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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
1
A European style critique urges fiscal restraint on poor farm buildings while warning against false economy. A Fond du Lac convention signals rising hostility to the tramp, and Lord Dunraven is expelled from the New York Yacht Club for festering disappointment after losing the America's Cup.
The motorcycle will be tested in New Orleans for mail collection and delivery, with plans to expand to other large cities if successful. Horses may become a public curiosity in city parks, likened to the buffalo, as Republican statesmen are praised for defending the gold reserve and avoiding entanglements in Cuba.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Ill was told she had consumption and no hope but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life Mr Thos Ezgers 139 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold approached consumption tried everything else then bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured Free trial bottles at Clarke's drug store Regular size 50c and 1 00
Florence Boston essay argues for government action to preserve manhood by practical aid rather than charity. It highlights Detroit mayor Pingree’s land allotment program, showing 975 families farmed land with modest city subsidy and $12,000–$14,400 harvest value, boosting hope, education, and independence. Other cities like New York pursued similar efforts with public benefit.
A discussion on how great writing mirrors a simple, well cut appearance. The piece argues literature should be nonpartisan, while acknowledging the role of party press. It notes two papers can evaluate free trade and protection honestly without partisan bias.
A writer argues that luminous boldness harms truth while sober factual journalism advances the country. Facts determine outcomes and responsible reporting wields moral influence. Reading occurs in calm hours, where fair, manly discourse persuades reasonable readers and carries a meaningful message.
Report notes a chance of an additional session of the legislature to address unfinished business and potential policy action. Details on timing and agenda remain undecided as lawmakers weigh priorities and constraints.
The article notes wavering support for Senator Allison among Iowa Republicans, suggesting he lacks the strong backing expected despite his position. It highlights possible shifts within party ranks and lingering voter doubts.
A canvass of twenty eight Democratic members of the Iowa legislature shows all but three opposed to free silver, reflecting strong abortion-era monetary policy stance.
A terse editorial comments that resubmission and prohibition are dead while the Republican Party remains active. It calls party members who value hypocrisy and dishonesty to rejoice.
Former governor Boies writes he is not to be considered a presidential candidate. He discusses the silver question at length and reaffirms support for free coinage. Some regard the letter as a bid for nomination by free silver advocates.
A Kentucky Republican caucus nominee for senator is forced out after evidence of secretly promising to favor free silver. Publicly he had claimed strict gold standard positions. The episode is cited as an example of Republican insincerity on key issues.
Gen Flagler's daughter Elizabeth Flagler faced a manslaughter verdict after a brief trial for shooting a colored boy suspected of stealing pears in Washington. She received three hours in jail and a $500 fine after U S attorney consented to the sentence. The public called the outcome a mockery of justice and warned it could fuel anarchist sentiment.
The Iowa Republican Party abandons its prohibition stance after years of malci law gains. It failed to resubmit the prohibitory amendment, exposing alleged hypocrisy and betrayal of prohibition supporters while worsening the liquor issue in the state. The piece accuses politicians of trading reform for votes and sinking moral crusade prospects.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are urged to try Electric Bitters. Described as a tonic and alterative with no whiskey, it mildly tones the stomach and bowels, aids digestion, and strengthens organs. Clarke's drug store sells bottles at 50c and 1.00.
The Burlington slate led by George Duncan was soundly defeated in Monday’s municipal election as The Gazette refused endorsement and many papers followed suit.
The Des Moines News accuses Iowa Republicans of engineering the defeat of prohibition by voting blocks and party influence. It cites the thirteenth plank adoption and names leaders it claims betrayed the cause, warning voters the party may deceive again.
Announcement: Hon. C. D. Leggett of the city seeks the Republican nomination for the supreme bench this year. He is in the prime of life has four years on the district bench and a noted judicial mind. His nomination would provide a strong candidate and election would bring a capable judge to Iowa's jurists.
Professor George Huntington of Carlton College Northfield Minnesota is noted nationwide as an author. His latest poem an international hymn for English speaking peoples was first sung at Carlton College recently and has quickly gained popularity there.
The poem envisions two great nations linked by shared faith and culture. It urges peace over vengeance, calls for mutual goodwill between coastal realms and distant lands, and prays for steadfast protection and stronger unity guided by divine favor.
A sales notice promotes a universal salve claiming to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Price cited as 25 cents a box and attributed to Geo D. Clarke.
The editorial questions Iowa curfew legislation pushed by Senator Bell, noting the proposed $25 fine for parents and the nine o’clock curfew for children. Critics from Oskaloosa and Davenport mock the plan while some defend a merciful clause allowing excuses.
Mrs. Isaac Jones of Dunlap Iowa writes that Hood's Sarsaparilla relieved her rheumatism and the tired feeling after using it in the previous winter. She praises the medicine as unequaled for blood purification and overall energy.
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