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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
2
Clark praises harmony while taft interests clash with the mob. Roosevelt doubts leadership as a cyclone passes. A double funeral is hinted for June 18 in Chicago, and the West seeks financial independence from Wall Street amid calls for political independence.
A man who has stayed a Democrat through many years of Republicanism remains loyal to the party’s core principles rather than seeking rewards. The Democratic party should be formed by real political patriots dedicated to the nation’s welfare.
Jefferson county Democrats favored R. B. Louden for national delegates by a near unanimous vote. The convention was hailed as one of the greatest and most satisfactory state gatherings in Iowa in many years.
The passage notes a trend where voters abstain from primaries, asserting that turnout in the primaries determines the election's ultimate result. It mentions delegations against the popular vote and the general public's disillusionment with the two main candidates.
The article praises road repair by dragging, outlining center then edge work to form a crown. It notes multiple passes improve road surfaces, urges local business leaders to back a good roads movement, and encourages farmers to join a roads boom alongside merchants.
Opinion in political circles weighs using the Marquis of Queensberry rules to formalize debates between Taft and Roosevelt. Proponents argue a standardized framework could reduce personal clashes and sharpen comparison of policy positions. Critics warn it may overreach sports terminology into politics.
Des Moines reports indicate a statewide push against tuberculosis with plans for camps and retreats for advanced consumptives and improved medical supervision in schools. Communities mobilize to protect neighborhoods from infection and reduce deaths while also fighting a fly contamination problem through sanitation and preventive measures.
The piece argues mail order houses win customers with continuous price ads and catalogs, while local merchants lag by not leveraging newspapers. It notes buyers compare catalog images before purchase, lack immediate product view, and miss quick local access to goods versus home dealers.
Real estate transfers show Julius Bliefinck to Alvin H Bliefinck for land in 16-72-8 and Emma McCarthy with Helen Brackett to Andrew Boyd in Railroad Addition Lots 1-3. Heirs of William N Brown to Competing Baptist Church for Lots 11-12 in Linby. Transfers also record Samuel W Fickel to Alfred R Fickel for 60 acres in 11-71-9 and relations among referees T J Lovett and Alexander Mardis to E R Smith. Milestones include other parcel trades and a note about Fairfield Tribune and Iowa Homestead subscriptions.
National Capital dispatch by Chas A Edwards offers political observations and commentary on national affairs, policy debates and public issues shaping Washington.
A Democratic writer argues Champ Clark can harmonize factions for a Baltimore nomination. He critiques Republican delays and predicts Roosevelt Taft outcomes, urging Clark to lead a unified, pro taxpayer platform against GOP divides.
Raw cotton exports rose sharply in April supporting overall exports at 179 million dollars, up 21 million from last year. Other exports increased about 3 million while lower live animals and bread stuffs lessened total gains.
Weather report for the week ending May 19 1912 in Des Moines Iowa notes cool cloudy conditions and rainfall deficiency with excess moisture in southern and central districts from late week rains. Frosts on several mornings including the 14th caused little fruit damage but slight injury to tender garden crops on low ground. Corn germination slowed. some seed rotted. Two thirds of corn planted. early and some late potatoes planted. Grass and clover seeding good. pastures and meadows growing well. small grains thriving. Cherries poor setting. plums promising. apples fair given minimal bloom. Overall crop conditions good but need warmer temperatures and occasional warm rains.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorsed by National Bank of Commerce Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials offered, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In Harlem a dinner unfolds in a kitchen using paper bags as the cooking vessels. Halibut in a bag with tomatoes and butter, baked potatoes, and a steak and sweets bag follow, with dumplings prepared in advance. The host, Martha McCulloch Williams, serves coffee fruit and cigars, finishing in three hours.
A 1911 recipe feature by Nicholas Soyer outlines a paper bag luncheon menu. It covers Grille a la Indienne using cold meat and fried croutons, and pays steps for Portuguese sauce with tomatoes and port. Also included are Green Peas with mint and Baked Bananas with butter sugar and lemon juice.
A missionary letter from Batanga Kamerun dated March 24 1912 describes storms that damaged a large church and a dormitory while a joyful open air service continued. The writer notes planning a sturdier building, mentions the saw mill burning and an industrial plant loss, describes school life, return of boys from railroad work, local fauna and a parrot, and ends with affection for family and friends.
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