23 May 1889
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1889
Page
1
Heavy rain postponed publication two days, but this week’s issue arrives one day late as the printing outfit is relocated and thoroughly cleaned. The note invites readers to visit the newspaper office a half block north of the park’s northeast corner.
The Dubuque Herald notes Ben Hall is mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for governor. The paper suggests he would make a strong governor.
The piece questions Republican stance on keeping the government surplus in private hands and notes Mr. Harrison’s opposition. It asks whether he lacks influence with the current administration or if Democrats’ approach remains unchallenged.
In a letter to a relative seeking office, Thomas Jefferson warned that public belief in merit alone guiding appointments is untenable and that family influence remains a factor. The message emphasizes enduring views on nepotism and merit.
G. W. Allen seeks a pension claiming his arm sprain resulted from a command to join a ball game during service. Assistant Secretary Bussey cautions that entitlement requires proven facts. The prior decision about a man who stole hospital goods and died in the line of duty is cited, hinting at a conservative stance on pensioning ball players for country service.
A late 19th century note questions current direction and destiny while citing a Boston paper excusing Postmaster General Wanamaker for closing southern post offices on Confederate Memorial Day. It asks where figures like Foraker Tri-Palsy Fairchild and Terrible-to-Yell Tuttle are and warns of patriotic wrath if a Democratic postmaster general had acted differently.
Wannamaker rejects the party line to reduce letter postage to one cent. He says the Chicago convention used it as buncombe and that, as a businessman, he supports improving mail service over penny postage. He notes many areas receive mail only weekly and stresses regular service.
The Montana constitutional election results show a Democratic majority of five to eight seats in the convention. Independent nominations in two districts effectively went to Democrats, giving them control of all three seats in those areas. Republicans faced strong headwinds from new settlers but still lost several districts and counties.
Democrats downplay victory, seeking voter support in October. They vow a fair apportionment and a constitution for Montana that reflects credit to the state and party, trusting the people to reward their work in the first state election.
Proper Memorial Day observance urged by the G A R Department of Iowa Mt Pleasant urging citizens to abstain from ordinary business and amusements and assemble in public places then visit cemeteries to honor fallen soldiers with songs speeches and flowers. calls for closing shops 10 A M to 5 P M and discouraging profiteering while inviting all veterans to join local posts.
In Lockridge on May 18 a large crowd watched a low scoring game end 28 to 15 for the home team. Nine innings were played with hard batting and daring base running by the Vega visitors. Umpire Smith presided with harmony as Captain Charles J. Heron’s men defend their pride. Nearby news notes Rev A R Toothacre at Agency and Richard Stephenson abandoning a Dakota homestead due to snow and crop failures, relocating to Bismarck where his son first saw trees.
A detailed description of the Eiffel Tower’s three stories and facilities from its Paris exposition design. It notes four foundation arches, cafes with 200 ton wine cellars, fireproof iron construction, capacity for 2000 climbers per hour and 4000 cafe seating, and the exclusive third story accessed by elevator for staff with two lifts.
A pug named Mug loses a climb aid while a collie quickly lifts him by the neck to the top. A pug owner notes a Western trip reunion pattern with a dog meeting at the station. A Cleveland area man reports a rare half body perspiration condition with a sharp line down the body.
Jones asks Matilda about a latch key misplaced this morning. Mrs Johns notes it is in the pocket of her dress hanging up. Jones frantically repeats the question, seeking the pocket location.
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