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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1895
Page
1
A senate vote of twenty four to twenty two upholds the president's course on Hawaii. A manuscript copy of a Cleveland address was presented to the Iowa state capitol collection. Wisconsin lumbermen welcome heavy snows as millions of feet of lumber are hauled to the river.
The republicans of Minnesota credit Knute Nelson with defeating Washburne and electing a senator. Nelson, a Swede, is praised for character ability and independence.
Dr Parkhurst says he would rather fight the old democratic boss than the new republican one. Some people think he won’t try it.
Montana selects Thos. H. Carter a former chairman of the Republican National Committee and a past canvasser for the Footprints of Time as the new senator. The A P A. failed to defeat him, a result welcomed as a victory for Carter and his supporters.
The United States treasury faces a dwindling gold supply while Congress refuses to pass relief legislation. The president plans to address Congress again hoping for action, but if no measures pass another bond issue may be needed.
The Baltimore American notes the high costs of senator funerals with wines crape caskets champagne lunches and Pullman car passages. It jokes about burying the entire senate as a worthy expense. The Iowa City Press quotes the lampooned comparison.
A Cleveland woolen mill now employs 300 workers around the clock due to free wool. Proprietors credit free wool with absorbing orders as a severe blow to France and England in trade. Two English experts say the mill’s cloth could fetch profit in Bradford.
The Ottumwa daily Sun has suspended publication after a brief run. Editor B Evans, noted as a capable writer, led a venture seen as aimed at opposing R H Moore of the Democratic party, whose influence is noted as key to any democratic daily’s success in Ottumwa.
The State Line Democrat critiques the Fairfield Ledger over sheep prices. It argues the Ledger has exaggerated low prices for political purposes and claims sufficient proof that sheep are not as cheap as alleged.
The Sioux City Tribune says Senator Wilson appears worn out upon returning to Washington. It notes his energies and voice in Congress have faded, and for at least four years it has required memory to recall that Iowa had two senators.
The Cedar Rapids Standard notes local Republicans and several ex Grand Army men score Hoke Smith for pension rulings. The criticisms target only some actions as political theater, while silent on others where Smith reversed Marrison era decisions. The latest move cuts pensions for former southern army men who deserted late in the war and served ninety days on guard duty.
The Harrison administration granted pensions to certain veterans by ruling their disabilities stemmed from Confederate service rather than Union. The speaker questions why Hoke Smith is not credited for the decision, implying a lack of honesty among critics.
The Globe Democrat notes Missouri has 700000 dollars in its treasury with a Republican House majority and other advantages for a strong start to the year. The Iowa City Press adds this surplus was built under a Democratic administration and will vanish once the new regime gains access.
Treasury estimates the income tax could yield about 50 million dollars per year as understanding grows. The levy applies to incomes of four thousand dollars, with higher revenue expected to reduce consumption taxes. The piece credits the Democratic party for the law.
The article condemns Iowa liquor laws under the Republican prohibition banner. It argues high license and enforcement invite corruption, with dives and robberies seen in many neighborhoods, and drunks as common occurrences, shocking decent citizens.
Governor McKinley urged Sioux City farmers to gather more often to discuss farming interests and the benefits of duties that raise costs for buyers and lower prices for sellers. The Ohio man calls this education.
Gov. Sheldon commends W. W. Taylor for two years of efficient service and public credit. The same issue reports Taylor vanished with over 350000 of state funds, triggering taxpayer concern and a sharp audit of the treasury.
An editorial argues American investors face losses from overseas loans. It cites the Emmetsburg company in Manchester, the Fidelity Loan and Trust in Sioux City, and a Yankton kite flyer, all owing large sums in England or Scotland. The piece warns restricting withdrawals may worsen capital flight as foreign creditors seek gold.
Carlton Cornwell of the Gazette in Middletown New Jersey stresses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cold relief and whooping cough. He reports a speedy cure and urges homes to keep the product. Available at Bradshaw Thoma druggists.
A Denver reformer argues the law of survival and natural selection underpins human brotherhood. He urges intelligent selection in reproduction, broader co operation, and humane social safeguards to reduce crime and support the vulnerable while preserving individuality.
A lengthy letter attacks the State Line Democrat and other papers for false reports on sheep sales and prices. It accuses editors of fabricating figures about 800 sheep selling for 30 to 95 cents, cites conflicting local sales, and challenges named editors to prove their claims. The piece condemns the press as misleading farmers for political gain and urges honesty in reporting stock prices.
Persistent rheumatic pains once thought incurable yield to Chamberlain's Balm. One application relieves pain and continued use promises cure. Sold by Bradshaw and Thomas, Druggists.
The text touts Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and colds, Electric Bitters for liver stomach and kidneys, Bucklen's Amica Salve as the best, and Dr. King's New Life Pills as perfect. Each is guaranteed and sold at Clarke's drug store. A court scene follows with a Judge and Rankin exchanging quips about promotion.
Advertisements tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as made from sarsaparilla and herbs like dandelion mandrake dock and juniper berries. It is claimed to have unique proportions and processes that grant curative powers not found in other medicines and to achieve remarkable cures when other preparations fail.
An old newspaper ad promotes Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup claiming instant relief and permanent cure with a 25 40 and 1.00 price and a guarantee sold by Ingraham Co Teacher explains earth is round Tommy asks China under which country Japan answers. Beggs German Salve touted as best pile remedy with a guarantee and sold by D C Collins. Subscribe for the Tribune.
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