13 May 1891
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1891
Page
1
The text condemns the Republican stance on prohibition calling it hypocritical and shameful. It argues the apparent pretense behind Sabbath beer drinking by Sheriff Crane highlights broader public disgust with political hypocrisy.
Iowa prohibitionists note that Harry Garfield eldest son of the late president lost the Republican alderman candidacy in a strong Republican Cleveland ward to a saloon keeper. Mrs. E H Rogers of Oskaloosa seeks nomination for state superintendent of public instruction as the present Mahaska county superintendent.
Editor notes hypocrisy in Des Moines leaders over prohibition, citing Mayor Campbell and other county officeholders as examples of public figures who preach prohibition while violating it themselves.
The Saint Louis Republic reports the American tin plate boom has collapsed. It states tin deposits in the Black Hills are myths and claims domestic production would require importing tin and employing foreign labor to manufacture it.
Clarkson notes the Republican press lacks an influential, widely read voice and says it denies readers the truth and misrepresents living issues. He argues such a press cannot be widely read nor wield influence, reflecting in Centerville Journal opinion.
Ex governor and ex congressman John H. Gear is appointed general agent of the Burlington Insurance Company. The note hints at his past failures linked to his long career and implies insured individuals may take interest in his new role.
The Des Moines Leader says Republican nomination candidates for Iowa governor are scarce this year while the Sion City Journal asks how many Democrats remain. The Muscatine News recalls a lioness defending her single offspring with the phrase He is a lion.
The Des Moines Leader says Iowa Republicans are hopelessly disorganized and divided and cannot retreat or advance without risk. The piece argues they will be defeated in November and cannot realign with the national platform.
The Keokuk Gate City comments on Iowa Republicans facing a prohibition issue this year, arguing the party should stand for republicanism and reciprocity as emphasized by Harrison and Blaine. The piece laments Iowa’s focus on prohibition as a local distraction from national GOP principles.
J L Matthews former Wellman postmaster and Republican leader was arrested by two post office inspectors on charges of embezzling money order funds. His accounts show a shortage of 2601 35 covering Nov 1 1890 to Mar 16 1891. He was bound over in 1000.
The Iowa Republicans plan their state convention in Cedar Rapids on July 1, continuing a pattern of holding the gathering in similar cities. Democrats previously chose Sioux City and Ottumwa for past conventions, with Republicans returning to Cedar Rapids this year and speculation about future sites.
Fremont County Herald editor notes Republican critics betray anger over Governor Boies New York speech. Inter Ocean criticism reprinted on front page, asserting the speech exposed hard facts beyond party lines.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports that supporters hail the McKinley tariff cuts on sugar as a triumph. Critics argue cheap sugar raises other costs and taxes, noting higher prices for carpets and assorted goods while revenue falls. They urge the Republican party to choose between cheap goods and high duties.
Jefferson county reels over a county officer scandal involving Sheriff Crane who admitted to spending Sabbath hours drinking beer with his own team. The Tribune notes the moral and legal implications, questioning the hypocrisy of Prohibition enforcement and the sheriff’s impact on public trust.
A mother tells her son Bennie she will give one of Dr Ayer s sugar coated Cathartic Pills next time he needs medicine. Bennie smiles and falls asleep immediately.
A historical essay argues the Democratic party has long backed silver coinage and opposed monetary monopolies. It traces the origin of the American silver dollar from 1792, notes earlier Spanish dollars, and critiques gold’s role, likening money lenders to “Shylocks” while urging readers to study past laws to understand future coinage debates.
Sudden deaths are mainly caused by heart disease with four in five cases unsuspected. Symptoms include lying on the right side, shortness of breath, chest and back pain, irregular pulse, dropsy, dry cough, and smothering. Bradshaw and Thomas offer Dr Miles’ Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine with a free illustrated book, while Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised to refresh aging powers.
Prohibitionists tout reform under the prohibitory law but acknowledge the year before its enactment saw 3 975 licenses. The remark highlights ongoing licensing and reform debates in Iowa.
The document notes that in 1890 after six years of trial the number of licenses increased to 5 508, issued to parties in the state.
The Floyd County Advocate lauds Governor Boies for a clean and honest administration while denouncing a campaign built on personal vilification and partisan rancor. The piece defends his credentials and calls for restraint in political battles amid a hostile opposition.
A local agency announces Beggs Little Giant Pills available from R. H Hufford. The tablets are described as powerful yet mild with no unpleasant effects. Each dose consists of one pill and a package contains forty pills priced at 25 cents, sufficient for a family for a year.
Packwood reports a fine rain weekend and a popular performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin last Friday. The town grows with Condor & Son planning a new elevator and several buildings under construction while farmers near harvest.
The passage notes that most physicians stick to theory, but Dr J C Ayer deserves credit for discovering the blood purifier Ayer's Sarsaparilla, elevating his stature beyond standard prescriptions.
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