25 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1896
Page
1
A satirical column mocks the soldiers' monument nearing completion and warned of rivalries. It predicts a straddling stance on the money issue by Republicans in St Louis, notes Cuban victory in news, and calls Weyler Cadmus for sown dragon's teeth.
The text notes 1895 net earnings of 12,582,406.31 for Iowa railways, up from 1894, implying little impact from hostile legislation. It then pivots to a jokey proposal about weather forecasts on post office stamps and cheery asides on life, ships, and public theater.
A Tennessee representative sends a circular to constituents claiming that sending Gibson back to congress would save the country. The piece questions predictions of war or Spain tensions, suggests the real danger is electing another candidate, and defends the honest motive as a shared belief with fellow Republicans.
Bea versville pharmacist Mr G Cailloutte says he was dying from La Grippe after consulting many doctors. He bought Dr King s New Discovery from Clarke's Drug Store, took three bottles, and recovered sufficiently to be up and about again. He calls it worth its weight in gold and urges more trials.
A 1896 discussion argues for arbitration and representative councils to end labor conflicts. It contrasts voluntary arbitration with intermediation, cites Sayward and Adams, and highlights joint boards in England Belgium and the U.S. as paths to industrial peace through balanced, elected delegates from employers and workers.
The author argues distance dulls enchantment, urging readers to support their home paper. The newspaper reaches all people, serving as school, professor, and textbook, while offering varied opinions and aiming for greater accuracy, literary finish, and variety. Reader cooperation funds improvements and wider coverage.
Anthony Mourpock urges readers to craft accurate crisp and smooth notices for newspapers. He argues careful writing in announcements benefits editors and public discourse.
A poetic question ponders whether the Jefferson county bell has ceased ringing, implying a loss of sound and community memory. The phrase evokes rural heritage and aging civic symbols as a motif.
McKinley told a St. Louis Chronicle representative he favored the single gold standard, though the Ohio platform portrayed him as a straddler on the issue.
A proposed curfew ordinance expansion targets married men mirroring the existing child rule. Proponents claim it reflects social changes driven by bicycles bloomers and the so called new woman era.
The article notes that lawmakers quickly raise total appropriations beyond revenue under the old levy while average office holders promptly find their salaries inadequate.
The writer argues that if county supervisors want intelligent criticism they should inform the public by periodically publishing detailed statements of how much is spent on the poor farm and the specific purposes for those funds.
The Tribune offers a weekly Des Moines correspondence that provides an excellent summary of the legislature's transactions. Readers can follow the recap to understand the two houses' proceedings with little effort.
After a Republican state convention spurned requests from Black delegates to become an alternate at large to the national convention, Black voters across the state are organizing in support of McKinley. The rising movement centers on energizing Black participation and backing McKinley in upcoming party efforts.
Des Moines Republicans fought over town nominations last week with reformers prevailing and the city hall gang routed. The A P A was defeated, seen as the outsiders’ best outcome. The dispute leaves Democrats hoping to elect some candidates amid renewed party rivalries.
Chauncey M. Depew cautions Republicans not to assume New York is a sure GOP state. He argues New York remains pivotal due to uncertain majorities and its large electoral votes, warning that past two years’ successes do not guarantee nationwide victory with any candidate.
Judge Woolson moves against alleged fee grabbing by U S marshals and court staff after editor Fred Moore of the Boone Herald questioned the practice. The judge orders Moore arrested for contempt and directs a grand jury to probe the charges, while Ottumwa editor Lee’s prior claims are noted as baseless.
A remedy claims to cure all forms of headache and habitual constipation by toning the bowels. The advertisement urges a fair trial and notes prices of fifty cents and one dollar at Clarke's Drug Store.
The article notes Gen Robert C Schenck while envoy to Britain authored poker rules praised by Democrats while Republicans defend him. it contrasts Bayard with Schenck and says Congress did not rebuke him. The piece casts the episode as a partisan jab in U S diplomacy.
The republicans adopted resolutions condemning Thomas F. Bayard though his statements were believed true. The piece argues Bayard is a highly respected diplomat and that congressional anger will not harm him. Republicans used the episode for political rhetoric and the public response mirrors a partisan dispute.
The Indianapolis Sentinel deplores Congress for failing to reform currency policy, blaming Republican leadership for political cowardice and inaction. It cites business dismay, calls for decisive action, and condemns talk without deeds, noting Venezuela commission as only notable action.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee, 25 cents a box sold by Geo. D. Clarke. Also advertises One Minute Cough Cure for colds congested lungs and severe cough from Bradshaw and Thoma.
Senator Chandler of New Hampshire criticizes McKinley in a Washington Post interview. He questions who raised and controlled the funds behind McKinley’s debts and whether moneyed interests could dominate the Republican nominee and future president.
The Chicago Chronicle argues that silver advocates and protectionists form a natural alliance, pressuring government aid. It contends past coalitions influenced the Sherman act of 1890, notes Republican silvers support for tariff protection, and warns modern miners demand free coinage, echoing 1890 tactics.
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