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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
3
The note envisions a city paper strike affecting World Series coverage. It accuses Roosevelt policies of serving owner spotlight and hints at Taft pursuing Montana expansion. It sarcastically questions the hunt and corral setup of a lion hunter.
A Vienna miser leaves a half million dollars to establish a children’s hospital. The text also notes an unusual pest and a favorable outlook for crops including corn hog and oat, with an optimism about a record grass crop despite political conditions.
The quote contrasts Diaz era with potential future upheaval, arguing a quarter century under Diaz was better than likely decades of revolution and bloodshed ahead. It highlights a judgment on political stability versus upheaval in Mexican history.
The piece argues Taft upholds opposition to recall while predicting a split in the Republican field. It notes bosses oppose Taft, Roosevelt looms as a factor, and weather and corn planting offer local context amid broad uncertainty about convention nominees.
Canada advances railway protection across the Dominion with major land grants and government support. The nation pushes development in all sectors while American real estate interests back the effort to the fullest extent.
The text notes a retreat of cheap home hunting to distant regions and a rising discovery that opportunity exists in Iowa. Real estate men who profited from selling western and southern sand hills face declining profits as buyers favor local Iowa prospects.
Cuban pineapple workers demand 6 cents a day and one hour off each evening to attend chicken fights. The unions refuse to work after arbitration fails, leading to a halt in pineapple supplies and higher prices for buyers.
The article notes growing belief a Democrat will win the next U S presidency while business groups stay calm. It argues big enterprises advance without fear of a Democratic administration and asserts the party is safe for honest business and the masses despite ongoing Tait Roosevelt disclosures.
The Fairfield report cites uneven fire insurance rates and possible discriminatory pricing. W R Wier, president of the Iowa State Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents, denies fixed rates while noting local evidence of varied pricing. A statewide probe could reveal how widespread such practices are.
The article argues the railways seek to expand the long and short haul rule only where competition exists. It claims such changes would let longer routes charge indirect towns at higher rates while direct routes may undercut, harming smaller cities and favoring larger towns.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat argues the colonel knew Taft's weakness when nominating him for president and wonders if his sweeping pre election endorsement misled voters. It suggests the colonel relied on his control by guiding his political heir, a plan that failed and undermines his claim of infallibility.
A whimsical list compares the average man to common substances and objects. It breaks down pretend ingredients such as fat for seven soaps, iron for a nail, sugar for a bowl, salt for a shaker, lime for coop whiteness, and other elements to suggest a playful bio composition sourced from Leslie's.
In a note from Scientific American remarks on Canadian railways where the official fare collector is called a train agent. The conductor is praised for asking for tickets with Your ticket please and for patiently saying thank you, a contrast to the rough stereotype of a road agent in the West.
The passage states swans can outlive other birds, with extreme cases reaching 300 years, and notes they live on water. It references John and mentions Mrs. Crimsonbeak.
National Capital dispatch by Clas. A. Edwards provides insights and updates on political developments, administrative actions, and public concerns shaping policy discussions during this period.
The column argues Taft will be nominated by the Republican national committee despite Roosevelt’s lead in some states. It warns Roosevelt will denounce the result and run, while a third candidate could emerge if neither Taft nor Roosevelt wins broad support. The Democratic race centers on Champ Clark gaining delegates and potential winners. It also notes local Iowa alfalfa seed experiments and soil trials by Albert Messeh and George Shafer.
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorsed by National Bank of Commerce. Claims the cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills promoted for constipation.
In a party assessment, Champ Clark is praised for uniting Democrats in Congress and behind him in the 1910 campaign, with supporters arguing his record reflects the party's stance. They warn other possible nominees would split or depress Democratic votes, while predicting Clark could secure a Democratic presidency. Congress faces uncertain adjournment, with House ready by June 15 but Senate delays likely to push adjournment to mid August or a 30 day recess after June 15.
The piece argues that class problems reflect community issues and warns against shortsighted policy. It calls on citizens to face dangers, resist mail order and parcel post threats, and wake asleep retailers to protect local commerce and sustain the community.
Wisconsin announces a $1,250,000 highway program for 1912 to benefit over 500 towns. The plan calls for 645 miles of stone gravel shale and dirt roads and construction of 140 bridges.
Home cooked meats and sweets packed in paper bags make a comforting school or college box. Recipes include fondant candies and fruit squares with step by step directions for bag friendly packaging and a Lady McMillan cake as crown piece.
The Harvester World from Chicago pokes fun at an Indiana assessor who struggles to get residents to list their dogs for taxes. His quip shows a rough exchange as he asks for dogs and is told none exist, prompting the line plenty of dawgs.
The new editor proclaims a manuscript as the most inviting he has received in a long time. The foreman asks what it is and receives the reply that it is a poem starting with Come drink with me Buckeye.
An officer shows an elderly woman around a battleship and points to an inscribed plate marking where the captain fell. The old lady replies she nearly slipped on it herself, adding a wry, humorous note to the tour.
Earl Fair of Waukesha Wisconsin says a stubborn cough resisted ordinary treatment but improved after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He states less than two bottles produced a complete cure. L. S. Bradshaw & Co, May.
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