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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1888
Page
2
The Tribune notes debates on surplus tariffs and waste, Iowa state aid compared with nearby states, Lowell backing Cleveland, Cambria Iron plans wage cuts at Johnson Pa, Maine pauper costs, and governor's message reception. The piece reflects mixed views and sparse tariff reform support.
In the first week of 1885 the Louisville Courier Journal surpassed all previous weeks with over a thousand more subscribers than any corresponding week in the paper’s history, signaling strong support for the Journal’s tariff reform doctrine.
The December surplus reached fifteen million nine thousand dollars with half a million per day. At least one hundred fifty thousand dollars was wrongfully taken from the people as John Sherman attacked the president's reform message. His ten thousand word speech accompanied by unnecessary taxes totaling fifteen million, awaits further context.
Des Moines notes say Democrats in supporting Representative Loyal D. Hotchkiss gave their votes to a farmer known for fidelity to Iowa farm interests and public service. The piece lauds Hotchkiss as a man of force and duty and urges parties to nominate such men if in power.
A renewed edition of a pamphlet attacking the Blair bill, first published in the New York Evening Post in early 1556, appears as the measure reaches the Forty-ninth and then the Fiftieth Congress. The追加 articles bolster the original arguments, arguing the South needs no outside aid and that the education cause has suffered. even prominent backers like General Armstrong of Stamp ton have withdrawn support, while northern sentiment turns against Blair after a failed appeal to his state legislature.
In 1880 the nine industrial states held 1.725 billion in manufacturing capital and farming across all states reached 12 billion. Manufacturing output was 3.186 billion with net product after raw materials about 1.211 billion, while farming vastly exceeded manufacturing in total value. Labor distribution shows 1.778 million manufacturing workers versus 7.67 million agricultural workers nationwide, with half of manufacturing earnings captured by capital owners and protectionist policy penalizing farmers.
The Jefferson County board on January 5 1888 reviewed permanent school fund notes totaling 24475 dollars and cash on hand 1833 dollars. It adopted 1888 tax classifications for livestock and implements and granted Mary Alice and Wilbur Brown admission to Davenport Orphans Home.
The article compares the annual value of product by 1,768,000 industrial workers with 2,300,000 farmers in nine agricultural states. It notes farming earnings at 213 per year versus 700 for manufacturing, arguing agricultural states finance and subsidize the rising wealth in the nine industrial states.
Rome items report H W Bardwell Sunday in P O Loughlin hospitalized at Mt Pleasant last week. Kate Baker left for Cedar Falls to attend State Normal. Mahion Nelson died January 12 at 23, crippled all life. John Foe’s Ollie house burned January 10. contents saved. building insured. Agitator notes weekly happenings across towns.
The column notes widespread slick roads, illnesses from neuralgia to lung fever, and multiple local happenings. Individuals mentioned include Miss Eila Langner, Mrs. Langner, Elmer Stamm of Sibley visiting near Lockridge, Miss Adelia Kauffman and others, with farm sale news of Peter Palm selling to John Quick and plans to move to Colorado.
The county sheriff M Westenhaver submits the 1887 salary report. John Williamson files poor farm cash ledger. Chas P Sippel’s district court fees summarized. A F Cassel and L G Myers receive 1888 committee appointments. The board approves accounts, maintains clerk pay, grants a liquor permit to R H Hufford, and appoints Messick overseer, Horn director of the poor farm, and Myers public buildings committee.
In Pleasant Plain area reports sickness and a lack of news. J D Williams spent Monday night at the Broadway house. A protracted meeting continues at the Friends church south of town. W A Shafer and wife traveled to Brighton. Lon Brady and wife visited his parents from Richland. A rumpus with broken chairs occurred south of town last Sunday. Mrs Groves left for Altoona last Saturday due to grandchild illness. January 17, 1888.
Clarke's Winx Salve claims to cure piles salt rheum tetter burns scalds sores wounds infant sores chafing sore nipples and eruptions of the skin. Catarrh sufferers may find it invaluable. Pleasant to use and guaranteed satisfaction. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Clarke & Junkin.
Woolford s Sanitary Lotion claimed to cure mange scratches and other skin ailments on humans or animals in 30 minutes. Sold by I G Higley a druggist in Fairfield Iowa.
The board appropriated the bridge fund up to 1000 dollars under A F Cassel, pauper fund 1000 under J B Horn, and county fund 500 under L G Myers. John F Loehr sought five months deputy hire for 1888 and was granted. F N Hackney sought four months deputy hire and was approved. Adjourned to tomorrow at nine.
John B. Horn presents the year 1887 88 report for the poor farm noting 36 inmates on average with 20 males 16 females 20 admitted 13 discharged and 3 deaths. Average weekly cost 1 41 with 307 70 in permanent improvements. Total cash expenses 3447 22 health good no physician fees. Also refusal to change a Locust Grove township highway after evidence. Board adjourns to Jan 10.
Fairfield Ledger and Fairfield Tribune chosen as newspapers for publishing board proceedings and claims. Ex-county auditor Frank Light reports 161.65 dollars collected in 1887 and paid to the county treasurer. Board examined sheep damage claims and adjourned to nine o clock tomorrow.
A 19th century note about the owl as an ill omen among Lukenga tribes. A Kan gankaka king reports a plantain blight blamed on a spirit shaped like an owl, later countered by a missionary using insect powder. The piece links ancient Roman, English, and Chinese beliefs to the owl’s reputation.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt describes forty Chinese workers at West Arch Street Presbyterian Church attending Sunday school. A young lady asks the pupil who is God and where he lives, prompting a joke about a seasick sea of trouble.
Advertises a versatile salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Claims it also cures piles with money refunded if not satisfied. price 25 cents per box. sold by Clarke and Junkin.
Property lies 25 miles northeast of Batavia, 157 acres with about 100 under cultivation. Two pastures watered by Cedar Creek and a spring fed stream. Includes a good house, barn, cattle sheds and a bearing orchard. Land in one body. For prices and terms contact Andrew Kroner on site.
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