13 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1895
Page
1
In the record from Iowa politics Republicans hold most seats with 43 lawmakers and 80 in the House. Democrats are noted as in the minority with some figures suggesting a tie. The text mentions Drake and county canvassing, with references to Republican nominees and a fragmented county result.
Duckworth earned strong support in the county while Bell was popular with voters, signaling a competitive election outcome. The article notes the notable backing for both candidates and suggests a closely watched result.
The recent elections are not a reflection on President Cleveland or his policy. It is an endorsement of them and a rebuke to democratic senators who defeated the Wilson bill, thereby demoralizing the party.
A correspondent writes to Representatives Brighton and Senator Bell, urging action in the upcoming legislature to fix runes in a circle creating ballot defects. The note condemns the nuisance as a flaw that renders ballots defective compared to others.
The article notes many Democrats did not vote in the recent election and clarifies that the so called silver democrats were simply loyal Democrats. It adds there was no local organization to mobilize them and they stayed home.
Walnut township increased its Democratic vote this year by twenty five compared with last year, and Cedar rose by twenty three. Neither matched their two years ago totals, Walnut eight votes short and Cedar eleven. These are the only Democratic townships in the county.
The second Congressional district reported a Democratic plurality of 4144 at the recent election with every county voting Democratic except Muscatine. Last year the lead was 1539 and was overcome by the Republican challenger. The Democratic nominee then was Walter I Hayes.
The user questions why Lane, campaigning on free silver against a hard money Republican, lost by about 3,000 votes. Morrison’s former southern Illinois district, normally Democratic, is cited as the setting for the outcome amid the silver debate.
The Republican Bradley won Kentucky's governor election by a 17 000 vote majority while Hardin the Democrat backed free silver before repudiating it. The result questions the appeal of free silver among voters and highlights Bradley's gold standard stance.
The New York Sun notes Cornell University faculty have adopted rules favoring good English. An examiner may reject a student’s composition if it shows gross faults of expression or incorrect technical terms.
The Sun urges harsher enforcement of the Cornell rule to improve student compositions. It criticizes university writing that is discreditable to both students and examiners and calls for rigorous training in precise English usage.
The letter from J. Turney & Co. criticizing the railroad president's gubernatorial bid circulates statewide. It is seen as a protest by struggling Iowa manufacturers against railroad discrimination and a warning to lawmakers that business interests demand consideration.
W B Ketcham of Mr Pleasant visited Fairfield and urged Iowa legislature to fund a statue of Justice Miller of Keokuk for the soldiers monument. Two statues can be made for 9000 dollars and one could stand in the capitol at Washington where Iowa has two vacant spaces. Miller, Iowa’s only supreme court justice, is praised as a great state figure.
The piece argues the Democratic defeat stems from Senate actions on tariff legislation and betrayal by leaders like Gorman Hill and Brice. It says demoralization followed the Senate’s tariff stance, not free silver, and that loyal Democrats remain, while accountability rests with those leaders. Cleveland’s fidelity is praised as the contrast.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises ulcers sores and skin eruptions including piles with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box sold by Geo D Clarke.
In Des Moines after reflection the intelligent democrat concedes no year favored Democratic success. The party faced a dilemma defending its record or admitting broken pledges before 1892. Republicans capitalized on disarray as hard times and demagoguery aided a sweeping victory. The piece urges resilience and reform, noting missteps on railroad influence and leadership.
The piece argues the Iowa Democratic defeat stemmed from Congress tariff inaction and failure to challenge Gen. Drake’s nomination. It faulted the party for not denouncing a railroad backed governor candidate, for not demanding freight rate cuts, and for aligning with railroads instead of making the issue decisive.
Valeriana Gutierrez of Havana says the island’s representative men share the same view and describes insurgent prospects as poor. He notes autonomists favor home rule and that Spain grants universal suffrage while Cubans pay a poll tax. He cites demographics and the roles of Spaniards, with opposition to revolution and optimism for Spanish independence success.
ADEL Iowa October 23 1895 Mary L Dibble reports a severe typhoid illness left her weak but after three bottles of Hood’s Sarsaparilla her health improved markedly noting she feels better than in several years and credits the tonic with her recovery.
Electric Bitters suited for any season helps when languid exhausted feeling, liver torpid, and a tonic alterative is needed. Prompt use has averted bilious fevers and counteracts malaria. Headache indigestion constipation dizziness yield to Electric Bitters, 50c and 1.00 per bottle at Clarke's Drug Store.
The familiar party cry applies to microbes as well as men. The germs of disease lurking in the blood are turned out by Ayer s Sarsaparilla as effectively as postmasters are displaced by a new administration.
Miss Alice French defends Miss Flagler amid a shooting incident at the Flagler residence. She describes the event as accidental and criticizes critics who seek prosecution, while noting Ernest Green’s father's belief in Miss Flagler's innocence. Also discusses Democratic silver policy and tariff reforms influencing party morale.
An advertising column argues that pure blood ensures a healthy body and prevents catarrh and consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to reach the disease seat by purifying and vitalizing the blood, curing catarrh and renewing overall vigor.
A humorous dialogue features Miss Gazeaway pursuing a dearest fellow while Aunt questions the pursuit. The piece shifts to a joke about a St Bernard puppy and pivots to an advertisement for Simmons Liver Regulator claiming rheumatic relief and liver health benefits. An insurance pitch by J A Raines follows.
The Youth's Companion publishers offer new subscribers a free four page calendar 7x10 inches lithographed in nine colors for 1806. Retail price fifty cents. New subscribers receive the calendar free and The Companion free weekly till January 1, 1896 plus holiday issues and a year to January 1, 1897. Address The Youth's Companion 195 Columbus Avenue Boston.
Rev. J. Gunderman of Dimondale recounts his wife’s severe pneumonia and gripping coughs. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after a Baptist pastor in Rives Junction saw a friend’s recommendation. Trial bottles offered at Clarke's drug store, regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A dialogue features Hon Gabe Perkinson of Sawbuck district Indiana recalling names and faces while a waiter highlights Dr Kells Cough Cure sold by Bradshaw and Thoma. The scene also mentions Hall s Hair Renew er and a humorous exchange about blossoms and bald scalp remedies.
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