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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription terms: one year in advance at six dollars, six months at three dollars, and three months for one dollar. The paper is entered at the Fairfield post office as second class mail matter. The motto is A drop of ink makes millions think.
The piece argues the republican administration violates neutrality by failing to curb British actions in the Transvaal and by aiding England with mules and horses while denouncing German ambitions. It contrasts McKinley with Bryan, claims British search of neutral ships and cargoes, and links currency policy to trust power and national banks.
The article argues that trusts and the money question are inseparable in political debate. It notes Democrats who push separate issues against currency reform and warns that the Republican plan to "rearm" currency would strip the national government of issuing paper money.
The Springfield Massachusetts Republic voices sober warning against a spree of gold and glory. It condemns militaristic pride and concupiscent corporate power, warning of reckless inflation and profits at the people’s expense from unbounded trust consolidation.
Star Gazers and astronomy enthusiasts learn a total solar eclipse will occur on May 28 1900 visible over a large part of America. The article notes northern readers may need to travel south to view the phenomenon and jokes about yearly sky forecasts urging trips to northern Siberia or the mountains of the moon for better viewing.
A reader-published excerpt cites a Helena Montana note about 25 percent higher costs for every American, including stockings, while a Springfield Republican claim labels it a misrepresentation of the democratic stance. The piece frames price increases as linked to monetary policy versus monopoly excess and argues the 1896 stance favored honest money.
The Standard Oil trust holds 41.86 percent of New York city bank deposits and 39.90 percent of outstanding loans. The text argues such capital power could trigger panics and ruin many for private gain and condemns government collaboration with monopolists in Washington as inadequate to fix the situation.
The piece recalls a Goop tale praising McKinley as truthful and cites a Harper's Ferry incident. It notes John Brown's sons were moved to the Adirondacks for a final interment and that the president declined to either accept or refuse the invitation, epitomizing his cautious stance.
A patron complains about boss barbers who mock patience and waste time. He notes the barber’s delays from lather to cashier duties, desk chats, and constant product touting, ending with his vow to avoid boss barbers and wait elsewhere for a shave.
Comedian Crane recalls leaving a card in John McCullough’s box labeling him an actor. McCullough confronted the lie but the pair later joked as Crane beat him nine straight games at seven up. Crane notes McCullough’s fondness for the game and their playful exchange.
A Maine man plotted his wife's death by arsenic in lemonade to avoid alimony costs. At trial he revealed his method with a chilling line, The best's at the bottom, my dear, after the drink was served.
A garbled passage assigns repeated phrases to McKinley across topics from trusts to the gold standard. It parodies public statements and policy debates, noting controversial opinions on currency, polygamy, and government authority with a recurring refrain.
Republicans push bimetallism as a dominant issue in the campaign. They aim to lock up greenbacks and ship gold abroad, leaving circulation at the mercy of national banks. Democrats vow to oppose this policy to the bitter end.
The Tribune asserts that wider ad visibility increases customer reach and revenue, presenting ads as essential business getters for readers and advertisers alike.
A reflective inquiry questions how a man trained only in money manipulation can grasp humanity's simplest problems. It suggests a critique of narrow expertise and invites broader moral consideration.
In this age when government ownership of public utilities is urged, it seems odd that government utilities could become objects of private ownership. The remark reflects tension between public control and private interests in essential services.
Winter headaches strike those used to fresh air. Krause's Headache Capsules claim a universal cure. Take one before bed and one in the morning to prevent headaches from overindulgence. price 25 cents. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma Druggists.
The article presents population figures by year and asks for a calculation of the population of the United States excluding recent acquisitions, but including all states territories and the District of Columbia. It discusses a basis of calculation using historical data and a future projection.
Two shipboard passengers one American one Englishman, quarreled near the Boston pier after a voyage. The American explained the captain forgot to wind the compass last night causing apparent despondency. The Briton spread the tale among amused friends.
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