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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
7
Subscription rates listed for one year six months and three months in advance. Paper is entered at Fairfield Postoffice as second class mail matter with a quoted motto.
The ticket lists William Jennings Bryan and John Worth Kern for national offices, Claude Porter for U S Senator, Fred E White for Governor, D A Ray for Lieutenant Governor, Julius Ruge for Secretary of State, James S Cunningham for Treasurer, Chas A Rogers for Attorney General, Cap E Miller for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Geo B Whittemore for Clerk Supreme Court, Mack J Groves for Railroad Commissioner, and county tickets naming A E Labagh, H L Brown, John L Fisher, W H Neibert, Harry Conner, John F Ready, Bessie B Buchanan, Dr W H Conner, and William E Cowan with term dates to start Jan 1 1909 and Jan 1 1910.
A collection of terse political snippets notes freight rate talk for Cubs supporters, campaign vigilance by Wellman, and varied opinions on Japan’s welcome to the American fleet. It mentions hunger efforts in Chicago, Uncle Joe’s reelection, Dubuque’s new law compliance, and Gov. Hughes challenging Bryan’s record in a broad, reflective civic mood.
The passage notes certainty of victory for one side and defeat for the other, with both parties convinced. It remarks that someone has been mistaken and hints at strategic miscalculation among the managers.
After completing a western tour Mr. Taft remains the subject of loyal supporters across several states who insist they will cast their ballots for the Nebraskan in the forthcoming election.
The piece notes Governor Hughes of New York fails to spark enthusiasm for the Republican presidential candidate in the western region. It contrasts with the enduring Bryan support and suggests no waning in his popularity at this campaign stage.
The quote argues that a proxy lacks true identity and public trust since people do not recall the person who dispatched him. It emphasizes the need for an individual with recognized merit to lead and inspire confidence.
A drive to place fourth-class postmasters on the civil service lists aims to shrink the Republican National Committee’s influence and complicate the management of federal appointees.
The article urges gratitude by comparing personal blessings with hardship elsewhere, noting Iowa offers peaceful, plentiful living and praising Jefferson county as the best in the state for happiness and contentment.
A Keokuk editorial compares current tariff stance to past shifts, citing a May 18 Gate City excerpt criticizing McKinley and tariff reform. It argues protection aided by free trade across the nation, and notes disbelief that Republicans will endorse McKinley’s positions in the coming campaign.
Mason City Iowa Oct 11 a cat and her litter of kittens were found alive beneath the debris of a barn burned this morning. Trapped by oats and hay they were uninjured and unharmed while surrounding ruins smoked.
In Ann Arbor Michigan on October 10 the Black Friday rush at the University of Michigan ended as indecency and brutality. Freshmen were stripped nude and whipped to run into a crowd mostly of women. President Angell vows investigation and possible action, while Dean Hutchins calls the event an abomination. The student council will likely act on Monday.
In Wapello county the negro vote shows unusual activity with two groups. The Wapello County Republican Colored Men's club plans large Monday meetings with speakers N E Kendall and Rev H W Jamison. The Anti Taft Negro league operates from Main Street, circulating literature against Judge Taft and aligning with the Democratic county committee.
There is more catarrh in this section than all diseases combined and it was long deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is presented as the sole constitutional remedy taken internally. They offer one hundred dollars for any failing case. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Nora Springs Iowa October 11 Farmers in this area from Nora Springs to Mason City guard hen coops with loaded guns after a wave of poultry pig and grain thefts. Each farmer signs pledges to shoot any prowler seen and many keep heavy shot shells at hand.
Notice to qualified voters of the Independent District of Lockridge Jefferson County Iowa sets Oct 24 1908 from 1 to 6 PM at the schoolhouse for a vote on issuing up to 3000 in school building bonds to fund a modern two room school building at the current or future site. Ballot specifies For or Against bond issuance. THOS H COOGAN President of the Board.
In a gable room the beloved moon table draws a family into an eerie tale. Owen’s table hid a secret drawer containing a shabby music manuscript and the haunting moon table boy song echoing Fay’s strange tunes until the表 finally closes the drawer and the family shifts the table back to Owen’s room.
Italian tomatoes are imported in increasing quantities into England from Italy and praised for good quality. Large volumes of canned tomatoes are shipped seasonally from Italy to the eastern United States, while American shipments to Italy have declined. One Liverpool importer suggests American tomatoes are often packed before ripeness, making them less desirable. Italian fruit is carefully selected and packed only when fully ripe and richly colored.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the whole family has good health after using Dr Kings New Life Pills for three years. The product cleanses and tones the system in a gentle way and costs 25 cents at F S Shriner's drug store. Oct enjoyed
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