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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1905

Page

4

Fairfield Tribune Subscription Notice

Fairfield Tribune announces subscription terms for 1 year 6 months and 3 months in advance with rates. The notice appears in a weekly newspaper page including the publisher and a motto.

The Commoner on life insurers and speculation

The article compares life insurance executives to three card monte players and thimblers, noting they used policyholders money to speculate in bonds. When bets won they paid modest interest to the company, when bets failed losses were charged to the books, though these gentlemen sometimes paid interest to borrow for speculation.

Criticism of Public Corruption and Civic Apathy

The Commoner laments indifference to public abuse, noting senators and governors exposed for private influence. It argues for stricter accountability, highlighting corporate influence in politics, unequal enforcement of laws, and the need to reject acquiescence to corruption.

United States Bryce Lecky Burtons Depews Mitchells Burt

Welcome Words to Women. Dr. Pierce Offers Advice

An advertisement urges women with sex-specific disorders to write to Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo NY for free medical advice. It claims his treatment cures many cases without examinations, promoting a long standing reputation and a mailed book offer for readers seeking guidance on stomach and liver complaints.

Leite R. Monfoat R. V. Pierce Buffalo

Could Not Be Better Colic Remedy Praised By Milford Man

The uniform success of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy earns wide reputation. Mr. Chas W. Mattison of Milford Va says it works like magic and is the best preparation he knows. After a serious dysentery attack he tried a bottle and received immediate relief. For sale by Frank S Shriner. Oct.

Chamberlain Chas. W. Mattison Milford Frank S. Shriner

Interstate Commerce Convention Set in Chicago This Week

Chicago hosts the interstate commerce law convention at the Auditorium on October 25 and 26 with delegates from major city chambers of commerce. The aim is to press Congress to empower the ICC to set new rates after hearings when current railroad rates are unfair or discriminatory, with railroads bound until courts rule otherwise. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft push for two changes: a reasonable maximum rate and compliance with ICC orders pending court review. C. E. Stubbs attends as Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade delegate.

Chicago Auditorium United States Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Roosevelt Senate Taft C. E. Stubbs Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade

Seasonable Advice On Stocking Chamberlain Cough Remedy

The piece urges readers to lay in a supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during the season. It notes prompt, satisfactory results when taken at the start of a cold and before it settles in the system, recommending the remedy over others.

Frank S. Shriner

Secret blackmail threat tests a minister and a maiden

In a deserted ruin the Minister Kretschmar and Mademoiselle Marion reunite. Marion reveals a blackmailer named Zentes or Twardoski, claiming 20 000 rubles were demanded after a prior 10 000. Kretschmar vows to find and confront the traitor, protecting Marion from Humbert and Rupert.

Mar Zentes St. Petersburg Kretschmar Marion Russia Marania Mademoiselle Twardoski Moranian Secret Service Rupert Humbert Kretschmark

Morania plot thwarts Tampering and blackmail scheme

In a tense confrontation, Mademoiselle warns Kretschmar of Humbert's spies and Twardoski, a double traitor. They plot to silence the blackmailer and protect Marion and the minister while planning exile to safety. Kretschmar orders Marion to flee Morania to avoid Rupert's reach.

Kretschmar Mademoiselle Bellinzona Marion Morania Russia Twardoski Humbert Strakonetz Madmoiselle Upert Braith- Waite Rupert

Cheap Intercity Tickets Offer Broad Western Rail Access

Rail agent P. E Heflin announces limited half rate travel starting any month in 1905 to numerous points across Colorado Wyoming South Dakota Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Louisiana Texas and nearby regions. Tickets valid twenty one days with many stopovers and illustrated booklets available.

Burlington Orado Wyoming South Kansas Ofrkansas Oklahoma Indian Jory Louisiana Texas New Nice P. E Heflin

Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty in Des Moines

Laura E. Youngerman files for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment by her husband. She seeks injunctions and permanent alimony along with temporary support and lists an estimated worth of 75000. The couple married October 14 two years ago and have two children, one killed in a railway accident, the other living with Mrs. Youngerman.

Des Moines Laura E. Youngerman Conrad Youngerman

Land sale proposed for 167 acres at $110 per acre

A notice notes the disposal of 167 acres of land at a price of 110 dollars per acre in the county records. It cites John F Star Emer geon as the party involved and describes the main county partition.

John F. Star Main County

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