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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
11
The Fairfield Tribune lists P. E. Boesen as publisher and prints subscription terms: one year in advance $1.00, six months 50 cents, three months 25 cents. It notes second class mail status and carries the motto A drop of ink makes millions think.
The passage notes envy of Delaware’s senatorial vacancy by Kansas and Oregon. It discusses the difficulty of John Barrett’s potential, the administration’s challenge. It mentions Gates’ attempt to buy all wheat in America and link to Secretary Shaw’s draw back order as a factor in the wheat corner collapse.
The article notes that the sweet girl graduate should start planning her graduation gown. It emphasizes early preparation and choosing a gown that fits the occasion.
The text recalls Joe Leiter reflecting on the Gates wheat corner cost and misreading the sum as a million while the true figure shows a 1,400,000 defalcation by bank president Bigelow. The incident highlights mistrust in savings and suggests keeping money in a stocking.
The piece mocks a newspaper ad tactic promising investment boons and notes many seek immortality but end in oblivion. It contrasts costly market tactics with consumer hardship and jokes about Mr Bryan seeking peace in religion versus Washington during a hunting trip.
The article notes that after brief rests Rojestvensky faces police checks and an order to arrest his valet. It highlights the absurdity of the valet issue as he, a man who never needed one, speaks of it as valley, while the man who can afford one says valet with a pronounced final t.
The article argues Sherman Bell is an unusual figure and contested responsibility for an interview he called fake from the outset, labeling the piece as unjust to compel accountability.
A brief note reflects growing concern over Equitable legal actions and whether ongoing life insurance premiums are worthwhile for the common man amid financial strain and changing policy terms.
The report notes a Wisconsin plan to tax bachelors, with satire about Governor LaFollette enforcing higher levies. It speculates on cabinet politics as Nebogatoff delays joining Admiral Rojestvensky, risking the label Admiral Never get there avitch.
The defalcation of a Milwaukee bank president underscores the dangers of officer speculation and its impact on depositors and bondsmen, reflecting broader concerns about bank security and accountability.
If American cabinet officers could follow Minister Del casse and resign when criticised, knowing their resignations would not be accepted, the country would soon have cabinet members with swollen heads.
Secre tary Shaw notes the deficit has risen from eighteen million to thirty million and suggests funding it by taxing tea and coffee. He proposes a levy of 46 cents per person to cover the shortfall.
Secretary Shaw and Senator Hans Brough discuss the order allowing millers to import Canadian wheat mix with American wheat grind the blend into flour and claim tariff rebates on portions of foreign wheat. Railroad testimony before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee provides further context.
The piece argues railways lose money on long hauls and millers skim little profit as five cents a barrel on flour. thus only Canadian farmers gain from higher wheat demand and foreign consumers are subsidized at a loss by mills and railways. It challenges Secretary Shaw and railroad allies to offer a more credible explanation.
A Washington letter from New York notes the subway’s speed and urban push toward municipal ownership of utilities. It reports Hearst’s influence against Tammany Hall, fallout among diplomats in Central and South America, Taft’s cautious stance, and a somber tribute to General Fitzhugh Lee.
A four or five days old infant was found on the nurses dormitory doorstep at Graham hospital in Keokuk Iowa early Friday morning. A dog led Mrs Dana Cook to the baby whose hands were purple from cold. Believed left around 11 p m Thursday night and discovered at 5 a m. Police have several clues as to the guardians of the abandoned infant.
Tampa man Ralph F. Fernandez describes a fearful struggle with liver trouble and heart disease as he neared death. He credits Electric Bitters with a three day cure and relief from sleep loss and life numbness. Sold by Frank S Shriner's drug store for 50 cents in May.
A strong blot on farms in the corn belt is the feed yard where steers and hogs are fattened. It often consumes timber and homestead groves, turning into a deep, foul quagmire that wastes fertility, food, and valuable timber.
A Tennessee reader reports that Chamberlains Pain Balm provides quick relief allowing rest and sleep, with many finding long term improvement. The product is sold by Frank S. Shriner.
Transfers dated April report numerous parcels including 27% acre lots in 34-73-11 and 34-73-10, 85 acre farm in 4-72-11, and a quit claim to Fairfield Creamery. Buyers include M Mickey, John F Nelson, Eliza J Unkrich, and Margaret Wisby with sellers F C Edler, Jane E Scott, Solon Wilder, and others. Values range from 125 to 11 350 dollars across Fairfield, Pleasant Plain, Packwood, and surrounding additions.
April 11 deed transfers include Julia Machesney to S L Machesney for lot 6 block 10 Fairfield new plat for $1 and other consideration. April 12 T L James and wife to S K Lewis for lot 3 block 16 old plat Fairfield for $2 100. April 12 Gertrude R Collins and husband to Justine Chapuis for part block 69 Centennial addition Fairfield for $1 000. April 13 E D Sallaby to Josephine Salladay for lot 3 block 8 Rock Island addition Fairfield for $1 and other. April 14 Wm Henry and wife to J J Smith for lot 2 block 4 Parsons. April 14 J A Moorman and wife to Grace Lemley for lot 1 block 13 Packwood Fairfield for $500. April 15 T B Short and wife to Richard Bruey for block 2 and lots 4 and 15 block 1 Johnsons third addition Fairfield for $2 246.76.
Classified notice from Iowa Public Company Davenport seeks 5 agents for a new state map and booklet. Territory described as vacant. University and pricing not stated. Effort appears sales oriented with commission structure implied.
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