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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1900

Page

6

Pantitorum Woolens Inspection At Crawford Building

H Be Wisegarver's foreign and domestic woolens ready for inspection. Call before buying at The Pantitorum for cleaned and pressed clothes. Crawford Building.

Wallace Ogden Visits Libertyville as Local Notes Quietly Elapse

In Libertyville dated Oct 10 Wallace Ogden of Batavia visits S C Laughlin. Bertha Lewis daughter of T B Lewis died Saturday and was buried in Fell cemetery Monday. Joe Ornsdorf bought Henry Wolf farm. James Fry sold property to Manuel Lovel. W V Linder and family visited his brother C H Linder. W E Cowen and Mr Phillips made business calls in Fairfield. The Davis family to host a town hall entertainment Friday. W V Linder of Peking purchased Frank Countryman’s farm.

Bertha Lewis T. B. Lewis Fell Joe James Ottumwa Wm. Fell Joe Ornsdorf Henry Wolf James Fry Manuel Lovel W. V. Linder C. H. Linder W. E. Cowen Fairfield Mr. Phillips Davis Town Hall Peking Frank Countryman

Epworth League Box Supper and Local Updates

Oct 9 notes from Ottumwa residents include Fred Hartley visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Toothacre with sister Jessie. Epworth League plans a box supper at Mr R Smith on Oct 13. Peter Nelson from Chariton spends a few days with his mother. J C Hawkins suffers a sprained ankle. Miss Ida Johnson returns to Fairfield. Damm ships a car of hogs to Ottumwa last week. Ernest Hopkirk and wife visit area. he will return to Estherville for work with B C R N Ry Co. Anna Hayes returns from St Onge South Dakota.

Fred Hartley Ottumwa Toothacre Jessie Epworth League R. Smith Peter Nelson Chariton J.C. Hawkins Ida Johnson Fairfield M. Damm Ernest Hopkirk Mr. Hopkirk Estherville Anna Hayes St. Onge South Dakota

Mt Ayr Meeting and Local Happenings Report

The Oct 8 meeting at Mt Ayr was led by the Rev Ballard. Peter is erecting a fine new residence. Mrs Chas McGuire visits Greenfield with son Thomas. Mrs Blanche Norton improves after diphtheria care from Dr Lynn Mt Pleasant and Dr Gilillen Trenton. Mrs Stella Clark visits grandmother Reeder in Lockridge. Frank Burk’s barn nears completion and Fred Williams moves the Weiderholt house for remodeling.

Mt. Ayrail Ballard Peter Chas. McGuire Thomas Greenfield Adair County Blanche Norton Lynn Mt. Pleasant Gilillen Trenton Stella Clark Reeder Lockridge Frank Burk Fred Williams Henry Weiderholts

Pioneer farmer J J Kyle sells 113 acre Jefferson county farm

On October 8 Mr J J Kyle sold his 113 acre Jefferson county farm to Mr Hillman of Four Corners for 5197 50. Kyle was an early settler arriving in spring 1843 and has lived in the county except for eleven years in California. He plans to move to Fairfield with his wife and daughters after March 1 1901.

J. J. Kyle Hillman Four Corners Kyle Jefferson County California Fairfield

Best for the Bowels Candy Cathartic Ad

A vintage ad promotes CASCAR ETS Cascarets candy cathartic as the cure for various ailments by cleansing the bowels. It claims easy natural movements and a 10 cent price, urging buyers to beware of imitations and noting each tablet bears the C C C mark.

No To- Bacillus Tobacco Cure Ad Teaser

Vintage anti tobacco advertisement touts No-To-Beaane as a cure for weakness and vigor, claiming to restore life. Offers free booklet and sample from Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.

Ug Remedy Co Chicago New York

Multiple weddings mark last week in Mt. Pleasant area

Last Wednesday and Thursday evenings several couples wed in home ceremonies. Margaret Franz and William H. Faulkner were married at the Franz home with Rev. Leander Lane officiating. Other couples include Clark Thompson and Lulu Prunty at the Prunty home, M. E. Gable and Mary Cook at the Cook residence, Frank Sense and Sadie Coppock at the Coppock home, Kate Heer and Chas. McLaren at the McLaren home, and Russel Bonar and Ida Vogel married at a Lutheran church parsonage.

Michael Franz Margaret William H. Faulkner Leander Lane Clark Thompson Lulu Prunty Robert Prunty Cedar Township Christian Church Kate Heer Chas. McLaren Glasgow Russel Bonar Birmingham Ida Vogel Pleasant Plain

Fairfield Township Democrats Nomination Meeting Set

Fairfield township Democrats meet in Arfgory hall on Friday October 12 at 7 PM to nominate a township ticket led by Committeeman C. W. Young.

Fairfield Field Township Arfgory Hall C. W. Young

Jefferson County Teachers and Patrons Convention Program

The convention at Pleasant Plain on October 20 features sessions on arithmetic omissions, effects of new school laws, a geography focus, a Burns and Tennyson quotation contest, trips through the south and to Charleston, Washington, and Mam moth Cave Lookout Mountain, and open discussion hosted by J. E. Williamson and F. T. Campbell.

Jefferson County Teachers’ and Patrons Pleasant Plain South Chickamauga Mammoth Cave Lookout Mountain Laura B. Swan Charleston Washington, D. C Katherine Mann Lelia McBeth Mame McCormick Burns Tennyson Longfellow Lowell

Tribune seeks correspondent in every township county

The Tribune invites applications from readers to become correspondents in each township of the county. Call the office or address the editor for terms and particulars.

the Tribune

Kidney Health Ad From Dr Hobbs Sparo Fillscuro

Ad offers free kidney health guidance from Dr Hobbs Sparo Fillscuro. Mentions Sterling Kennedy Co Chicago and a contact point in the Midwest. Copyright style voice resembles old newspaper ad blurbs.

Hobbs Sparo Gour Sterling Kennedy Co Chicago

Quiet questions for the stormy Republican debater

A noted editorial urges readers to pin down a loud Republican opponent with ten pointed questions on taxes tariffs trusts land Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The piece mocks evasive answers and predicts the speaker’s refusal to commit to reforms.

Bryan on imperial policy and military expansion

The quote argues that imperial policy requires a large standing army and that justifications for annexing the Philippines would justify seizing other lands. It warns that conquest wars would accompany such policy and anticipates rapid growth of the military establishment.

Philippine Islands W. J. Bryan

Is Absalom Safe amid Finance and Labor Pressures

An appeal to parents citing William J. Bryan's Antitrust Speech asks fathers and mothers to assess current political and industrial conditions. It raises questions about the safety of their sons under foreign and domestic finance, a consumption-based tax system, bondholding influence on national debt, and labor hours and arbitration limits.

Absalom William J. Bryan

Bryan calls for income tax amendment to ease war taxes

The speaker argues Republicans oppose an income tax, favoring consumption taxes instead. He claims current law cannot collect an income tax and urges constitutional amendment to allow it, noting government can draft citizens in war but cannot tax cumulative wealth.

Republican Party W. J. Bryan

Price rises by trusts hit the poor hard

The Kansas City Times reports steep boosts by major trusts on staples. Flour up from 2.15 to 2.75 a bag, sugar 5 to 7 cents a pound, oil 12 to 5 cents a gallon, and beef 12 to 16 cents a pound. Wool, crackers, shoes and leather all jump substantially.

Flour Trust Sugar Trust Standard Oil Trust Beef Trust Woolen Trust Cracker Trust Shoe and Leather Trust Broom Trust Hardware Kansas City Times

Wellington Defects From Imperialism For Liberty Principle

The article argues Senator Wellington of Maryland abandoned the imperialist McKinley line for liberty, provoking Republican anger. A Cumberland rally heckling him is described as treason to imperialism, while Bryan praises Wellington as a patriot and liberty advocate amid fierce party divides. It questions the continued strength of liberty’s gospel in America.

Wellington Maryland National Committee McKinley Bryan Cumberland William McKinley Benedict Arnold Imperial Party Party of Liberty Patrick Henry George

Olneys shift signals Bryan push in campaign

Richard Olney, once a top member of Cleveland’s cabinet and author of the Venezuela message, aligns with the Bryan cause. A Boston Democrat known for anti British views, his move tests the administration after Alaska flag incident. The brains and heart of New England rally behind him.

Richard Olney Bryan Olney Cleveland Boston Kansas City Venezuela Grover Cleveland South America Alaska Mr. Olney New England

Reading the Tribune Clubbing List Offer

A clubbing promotion combines The Fairfield Tribune with the Homestead paper and other partners like the St Louis Semi Weekly Republic and Des Moines Weekly Tribune and Cincinnati Enquirer with renewal savings offered on subscriptions.

THE Tribune Fairfield Tribune Homestead Damian O'S Oak St. Louis Republic Des Moines Weekly Tribune Cincinnati Enquirer

Registration Rules For City Election

Under state law city residents must register to vote. A new registration occurs every four years and old registrations become obsolete. The registration board meets on the second Thursday before the election for three days from 8 AM to 9 PM, again on the Saturday before election, and on election day to accommodate those who were away. Citizens are urged to register to ensure eligibility to vote.

Registration Board

Prohibition Temperance Meetings Listed With Dates

Prohibition meetings announced at Mt. Zion Oct 11 Lockridge Oct 12 Wooster Oct 15 County Line Oct 16 Centre School House Oct 18 Abingdon Oct 19 Salina Oct 24 Batavia Oct 25 Good speakers will be present GEO W WHITE Chairman County Committee

Mt. Zion Lockridge Wooster County Line Centre School House Abingdon Salina Batavia

Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Remedy

John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dramatic recovery after using Electric Bitters. Three doctors gave him up before a single bottle showed improvement, and three weeks of use cured his illness. He claims they robbed the grave of another victim and urges others to try them at Geo. D. Clarke's drug store for 50 cents guaranteed.

John Oliver Philadelphia Geo. D. Clarke

William Bryan’s Enduring Public Service Praised by All Classes

The People know him well across farming, mechanics, labor, commerce, finance, media, and law. He has faced public scrutiny unlike any modern statesman, and all communities are ready to vote for him.

William 8 Bryan

Philadelphia Times backs Bryan in shift from McKinley

The Philadelphia Times, once a McKinley supporter, endorses Bryan amid warnings of imperialism militarism and corporate control. It calls for a Democratic victory to reverse what it calls a false economic system and to defend liberty and independence against money power.

Philadelphia Times McKinley Bryan the Times America Republican Party

Philadelphia Times Endorsement Promotes Democratic Candidates

The Philadelphia Times urges voters to support Democratic candidates, praising their ability earnestness integrity and pledging to rescue past glory while strengthening America for the future. The call stresses duty to elect the Democratic slate.

America Philadelphia Times

Hanna plan for rural mail delivery in doubtful states

Democratic headquarters in Chicago report the post office department under Mark Hanna plans a 30 day trial of rural postal delivery in doubtful Iowa Illinois Michigan and Indiana with withdrawal in strong Republican areas. The scheme aims to win farmer votes and follows a Maryland pilot that will expand to nearby states. After the election rural routes would be abolished forcing farmers to town for mail.

Democratic Chicago Post Office Washington Mark Hanna Iowa Linois Michigan Indiana Betty Hanna Maryland

Patriots Rise Against Trusts

A rousing verse proclaims sworn opposition to pie and plunder and vows patriotism aimed at office. It attacks trusts for rising prices and promises future relief, urging patience and courage until wages catch up and workers are paid what is due.

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Bonaparte H. BE Wisegarver’s Pantitorum Crawford Building Libertyville Glendale Merrimac Beckwith Hymen’s M. E. Gable Mary Cook W. S. Cook Mrs. Gable Waverly Neb Frank Sense Miss Sadie Coppock Mrs. Coppock Fairfield Township Meeting A. J. Harney Elizabeth O. Locke Rebecca Hubbell F. S. Hill D. H. Maley D. M. Oliver Georgian Whitmore Charles Riggs E. G. Quigley John Kyle J. E. Williamson F. T. Campbell Standard Oil Co Jefferson Goldsmith Interstate Commerce Commission England Porto Rico Ododoohyodogos Ayer J. H. Burge Macon Col Bredfield Bradfield Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta Prohibition Temperance Meetings Geo. W. White Chm. Co. Com State of Iowa M. Dutweiler Elizabeth Hinkle Susannah Roth Henry Baldoser Gilbert Walleser Elizabeth Colglazier Mary Koch David Paul John Baldoser John Livix Albert Livix Henry Livix Lydia A Bradley James Livix Walter Livix George Boyer Sarah Ann Carter Lucinda Kerry Henry Boyer Maggie Achenbach David Achenbach Ocober District Court State of Adam Messer W. H. Kuerr J. J. Crile Sarah M. Duttweiler Aeerare Eairfield J. D. Jones W.H. Knerr J.J. Crie Heaven Hell
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