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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1888
Page
2
For Clerk of the District Court D B COOP of Penn Township. The notice names the official and jurisdiction, indicating a clerical or procedural role associated with governance.
The piece argues John N. Gear, Republican congressional candidate, bears no family blame for his loyalty to the C. B. and Q. railroad as he is the son in law of a leading official. It contends the party’s labor protection idea gives capitalists a bonus to share with workers, but in practice capitalists keep the bonus and push wages down.
Republicans aligned with Grant and Garfield favor Cleveland on tariffs while Blaine and Carnegie faction support Carrison, portraying a clear split between protectionist monopolists and reformers in tariff policy.
A Republican critic questions why the government should collect millions more than needed, arguing this stance could favor Harrison in the election. The remark frames fiscal policy as a key election issue and highlights support for the opposing candidate.
A group of 187 Democratic negroes in New York City was assaulted on September 18 as bricks rained down until police dispersed the mob. The incident is framed as a critique of Republican manipulation of Black voters.
The article states that about 90 percent of workers in protected industries are foreigners many imported laborers who have not naturalized, yet the policy claims to protect American labor.
The Democratic meeting in the city Saturday September 29th will be a modern gathering without a traditional rally. It is expected to attract a large crowd and plant many sound seed thoughts.
The piece argues Republicans treat high taxes as a privilege benefiting a few manufacturers who profit in boom times, while imposing a heavy burden on the many. It questions why all citizens should be taxed to enrich a small wealthy class.
The passage argues that many Republicans and Democrats are crossing party lines over tariffs. It claims eastern protection Democrats back Harrison while western tariff reform Republicans back Cleveland. The author urges voters to follow honest convictions, not party loyalty, and cites Iowa as largely tariff reform minded.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for unique combination and preparation that achieves cures where others fail. It highlights strong domestic reputation and extraordinary sales as a blood purifier and restorative tonic.
Advert warns against counterfeit cures and urges buyers to insist on Dr King's New Discovery for lung throat and chest ailments. Clarke and Junkin's drug store offers free trial samples.
The Democratic party backs repealing war taxes on iron lumber clothing salt sugar and other basics. The Republican party supports tax removal on tobacco and whisky only if surpluses can be managed. Vote for your interests.
Remember Allcock's are the only genuine Porous Piasters. They act quickly and with certainty and can be worn for weeks without pain or inconvenience. They aid spinal weakness kidney and pulmonary difficulties malaria ague liver complaint dyspepsia rheumatism lumbago sciatica heart spleen and stomach troubles and all local pains. Beware of imitations and do not be deceived by misrepresentation. Ask for Allcock's and refuse substitutes.
A careful Indianapolis poll indicates Cleveland will secure more than a thousand vote majority, signaling a strong lead in Stor rison's home city.
E Bainbridge Munday Esq of Clay County Texas reports using Electric Bitters with happy results. His brother recovered from malaria and jaundice after timely use, and D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky also testifies it saved his life. The ad claims the remedy wards off and cures malaria and kidney liver and stomach diseases. Price 50c and 1 at Clarke and Junkin's drug store.
Editors urge stronger language training in public schools through frequent use of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary. They advocate Webster's Academic Dictionary as ideal for classroom use and as a lasting family reference beyond school days.
Kiam Herman moved to western Iowa. John Morgan died September 12 from typhoid fever. Charles Edwards died September 6 from typhoid fever. Chauncey Reynolds moved to Washington Territory. Mr. Millikin returned to Iowa from Indiana. William Greeson’s horse was crippled by a bridge collapse. Threshing is nearly done. oats yield 30 to 50 bushels per acre. corn expected good. Politics are quiet as residents plan to vote as they wish.
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