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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
5
Fairfield Tribune marks ownership by P. E. Boesen and its weekly postal designation. The masthead emphasizes the papers service as a second class mail matter with the motto a drop of ink makes millions think.
Iowa holds its primary on Tuesday June 2 with key party conventions noted. The Republican National Convention is set for June 17 in Chicago while the Democratic National Convention will occur July 7 in Denver. The Iowa Republican State Convention meets June 24 in Waterloo to nominate state officers and the Iowa Democratic State Convention is July 2 in Sioux City for the same purpose.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports the Northern Pacific lowered its operating rate while surgical quotations on appendicitis stay unchanged.
The record notes a rivalry between radical factions within the Iowa Republicans about which side can utter the meanest criticisms of the opposing faction.
Under the primary law the delegates to the county conventions of the different parties will be elected at the primary of June 2. The county conventions will all be held the same day, June 20.
The message urges all voters to participate in the June 2 primary and vote for their chosen candidate. It adds that if their candidate loses they should support the winner in November, upholding majority rule and minority acquiescence.
A page lists candidates across parties for the upcoming primary ballot. Democratic voters will be asked to express their preference to determine the party standard bearer for this year. Voter choice may impact the ticket in the coming election.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, says organized labor will wield strong sway in the presidential race. No candidate can win unless acceptable to labor organizations, which are expected to oppose Secretary aft.
The Chicago Tribune reports a regional poll with Ryan at 351 votes and Johnson at 34 among 409 total votes. Bryan opposition runs to 54 as the Nebraskan’s hold on the Mountain States remains strong since 1896.
The Chicago Journal laments rising tariff pressure as the new Congress faces a charged climate. It warns that Standpat supporters may count casualties among their ranks while the Ways and Means panel is empowered to block tariff reform, risking manufactured consent amid looming elections.
A county urging Democrats to attend the June 2 primary and cast only their party ticket. Voters told to avoid Republicans and to select delegates, a county committeeman, and township officers as printed on the ballot.
A disjointed political screed argues Republicans want to bend newspapers with pulp easy to print while praising a low tariff reform. It claims monopoly interests would suffer and urges the public to support the current congress and administration.
The United States treasury surplus is melting away at about half a million dollars daily. April expenses exceed receipts by 16 million dollars. Receipts shrink while government outlays rise, signaling a worsening fiscal outlook.
The law requires voters to independently fill or paste delegate lists on ballots with blank spaces for names. Voters must register votes by crossing marks in squares beside each delegate chosen, same as for candidates.
The Cummins ring attacks Senator Allison as old and self serving while praising Claude Porter as a young Democrat for the people. The piece urges voters to elect Porter to represent Iowa in the state legislature, noting the legislature elects the U.S. senator and backing his candidacy.
A town group lauds Democrats for maintaining unity while noting the current Republican factions display a shameful public division. The remark contrasts party cohesion with the disarray seen in the opposing camp.
Lafe Young of the Des Moines Capital spoke Friday evening in Fairfield and was followed Saturday by Governor Cummins. Young attacked the progressive element with venom while Cummins presented a smooth political stance seeking an office.
The article argues that political speeches by Messrs. Young and Cummins should educate the public and urges voters to support a complete change in state governance, whether Allison or Cummins wins the primary, with decisions to be made at the polls.
Section 7 and 8 of the Iowa primary election law tie party affiliation to the ballot a voter requests. A Republican ballot registers as Republican and a Democratic ballot registers as Democrat. To switch affiliation before the next primary a written declaration must be filed with the county auditor ten days before the primary. Some counties plan to publish the voter lists filed with the county auditor.
The Roosevelt called conference of governors from all states and territories met in the White House to craft a comprehensive program for national resource conservation. The historic assembly in the East Room united chief executives from every section, marking a landmark in American governance.
Forty six states gathered to discuss safeguarding America’s natural resources for future generations. Distinguished attendees included representatives from key national organizations central to resource welfare.
Representative Tawney of Minnesota warned the House that deficits near sixty to sixty five million for the current year and about 150 million next year threaten treasury surplus. He said Congress is appropriating more than predecessors and urged reflection despite claims of GOP business support.
A Des Moines correspondent to the St. Louis Republic argues Iowa will swing Democratic in the coming elections. He notes peace within the party, full local tickets in nearly all counties, and expected gains in congress. Labor support for Taft is wavering, aiding Democratic prospects. William Jennings Bryan’s nomination boosts turnout.
An eastern millionaire marries a hired girl from Iowa challenging class bias. The piece champions honest labor across sexes, praising workers who toil with hands and wear overalls or gingham aprons, arguing workers deserve respect regardless of fortune. It lauds Roosevelt and public servants as hired workers serving the people.
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing years of itching piles after two 25 cent boxes. He writes the luckiest day was buying the remedy, sold under guarantee at F S Shriner's drug store.
Laplanders are described as the shortest people in Europe with men averaging four feet eleven inches and women four feet nine inches, according to the report.
Admiral Evans argues for a Pacific fleet equal to the Atlantic, urging forty eight battleships. The piece condemns militarism and pleads for redirecting naval funds to irrigation and rural development for lasting national glory.
Des Moines Capital notes the upcoming Republican convention in Chicago on June 16 with 980 delegates and a majority needed to nominate. The Democratic convention meets in Denver on July 7 with 1,002 delegates and a two thirds rule requiring 668 votes to win.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers 100 reward for any failure to cure and urges sending for testimonials. Presented by F. J. Cheney & Co at Toledo Ohio with Druggists selling at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A woman bathing at Wannanambil Wan nambol in Australia was seized by a large octopus. She freed herself and a young man bravely killed the creature, which measured about five feet across.
B. G. Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi claims customers receive gold worth in weight when buying a box of Dr King’s New Life Pills. The claim appears in an advertisement offered at F. S. Shriner’s drug store priced at 25 cents.
A note advocates peaceful cooperation amid reports of rising tombstone costs and urges the community to stay together while navigating the changes.
Two harshly contrasting Republican factions gathered in Fairfield for consecutive evenings of sparring over Senatorial contenders. Lafe Young campaigned for Allison with mixed reception, denouncing rivals while recounting party tactics. Governor Cummins spoke Saturday urging reform and a hard stance for the senate race. Audience included progressives and Democrats amid crop and resource references.
For the week ending May 18 1908 Des Moines Indiana the period was warm and cloudy with above normal rainfall. Showers occurred on four to five days with localities seeing heavy rains from one to over four inches and the heaviest rainfall toward the south.
Wesley Green state horticulturist issues early estimates from reports in all sections. Indications point to equal or better yields than 1907 across most fruits, with detailed condition comparisons to last year forthcoming.
Greene expresses confidence that with favorable weather there will be a considerable fruit crop this year, citing strong growing conditions and expected yields.
A short reflective note urges immediate effort and focus on present duties. It discourages distraction by chasing unseen outcomes and emphasizes steadfast action in the face of temptation.
Fred Collins offers livery boarding and feed services with prompt attention for gentle drivers and ladies. Located on West Burlington Street, phone number 22.
Octavian and Sansonnet are imported stallions weighing 1900 to 2100 pounds and bred by J W Simpson. An Electioneer is a 1200 pound seal brown sire already prize winning. Horses will sail the 1908 season at the J W Wilson Farm four miles northwest of Fairfield on Fairfield and Brookville road with terms including $12.50 per pair and $10 to insure, pedigrees available on application.
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