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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
8
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription rates for one year in advance six months and three months with publication details. The note includes the standard publisher imprint P. E. Boesen and the postal classification as second class mail.
A Chicago man narrowly escaped serious harm after contact with a light bulb the other day. The report notes how fortunate the bulb was not heavy and adds a humorous British take on laughter amid political humor.
The spread of names grows as campaigns update a growing tally. The Ananias club has not yet announced its candidate. The green bug is not the wheat price driver. The speculation bug remains largely responsible for market mood.
A tramp was found the other evening in Chicago reclining on the curb with $800 in his pocket. He likely believed the curb safer than the board of trade, a sharp and humorous jab at the markets of the city.
A Chicago woman frightened an armed robber with a scream the other night, illustrating perceived advantages of the female portion of the race over men according to the report.
Corey's critical Pittsburgh relative says he will abandon the family name after the marriage. The comment implies Corey may also prefer to drop the subject at hand.
Automobile enthusiasts predict a future with no horse shows as Chicago cancels this year’s event. The remark ties to a broader trend toward motor-vehicle interests outperforming equestrian displays.
American Sunday papers are not allowed to be sold in Canada on Sunday. The remark notes the comic supplements and praises the good sense shown by Canadian neighbors.
Dr Belfield of Chicago writes to argue women are of a higher type than men. The remark notes that many men are not "type high" and the claim spans a critique of gender comparisons.
The text argues that evidence from Schmitz of San Francisco and mayoral runs in Philadelphia is used by Republican papers to claim union labor should not hold office, and questions what Penny Packer and Philadelphia leaders prove about the party’s opposition.
The speaker argues that the tariff, which safeguards trusts, is effectively revised downward by its own allies. He claims the principal friends of the tariff are trusts and Republican politicians who profit from protective measures and loot.
The New York Journal of Commerce questions who bears railroad penalties. The piece suggests that all parties share the cost, from high officials like Teddy to the tramp, for goods carried by rail, covering meals, drinks, or wearables.
The Millers at St Louis urged reciprocity after a decade of Republican insistence. The remark notes their push contrasts with Democrats’ tariff reform aims and questions continued effort to secure policy changes.
The piece argues Republicans bar reform in tariff under Speaker Cannon and Joe Cannon’s control with insiders favoring “let well enough alone.” It notes Lawson’s peace with financiers and Roosevelt as likely next president, implying unified Republican-suggested practicality masks diverse aims.
An elderly Virginia woman recalls her grandfather’s tale of 1816 a year of cold, frosts each month and no corn in Northern Virginia while men harvested wheat in overcoats. The era’s harsh climate affected agriculture and daily life from Virginia to New York and New England.
The text notes that amid abnormal weather this year many suffer and lament. It reminds readers that despite complaints, conditions could be far harsher, offering perspective on endurance and resilience.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Interstate Commerce Commission in a case testing its power to regulate railroad rates under the new law. The dispute centered on lumber freights from the South to Ohio River points, where the Commission had halted the higher rates as unreasonable and unenforceable.
Thirteen Oregon girls passed through Chicago enroute home chosen by popular vote to advertise Oregon at the Jamestown Exposition. They distributed advertisements and served as living ads, illustrating how spouses and daughters can silently promote their husbands and fathers, often without realizing it, a quietly persuasive public notice of human nature.
The Memphis News-Scimitar praises radical Democrats across parties, highlighting La Follette, Stephenson, Johnson of Minnesota, Douglass of Massachusetts, Tom Johnson of Ohio, and especially W. J. Bryan as a steadfast guiding star for all people. The piece notes cross party admiration and supports Roosevelt’s progress for all classes.
The Chicago Cincinnati fare has hovered around 7 dollars, or 213 cents per mile for a 300 mile trip. After Ohio cut rates to 2 cents per mile, the three lines carrying the Chicago Cincinnati passenger traffic agreed among themselves to adjust rates and terms.
The Chicago Tribune reports a new rail line between Chicago and Cincinnati bidding for passenger and freight business at $5 after July, a move triggered by legislation and competition. Illinois roads face four weeks to decide whether to fight in court or match the lower rate, with implications for local rates and potential price wars.
In this editorial stance Democrats are urged to unite on equal rights for all and oppose special privileges. It argues Republicans foster trusts and tariffs that burden labor, and suggests Southern candidates like Daniel or Culberson could unite factions. The piece praising reform and the South’s role in a Democratic victory ends by stressing the banner motto.
The piece notes republican politicians clash over tariff revision, avoiding specifics on reform amounts or timing. It argues Congress won t act before December and defers any tariff tinkering until March 4 1909, signaling limited reform prospects from a Republican majority.
George W Brown, a leading Johnson county farmer, married a widow famed for her culinary skill in Wedster Iowa after months of courtship. The match ended his long search for a wife as he pursued a life with the woman who won him with her doughnuts.
A farmer named Brown fell for widow Anna Ustick after a friend took him to meet her. He proposed marriage if she could prove her cooking skill. She served a dinner of rich brown doughnuts, and they were married the next day.
Sioux Rapids Iowa June 7 Excitement rose as Jack Huntley a farmer east of town was reported drowned two miles up the river His clothes lay on the bank a search with draghooks and dynamite failed to locate the body A day later he appeared on horseback attempting to return home after a long flight across several towns He walked nearly the distance back toward home and may be sent to Cherokee hospital.
Waterloo Iowa June 6 Roy H Mc Guire an Illinois Central fireman met a horrible death at Manchester when a west bound freight halted for lunch. He attempted to cross atop cars to reach the engine and fell between them. His beheaded body was later found between the rails. He left a young wife and three daughters aged around 30.
Poultry pointers discuss June broiler market weights from a pound and a quarter to two pounds. They emphasize feeding chicks with milk, keeping dishes clean to save lives, and preventing disease by maintaining cleanliness. The piece urges coop confinement until grass dries and warns about lice during June as a festive month for the louse, urging early action against it.
As days warm, provide shade in runs and relocate coops to dry spots to promote health. For young poultry, vary feed and offer liberal quantities of wholesome food and grit. A successful duck keeper recommends stale bread crumbs with hard boiled eggs then mashed potatoes with boiled rice and small cracked grain between meals. Keep water fresh and avoid overfeeding. ensure ducks and chicks stay slightly hungry yet nourished.
A brief notice advises keeping stock in a cool spot and avoiding overfeeding the growing birds. It recommends small, frequent feedings to maintain partial growth, stimulate scratching, movement, and exercise, acting as an incentive for the chicks.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes cement fence posts are gradually coming into use and could last forever. W Adams of Odebolt plans to fence about seven miles on his farm this year using cement posts only. The piece argues wood substitutes and forest culture could help restore forests harmed by past waste.
A Pittsburg Dispatch reflection notes stage life is hard and error prone with few warnings. It describes the constant need to entertain yet many will fail, facing heartbreak and financial risk as performative fame clashes with limited demand.
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