06 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1897
Page
1
The piece notes winter’s return and fuel workers’ relief while forecasting Republicans will attack Democrats in the next election with tariff commission rhetoric. It expresses pity for Republicans who chase prosperity claims that never arrive and fear Democratic pushback.
Hood's Sarsaparilla vendors issue a new calendar for 1897 with a charming lithograph design and coupons redeemable for novelties. Each calendar includes an amusing booklet titled The Weather. Ask your druggist or send 6 cents in stamps to C. I. Hood & Co. Lowell MA.
President Cleveland directs immediate foreclosure of the government mortgage on the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads unless Congress acts quickly on Pacific railroad legislation. He has outlined a definite program, to be carried out before his administration ends, seeking a settlement of the railroads' debts on a Congress proposed basis or a foreclosure.
Chicago Postmaster Hesing argues for postal savings banks citing 1893 withdraws into money orders as proof small savers need a safe depository. He notes many moderate earners preferred paying fees for safety and familiarity with Uncle Sam over bank details.
Advertisement urges buying Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung issues. Warns against substitutes promising equal quality, touts safety reliability and money back guarantee. Trial bottle free at Bradshaw and Thomas drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
Following recent Chicago bank collapses two bankers died by suicide amid personal and professional turmoil. The discourse speculates that if Bryan won office the responsible individuals would face murder charges for the crises.
A fragment recounts President Abraham Lincoln's irritation with office seekers after his first term began. It notes his blunt complaint about Judge Davis and a joking card he penned about an applicant for a Baltimore custom house post, praising a Methodist background if recommendations were strong.
The piece notes wage cuts warned at Homestead and open heart mills of the Carnegie Company. About 400 workers are in the affected department, with reductions estimated at 20 to 30 percent for tonnage men. A workers committee delivered protests to General Superintendent Schwab, who promised to report the matter to company officials.
News from Washington reports Li Hung Chang's England and United States visit spurring Pekin to order provincial authorities to set up schools teaching English and western sciences in major cities. The intent is to equalize with European powers and foster foreign learning and patriotism.
A special dispatch reports a fusion meeting at Huron S D produced no accord. Free Silver Republicans and Democrats plan independent actions. Senate contest becomes tense with fusion possible 72 seats vs 54 Republicans. Democrats and populists may unite or risk defeat.
Bucklen Arnica Salve claims to be the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions and cures piles with money back guarantee. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma at 25 cents per box.
The length of life may be increased by lessening its dangers. The majority of people die from lung troubles. These may be averted by promptly using One Minute Cough Cure. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
The St. Louis Republic summarizes national business sentiment from a New York Journal symposium. While midwinter dullness and bank troubles hit some firms, many business leaders foresee a genuine revival in spring as conditions improve and firms that are well managed survive the downturn.
A Washington correspondent analyzes how Senator Wolcott and allied Republicans in favor of free coinage could affect the party if the international bimetallic move fails. It notes key senators likely to stay loyal and warns that losing several silver-supporting leaders could fatally weaken the party for years.
The notice contrasts old postboy message delivery with the modern telephone and touts One Minute Cough Cure as a quick remedy. Sold by Bradshew Thoma.
In Des Moines the Silver Conference brought together Democratic Republican and Populist silver supporters. Leaders Healey Davis Carr and Goshorn spoke as the groups agreed to maintain separate organizations while coordinating at times, with calls to increase silver paper circulation and push money reform.
State conference of Democratic, Populist and Free Silver Republicans urges permanent union of free silver forces, adoption of independent finance, and simultaneous party conventions. Calls for free silver clubs in every township and precinct and appointment of committees to publish an address to Iowa voters.
Sober reflections on prohibition spark a shift in party lines. The Des Moines Register endorses making liquor in Iowa to use local grain and create jobs, arguing that what is sold should be produced locally and urging Republicans to embrace the logical stance and stop draining money to distant cities.
Advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervousness sleeplessness and melancholy. Claims health and strength are guaranteed and lists Bradshaw and Thomas drug store as seller with prices fifty cents and one dollar.
Claim that catarrh is a blood disease is rejected as myth. Article argues catarrh is a climatic affliction best treated by local remedies or change of climate. Ely's Cream Balm is praised for instant relief and curing catarrh without leaving home.
To cure old sores and heal ulcers or piles apply DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve according to directions. Its magic like action will surprise you. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma.
A Chicago Tribune report details wage reductions at Illinois Steel Co in South Chicago with top executives facing cuts from 10 to 50 percent effective February 1. All levels from executives to laborers face pay cuts, except Amalgamated Association workers. Bayview mills Milwaukee employees receive similar notices, sparing union members.
Debs leaves the People’s Party and declares himself a socialist in a Railway Times letter. He argues the ballot can be corrupted by boodle, cites the rise of unorganized workers, and condemns the competitive system as cannibalistic while urging a new path for the toiling masses.
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