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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1888
Page
2
In Selma Van Buren county twelve Republicans met Mr Seerley after his speech and pledged him their votes and support at the coming election for Clerk of the District Court D B Coop of Penn Township.
The critique notes that in 1887 the U S canning industry paid one million dollars in tariff tax on tin plate and questions whether such levies build up industry, labeling it a protection plan critique.
In a divided Ledger, one section should back a party platform pledging no surrender of the protective system while the other supports the senate bill urging tariff reductions. The proposal aims to present contrasting positions within the same paper to reflect ongoing policy disagreements.
Burlington sent a bold message to the district last Friday night claiming two thousand men with torches were in line and a thousand more ready to march if torches were sufficient, signaling a unified show of resolve.
The county Republican central committee leader is described as openly anti Prohibition and lacking sympathy for the law. The text suggests prohibitionists are uncomfortable in this setting, implying a broader anti Prohibition climate among associated circles.
The Pioneer Press, Martinsburg West Virginia’s colored newspaper, declares that colored voters are more divided than ever and chides the community for following partisan lines too loyally, noting distrust in the Republican kite.
A Tuesday offer in Fairfield invited anyone to attend a rally at Ottumwa and carry a torch. Several Democrats took the chance to visit their sister city, while the piece notes Republican fundraising in the 6th district aiming to oppose Gen Weaver if feasible.
W H Gafford of Creston Iowa longtime Republican says he will vote for Cleveland and Thurman this year He is the largest butter and eggs shipper in Southern Iowa and argues the protective tariff only benefits manufacturers deceiving both business and working people
The Democrats of the first district nominate John J. Seerley for congress. J T Beem recalls Seerley as a Keokuk county farmer's son who earned a State University education, graduating with distinction in classical and law, and rising to a respected legal career and public esteem.
A vintage advertisement touts Brandreth's Pills as a valuable remedy to purify blood stimulate the nerves strengthen the kidneys regulate the bowels and claim over fifty million boxes sold since 1885. It emphasizes their vegetable, harmless makeup and availability in drug stores with ether plano auger coated noted.
The speech by Senator Young in Atlantic endorses two options for the Southern question: let the colored man vote or reduce Southern representation. The piece critiques Republican claims of championing colored voters and argues the party exploits black votes while tariff policy harms black workers, noting a shift toward Democratic support as protection issues persist.
Mr L B F Nourse, general western agent for Royal Baking Powder Co, praises Papillon extract of flax skin cure. He claims it yields greater results than years of physician treatment after only a few days use, for his family and children. Clarke and Junkin's drug store offers large bottles for $1.00.
A Washington Democrat editorial criticizes Gov. Gear alleging he will follow party lines in Congress rather than representing First Iowa district interests. It argues he previously campaigned as a tariff reformer and pledged to reduce taxes on steel rails and lumber but now supports eastern manufacturers, prioritizing whisky and tobacco policy over price relief for constituents.
The piece argues that Democratic free trade would boost wool production and demand. It claims wool prices rose after the Mills bill and urges buying woolens now while doctors warn of health benefits. It criticizes Republican allies for misdirected sympathy and emphasizes widespread clothing needs.
J. C. Burrows of Kalamazoo Michigan testifies that a family member suffered hay fever for over five years with a final fall hacking cough. After using Papillon extract of Trax Catarrh Care the cough disappeared and general relief followed. Larue bottles sell for $1.00 by Clarke and Jumkin.
Des Moines Leader notes broad support for tariff reform across the First district. It cites Judge D P Phelps and Thompson McCosh at a Burlington meeting, Col Geo H Higbee backing Cleveland and Seerely, and Col Theo Guelich mobilizing factory interest for the tariff reform ticket.
Harrison and Morton face growing Republican backlash as North Carolina fraudulent bonds, tied to Morton Bliss & Co with Levi P. Morton at the helm, trigger calls for Morton to quit the national ticket. Allegations include NC election influence, a backdated railway resignation, and alleged import of foreign pauper labor.
A Newton Massachusetts Independent Committee of 100 supports Grover Cleveland for president and Charles Burnett for Congress in the ninth district. They urge voters to back Cleveland for civil service reform, independence from party line, tariff and currency views, and to defeat the Republican party.
The advertisement declares Griggs Glycerine Salve a sure safe and speedy cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and eruptions with a money back satisfaction guarantee. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma.
Dr. David L. Jordan, president of Indiana State University, states he can no longer support the Republican platform and will back Cleveland and Thurman this fall. Prof. Lind of the Danville Normal College also shifts to Cleveland, saying the tariff stance forces support for the Democrat candidate.
The Newark vote shocks the Republican National Committee as New York City registration rises. Cleveland and Thurman win in New York New Jersey and Connecticut, with Missouri possibly leaning to Harrison, narrowing Blaine’s 1884 advantage by about 2,200. Newark, a major manufacturing city, did not fear free trade and kept working men loyal.
Mrs. Jackson of Libertyville and Miss Henrietta Jackson of Pratt Kansas visited with friends here last week. Henrietta Jackson is returning home to Kansas. Ed Maston suffers eye injury from a torpedo accident. County Line residents attended the Eldon reunion. Amos Nelson of Eldon visited Wm. Miller. Grant Calvert plans to return to Kansas. J Kiack rebuilt his cave for his apple crop. Sulivan Smith to improve hog stock after Agency fair purchase. Farmers prepare corn cribs for a large crop as rain arrived after a dry spell.
Mrs. Bartell of O'Brien county Iowa hosted her two daughters in Abingdon last week. I V Bartell returned from Ohio and enjoyed visiting many friends. George Romack traveled west last Sunday to see old friends.
Jefferson County Iowa notice to Catherine Richardson James Richardson Sarah Buddell Archibald Richardson and others that John Williamson administrator has on file the final report for the estate. A hearing is set for November 2 at the Jefferson County District Court to approve discharge and release of bond sureties. The court term begins November 19 at Fairfield. GALVIN and Ross Attorneys.
Notice to T M Junkin Maggie J Carpenter H G Junkin R DO Junkin Gail S Junkin and others that a final report of Mattie S Junkin and Frank W Junkin as administrators of M J Junkin estate will be on file by November 8 1888 for hearing November term of Jefferson County District Court to approve discharge of bond and release of securities Gavin and Ross attorney name appears with garbled id
A report asserts that ITood's Sarsaparilla delivers remarkable cures proving its peculiar curative powers. The claim emphasizes the product’s strong health benefits and efficacy.
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