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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1900
Page
4
The ticket lists William J. Bryan of Nebraska for president and Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois for vice president. The pair is presented as a political lineup for the forthcoming campaign.
POR DISTRICT ELECTORS. First A R MILLER Washington. Second F D KELSEY Jackson. Third JOHN ELWANGER Dubuque. Fourth M J CARTER Winneshiek. Fifth H M REBOK Tama. Sixth J C WILLIAMS Mahaska. Seventh O C LOOMIS Polk. Eighth W B MARING Appanoose. Ninth J J SHEA Pottawattamie. Tenth L T ANDERSON Carroll. Eleventh W W STOWE Dickinson.
An Iowa letter from Republican chairman H O Weaver accuses perverting federal offices to aid the party. The piece condemns the method as dishonorable and questions punishment, noting Republican control of government and alleged silence from partisan papers. It criticizes intimidation of officials to spread campaign literature and fund-raising.
An advertisement promises a simple, permanent tobacco cure with No-To-Bac from Sperling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York. The copy claims the product strengthens nerves and vigor and is available through druggists for $1 with a guaranteed booklet and sample free.
Richard Olney’s Boston based letter on the election argues McKinley’s reelection risks a syndicate driven government, tariffs favoring wealth, imperial expansion, and a standing army. It frames McKinley as reversing democratic norms and hints voters are swayed by campaign money and fear.
The piece argues that Richard Olney and William L. Wilson will endorse the Democratic platform against McKinley’s empire policy. It predicts Cleveland will support Bryan, framing imperialism as a threat to republican ideals and American liberty. It rebukes McKinley supporters for greed and conquest.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets candy cathartic for constipation. It promises a permanent cure and offers refunds if it fails, with a catchy sales line and junk branding from the era.
The document relays McKinley’s call to revive the money issue and support the gold standard while promising tax cuts and retention of the Philippines. It touts high protective tariffs, denies current administration policy, and urges voters to re-elect him. The piece concludes by predicting McKinley’s fall from power on the November 6 ballot.
Democratic candidate D J O Connell spoke to voters in Pleasant Plain on Friday and Packwood on Saturday. He argued against trusts and imperialism in a calm, convincing manner and left both towns with supporters praising his sincerity and ability.
Former Cabinet Secretaries Olney and Wilson are candidates for the Democratic national ticket of 1900 and former President Cleveland is anticipated to join the patriotic procession shortly.
The piece rails at McKinley era imperialism, noting private railcar favors for the president, U.S. dealings in China and South Africa, tensions with Russia and Germany, and political crosscurrents as Republicans face possible losses and Democrats claim bold advantage.
Ex-Gov Stone of Missouri warns Democrats that Republicans plan to steal the Presidency by colonizing voters in close states. He urges organization and vigilance to head off the scheme as the National League of Democratic Clubs crosses the million member mark, signaling growing public sentiment.
Norman Lichty Mfg. Co. of Des Moines Iowa presents a customer letter from G H Wright of Boston praising Krauses Headache Capsules. He states years of headaches relieved instantly by a capsule and notes Bradshaw Thoma druggists sell the product.
The nation notes a near 1899 purchase total of five million Cascarets Candy Cathartic boxes, up from over four million in 1897, praising the product as honest natural liver stoppers and purifiers that improve digestion and breath.
Postpaid Des Moines Daily News invites readers to subscribe at 1 year 1, 75 cents six months, or 50 cents three months. The paper promises condensed news for busy readers, daily telegraph markets, and family literary content from Des Moines Iowa.
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is the best offered to the public. It is very large and specially adapted to school purposes. Every teacher of geography and every business office should have one. It will be sent post paid to any address on receipt of fifteen cents in postage stamps or coin. Address JOHN SEBASTIAN G.P.A. Chicago Ill. If you want to be posted on the current political issues buy a copy of Coin's new book at this office.
A health advertisement touts a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims immediate relief from the first dose and guarantees a permanent cure with the tonic sold by Bradshaw & Thoma in Fairfield Iowa.
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