21 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
1
A critic argues that tales of abundant gold discoveries in Alaska are overblown and untrue. The statement challenges widespread frontier legends and urges cautious belief in sensational reports about Alaska's mineral wealth.
Reports say the Towa district in Alaska holds vast mineral wealth led by coal with over five million tons mined in 1893. It also yields zinc lead iron and even gold, suggesting strong prospecting potential for future development and exploration.
In a commentary Reid portrays the United States as within the English family estate while noting his own slim position as a flunkey amid British ties and national identity.
Powderly, supported by McKinley last fall, received a senate nomination a few days ago for commissioner general of immigration. The move aligns Powderly with administration plans and signals a high level appointment.
C. A. Sheward is named postmaster of Birmingham and is praised for lifelong party service and proven faithfulness. The note offers congratulations.
N. A. Baldwin, once the Batavia station agent who wrote Batavia news for the Tribune, now edits the Lee County Review published at Donnellson. Officials express hope the venture will be profitable and enjoyable.
Carter H Harrison earns broad commendation as mayor of Chicago while boodlers are singled out. Ninety days since inauguration show him as clean able and fearless, contrasting with Geo B Swift once tied to Yerks and powerful corporations.
Postmasters using rubber, lead, or iron stamps must fix marking outfits to restore legibility. Officials in Washington stress that legible postmarks are crucial legally and commercially, and expect excellent results with little or no extra cost to the government.
The passage portrays broad support for miners amid a severe strike. It accuses operators of driving pay down while increasing coal prices for consumers, urging miners to unite and refuse work until injustices are corrected, while noting public sympathy if they remain peaceful.
Dr. J. M. Shaffer of Keokuk argues in a Fort Madison Democrat card that city funds should go to a crematory and columbarium rather than buying cemetery lots. He asserts cremation eliminates cemeteries tombs and mausoleums and dismisses keeping bones of the dead.
The Centerville Journal recalls a noted local capitalist who hailed McKinley and Hanna, bought corn at 25 cents a bushel, claimed wage increases, and boasted prosperity. Now a year post election the same man buys three bread tickets for a dime and trades tickets at a barber shop, owning forty thousand dollars in property as times grow harder.
An advertisement claims Woolford's Sanitary Lotion cures human and animal infirmities in 30 minutes. It states the product is sold by Bradshaw and Thoma druggists in Fairfield, Iowa.
The text notes the Republican bosses want Drake out as governor candidate. Although earlier certainty existed, rumors say he may not be the nominee. Despite past township tips favoring Drake, counties split. Polk and Appanoose backed Drake while Sac County urged dropping him for A. B. Funk.
The piece argues for protective tariffs and predicts passage and prosperity. It claims jobs and prices for sugar clothing lumber and other goods would rise for the public benefit while warning against policies favoring only trusts and the wealthy. It contends government should aid the weak, not force hardship on the poor.
In Grun dy Center Iowa June 15 1897 Horace Boies writes to Fred E White praising his Des Moines nomination by three conventions He expresses support for the Democratic ticket and willingness to aid but notes limited strength to do more The letter reflects Boies distancing from free coinage while backing party aims.
Ed Stahl is replaced as postmaster ahead of his term end with John W. Palm named to the post. The piece condemns partisan removal, argues Stahl faced no charges and praises Palm, urging decency and fair tenure in political appointments.
The Dem ocrat and the Sun combine under The Democrat Co to publish a unified paper named the Democrat while the Sun ends. The new paper backs the 16 to 1 free coinage policy with R H Moore as president and GM and S B Evans as editor. Directors include Moore Burgess Walsh Evans and others.
The piece denounces separate Democrat movements in Iowa and Kentucky as ill advised and urges unity to defeat McKinleyism. It chastises the GOP for abandoning honest money for a harsh tariff and stresses that confidence and prosperity arise from collective citizen effort and faith.
Des Moines report shows Democratic state central committee chair Charles Walsh arriving with four rooms booked at the Equitable for campaign headquarters. Walsh plans to open next week with George Hoffman and Henry Reigelman in charge until his arrival at month’s end.
The plan calls for campaign openings in all eleven districts on August 19 with big meetings in each. White and Plummer to speak at Ft. Dodge in the tenth district. Weaver and Van Wagenen may speak in the eleventh. Balter and Basher in Chariton for the eighth. Gov Boies to lead the fifth at Cedar Rapids. seventh in Des Moines with a national speaker. sixth in Oskaloosa. others to be announced with strong speakers at each opening.
A testimonial advertisement proclaims Ely Brothers Cream Balm, a pharmacist compounded remedy for catarrh. It advertises a 10 cent trial size and 50 cent full size, with mail order from 56 Warren St New York City since 1861. A Buffalo veteran claims terrible headaches from catarrh vanished after use.
Incontinence of water during sleep stopped immediately by Dr E DetcH ONs ANTI DIURETIC. Cures children and adults alike. Price one dollar. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma druggists Fairfield Iowa.
After a serious illness the product is said to purify the blood and restore perfect health. It is described as offering wonderful building up power.
An old advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure for fifty cents, promising stronger men and purer blood, with pricing of 50c and $1 and distribution through all druggists.
A 19th century Iowa Democratic statement voices alarm at Republican tactics and money influence. It calls for free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, attacks tariff and banking interests, and demands railroad and labor protections while noting stalled prosperity and rising unemployment. The document critiques Speaker Reed and promises restoration of justice and representative government.
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