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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1888
Page
2
For President, GROVER CLEVELAND, of New York. For Vice-President, ALLEN G. THURMAN, Of Ohio.
Representative John J Seerley of Des Moines county is mentioned as a subject. The President signs the Chinese exclusion bill and a Republican gun is spiked. Gov Abbott of New Jersey comments that Democrats aim to reduce the surplus by not collecting it, claiming that is the best way to distribute a surplus.
A political pitch urges voters to support John I. Gear for congress to impose a tax of two dollars per thousand feet on all lumber used over the next decade, warning against voting for the Democratic candidate John J. Seerley.
The passage notes that when quinine was freed from the tariff there was only one factory in the US and the price was $560 per ounce. Now there are about six factories and the price has fallen to 65 cents per ounce, without any wage reductions for workers.
The Ledger criticizes Mr. Cleveland for an alleged 2,000,000 monthly overrun compared with Mr. Arthur’s administration, but notes most of that excess funds go to pensions for veterans. It implies the distinction between spending and wartime veteran benefits is not fully stated.
The piece argues eastern loan firms offered money on western lands until about fifteen years ago. It claims the west is now saturated with eastern mortgages and protection measures. It accuses Republicans of seeking to continue the system, which it says has harmed western interests.
Gear declares his shift from free lumber and cheap metals to protectionist measures. He says his former gospel is old and his new gospel promotes higher whisky and tobacco costs and costly essentials. The stance is described as apocryphal and expected to be rejected by the public.
The text alleges that monopolists blocked a Town man from the presidency when Senator Allison was proposed, claiming Iowa could not produce a president due to its railroads. It accuses Benjamin Harrison of being chosen as a railroad attorney and predicts Iowa voters will endure disgrace by backing the Republican nominee.
A 19th century market note compares Chicago and Liverpool prices for corn and wheat. It claims Liverpool wheat costs 25 percent higher and corn 40 percent higher, despite tariff protections in the U S. and lower English tariffs. The piece questions who benefits and urges readers to study tariff claims when farmers hear of tariff advantages.
Patient testimonials claim Papillon extract of flax cured long standing eczema after failures with physicians. Advertisement by Clarke & Junukin promotes Papillon with large bottles priced at $1.00.
A historical Iowa farmer tale traces wealth from land value and settlement, then rising expenses, bank notes, and mortgages driven by eastern capital. It notes a contrasting government surplus and tariff debates influencing costs, with farmers sizing up protectionism and financial pressures.
The piece portrays Benjamin Harrison as elitist and anti labor, citing alleged remarks in 1876 and 1877. It claims Harrison opposed pensions for veterans, preferred railroad work, and made a bloody shirt remark about Irish workers.
In 1572 hides moved to the free list after heavy duties. Leather product exports were $700,000 that year and over ten million dollars last year, more than 14 times higher. The speaker argues free raw materials will spur manufacturing and double labor demand within a decade.
The remarks praise Coon Skins Log Cabins and Lord Cider as the core inspiration of the Republican campaign, highlighting their appeal to the public's intelligence and business interests.
Patienten are urged to use Hood's Sarsaparilla as a gentle effective remedy for dyspepsia. It tones the stomach eases headaches, improves appetite, and refreshes the mind. A fair trial is advised.
A campaign column argues the Republican nominee Gear is “Old Business” and a proponent of business interests while Democrats back Seerley described as “Young Business.” It lauds Seerley’s record as city solicitor securing funds and pledges attentive representation in Congress over railroad and lumber interests.
An excerpt from the New York Herald railes at tariffs harming farmers. It claims farmers spend large sums yearly for clothing, bedding, and goods while tariffs enrich “barons.” The piece argues the home market is not protected and contrasts U S exports with English prices, urging readers to study their tax burden and challenge Republican tariff advocates.
A curiously printed letter by William Carson of Vatley Lumber Company denounces the call for free trade as misleading and defends tariff reform. He offers a £10,000 bond to Wisconsin judges to decide if President Cleveland's tariff message is a free trade document, urging Republicans to reject the claim. Carson is portrayed as a blunt, shrewd lumber magnate based in Eau Claire with ties to St. Paul.
The piece reviews James G Paine visiting Scotland hosted by Carnezie, notes Carnegie’s profits from iron ventures and a proposed 102 percent duty on iron girders. It argues such a policy would sustain the iron trust while warning of excessive tolls on builders and predicting GOP electoral risk for Republicans.
The fragment lists multiple train services with passenger and freight designations. It shows GOING WEST and GOING EAST sections, identifying No. 1 passenger, No. 6 passenger, No. 2 passenger, and freight numbers with times such as 3:10 p.m. and 3330 p.m. It notes daily operation patterns and exceptions, indicating a historical rail timetable segment.
H H Kirkpatrick of Gaines & Kirkpatrick sells his stake to J P Cummings. The new firm Gaines & Cummings will pay all balances and continue at the old Jordan's block location in Fairfield. Customer accounts and books transfer to H H Kirkpatrick at the old stand for final settlement.
The district court of Iowa Jefferson county will review the estate of the late BR A Mower. George Mowery as administrator will present a final statement for approval and discharge on the first day of the November term 1888 at the court, with a filing of the administrator's final account on or before the Sunday before that date. Interested parties may appear and object.
The piece traces usage of Castoria from illness to childhood to motherhood, highlighting the product as a recurring trusted remedy across generations. It emphasizes the brand as a lifelong companion to care for children and mothers alike, in a nostalgic, sloganic voice.
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