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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1905
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription options of one year in advance six months and three months and notes its status as a weekly newspaper second class mail matter. The page carries the motto a drop of ink makes millions think.
The Fairfield area weighs forming a county hospital with six beds and basic facilities. A board would decide on renting or building, location near the square or outskirts, and funding from patients, town, county, fraternal groups, and endowments. Estimated annual operating cost about 1800 dollars. subscriptions and stock drives to establish the hospital.
The report notes two sun spots twelve times earth’s diameter. It adds a political jab about the present administration, implying similar blotches would cover up flaws if instruments were turned toward politics.
The New York Past calls Death Valley Scotty a gold en calf and urges an end to it. The piece critiques current graft in office and notes hot weather reduces coal costs for non foundry work while asking how Speary would fund a return from the north pole expedition if $50,000 was needed to go north.
The article notes wage increases in Japan and mentions oil price movements. It also reports a New York banker using six electric fans during hot spells. The piece reflects on money’s role as a means to various ends amid economic and weather-related concerns.
A reciprocity convention is planned in Chicago next month. The city promises assertive dealings as it seeks advantages with attendees in the event.
Late visitors to Montana and Colorado encounter lingering snow while residents cope with unusually hot conditions. The region experiences cool patches despite heat waves in surrounding areas.
The ex congressman and tariff liberalization advocate Foss runs for the Massachusetts Republican nomination for lieutenant governor and warns he might join the Democrats if not chosen. He notes the quick drift from tariff liberalization to reciprocity and the Democratic camp. Fairfield Ledger observers urge broad support to save the country from graft.
Special correspondence from July 24 reports broad graft among Republican administration members in Washington. Treasury to judiciary and the Government Printing Office are cited as examples of rottenness and financial excess, with calls for investigation and possible dismissals.
Charles A. Edwards argues that Republican graft spans Post Office to Agriculture and warns that Roosevelt’s push for railroad rate regulation serves to empower a party machine. He contrasts Democratic caution with GOP tactics, urging voters to scrutinize government ownership talk and potential railroad influence.
Burlington Route markets cheapest Colorado travel with round trips from Fairfield to Denver at 14.15 starting Aug 30 to Sept 4, valid return by Sept 12 or Oct 7 with surcharge, and another 22.30 option valid any day to Oct 31. Regular schedule promises fast connections to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo with hops from Fairfield at 7:00 am or 10:55 pm.
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