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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
5
The piece notes Taft’s decision making while distant from Africa and Teddy’s impractical reach via telegraph. It comments on auto racing progress, ballooning, and a veiled threat remark. It praises the American hen’s economic role and deposits backing, citing a debtor bank in Oklahoma.
Olga Nethersole says if she had it to do over again she would be a wife and mother rather than an actress. The remark mirrors common sentiment that given another chance people would choose differently and might achieve greater outcomes.
Supreme Court justice Brewer argues small farms strengthen rural social life by keeping people close to home after hard work. He contends long travel to gatherings reduces opportunities for neighborly diversion and community ties.
A copy of The Real Bryan, a new book by Richard Metcalf, was received last week. It compiles W. J. Bryan’s best remarks on 150 political and non political subjects and discusses campaign issues. Published by Personal Help Publishing Co., Des Moines, Iowa, available by agents and mail.
The Omaha Bee notes that a husband who marries a school teacher is always in position to demonstrate his visible means of support, implying financial ability tied to the marriage.
Editors criticize party papers for trying to influence nominations while claiming Republicans meddle in races. The author notes Taft is handicapped and must ride an elephant, contrasting forces shaping the contest.
Massachusetts clubwomen campaign against lowering the milk standard, claiming gains for woman suffrage as mothers echo Charlotte Perkins Gilman that politics affecting milk and water is inside the home. Sioux City Democrats push for a strong state convention with bets on Boies and a unified party effort.
The shift from five to two cents for transatlantic letters begins October first and follows by similar deals with other countries. The piece praises easier world communication, citing Lusitania and Mauretania as symbols of fast links and noting cheaper postage benefits for the poor.
The Creston American argues Taft lacks inherent strength and would not have been nominated without the president's influence. It lists opponents including organized labor negros Grant allies and corporation friends, while noting some progressives may back him hoping he enacts the president's policies.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. declares the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason confirms on December 6, 1886. Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Patient questions about upcoming medical charges as a healer assures sending the bill. The dialogue contrasts concern over treatment times with the promise of billing in a life scenario.
The Dubuque Telegraph argues real republicanism differs from Cummins and allies who favor democratic policies. It says progressives should join the democratic party led by Bryan to advance reforms through Fred E. White for governor and to install policies in state government.
Congress adjourned after approving a one year totaling 1 008 804 804 57 dollars in expenditures. The article notes per population costs near 12 dollars and per family sixty dollars, with warnings of deficits and postulates a political blame on Republicans for spending and Wall Street ties. It mentions a compromised currency bill and suspected campaign donations from financial interests, Harriman, Rockefeller ties, and railroad influence.
The Hampton Globe argues that a forced campaign contribution disclosure is needed to curb corruption in elections. It criticizes the Republican party for power and evasive tactics while noting past fund scandals involving Roosevelt Harriman and Parker, urging transparency to prevent future tainted money.
Henry Watterson argues that moneyed interests and influential magnates like Belmont, Morgans, Harrimans, and Ryans shape campaigns and nominees. He asserts the need to reject a president beholden to such forces and to resist the entwined influence of wealth, press backing, and party manipulation. The piece labels Taft and the Democratic nominee Bryan, warning that support from elite interests would withhold funding and corrode democracy.
The Dubuque Telegraph suggests 30 000 to 40 000 Democrats backed Governor Cummins in multiple campaigns drawing independents and progressives toward his banner. It argues that post defeat of Cummins and most progressives would shift voters back to Democrats and swelling Republican support for progressive policies.
The speaker denounces provincialism and corruption in big houses and moneyed interests. He argues for a clear choice between the republic and the plutocracy, addressing eastern gentlemen and urging a decisive separation on a straight issue.
A hopeful new group called the Optimist Club of America promotes optimism as its creed. Members are urged to talk think and act optimistically with verses and sayings stressing smiles kindness and belief that love and optimism can heal and overcome difficulty.
The U S Forest Service begins a wide regional study of windbreaks and shelterbelts across fourteen western states to determine how tree barriers affect crop yields and weather resilience. Data will be collected with experimental stations and official measurements throughout growing seasons and into winter.
Tom Moore of Rural Rowe Cochran Ga reports a sore on his instep healed after using Bucklen’s American Salve. He says a 40 cent box cured it in short order under the drugstore guarantee at F. S Shriner’s pharmacy in June.
A simple method instructs washing windows with four pieces of chamois skin. Wring in clean water and wipe the glass. drying or polishing is unnecessary as the chamois skin keeps the surface streak free.
A restless wife complains of endless idleness while her husband admits a lack of motivation to work. The exchange reveals tension over ambition and daily labor within the marriage.
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