30 May 1889
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
1
The Young Men's Democratic Club of New York City hosted Grover Cleveland as the principal guest on May 27. He praised democratic fidelity, warned against dishonest party practices, and urged unity and public-spirited government while linking tax policy and land values to national welfare.
The article argues protection benefits expand manufacturing in Indiana Illinois and western states. It notes Iowa farmers may gain westward markets as industrial growth grows and warns land values fall in the East and West with New England farm value tied to improvements. It cites Joel Benton on negligible unearned land value and near railroad access.
Sioux City residents urge that the forthcoming Iowa Democratic State Convention be held there. Supporters promise a hearty welcome, while noting Sioux City’s remote location may be a drawback compared to other cities already visited by the party.
D N Worthington Eugene Campbell and J W Hayden were appointed to the Pension Examining Board making it solid Republican. The piece contrasts this with Commissioner Black who aims for non partisan boards by appointing a Republican, and questions whether Republicans fear a Democrat on the boards or seek spoils.
This 19th century promotional note touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a sure safe and speedy cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and skin eruptions with a satisfaction guarantee or money refunded and lists Bradshaw and Thoma as sellers at 25 cents.
The steamships Cynthia and Polynesian collided off Longue Point twelve miles east of Montreal on Wednesday morning. The Cynthia sank with eight lives lost amid a string of other global dispatches including political and economic notes from the era.
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