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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1898
Page
1
The article notes Hanna's victory in Ohio as a major win for gold standard supporters while lingering Republican infighting continues. It questions McKinley's stance on financial policy and labels some gold Democrats as among the worst sellers in the country.
The present republican legislature has an opportunity to distinguish itself by reducing the annual state expenditures, but the probabilities are that it won't take advantage of it.
Speaker Reed vows to push a currency reform bill through the house. Observers say the move aims to embarrass President McKinley and test party factions during the session.
Three hundred thousand workers face the impact of a ten per cent wage reduction in New England cotton mills. The writer laments shifting responsibility to democratic free trade and questions accountability.
The radical populists insist on getting into the middle of the road and having nothing to do with anybody else. The democrats can stand it. The populists have issued their platform and will have no cow promises with anybody.
The chairmen of the Democratic, Populist and Silver Republican national committees plan a joint address to their organizations to secure common action by voters in the upcoming congressional contests this fall.
A prolonged shutdown began on the 17th with no spindle turning or loom in motion by one hour after the usual start, prompting questions about the actions of Messrs. McKinley and Dingley and their response to workers.
The legislature must provide a solid appropriation for the Omaha exposition. The public expects careful use of resources and the event’s significance ranks second only to the World's Fair, deserving Iowa's earnest support.
Readable excerpts show Bates claiming railroads opposed his appointment while Gov Shaw cites overwhelming opposition as the reason for not appointing C F Bates to a promised post. The dispute centers on who influenced the stalled vacancy and why.
David B. Hill plans a political campaign to oppose Richard Croser for control of New York state. He claims loyalty to the 1896 ticket and states he backed the democratic platform while not active in the 1906 canvass. He vows to back only governors true to the Chicago platform.
A claimed remedy called Mystic Cure is advertised as rapidly curing rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. The advertisement asserts it removes the cause and disease immediately disappears with the first dose showing benefit. 75 cents. Sold by J. D. McDowell & Co. Fairfield.
Promotes No To Bac as a miracle tobacco cure claiming to make users strong and full of vigor. Offers a booklet and free sample with a curing guarantee. Appears as an advertising insert from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado told the senate that President McKinley is fundamentally a genuine bimetallist. He praised the president’s loyalty to international bimetallism while the treasury secretary promotes the gold standard, signaling a deep split within the Republican Party over 16 to 1 the ratio.
A dispatch outlines Democratic unity across factions, noting a likely 1898 House majority shift and a strategy to make the money question local. It warns that free coinage advocates remain active while moderates push anti monopoly as the campaign focus. The piece projects potential gains for Democrats in New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia with possible Senate gains in the same region.
Advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic for constipation relief. States price 10c or 2c and that druggists refund money if C C C fail to cure.
The Chicago Chronicle surveys the republican alignment with divine virtue, criticizing M. A. Hanna for election tactics and alleging the party uses blasphemy and corruption as creed. It condemns partisan praise as sanctifying wrongdoing while asserting God’s supposed endorsement of Hanna and the party.
The Chicago Chronicle argues Republicans created the currency muddle in 1896 and now avoid action. It compares three plans from President Cleveland era and Secretary Gage to a monetary commission proposal, asserting Republicans will not reform before fall elections.
A signed editorial by Arthur McEwen of the New York Journal argues Bryan is not fit to lead the Democratic party in 1900. The piece criticizes his stance on 16 to 1 bimetallism, urges broader inclusion, and warns the party against overreliance on Bryan as the campaign unfolds. The column cites labor, capital, and various political currents shaping the Chicago platform.
A historical analysis argues that Bryan’s 1900 nomination hinges on perceived electability and party unity. It notes conventions favor a candidate most likely to win, citing past shifts like Blaine and the need to keep silver elements together, with no fixed outcome until prevailing judgment favors victory.
The Du buque Globe-Journal challenges New Yorkers to view Iowa, noting Iowa has more railway miles in operation, arguing the west provides real goods and food while New York urban provincialism ignores the region. Walter Wellman cites New York City papers reflecting this bias.
A vintage ad touts Ely's Cream Balm with a 10 cent trial and 50 cent size. It promises effective relief from catarrh and head colds, urging readers to buy via druggists or mail order from Ely Bros in New York. A testimonial from A C Clarke of Boston claims three years of catarrh cured after using two bottles.
A Mrs Roadhouse of Williscroft Ohio reports cold sweats and severe heart disease attacks ending within 30 minutes after using Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart. The ad claims dramatic, lasting relief and lists J D McDowell and D G Higley as sellers.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as economical offering one hundred doses for one dollar. It asserts rarity and value unique to the product and urges readers to buy.
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