Fairfield Business Directory List of Trades and Locations
The directory lists Blacksmiths Cigar Factories Cabinet Makers Clothing and more by area in Fairfield. It names multiple merchants and shops such as Alex Berquist Wm Gilbert J W Bartlett Cook & Gilchrist George Gilchrist Henry & Teeter across near Q depot east and west parts of the city, with street corners and depots noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RM Caviness
Cook & Gilcbrist
David Dana
J Deardultt
Charles Fulton
Q Depot
George Gilchbrist
Henry & Teeter
Part
Pan Dam
Crcl
Eens
Een
Adam Lynn
West Part City
OMNIS
Sweor Sq
Turning Point Tales of Law and Convict Treadmills
A testy wife quarrels with a generous husband about keeping things. A man promises to be a good lawyer like his father. A convict on the treadmill marks a turning point, reflecting on life in a brief, dramatic vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heroiic
Dick Hicks
Repeal of McKinley tariff signals prosperity yet
The piece states that removing the McKinley tariff will start business prosperity. It cites Dunn’s and Bradstreet reports predicting improved financial and industrial outlook, and Henry Clews foresees a general factory resumption. It notes Gov Jackson’s inaugural focus on tariffs and questions his strength compared to Gov Boies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn's
Bradstreet
Henry Clews
Jackson
Fairfield
Gov. Boies
Gear named Republican U.S. Senate nominee in Iowa caucus
John H. Gear was chosen at the Des Moines Republican legislative caucus on Monday night as the party nominee for United States senator to succeed Senator Wilson. His nomination came on the third ballot and was then made unanimous. Gear, nearing seventy, has held numerous state honors and will begin a six year Senate term. He faced opposition from the Register and benefited from railroad industry support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Gear
Des Moines
United States
Wilson
Gear
Iowa
The
Register
Captain Watkins Depicted as Failing in Des Moines Assembly
A critical profile portrays Captain Watkins as a partisan Gear ally who lost influence in Des Moines. It notes he failed to secure a chairmanship or any committee post despite pledges, with colleagues like Miss Jordan and Miss Tomy denied appointments and his patronage efforts yielding no gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Watkins
Jefferson County
Des Moines
Jefferson
John Williamson
Moses
House
Representative Watkins
Gear
Jordan
Tomy
Jefferson County Republicans Lose Voice in Legislature
The village notes that Jefferson county residents have little impact in Des Moines with Thaddeus Pierce the sole local winner. The editor deems Captain Watkins a good citizen but not a suitable representative, urging accountability for the party's weak showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertyville
Jefferson County
Thaddeus Pierce
Watkins
Des Moines
Capt. Watkins
Ledger slams party bias while praising early signs of recovery
The Fairfield Ledger accuses party organs of stoking fear to boost Democratic advantage amid a worldwide downturn, while praising a rival Republican paper the St. Paul Pioneer Press for reporting improving trade signs. It notes iron output rise and stock exhaustion as indicators of a cautious revival on a solid industrial track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Ledger
Democratic Party
Ledger
St. Paul
Jackson Day and the Meaning of Democracy in 19th Century America
The St Louis Republic recalls Jackson Day Jan Std as a focal point to revive thoughts on Jacksonian Democracy. It credits Andrew Jackson with empowering common people, limiting money power, and promoting direct elections, noting his era paid off the federal debt and curtailed liberal expenditure. The article highlights his lasting popularity from 1824 to 1845 as he left office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Jackson Day
Jan. Std
Andrew Jackson
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackon
Jackson
Jacksonian democracy as a steady mirror of American ideals
The text extols Jacksonian democracy praising bravery independence and trust in the common people. It links Jackson to sound money opposition to tariffs and leadership for home builders and wealth producers while warning against demagoguery and foreign influence. It also touches on politics including repeal of federal election laws and looming labor party formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Jefferson
America
Wall Street
Bismarck
House
Morton
Treasury
Tweedledum
Tweedledee
Brethen
Political Echoes and Hawaii Policy Sparks Debate
A collection of opinion notes criticizes press sensationalism and political conduct, with reflections on income tax legality, tariff disputes, and U S policy toward Hawaii. The piece denounces monopolies and praises missionary work while warning against imperial grabs and opportunism.
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Fairfield Business Directory
Fairfield Business Firms
Bey
Banks
Barbers
Blacksmiths
Alex Berquist
Wm Gilbert
Neibert & Wright Melchi Scott
George W. Dahlman
South Side
Ed. Hunt
C. L. McGaw
COP
J. F. Wilson
W. F. Bevering
North Side
Fritz Goehner
Cor
J W Bartlett
Part City
Wis
Wm Fulton
John Demarsh
R. 1
Munsell & Hollister
Cee Wrieges
Sac
City
South Part City
Betec el New Rites
Jess Miss Holt
Annie Larson
John Leeds
CC Lees
Adda Smith
J G Symons
Kate Wagner Ee Ene
E Grimes St
West Part
Express Companies
Cor Sq
Joan Abingon
North Ne
HB Keltner
Opera House
Bik
West
Furniture and ‘Undertaking
Goodban, Fulton & Heldbee
Junkin & Baker
Wm. Bless Jeddy Mount
Opera House Bik
Q. Depot
M. Altmayer
West Side
S. N. Boling
East Side
Orlando Flower
E. J. Frush
Robert Israel
Trissie Schertz
Cree
James McCormick
Morelia & Co
North Be
Pss Oos Coe Ees
Ets
Eal Ds
Rumer & Daggett
Oscar Sidmore
Thornberry
Wilkerson & Waters
Gor
Gillette
JB Myers
Shoemakers
Tailors
Wagonmakers
James Locke
Taylor & Son
DJ Vannostrand
Henry
Atal
JJ Cummings
Jaques
OOS EE Furor
Leggett
Ponemey
McCord
Raney & Simmons
RF Ratelitt
Ross
Sbevetes Wilson & Hinkle
Louis Easton
Robb
Jas Long
A J Smith
Jewelers
Pumphery Bros
Henry Proband
Justices of the Peace
First National
Iowa State Savings
CE Noble
M Stinson Ores
M Bartlett
BJ Fulier
Green & Wray
S Gantz
Cash Muillenix
W Gordon
Luther Monger
F McClain
Sam Sykes
Geo, Richardson
Eiabremes
Wilkins & Tilson Oncom Taal - East
Secor Sq
Allmayer
J. F. Booker
Pare & Cuddy
T. Howlett & Son
EM. Kaun
T L James J Bb Monfort
George D Clarke
Bradshaw & Soma
EH Huttora
DG Higley
AC Jones & Co
Risk & Hufstedler
J. E. Roth & Co
J.C. Thorne
J.M. Whitham & Co
Templeton
Pateewereans Geo
W. White
Adams Express
United State Express
KR Beatty & Co Ward Lamson L Petty Ester Eeseeee
Samuel Reed
W E Thompson
Samuel Zeigler
Eeensee Es
R E Mackin
Williams & Cook
Filour Mills
Mackin
Voorhies & Bro
Sees Barr
A. J. Boyt
Poe ‘Bell & Son
J. F. Crawford
H. Davis
Howell & Russell
Huffman & Herring
Perry King
Lucas & Lazenby
J. M. McKain
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A. B. Scott & Son
George W. Shoultz
James Sullivan
G, A. Unkrieh
H. W. Weikert
Black
RA Dougherty
Seeutay
Charles Gift
Seeee O
Swan Johnson
Lewis & Black
NS Bright
J W Burnett
Beatty & Co
Hotels
CB & Q Hotel
Bishop. DuBois
N R DuBois
J W Burnett & Co
PE Parsons
Spalding
Tesa Sesees
Ruse
Gregson
Dv Bean
Carpenter
Fred Clarke
Olonor Tilt Robe Tilt
Byron Gantz
G P Martin
Moss
Maria Perry
Calvin Snook
DH Stever
HE Woods
Davis
North
Theodore Hoehuly
Joe Pets
North Est
Duke & Cornell
Gang
Frank Paramore
Mathias Pergue
Philip Sauer
Otte Oelhat
Samuel Bigelow
Asa Royce
Asa Scott Alee
Sreckenmaker
JD Freeman
E Harris
Secor
John Hammon
Henry Kamp
Oees North
Steam Laundry
Alston & Copeland
Cor Sq Gunsmith
Burkit Novelty
HL Brown
Alex Easton
Frank Heck
Leggett House Furniture
Fairfield Ee
Fairfield Gas Works
Jones & Hovey
Hay Tools
Louden Machinery
McDonakd
Sq Creamery
John McLain
Messenger & Raney
Pene
Louden
Joseph Ricksher
Peter Schaffer
Woman's Exchange
Lizzie Snyder
Joel Turney & Co
Young & Son
Bank of England
Atlantic
George Gould
Ben Harrison
Palmer
Congress
New York
Tammany
Germany
Hawaii
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