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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
5
The Democratic platform condemns imperial policy in Porto Rico and the Philippines. It denounces militarism and trusts, calls for a return to the Monroe Doctrine, expanded interstate laws against monopolies, and the 16 to 1 coinage policy, urging immediate silver and gold coinage.
The passage asserts opposition to a private bank currency and calls for government control of money, labor department creation, stronger pensions for veterans, national canal ownership, statehood pledges for territories, irrigation and land policies, continued Chinese exclusion, anti land grabbing, Boer War support, and fiscal restraint. It frames these as essentials for republican fairness and liberty, urging cross party support from all liberty-loving Americans.
A man and his wife discuss polygamy and the idea of accumulating troubles by work. The man asserts one wife is enough and questions why any man would seek more, while the wife defends or clarifies her view amid a newspaper reading.
The world misjudges him as heartless yet he reflects on his own action. His agent moved a poor widow, Mrs McHooggarity, from her room for nonpayment and reluctance to move, a decision he calls his share toward helping the life of the poor in the sun.
Treasury officials estimate more than 15 million dollars in early fractionally printed notes remain outstanding. Heirs of deceased individuals sometimes send hoards to Washington for redemption. Banks occasionally forward sheets, once perforated for tearing, and some notes signed by Treasurer Spinner circulate among collectors. About 3000 dollars are redeemed yearly, with some prized examples saved for collectors.
A young man declares intent to see her father to gain permission for a future union. The girl reacts with tears and a moment of affection as he reveals his plan to seek approval tonight. The Philadelphia Press recounts a poignant scene of consent and resolve.
An old advertisement for Cascarets Candy Cathartic promises permanent relief from constipation with a money back refund from druggists. The copy uses sensational claims and quirky typography typical of historical ads.
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