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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1898
Page
1
Gov Boies opposes a fixed gold standard and free coinage at 16 to 1. He endorses a market ratio instead, indicating a flexible approach to currency value.
The speech drew mixed reactions from supporters and opponents of the extreme gold and extreme silver movements, with neither side fully satisfied by the ex-governor's address last week. The remark is seen as a notable recommendation for or against the speaker’s stance in the local political scene.
The Carroll Sentinel notes that with the Temple amendment and the board of control bill passage, two leading planks of the Democratic party will have become law, signaling a major policy shift and legislative success.
The article attacks the present administration for its handling of the De Lome scandal. It denounces McKinley as weak and portrays his cabinet as mediocre, arguing these failings reflect poorly on the nation.
The Chicago schools will open branch offices of savings banks in every school to permit deposits as small as a penny, aiming to foster thrift among American youth. The move appears wise and practical, worthy of trial nationwide.
The Ottumwa Courier reports that De Lome did not receive dismissal. He insulted the president and resigned of his own accord, leaving in apparent triumph rather than being ousted by the administration.
The Iowa state senate recorded four votes against the Temple amendment this winter, with Tom Bell of this city among the dissenters. Railroads opposed the bill, and Bell aligned with them as one of the four who voted against its adoption.
F W Clarke of Boston, a shoe maker, argues the tariff on hides raises shoe costs and benefits the dressed beef monopoly. He contends cattle prices hold steady from a year ago while hide prices rise two cents a pound, leaving the farmer with no benefit and paying the tax.
The Atlanta Constitution brands McKinley as a purely political figure who shifts positions to fit circumstances. It cites thirty years of changing stances from supporting silver bills to endorsing gold and bimetallism, noting his current ambiguous party alignment with Hanna as a possible exception.
A claimed rapid remedy called Mystic Cure promises cure of rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. The advertisement states the cause is removed and the disease vanishes after the first dose, priced at 75 cents and sold by J. D. McDowell & Co. in Fairfield.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation. It promises a full refund from druggists if C C C fails to cure the issue.
The excerpt argues that while Americans may criticize their government, the right to attack the president belongs only to the people themselves. An assault on the president is presented as a direct attack on national sovereignty and the people behind it.
The document shows a Spanish minister’s blistering critique of President McKinley and U S policy regarding Cuba. It claims the minister’s letter to Canalejas insulted McKinley, implying weakness and catering to the rabble. De Lome resigns after the leak, defecting to Spain.
Chicago Chronicle reports that bankers in rural areas prefer buying 4 percent bonds at par as a safe temporary use for idle money. The piece argues this indicates slow trade and low profits, with little genuine revival driven by prosperity advocates or political boosters.
If you wish to be well you must fortify your system against disease. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches the blood and builds strength. It creates an appetite and improves digestive power.
Hood's Pills are described as the favorite family laxative, positioned as easy to take and simple to operate for all ages.
Rev W H Main pastor of Emanuel Baptist Church Buffalo testifies for Dr Agnews Catarrhal Powder saying he tried many remedies without success and found immediate benefit. The powder relieves catarrh and is sold by J D McDowell and D G Higley.
The author lambasts the McKinley cabinet as weak and aged, attacking John Sherman for infirmities and Day for political maneuvering. They argue Olney and Bayard would act decisively, while Day’s influence undermines national leadership and Spain’s insult goes unaddressed. The piece portrays a compromised governance under Hanna and a president reliant on mediocrity.
Jefferson County farmers held their first annual Institute in Library hall, with strong turnout and robust discussion. Speakers led sessions on mutual insurance potato culture corn economics and livestock, highlighting horse dairy cattle sheep and pasture practices and the value of shared knowledge.
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