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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1898
Page
1
The article suggests a likely confrontation with Spain before Cuba's dispute is resolved and notes the growing need to end the devastation in the Cuban region nicknamed the Gem of the Antilles.
The text argues against Iowa Legislature printing school books and favors letting natural competition supply the books. It contends that the alleged book trust faces ample competition and that state printing is unnecessary.
An investigation found the Henry County supervisors billed for more regular session days than allowed. As a result Supervisor A. J. Buffington refunded $18, William Fleagle $27, and Sol Cavinee $25.80.
Charles A. Walsh, chairman of the democratic state central committee, plans a trip to Alaska to seek gold. If silver proves unavailable he will pursue gold and wishes him fortune. In his absence Jas. R. Burgess of Ottumwa is named acting chairman. The committee will meet in April to elect a new regular chairman.
Arthur McEwen, Journal chief editorial writer, denounces 16 to 1 ideas and argues Bryan unlikely to be the 1900 nominee. The paper clarifies the piece was a signed article by a contributor, not an official editorial, and states it will back Bryan if nominated or any other Democratic nominee. It notes past support for Bryan in 1896 and Van Wyck for mayor.
Jefferson county rounds out its standard practice of auditing retiring officials with an outside expert. John W. Palm and Deputy Treasury Buddle will inspect Treasurer Gift’s records in Fairfield Monday to ensure accuracy, though no irregularities are suspected.
An old advertisement promotes No-To-Bac from Sterling Remedy Co offering a cure for tobacco use. The copy claims the product makes weak men strong and promises a booklet and sample free. Available at druggists for 50 cents or one dollar with guaranteed results.
Ottumwa businessman T. D. Foster of Fairfield, a major John Morrell & Co. stockholder, donates two thousand dollars to the East End Catholic church. He is known for liberal gifts to Parsons college and the First Presbyterian church, supports the Young Men's Christian Association, and aides many groups through his philanthropy. Mrs. Foster co participates in the charitable work. He is not Catholic but aids Catholic endeavors as a Masters service supporter.
The new code cuts real estate assessment to one fourth of value replacing one third and requires sworn property lists. Assessors must list all real and personal property and notes to bank accounts while penalties deter false swears. The system aims to uncover untaxed property but increases clerical workload for county officials.
Old time a quarter a box advertising line claims Dr Agnew’s Liver Pills at 10 cents a vial drive out purgers and purifiers in all points. The product allegedly acts gently and effectively, relieving sick headache with a single dose. Sold by J D McDowell and D G Higley.
A legislative special committee's report reveals lax business practices, misused funds, unaudited or late audited bills, inflated or varied salaries, ex parte appropriations by lobbyists, and costly building projects. It urges placing institutions under a state board, a proposal expected to trigger a major political fight this session.
Editorial from Columbus describes Ohio capital as a hotspot of crime and saloon influence. It argues for direct popular election of U S senators, warns that bribery and wealth could dominate the Senate, and condemns hotel corruption near the state house.
A claimed miracle remedy promises to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease and rapid first benefits. Available for 75 cents from J.D. McDowell & Co., druggists, Fairfield.
The St Louis Post Dispatch reports on George D. Herron of Grinnell College who preaches a larger Christ and a church that serves the world. He denounces ecclesiastical Christianity and urges a social gospel that translates heaven into earthly human relations.
A testimonial ad for Ely's Cream Balm claims a trial size for 10 cents and a full size for 50 cents. Oscar Ostrum provides Chicago contact details and states his catarrh improved with the product, urging readers to try the balm via Ely Bros. in New York City.
The article argues the Dingley tariff reduces manufactured exports and raises costs, harming consumers. It cites woolen goods as an example of price increases and discusses retaliatory tariffs, French duties, and political implications for Bryan and the Democratic Party. It assesses shifts in export markets and domestic prices, urging careful exporter planning amid tariff effects.
The Washington Post contends that gold interests attempt to dismiss William J. Bryan as a back number and a dead issue. It contrasts eastern ignorance with western deceit, mocks metropolitan arrogance, and claims New York reporters see Bryan as a closed incident.
Advertisement claims Dr Agnew's Ointment cures piles in ten minutes and skin diseases in three to six nights with thousands of testimonials. It lists price at 385 cents and names J D McDowell and D G Higley as sellers, urging faith with a single application.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is praised as safe and reliable for easing croupy coughs. Mrs. W J Dackson of Truro Nova Scotia credits it with calming the terror of croup, while R H Cox of Plancheville Louisiana reports saving a boy from a severe attack using the remedy.
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