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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1896
Page
1
L. H. Karr serves as Secretary of State representing Clark in state government. He oversees archival records and administrative functions within the office. His duties include maintaining official state documents and coordinating with agencies on record keeping.
The excerpt names candidates for multiple county offices including LABERT M CASEY for Congress, FRANK P MOWERY for Auditor, HIRAM ANGSTEAD for Clerk, J E HAGUE for Recorder, J F READY for County Attorney, and GEORGE WHITMORE for Board member. It notes Gorman supports Bryan and aims to secure Maryland’s electoral vote.
The quote dates to 1895 and portrays Bismarck urging farmers to unite against social 예방 measures and “drones” who produce nothing but laws. It reflects late nineteenth century tensions around labor, policy, and class.
The party has spent too long teaching followers in favor of free silver and bimetallism and many will depart now, shifting away from those positions.
Democrats and Populists finalize fusion in Missouri with four placements on the electoral ticket, eroding Republican hopes in the state.
Mr. Bryan has received an ovation at every stopping place on his tour through the south and east. Never before has a presidential candidate been accorded such immense audiences, and that they show a wide spread earnestness in his behalf cannot be questioned.
Bryan day set for Thursday October 8 in Burlington with cheap railroad rates and a large crowd expected. Mr Bryan will speak to many attendees from the county and full particulars appear inside the paper.
In a Democratic convention men loyal to the Republican cause are nominated as candidates, signaling weak party loyalty among voters. The populace appears united to counter perceived aggressions from eastern and European financial interests.
John H. Merckens, president of the first district league of republican clubs, issues a frantic appeal to all clubs in the district to attend Burlington on October 5 for Republican Day. He warns Democrats are straining to outdo them and urges Republicans to put their shoulder to the wheel and crush these wild theories.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had Consumption and had no hope. Two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thos Eggers of 139 Florida St San Francisco had a dreadful cold nearing Consumption and was cured in two weeks after one bottle. Free trial bottles at Clarke’s drug store. regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Speed and safety are urged as features of the age. One Minute Cough Cure is claimed to act quickly, safely, and effectively against asthma bronchial coughs and colds. Bradshaw and Thoma act as promoters or sellers.
Hon Walt Butler will campaign for the free silver cause in the county with four appearances. He speaks at Pleasant Plain on Monday Oct 5 at 2:00 and 7:30 in the evening, then at Batavia on Tuesday Oct 6 at 3:00.
At Fairfield the meeting set for Tuesday evening October 6th at 7 30 urges everyone to attend. The committee says no better speeches will be heard this year on the issues presented to the people.
The piece argues Democrats can win New York in November with Bryan leading the ticket. It cites cloakmakers backing Bryan, leader Joseph Barondess, and discontent with Mark Hanna. It projects a large Democratic lead, despite Republican doubts, and includes McKinley Palmer and Prohibition vote estimates. It concludes with a note on Bismarck and Bryan’s U S bid and a Bryan reply to a German American club.
Cures and permanent remedies bolster Hood's Sarsaparilla to lead world sales and stand first among medicines according to advertisement claims.
Veterans of earlier protests say the Bryan demonstration surpassed all in numbers and zeal. About 6,000 gathered at the Academy of Music and 12,000 filled the street, prompting Republicans to raise a million dollars to influence the state.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys find Electric Bitters the true remedy. It is a non alcoholic tonic and alterative that lightly stirs the stomach and intestines, strengthens organs, aids digestion and appetite. Clarke's drug store sells 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
An early 20th century advertisement urges parents to start Ayer's Sarsaparilla for children with glandular swellings inflamed eyes or sores. It claims the medicine expels scrofulous humors from the blood and stresses early treatment.
The Tribune announces a temporary subscription cut starting September 1 for four months, offering $1 per year in advance. Unpaid back dues stay at $1.50 until September 1, with arrears subscribers who pay up and prepay gaining the reduced rate. The plan runs through December 31 to test if higher reader numbers offset lower per‑subscriber receipts.
A Batavia rally drew a large audience from Eldon and Abingdon as Hon. R. J. Wilson defended McKinley and attacked Carnegie and several financiers. Wilson praised Carnegie’s wealth while omitting full details of his controversial actions, then argued against government railroad control and touched on the national bank issue amid political tensions.
A public gathering praised a speaker for urging payment of debts in gold to maintain confidence, while Hon. 5. M. Clark praised local prosperity and tariff policy. He predicted Bryan would be defeated in November as the meeting adjourned amid applause.
The campaign text warns against the unqualified adoption of the gold standard noting gold supply may fail to keep pace with demand. It argues gold’s rising value harms debtors while benefiting creditors as prices and wages fail to align with gold based obligations.
Democratic and populist nominee S. M. Casey toured Fairfield last Saturday. Observers praised his modest bearing and strong speech. The article notes Casey appears likely to win if district efforts are mobilized, with last fall's Republican vote 16,327 vs Democratic plus populist 16,278, suggesting Casey could gain Republican support and be as likely to win as his opponent.
An advertisement urges prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure to prevent pneumonia bronchitis and consumption warnings. Bradshaw and Thoma promote the remedy as a way to save lives from common cold complications.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and prices a quarter per box, sold by Geo. D. Clarke.
Washington dispatch notes bankers and gold speculators protecting the treasury from raids during the political campaign. Gold reserves rise toward peak levels, easing fears of bond issues and signaling a shift in foreign payments and gold flows impacting McKinley and Bryan era economics.
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