive a bronze medal and a diploma stating the purpose of the award. Provisions are expected for 75,000 medals and diplomas.
The State Line Democrat labels free coinage a fraud that would benefit silver states like Colorado and Montana at the expense of non producing Iowa. It argues Iowa would bear the 30 cent gap and condemns demagogues such as James Weaver for backing the plan.
The Des Moines News alleges a statewide scheme where county officers use supplies charged to counties under false names. Items cited include a gold watch, bank books, a refrigerator, a dresser set, and liquor paid by counties. Jasper Poweshiek Hardin Crawford and Shelby named among victims. Prosecutions are expected and county boards urged to audit purchases.
The senate committee concludes eight key points on labor rights. Employers and workers are equal. employers may hire or fire per contract. Workers can organize for protection and improvement. Arbitration should occur for wage or hour disputes. If unsatisfied, workers may strike. Striking workers must not block others or damage property. Arbitration failing, legal authority should resolve disputes. Private armed groups by either side are improper and state authority should curb them. Congress likely can regulate cross state movement of such groups.
The essay discusses Judge Walter Q. Gresham as President Cleveland’s likely secretary of state. It weighs his cross party appeal, past Republican stance, and shift to Democratic support, noting his impact on tariff policy and the political realignment surrounding pensions and fiscal reform. The piece critiques party motives and anticipates pension law debates.
The new pension appropriation bill would transfer the pension bureau from the interior to the war department and remove widows who married soldiers after the war. It tightens disability eligibility and ends support for foreigners abroad unless destitute, while promising stricter administration. The Tribune questions harsh rules and urges interior control.
The Des Moines Leader notes the selection of Judge W W Allen of Nebraska for the U S Senate is not fully praised. Allen, once Republican, aligns with populists on some issues, opposes centralization, and says he will support the dominant party in the Senate while pursuing his own views on tariffs and free silver coinage.
Superintendent O J Layland er conducted an inquiry into tobacco use in Cedar Falls public schools. Findings show about 25 percent of high school boys use tobacco, 45 percent of eighth graders, 52 percent of seventh graders, and 47 percent of sixth graders. Ages 11 to 16. Potentially common problem in other Iowa cities.
The text criticizes President Harrison for appointing Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court as a partisan move, calling it a democratic snub to Republicans. It contrasts with Cleveland appointing Judge Gresham as secretary of state, seen as recognizing a Democrat ally, and questions the difference between the two actions.
A 19th century farmer from Lee County Iowa shares experiences in sheep raising. Beginning with Merinos, he compares coarse-wooled sheep to better mutton breeds like Shropshires and Cotswolds, and explains sheds hindered health. He advocates open pasture, natural care, and minimal shedding for higher returns and better flock vitality.
A long-term sheep farmer argues for open-air flocks with minimal shelter and emphasizes strong management. He cites near zero loss after adopting sheds, the value of Shropshire stock, feeding on blue grass sod, and careful lambing with warm rooms for ewes and lambs. He reports wool at least 25 cents per pound and lambs valued at about four dollars at weaning.
A druggist offers Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung throat chest troubles with a money back guarantee after a fair trial. Trial bottles are free at Clarke's drug store and large sizes cost 50 cents and 1 dollar.
GEO. W. WILTE maintains a stock of flour and bran shorts chop oil meal rock salt bay straw stock and poultry food corn oats and potatoes for sale to customers.
For sale cheap items include a five room house with well and fruit priced at 600 dollars, a twelve room house with outbuildings at 1,600 cash or financed, a five room house in Gage's addition at 750, a new five room house with two lots in Johnson's addition at 500, sixty acres of land near the city with pasture, and fifty other bargains.
Insurance at bottom rates highlights specialty coverage for school and church furniture. Local broker notes tailored policies, combining affordable premiums with protection for desks, pews, and cabinets in educational and religious facilities.
The February Century frontispiece features a vivid Tennyson portrait engraved from Mayall’s photograph, with a Locksley Hall couplet by Tennyson. An essay by Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke reflects on The Voice of Tennyson and the poet’s visit, alongside Liszt commentary by Saint Saens and Liszt portraits. The issue spans English French German Italian Russian Turkish Malay topics and U.S. locations from Massachusetts to the Northern Pacific, Chicago and more.
The February Atlantic Monthly presents a balanced mix of fiction travel history and literary criticism. Notable works include Mrs. Catherwood’s Old Kaskaskia and Margaret Collier Graham’s Alex Randall’s Conversion. Travel pieces by Mrs. Wiggin satire on English lodging appear alongside Under the Far-West Greenwood Tree. Feudal Chiefs of Acadia and Count Rumford add biographical history, with W E Mead reviewing contemporary books.
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