23 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1897
Page
1
M F Healy resigns as chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee. McKinley shows shame over the arbitration treaty defeated during his term and starts negotiations on a new agreement.
Republicans plan to retaliate against Wanamaker by barring him from the pie counter as Pennsylvania patronage shifts toward his foes.
W. D Moore, Boone County Treasurer, faces a shortage of 10000 dollars in public funds. The case marks another instance of irregularities within Republican county treasuries.
London marked the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation with an enormous display as over seven million people filled the city. Critics praised the reign as materially mighty and compared it to the Elizabethan era, while the poet laureate called it not great but good.
Dispatch reports ex Governor Horace Boies will not attend the fusion convention in Des Moines this week but will not decline a gubernatorial nomination if offered. Delegates arrive slowly. Democratic national committee secretary Walsh backs James Burgess of Ottumwa. Fred White shows strong support though likely unable to win if Boies accepts. W H Robb of Creston and J B Romans of Denison are named for lieutenant governor.
The State Line Democrat declares full alignment with the regular ticket this year. It rejects a third party while noting no money issue on the ballot and pledges support for honesty and economy in state affairs, proper revenue laws, and corporate control without regard to other factions. It expects sound money Democrats to follow the same course.
An offer for Colorado tourists promotes special trains along the Great Rock Island Route with inducements and descriptive pamphlets. John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago, states rates and full particulars are sent free on application.
An advertisement asserts that Woolford's Sanitary Lotion cures humans, horses and all animals in 30 minutes. It promotes Bradshaw & Thoma druggists in Fairfield, Iowa as sellers.
Ex Governor Horace Boies, a leading voice for free silver in Iowa, reveals a shift toward a dual metal standard and treasury notes redeemable in bullion. He argues for using both metals at market value, with unlimited legal tender except for coin, to avert another national defeat and preserve a mixed monetary system.
A remedy for catarrh and cold symptoms claims quick relief with a trial size at 10 cents or a 50 cent bottle mailed from Ely Bros of New York. A customer from Rahway reports October loss of taste and smell and limited hearing, noting relief with the product.
In a public speech Wanamaker criticizes empty campaign rhetoric and calls for action as 1 000 000 unemployed and their children suffer. He rebukes propped prosperity and notes the vanishing birds of plumage under Republican rule, citing 1890s press quotes and party figures.
The excerpt discusses business confidence linked to Republican victory, mentions New York press and World positions, Wanamaker's view on prophecies of prosperity, and a Denver Post letter quoting John Wanamaker about political optimism versus practical action. The passage critiques GOP rhetoric and administration effectiveness in uniting reform.
Advertises an anti diuretic by Dr E Detch On that stops nocturnal incontinence for children and adults. Priced at 1 dollar and sold by Bradshaw and Thoma druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
An old newspaper ad promotes No-To-Bac as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure for fifty cents. It claims to make weak men strong and blood pure and directs readers to all druggists. Subscription ask for THE TRIBUNE.
Chicago statistician Joseph Greenhut argues tariff policy fuels unemployment and tramp growth. He advocates free trade and targeted labor data to reduce idle work periods. Grand Crossing’s rail hub described as a tramp magnet. A public Democratic address from Van Buren county urges voters to back honest business leaders and purify state government.
The Des Moines Leader criticizes the Iowa Soldiers' Home policy that takes pension money over six dollars monthly from pensioners without dependents, arguing it violates the law’s spirit by denying access to funds and resembles a state lien or duress. The piece contrasts it with other political figures and questions the legality and fairness of the practice.
Tired and sleepless men and women praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for restoring health and strength. Once discouraged, they report renewed vigor and ability to work as the medicine enriches the blood and builds vitality.
The advertisement touts Hood's Pills as the best family laxative and liver medicine. It emphasizes gentleness reliability and certainty for all ages and ailments.
The note promotes travel to a Christian Endeavor meeting in San Francisco in July 1897 via the Scenic Route through the Great Rock Island. It describes the Trans-Continental Line with incentives for Colorado tourist travel and offers a free pamphlet with route scenery information from John Sebastian, G. P. A.
J M Stinson advertises money to loan on farms with security and a low rate of interest. The notice emphasizes accessible lending for farmers seeking cash against their property.
Washington Democrat Tom Johnson urges voters that prosperity will arrive in many forms, urging acceptance of the Dingley bill and an honest dollar. He contrasts Republican warnings with bustling imagery of progress, urging broad support for policy.
A live tiger at Stuttgart, formerly with one eye, has a glass eye fitted after muscles damaged the sight. Strong keepers restrained the beast for the operation. He resisted at first but now rests contented as the only wild animal with a glass eye.
The New York Ledger notes experiments show petroleum can be produced from linseed oil by distillation under pressure. It discusses two origin theories, vegetable and animal, suggesting a possible combination. Oils filtering through ground may form petroleum via natural chemical processes, with several hydrocarbons resulting from experiments.
A Dutch farming habit shows men living far from towns keeping a coffin ready for burial while still active. The practice is noted in President Kruger who has, it is said, imported a coffin and a coat valued at £100.
A compact record lists the claims approved by the Board of Supervisors at the June 1807 session. Each item notes the claimant, purpose, and amount allowed, reflecting early county financial decisions and governance procedures. The document preserves authoritative names and sums in a straightforward ledger style.
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