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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1888
Page
2
In a Fairfield Tribune issue from May 23 1888 Colorado Republicans endorse l ngalls and back protection for American industries. The paper argues for a tariff policy appropriate for graves of dead heroes and highlights Representative Mills speech and Captain Bell on the timber tax as examples of the right tariff doctrine.
Two Minnesota district conventions adopted resolutions backing substantial tariff cuts. The Furst district demands free-list treatment for lumber salt and sugar.
The Tennessee Democratic convention defeated a resolution condemning President Cleveland for permitting Republicans to stay in office. Mugwumps should feel at home with even Bourbons this fall.
The net earnings of the C B and Q during March, the first full month of the strike, were only 8 percent of the March earnings of last year. The figure was disclosed in the quarterly stockholders statement.
The President vetoed a bill appropriating 100000 dollars for a new Allentown Pennsylvania post office, arguing a suitable building can be rented for one third the cost. Critics label the stance as typical business cynicism.
The tariff plank declares opposition to the present war tariff and calls for tariff reform and a reduction of Treasury surplus. The stance offers little satisfaction for protectionists and aligns with calls to lower tariff taxation.
A. W. Jaques reports pensions secured for James W. Sinclaire at $6 per month starting August 27, 1887, and Christopher Mann at $6 per month from November 22, 1887. David E. McKee receives a $3.50 back pension and $6 per month. The rapid first two grants reflect efficient effort by the Democratic administration and Fairfield’s Republican agent.
In Nevada the Republican convention demanded restoring duties on lead, borax, soda, hides and leather while removing tariffs on wool. They sell lead, borax, hides, soda and leather and buy woolen goods. The piece argues protection is illogical for farmers who cannot raise prices of their outputs, only tax relief on purchases.
A New Jersey court voided a bequest to Henry George for disseminating his land nationalization doctrines. The judge ruled that George advocates real estate practices violating the laws, and could not sanction spreading such sentiments. The court warned that a state or court prescribing thoughts is a greater danger than George's views.
Judge Goddard of Portland Maine argues in a speech to a Congregational church club that Maine’s population is up 12 percent since 1851 while state prison inmates have risen from 87 with 4 murders and 14 other high crimes to 235 with 64 high crimes, including 45 murderers, plus five awaiting sentence or conviction.
The New York Weekly Digest notes most leading Republicans in congress supported the 1872 tariff bill with a ten percent cut later repealed. It argues the current surplus provides a new argument for reduction while Republicans have shifted to a “Pennsylvania position” Garfield and Sherman once rejected.
The New York state Democratic convention selected Cleveland delegates to the national convention and kept five votes for delegate at large. The platform praises adherence to pledges from 1884 and supports doctrines that oppose unnecessary taxation, favor fair taxation, and view a large surplus as dangerous, with emphasis on protecting American labor in tax reductions.
The note claims the body is most receptive to medicine now and urges taking Hlood's Sarsaparilla for purification, enrichment of the blood, appetite, and overall health. It emphasizes purchasing Kool's Sarsaparilla, stated as peculiar to itself.
A senate finance committee subcommittee, with Allison as a member, will examine the tariff. It aims to draft an affirmative bill expanding beyond internal revenue and sugar, seeking broader changes to reduce revenue and respond to Democratic pressure while preparing for the coming campaign. The Mills bill's fate in the House will shape further Senate action and public testimony.
A New York pamphleteer urges keeping wool tariffs, claiming large losses from free-list adoption. The writer argues benefits are minimal, while our Tribune cites Jefferson county figures claiming tariff gains could total $90,000 by lowering wool costs if tariffs raise prices by the tax amount.
Messrs Belford Clark and Company announce in May the first issue of a new monthly magazine covering politics fiction poetry general literature science and art The political stance calls for tariff reform toward revenue only benefiting farmers workers and the general public while opposing monopolists The fiction section will feature a complete novel in each issue along with one or more short stories.
Praises emphasize the plasters as the highest achievement of medical science with unmatched ingredients and method. They are described as the original and genuine porous plasters, with imitators lacking credibility. Claims include rapid, effective relief for back pain rheumatism sciatica colds lung trouble kidney difficulties malaria dyspepsia liver and stomach affections strains and local pains. Buying Allcock's guarantees the best plaster made.
Weather and farm updates report corn planting delays due to cold. Wheat and rye are noted as fair or heading. Roads are in poor condition from heavy rains. Local clergy Rev Marey preaches at Free church. Mrs Teeter's baby girl is gravely ill. Mrs Schutz recovering. Pheney returns to Chicago to resume sewing. Mr Rizor and wife visit Teeter family. Pentecost attendance at Swede Lutheran church. M E Sunday school to Fairfield. Rev Tadgeon leaves for California due to wife’s illness.
General Order declares Memorial Day on May 30 with services to honor fallen comrades. Multiple posts in Libertyville Batavia and surrounding towns announce decorations, processions, speakers, and music plans. Floral tributes, school children duties, and volunteer committees listed for each locality, including Libertyville and Batavia events on May 30, 1885.
Scientific American notes ammonia as a volatile leavening agent that disappears as gas when heated, leaving no residue. It promises lighter bread and cake, with bakers adopting ammonia powder alongside traditional leaveners to produce better, more wholesome baked goods.
Don’t be fooled by dealers offering imitation remedies for consumption. Insist on Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, guaranteed relief for throat lung and chest affections. Free trial battles at Clarke and Junkin’s drug store.
A compiled list of real estate transfers and deeds from 1888 detailing warrantee and quit claim transactions. Entries show buyers sellers parcel descriptions locations Fairfield Batavia Abingdon Salina and surrounding sections with prices ranging from $10 to $1,005 and dates from 1883 to 1888. Several entries reference May 1888 and include both town lots and farm tracts across multiple townships.
Richwoods John Lynn and Ed Hendriks spent Sunday in Germanville. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Greene spent Sunday in Salina. Miss Kate Duncan Sundayed with Misses Lucy and Minnie ilinspauch. William Hendricks and wife spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jacob Allen der near Salina. Miss Mary Kyle of V Pleasant Plain spent Sunday with Misses Lizzie and Mollie Lynn. Preston Gordon gave a large youth gathering Saturday night with good time. The Pleasant Plain Academy will close Friday week June 1. Farmers nearly through planting corn with plenty more to plant. Oats and grass look well. prospects good. Democ rat. Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic has largest sale and widely touted remedy for blood, stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Fifty cents a bottle. Mrs Emma Brown Lima Ohio says four bottles cured sick headaches after nine years.
Theo Kenyon travels Tuesday toward Colorado and western health care. Small grain crop prospects improve. Joseph Babcock and family visit near Belleville. Early corn planted areas exposed to replanting. William Black visits Hedrick. Edward Bayne travels from the west to Packwood. Oliver ships hogs from Packwood. Quaker meeting attracts many youths from Richland. Thomas Romack visits Packwood.
Andrews and Company advertise Regal brand powder sold loose in Milwaukee. The notice notes bulk loose packaging and availability in quantities suitable for buyers seeking bulk powder in the local market.
Joe Kauffman built a new house and Nathan Sloskins replaced a burned dwelling. The Five Oaks school house north of Richland burned. Frost on the night of the 12th damaged potato tops. Trustees plan to buy sewer tile for culverts. Late rains revived crops. fears of too much rain eased. Apples look promising. cherries damaged. small grain and grass thriving.
A historical timetable fragment shows multiple trains with numbers and times, including No 2 Chicago Express at 12:08 am and No 1 Pacific Express at 9:20 pm, with several passenger and freight services and a note that daily operations vary by day and exclude Sunday for passenger services.
Market listings show serine wheats and various commodities with buying prices at elevators. Corn at 4.50 per bushel, oats 50c, rye 40c, hay at 310.00 per ton, cattle prices per cwt from 32.50 to 4.85, and pork, eggs, lard, butter with various cents per unit. Regional prices and descriptions include Chicago and St. Louis markets for wheat, oats, pork, seeds, cattle, hogs, and horses with ranges and good to choice quality notes.
Heirs and interested persons are notified that on or before September 21 1888 the administrator William Stewart will file the final settlement in Jefferson County Iowa. The report seeks approval discharge and release of bond sureties. Hearing set for September term beginning September 24 1888. appearance may contest.
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