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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription terms including one year in advance six months and three months with a dollar amount. The notice is printed as publisher information and includes the motto A drop of ink makes millions think.
Chicago critic Mr. Dooley mocks President McKinley and Congress in a caustic summary of the recent message. He derides foreign policy toward Germany England Samoa Manila and relations with France Russia Austria Bulgaria and China. He jokes about the canal and colonial governance while noting Congress’s silence and a later postmaster hearing.
The article argues that U.S. growth stems from population and high domestic use of provisions, not foreign trade. Since 1890 the population rose by about 15 million, yielding large domestic demand. It criticizes open-door trade and urges prioritizing home opportunities over export-driven profits.
The piece notes government injunctions and jailings of labor leaders, including a Kansas miners union head, five Chicago strikers, and a New York Typographical union ban, accusing the courts and army of suppressing labor under McKinley era rhetoric.
Chicago Tribune notes high lath prices as evidence of working men’s prosperity as they build small homes quickly. It also questions why cheap furniture costs have risen 50 percent in sixty days, suggesting inquiry into price boosts.
The piece argues that monopolies will emerge and prosper despite reforms. Railroads, banks, and large trusts enjoy privileges and control while legislation attempts to restrain them, leading to a future dominated by corporate power.
J Overton Paine moved from Alabama to New York under three years ago with 3500 dollars. Through persistent stock dealing and risky thrift he claims to have amassed about 5 million dollars. He argues such fortune is open to any man who takes bold risks in stock gambling, praising McKinley administration for supporting their interests.
The article notes that a Republican currency bill passing the House coincided with Wall Street loan rates at 186 percent and the failure of two major banks. It contrasts this with a hypothetical free silver passage and accuses the press and a treasury secretary of potential manipulation to quell panic.
A grand jury accuses the Michigan State Military Board, formed by Governor Pingree, of swindling the state out of thousands through sales of military supplies. The Pingree reforms are criticized as a costly sham with no real achievement to show.
The Chicago Chronicle reports Republican politicians and papers clash over the St. Louis platform. It states William McKinley wobbled on the currency bill under pressure and will likely wobble again at the next convention. The piece portrays his mind as malleable to party dictates on financial policy.
The Richmond Dispatch argues a tacit pledge granted Filipinos freedom and independence bound the nation’s honor. It blames the McKinley administration for breaking faith, causing the Philippine war and bearing responsibility for costs of blood and treasure.
An advertisement urges readers to take Mull's Pioneer Cure chocolate tablets for kidney and bladder, stomach, liver, female, rheumatic troubles and impure blood. It claims selective use for each disease, and offers a dollar draft if it fails to help, with prices 25c and 1. Sold by all druggists.
A new preparation named Grain-O, made of pure grains, is sold in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It is claimed to suit delicate stomachs, cost less, and be safely consumed by children. Packages sell for 15 and 25 cents.
The piece argues that every useless movement wastes force and capital, urging businesses to adopt thorough systems to minimize wasted effort. It frames efficiency as a form of capital preservation and advertises experience in management.
The notice promotes the Western Trail publication issued by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. It invites farmers to read the periodical sent free for one year and directs readers to address inquiries to John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago.
The article details a tense incident involving a CAPTOR device and a figure named Yelian Ain. It notes a purchase or acquisition connected to the Signature project and mentions signatures or authorization tied to the event. No further context is given.
Lot No. 38 offers beaver and kersey capes and jackets with wholesale $6.00 $7.00 and retail $8.00 $10.00 selling at $5.95. Lot No. 4 features extra fine beaver kersey and boucle capes and jackets in black and tan with wholesale $10.00 $12.00 retail $12.00 $15.00 and sale at $8.75.
Lot No 1 features plain Beaver and Kersey children’s jackets in colors at 1.95 during a sale from 3.00. Lot No 2 offers Beaver Kersey and Fancy Boucle children’s jackets in all colors with a retail value of 5.00 cleared to 2.95.
Railroads across the East and West raise classifications by 15 to 60 percent effective January 1. About 400 to 500 items affected, with major increases on agricultural implements, furniture, canned goods, building materials, and coal and live animals. Some items, like oils, see no change.
A farmer writes to the Tribune reflecting on sixty years on the land in Salina Iowa He argues that farming rarely pays when rent and labor costs are considered noting higher costs today versus the past He criticizes tenant farming and calls for attention to farmer welfare and club discussions on the issue.
A speaker argues that farm prosperity is illusory. He cites rising soil decline, high labor costs, low grain prices, and stagnant dairy returns. He warns against overtaxation of farmers, laments lack of organization, and urges growers to raise horses and tighten thrift while questioning national gospel campaigns.
A devastating early morning fire razed the Birlen-Winter Grocer Co. building in Burlington. The roof and two floors collapsed, stock ruined, walls reduced to brick heaps, with losses estimated at 150000 dollars and insurance around 100000 dollars. The blaze disrupts orders and trade for weeks.
O M Ogden bought the Mitchell Coal and Wood Yard last Friday morning. Mr Mitchell conducted the business honorably and earned many friends. Ogden, new to the city, is well acquainted with the trade and is expected to be a capable successor.
Last Thursday evening at the family residence on North Court street John E Cummings and Mrs Ella M Irwin were married by Rev Dr Magill. The couple are well known and respected citizens of Fairfield.
The new Christian church in Fairfield will be dedicated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday January 4 1900. A fellowship meeting follows at 2:00 p.m. with city ministers and others expected to speak. All friends of the church are invited.
An Art School and artist Shriner have arranged to open in this city in connection with Parsons College. About twenty scholars are already enrolled in the class. Success to the laudable movement.
The article notes a farmer who built his business on last year's agricultural advertising and discovers he must depend on the sales those ads generated to succeed again.
An advertisement extols Swift's 8 8 8 as the sole cure for cancer, citing a testimonial from Mrs. M. Ipol of Winston NC. It asserts cancer is incurable by surgery, praises blood-dissolving remedies, and offers a free book from the Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia.
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