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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
2
The piece urges robust party organization for Jefferson county and forecasts primaries indicating strong Democratic and Republican potential. It highlights civic initiatives like road improvements, fruit tree planting, alfalfa prospects, and a elm planting by the ladies' improvement association to beautify Fairfield.
A critic argues time wasted on bad roads is wasted life and urges road improvement. In Massachusetts the 1908 contest shows Taft leading in votes while district delegates split. The standpatters allege ballot irregularities led to some taftist markings being rejected and plan a recount attempt to secure a Taft delegation.
The piece argues against pledging votes before elections as risky and potentially harmful. It warns that even well intentioned measures can gain burdensome side provisions and urges voters to value independent action over chasing notoriety and personal advancement.
An editorial laments low primary participation and broad political indifference among voters and business leaders. It argues that without widespread concern the nation cannot have government by the people and cites urban U.S. cities to illustrate deteriorating civic engagement.
The speaker urges Christians moralists and economists to use influence and ballots to curb corruption and improve society. He argues Christ would advocate rallying followers to vote, warning that neglect or misused power leaves accountability for worsening conditions.
The Fairfield Ledger loosens its support for Taft amid close Massachusetts results favoring Roosevelt. The editorial urges conservatives to consider an alternative candidate to Taft, citing a split in the Republican camp and potential impact on the fall election.
Congressman Champ Clark denounces saloons as breeding crime and moral decay. He cites a “treating” scene where six men spend six dollars, twelve drinks, and leave penniless, reflecting a corrupt, unhealthy environment.
Washington May 3 report says the house committee on appropriations aims to abolish the commerce court by not reporting an appropriation. The general supply bill seeks deep cuts including trimming the president’s secretary salary from 7500 to 6000 and closing mints and assay offices in multiple cities. San Francisco would lose its mint and gain an assay office.
The Fairfield Tribune and Iowa Homestead offer a one year subscription for four dollars each. Outside Jefferson County, an additional twenty five cents applies.
National Capital correspondent notes a fierce Roosevelt Taft clash shaping the GOP race. The writer argues Democrats gain from Republican turmoil, predicts Clark leads in delegates, and presents a conservative tally of pledged and probable Clark, Wilson, Underwood, Harmon, and Baldwin support nationwide.
A Toledo, Ohio letter from F. J. Cheney and associates states a 15 year acquaintance, endorsing his honor in business and financial ability to meet obligations with the National Bank of Commerce.
Agronomist L C Burnett notes oats following corn in rotation should be drilled rather than broadcast. Properly dished and harrowed soil with a force feed drill boosts yield by two to ten bushels per acre, while deep spring plowing is unnecessary for shallow rooting oats.
The oat crop rarely faces insect damage except in rare seasons when chinch bugs, army worms, or grasshoppers are plentiful. Grasshoppers cause limited losses, while chinch bugs and army worms can do substantial harm once established. A plowed, tarred furrow along field margins can deter spread, and oats’ thick hulls reduce later attacks.
The State Historical Society of Iowa publishes a history of Iowa United States Senators from 1846 to 1911 by Dr. Dan Elbert Clark. The preface notes the General Assembly has elected 25 times, governors appointed three times, with 15 men receiving the highest state honor and several cases of resignations, deaths, and long service.
Martha McCulloch Williams outlines two hearty dinner ideas suitable for two hours. The first features Roast Beef with stuffed rolls, baked apples, slaw, potatoes, banana puffs, peanuts, and coffee, plus optional tomatoes and a quick gravy. The second centers on Pork Tenderloin with sweet potatoes, cabbage pudding, carrots, apple dumplings, cider sauce, cheese crackers, and coffee.
The centennial of the War of 1812 is noted with Robert Lucas who in 1833 became Iowa Territory’s first governor. As a U S Army captain in General Hull’s western forces, Lucas fought at Detroit before its surrender to the British. His wartime journal, edited by Dr. John C Parish, was published by the State Historical Society of Iowa, with a biography also released.
A Waukesha man Earl Fair reports a stubborn cough resisted ordinary care until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound was used. He cites a complete cure after less than two bottles. L. S. Bradshaw & Co, May.
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