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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
6
A former tariff board expert argues the Payne Aldrich law did not lower duties on cotton samples and accuses President Taft of knowing the rates were indefensible. He says the Tariff Board suppressed clear findings and published an emasculated table.
The New York World reports the Payne Aldrich tariff raised duties on 64.97 percent of the nine Lippitt McColl favored fancy weaves and 26.07 percent on 38 other all cotton fabrics while silk and cotton items saw mixed changes. It accuses Aldrich of allowing favored New England mills to shape the tariff and calls for truth about tariff increases versus promised reductions.
Governor Woodrow Wilson will speak at a Workingmen's Woodrow Wilson club dinner in New York City's lower east side. The September 4 event at Cafe Boulevard aims to address immigration and misinterpretations from selective book quotations.
John H. Coffin saved two children from a runaway team in Fairfield on July 9, placing his baby on the sidewalk and leaping to stop the horses, injuring a leg. Local citizens petition the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, hoping he receives the medal and possibly a cash gift.
The Industrial Workers of the World plan a nationwide strike on September 30 led by William D Haywood to protest the Lawrence Massachusetts arrests and imprisonment of Joseph Etter and Arthur N Tranzanitti. The American Federation of Labor rejects quitting work in response to the call.
The Iowa Weather Bureau reports July totals with Fairfield at 3.76 inches of precipitation and Northwood at 6.66 inches, the state peak. Fairfield average highs and lows were 85.6 and 65.3 degrees, with a 94 degree high on July 9 and a 54 degree low on the 16th. Carroll set a state record for mean minimum at 58.8 and Clarinda for mean maximum at 92.2.
Judge Noel of the United States district court overruled Armour & Company’s demurrer in the suit of Sophia Kitterer of New York. She alleges she was poisoned by an Armour pork product and claims manufacturers should be responsible for adulterated foods.
Boston report notes Jesse Pomeroy, infamous lifetime prisoner, completes his thirty six year term in Charlestown prison. He has spent years in solitary confinement though allowed daily yard exercise and access to the prison library.
Chicago on September six official remarks from the American life convention condemn women of high society as bad life insurance risks while other women near social economic and financial independence are deemed good risks. P D Gold Jr of Greensboro NC cites unhealthy habits as the cause of wrecked systems and premature death.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills halt disease progress and cure underlying conditions. It touts safety and reliability for kidney and bladder troubles and urges use of the yellow package from L. S. Bradshaw & Co, dated September.
Charles Hillis, chairman of the Republican campaign committee, denounces the Roosevelt movement as pledging Anything to get a political job. Taft agrees the Maine situation shows Roosevelt forces joining Republicans to share in 130 jobs if Democrats are defeated.
Thoma's offers a wide selection of wall pavers and paints with professional guidance. Customers can compare colors and textures, while staff assist with choosing durable finishes and timely delivery for home projects.
A 1911 article by Martha McCulloch Williams promotes baking in paper bags as a method to make kid friendly treats. It details pound cake and raisin cake recipes with bag moulds, provides baking tips, decorating ideas, and notes on using coloring and candy accents for festive shapes.
John laments constant stew while Dolly pleads for cheaper meals. He gripes about finances after a long day at the office and recalls a lavish dinner with a higher salary. Dolly defends budgeting and offers homemade peach pie as relief from their lean meals.
John vents at the table and leaves in anger after a tense dinner. Dolly, sensing trouble, calms, and a cigar on the porch eases him. He apologizes, praises her, and both share peach pie, reaffirming their affection.
Montavilla Woodworth, 79, once listed as dead for 17 years, appeared in Eaton Colorado and will be guest of honor at a family reunion led by his son Rev Delmar Woodworth. He had vanished at age 62 after leaving a note to seek fortune in the West. He was found by pension officials while attempting to collect his pension, the first in 17 years, and learned his widow had been drawing it.
Planning a Rocky Mountain camping trip offers dependable climate easy railroad access and plentiful trails from Denver Colorado Springs or Salt Lake. Rent or buy outfits at reasonable prices and consult the Colorado and Utah folder for destinations and itineraries.
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