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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1888
Page
2
The Tribune argues that Iowa voters should base their tariff reform support on the facts presented in the piece Farmers and Taxation. It urges farmers to consider taxation arguments when voting on tariff policy.
The President and Mrs Cleveland plan Decoration Day events starting with a morning reception at Marvin Cross's house in Brooklyn. They will view the procession and attend a second reception at Rev. T Del Witt Talmage's home. In the evening they will be hosted by Governor and Mrs Green in Elizabeth New Jersey for another public reception.
The writer notes the Prince of Wales earns about 300000 dollars annually as Duke of Cornwall plus other revenues. He argues the United States could foster an infant aristocracy by paying high wages to dukes to stimulate American labor and boost demand for raw materials.
Washington dispatches report Allen G. Thurman of Ohio may accept a vice presidential nomination if unanimously offered by the party. A Columbus dispatch casts doubt, but a Cleveland Thurman ticket is seen as ideal, pairing youth for labor with Thurman’s experience and stature.
The speech by John H. Gear showing five dollar wool blankets provoked a sharp counter from Isaiah Meek of Bonaparte Iowa. Meek disputes the blanket of tariff claims and argues wool and wages have varied with postwar conditions. Meek states the Bonaparte mill operated since 1854, and if tariffs fall profits could rise while wages are supply driven.
From Holyoke Colorado Mr E M Gillette reports on land values and growth. He notes the town has about sixty business houses, a population near a thousand, and overbuilt markets with land selling from 400 to 1500 for business plots and 50 to 400 for residences. Rain in two weeks and high town lots temper spirits as speculation weighs on the boom.
Parsons College announces a week of events from Friday June 1 to Wednesday June 6. Activities include literary society closing exercises Cremation of Latin by Sophomores prize contests admission fees and scholars gatherings across the college Presbyterian church Y M C A Y W C A sermons and an alumni meeting with a public reception hosted by the president and graduating class.
Harrison aged about 110 miles from Kentucky born July 12 1813 in Kentucky died suddenly at his home while preparing dinner with his 11 year old grandson assisting. He suffered heart trouble and had shown frailty in recent years. Funeral led by Rev Fordyce of Libertyville with bible chapter selected. Neighbors extend sympathy.
Editorial warns against lime and alum baking powders sold as pure products. It cites court actions and lab tests showing high lime and alum content in brands like Dr Price and Cleveland. The piece urges consumers to avoid adulterated powders and favor reputable brands such as Royal.
The 1887 Jefferson County Sunday School Convention in Fairfield selected township secretaries, delegates to the state convention at Dubuque, and adopted resolutions. Topics included Sabbath observance, attendance, lawfulness of temperance reforms, and guarding youth from vice, with thanks to hosts and leaders and adjournment after benediction.
The Burlington Route offers discounted special land excursions on March 20, April 3 and 24, May 8 and 22, and June 5 to Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Dakota and to Colorado points east of Akron and Sterling on the K M R R and U P Ry. Tickets valid 30 days to western states, 60 days to others with liberal stopovers. Apply to ticket agents or Paul Morron, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
English Spavin Liniment removes all lumps blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains swelling throats and coughs. Save 50 by one bottle. Waranted. Sold by D G Higley druggist Fairfield Iowa.
A Georgia reader recounts severe stomach distress and the cure found with Simmons Liver Regulator after advice from Dr. Steiner in Augusta. The testimonial claims lasting health restoration for chronic and other gastric ailments.
A dense listing of commodity prices and farm goods including Sprina Wheatt-Per bu Corn Per bushel oats rye hay and cattle and hog prices. Also lists flour corn meal bran chop feed butter eggs hides wool and fuel prices with occasional misprints and scattered currency marks. Chicago Market appears at end.
Marriage notices list Elmer and Jennie Snider with officiating justice and Moss C Davis and Angelina McCulloch. multiple real estate transfers include Fairfield and Batavia parcels with deeds and prices. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad claims it to defend health against impure blood.
Farmers plowed corn as a cold front swept the region. Mr Harrison’s funeral was held last Wednesday. Mrs Strayer of Eldon and Mrs Dudield of Mt Pleasant visited and returned home. A severe storm with wind rain and hail damaged windows crops and horses. Crickets and local social visits fill the Batavia column with residents alert to changes.
A fragmented timetable lists train types including Express, Mail, Passenger, Fast Mail and Freight. It notes daily operation with some services running daily except carry passengers and shows several departure times such as 12:09 am 8:10 pm and 11:26 pm, though many items are garbled.
A fragmentary timetable shows Going West and Going East train numbers and classes with arrival and departure times. It lists passenger and freight services such as Nos 1 2 11 12 14 15 and 38 with times including 11:11 p m 12:47 p m 4:20 p m and 8:30 a m, plus notes about daily or Sunday exceptions.
Fairfield city ordinance prohibits playing any ball with bat on streets alleys vacant lots or commons within fifty yards of any dwelling without occupant consent except in school yards. Violators face fines up to five dollars costs and jail until paid. Effective five days after publication in the Fairfield Ledger Tribune.
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