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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
11
One year in advance costs 1.00 six months 50 and three months 25. The notice states the publication is entered as a weekly newspaper at the Fairfield Post Office as second class mail matter. A quote about ink and thought accompanies the notice.
The Commoner rebuts Iowa editorial mythmaking on tariff reform. It argues tariffs do not fix prosperity and cites historical price and money-supply trends. The piece notes U S exports exceed six hundred million dollars and foreign markets lack tariffs, urging voters to see through the critique.
An editorial from the St. Louis Republic argues that after the upcoming presidential vote Congress will delay tariff reform, income and inheritance taxes, and other proposed changes. It predicts a moderate, cautious Republican majority steering clear of bold legislation to avoid voter backlash and campaign slush funds, with Taft and Cannon favoring postponement.
The New York Sun reports Secretary Taft faces sharp criticism from the American Protective Tariff League for delaying tariff revision beyond the next election. It notes protectionists regard his stance as weak and incompatible with their program while Taft argues for tariff differences reflecting production costs and fair profits for American manufacturers.
The Minnesota two cent passenger rate law shows May and June receipts higher than 1906 for most roads, with an average gain near one sixth. Travel seems to have risen, though exact credit to the rate is unclear. Three months of Missouri data will clarify the rate’s effect on railroads there.
The American Federation of Labor calls for a wage scale that bans tips from patrons for hotel and restaurant staff. It urges the public to withhold tips, arguing tipping depresses wages, demoralizes workers, and inflates travel costs. The Peoria Star supports ending tipping as a path to fair wages and better self respect.
Mrs Gee Shutz of New Philadelphia Ohio reports her daughter suffered nervous headaches and weakness from growth and school strain. Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills built her up and restored strength so she could return to studies. The medicine is sold at 50c a box by dealers, with Fairfield Iowa listed as a local outlet.
A plea denounces the use of child labor in silk mills and coal regions, arguing millions of hours wasted and futures squandered. It condemns dividend greed, parental indifference, and public forgetfulness that allow youth to be exploited for pennies amid Europe and America’s textile wealth.
Local grocer markets Snow Drop and Red Bird Flour alongside up to date CE Resota and other top brands. Customer options highlighted for daily needs.
A courteous note describes its South Side of the Square site between Crail Brown's meat market and the Raible Cigar store as the business location.
The report highlights child labor in the Cambria silk mills of Dunmore Pennsylvania where eleven year old Helen Lissack endured yearlong night shifts from 6:30 pm to 6:30 am. She walked home hungry after endless work for three cents an hour, facing health and moral risks as she loses sleep and childhood.
The Iowa Society for the Study and prevention of Tuberculosis finds higher TB prevalence in the dairy district than southern Iowa, tying dairy cow contact to human infection. It plans to report to the legislature and seek funds to stamp out TB in state herds. The Dubuque Times Journal urges state control of livestock and milk inspection with fees covering costs, noting federal inspectors in large packing houses and the need for raw milk safety.
A Lake City Graphic item notes 50 cent corn direct from field to grain buyer with contracts for 1907. It quotes a farmer ready to sell a large stock at that price and mocks political promises and rising costs cited across the decade. Also mentions a Milwaukee inventor claiming an ocean crossing airship and critiques Dingley-era price policy.
Annie McIntire and husband transfer interest in 150 acres to George Schaffer and others for 1325 dollars in 15 72 9. Sept 6 Hugh Latta and wife to ...
List of property trades in Iowa describing party pairs, parcels including lots blocks and sections, acreage, and sale prices. Entries cover Whitwood's addition Batavia Pleasant Plain Packwood Fairfield and other local tracts with dates from Sept 6 to Sept 14. Names include E B Brown Samuel Massey James H Brown Albert Davis Henry Vinson S R Morrow Charles McBride Henry Grebe Joseph Garber John Fritz George Lesher Enos McCracken Edward Ogden Simmons Sackett Gilbert McKee and others.
Ottumwa Iowa September 15 a Milwaukee engine backing up struck a handcar carrying three men returning from Farson One man Ed Price of Ottumwa was killed his head severed from his body Paul Gast suffered a double jaw fracture and leg injuries Frank Boyd was bruised The accident happened last night near the boarding house area as the men traveled from Farson to Ottumwa
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