13 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1897
Page
1
The Iowa Legislature meets Tuesday of next week and hopes to refine the code before adjournment. The writer fears corporations may retain current privileges, though this is not strongly expected.
Congressman Sam Clark of this district writes the Gate City claiming no action will occur even with an extra session if McKinley calls one on the money question. He says every Republican is afraid to tackle the financial issue. the Leader asks if Clark includes himself among the fearful.
The Illinois governor is criticized for broad pardons. Editors argue exec clemency should be rare after conviction, to prevent releasing murderers and other past criminals likely to reoffend and threaten society.
The house adopted the Loud bill excluding sample copies unsold copies returned by news dealers and serial library books from second class mail. It notes such items were sent for one cent a pound and that the senate is somewhat opposed while The Tribune favors passage. The department attributes revenue deficiency to the current abuse of the privilege.
The Sioux City Journal urges Republicans to recognize a troubled political moment. It warns that ignoring the situation, factional rivalries, and partisan extremes risk forfeiting the public trust and the conservative Americanism that brought the party to power.
The piece notes corn at twenty two cents per bushel in Madison county Iowa with cash and confidence split, mocks political claims of post election prosperity, cites Bradstreet on no general trade improvement and rising bankruptcies, and ends with a biblically framed warning about confidence and punishment.
E R Smith, an attorney, is described as operating from the north side of Park near Davis' grocery store.
A Washington report covers Andrew Jackson Day festivities with Mary Donaldson Wilcox, legislative maneuvers on Cuba and press freedom, Senator Gibson defending Maryland’s Democratic record, silver advocates in the Senate, Allison on gold versus silver, Herbert’s armor plate probe, and tariff hearing tensions shaping naval funding and McKinley duties.
At a Chicago banquet, Bryan and allies debate party unity. He urges disassociating from individual candidates, defending the Chicago platform, and presses for a split between gold standard and free silver factions to preserve democratic principles and pursue money reform.
Burlington Gazette notes Chicago Times Herald attacks on Madden candidacy for U S senator from Illinois while Gov. Tanner backs Madden. It warns Tanner could be chosen by the legislature and branded as a promoter of a “gangster” candidate amid Chicago political backlash.
A speaker accuses Madden backers of trading patronage for votes in a hotel based scheme. John R Tanner is named for threats and coercion directed at legislators. The public warns that exposure could bring political danger as citizens monitor the unfolding affair.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for building pure blood and health resilience, noting exposure to disease versus infection. It also touts One Minute Cough Cure as an instant cold remedy, claiming superiority over postboys in delivering messages, and lists Bradshaw & Thoma as sellers.
The coming year will be crowded with big news events and happenings for readers of national and foreign affairs. It notes pricing for the Semi-Weekly Republic of St Louis at $1 a year offering two papers a week and the Republic daily at $6 a year $3 six months or $1.50 three months.
Southeast Horticultural Society urges fruit growers to plant only native varieties tested for local adaptation. It condemns Russian origin apples pears and plums sold via Prof Budd and Ames nursery, calls for cross breeding and seedling production, and asks papers to publish warnings. The group also warns against importing nursery stock from areas with San Jose scale and urges sourcing from pest free areas.
A historical notice offers ten cents for a mail sample of Ely's Cream Balm to cure catarrh and hay fever with a full size price of 50 cents. Endorsed by Rev John Reid Jr of Great Falls Montana and Rev Francis W Poole of Helena Montana. Also mentions old papers for sale at The Tribune office.
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