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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows candidates for governor lieutenant governor superintendent of public instruction and a judge. Mention of Richard Croker and a claim about presidential election timing appears, but many words are garbled and positions unclear.
Hon. S. H. Mallory has been slated for senator on the deasiatahde ticket in the district where Chastian is located.
Democratic party precincts prepare for a county convention to be held Saturday at the court house. Delegates are urged to remember the event and participate in the proceedings.
The Sigourney Review declines to print the name of Mr. Jenkins at the head of its column ticket, continuing its practice of omitting the candidate’s identity from that display.
The state fair reports a successful year with all expenses paid and debts cleared. Officers affirm a remaining treasury balance and a positive financial outlook for the organization.
Mrs. Lease attacks Ingalls calling him the most erratic inconsistent contradic tory pitiful and contemptible figure in Kansas history and alleges his bene fits are stolen.
The English yacht failed to oust the American craft and the cup remains in American hands despite Lord Dunraven's pledge to pension every Valkyrie crew member for life if they won.
Gen. Drake was re-elected as a director of the Iowa Central Railroad while Russell Sage of New York was chosen as president. Drake is described as a good man who stands high with the railroad kings.
The article notes rising American support for Cuba's independence and urges the government to act at the earliest possible moment while maintaining international comity.
An article argues that fatigue and nervous debility stem from a torpid liver and urges readers to use Simmons Liver Regulator. It praises the purely vegetable remedy as a universal tonic, citing testimonials from Ovid G. Sparks former mayor of Macon and others in Oakland and Cranston.
Wrapper text notes a J. H. Zeilin & Co. Philadelphia, Pa. imprint and mentions a Red Z stamp. No further context or event details appear in the fragment.
The passage notes Spain recognizing the Confederacy as the Union faltered, showing a belligerent stance toward Cuban matters and a readiness to move quickly without regard for Cuban sensitivities. It reflects wartime diplomacy and shifting international loyalties during a period of conflict.
Fairfield Republicans admit some nominations were from poor timber yet insist all nominees are city residents, claiming local origin compensates for deficiencies in selection.
The piece argues that Republicans want Thomas Bell nominated and an exception made to hold the election at once. It warns that delays will cost Bell votes and increase opposition.
An exchange says Iowa Republican papers focus on Democratic state convention disputes while ignoring unity in a GOP clubs convention. it suggests this may reflect well on the Republican party for condemning cowardice and hypocrisy.
An Iowa paper lauds Republican governor candidate General Drake as Iowa's favorite son praising his church, business, party and education work. An addition notes prominence in railroad offices on the ninth floor of the Rookery building Chicago Adams street front.
The article notes Jefferson County raises taxes from 134 to 15 mills, while Des Moines County lowers its consolidated tax from 124 to 11 mills. It contrasts Republican Jefferson with Democratic Des Moines, highlighting a four mill gap in taxes between the counties.
Eastern populists oppose 16 to 1 silver. Senator Peffer backs land value bills. Nevada Representative F G Newland, head of the national silver party, notes that ongoing business improvement could render the silver issue dead as people focus on profits.
At Ottumwa the Methodist conference adopted a resolution condemning votes for or support of any person or party backing liquor manufacture and sale. A section also calls for resubmission of liquor questions from the last general assembly. The speech lines out Mr Brighton and Mr Drake’s known positions on breweries.
The Fairfield Tribune refuses to publish George L. Jenkins’s name atop its columns due to his railroad employment. The Birmingham Enterprise defends a bad Democratic nomination to block a worse Republican, while Iowa law bars Jenkins from serving as railroad commissioner.
The ad touts a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. It sells at 25 cents per box through Geo. D. Clarke, druggist.
The article reports William Mills arguing against lowering the present standard and opposing granting banks control of currency. He discusses monetary policy and criticizes central bank empowerment while defending current financial safeguards.
Texas Senator Mills writes to Democratic state chair Dudley outlining his long held view to retain both gold and silver in circulation. He criticizes unlimited silver coinage, argues a global market prevents a 16 to 1 ratio, and urges maintaining gold as standard with silver as subsidiary currency while avoiding a silver only or gold only system.
Sioux City Tribune cites rumors about Mrs. Babb being a Republican. A Hawarden Independent inquiry elicited a letter in which she affirms her belief in broad government benefits, free trade, and personal liberty, ending with a signature "Lama DEMOCRAT."
Iowa farmers oppose nominating Drake for governor citing railroad ties and potential bias. The piece accuses a Chicago based railroad power of dominating the Republican party and influencing nominations through figures like J. W. Blythe.
The article names N W Hubbard A B Cummins and John Baldwin as key architects of General Drake’s nomination. They financed delegate transportation and proxies to support Drake and prepared a large fund for influencing convention votes. The machine seeks statewide success and aims to influence Des Moines lawmakers on railroad interests amid an upcoming legislature and a pending state law revision report.
The Springfield Republican surveys Western Massachusetts manufacturing with rising earnings and production, fewer shutdowns, and new mill extensions. The New York Herald calls it an encouraging recovery story as nationwide reports echo improved conditions and wage growth amid tariff debates.
The piece argues Mrs Babb, once Mrs Bird, remains aligned with the Bird family by marriage to the governing party's nominee. It cites a Democratic letter to the Hawarden Independent editor as evidence and weighs potential votes for Drake and Parrott.
A Canajoharie resident says Dr King s New Discovery always yields the best results and he would not be without it if available. A Catskill druggist adds it is the best cough remedy and has served his family for eight years without fail. Trial battles at Geo D Clarke s drug store. Regular sizes fifty cents and one dollar.
In a brief chat Mrs Sprightleigh explains her husband belongs to six lodges and she feels lonely. Mrs Jolleigh says her husband is training for a bicycle road race. J F Reynolds a Pittsburg Texas druggist praises Dr Hells Vitalizing Blood Purifier, noting sales for over five years with a strict guarantee and no returns. Sold and recommended by Bradshaw Thoma.
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