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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune lists annual, semiannual, and quarterly subscription prices. P. E. Boesen publishes the weekly paper and notes post office class. A motto proclaims a drop of ink makes millions think.
Wall Street reacts to Roosevelt's Indianapolis address with optimism over planned actions. The New York Journal of Commerce warns of inflation risk in bank currency while national banks support issuing more bonds.
Promises of tariff reform fail to excite voters and the long promised reciprocity remains distant. The Pennsylvania Republican state convention endorses Senator Knox, signaling standpatters will oppose Secretary Gfti or any ally supporting tariff reform.
Secretary Taft faces criticism as Kansas beet growers oppose free sugar from the Philippines while the state earlier backed free sugar from Hawaii. The clash centers on protecting local industry and regional interests in Western Kansas.
Brother Baer yields in the fight over passenger rates and restores commuter tickets at about one cent per mile, as light breaks on the persistently difficult issue.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal argues for Gen Luke E. Wright as the Democratic presidential nominee. It claims he is the only Democrat with earned recognition from a steadfast Republican administration due to ability and character.
The remark that Taft refuses to stand pat signals a climactic tariff dispute at the Republican national convention. Voters will decide whether to maintain high trust prices or push tariff revision to curb corporate trusts.
In a letter of acceptance Roosevelt denounces Democrats as dangerous enemies and undesirable citizens. He praises Harry Orchard as a more desirable citizen while questioning protections for infant industries and conceding little fear of pauper labor competition. The piece critiques Republican positions and asks for clear standpoints.
The Richmond News Leader frames the GOP Democratic split as centralization versus states rights and urges Virginia to lead in the next national party council. The editor hints that Virginia may provide the national ticket’s head if necessary, referencing Senator Daniel.
The article claims the beef trust evades inspection by forcing farmers to bear losses from rejected cattle. It says indictments under anti trust laws are needed and notes farmers withholding cattle raise prices for beef at wholesale and retail, with blame on the Republican majority.
Col Andrews leads a Marengo & Midland interurban survey from Cedar Rapids to Montezuma via Marengo Genoa Bluffs Millersburg Deep River and Oskaloosa. Financing is arranged and right of way is largely secured with the route grade kept under 2 percent. The piece also railes against local editors calling interurban optimism a myth and demands accountability.
The new agreement lets German imports enter at value certified by German Chambers of Commerce, reducing duties compared with other countries with ad valorem rates. Critics say the arrangement is not a square deal and object to the indirect benefit beyond France England and others.
The Twice-A Week Republic of St. Louis Missouri offers a three year subscription for 1.00 until June 30 1907. This old and well known semi weekly newspaper promises three years of 312 eight page papers for a single dollar. Subscriptions from old and new customers are welcome and renewals begin at the end of current terms. Send orders to The Republic St. Louis Mo.
C V Pepper, bedridden with hemorrhages of lungs and throat, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with instant relief. After three weeks he returned to work as coughing stopped and bleeding diminished. Guaranteed remedy for coughs and colds. Shriner’s drug store offers 50c and 1.00 prices with a trial bottle free. June.
The Chicago News quips that some pursue marriage for independence and others for companionship, noting men often value wit in a pretty woman over practicality in a homely one. The column warns against assuming ownership of a car from a veiled woman.
A Cedar Grove man credits Electric Bitters with curing his liver and kidney troubles after two years of illness. He states the first bottle brought relief and three bottles completed the cure. The testimonial is presented by F S Shriner druggist as a guaranteed remedy. The note is dated June.
Railroads in Iowa and Illinois move to enforce a two cent per mile fare with no excursion rates. Children under the age limit pay full fare. other privileged classes also. Locals must carry passes only for own roads. workers on other lines lose half-rate benefits. Estimated national gain from ending half rates runs to 225000 to 300000 dollars annually.
A moral appeal from Des Moines News urges men to confront death and financial planning. It warns that death leaves widows and orphans to face hardship, urging men to prune luxuries, start a bank account, and save for all contingencies including disability or illness.
A terse Philadelphia Press observation notes the governor’s few, yet helpful enemies in New York politics, contrasted with his friends who provide little aid.
The essay argues refinement, modesty, and kindness define a true lady regardless of wealth or status. Education varies, but innate gentleness outshines finery, with courtesy to all classes and a disdain for snobbery. It cites examples of wealthy as ill-bred and a simple Irish woman as gentle. It also notes a library grant enabling Braille access through Elihu B. Hayes.
A city visitor admires lush green tops on crops while a farmer insists on bottom quality. The piece links rising aspiration to practical living, arguing true growth comes from honest service and lived action, citing Lida A. Churchill in the May Delineator.
A surgeon Miss Thomas of the New York Fire Department is celebrated for courage and action. Mrs. Baird, known as the queen of chess, has published 1200 problems and holds a leading place in the game with many prizes. Miss Annie W. Burbier of Lynn is highlighted as the world’s only blind librarian, blind from infancy and active in her role.
Story of a defiant writer who boasts of attacking the established order. He visits a magazine editor to offer an original piece for a thousand dollars. The editor ignores the proposal, prompting a joking exchange about closing the door.
A Providence lawsuit leads to a wedding as a curious consequence. New York forms a society to promote manners and breeding. England marks 300 years of forks since their introduction from Italy. Guthrie Oklahoma touted as so lively you can smell burnt feathers from geese. A Virginia baby reportedly spoke early words and is a girl. Kansas City notes thinner pies due to a fruit crop shortage.
The War department trimmed daily rations for horses from 12 to 9 pounds of grain and for mules from 9 to 8 pounds, with hay reduced from 14 to 10 pounds. The note adds a wink to the celebrated Billion Dollar Congress.
Mr. E. W. Goodloe of Dallas testifies that Dr. King's New Life Pills effectively combat malaria and biliousness without grinding or gripes. He notes the pills cost 25 cents at F. S. Shriner's drug store in June.
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