Gossip from Iowa's Capital on Reform and Politics in 1895
Republicans return from their convention and dodge on silver and prohibition, while Iowa figures roil over constitutional amendments and railroad influence. Des Moines petitions push mule saloons against drugstores as factions clash, with eye on governor races and senatorial bids.
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Iowa
Cleveland
Republcan Party
Boough
Gen. Dike
McMarland
Olegan” Marlin
Bolle Lye Vita
Chaiceata Lange Num. Heral
Menat
Wiarlow
Walt
Himsell
Varios
Gen. Drake
Solone
Bey
Register
Keepers
Des Moines
Towndrop Bulletin Reports Mixed Harvest Prospects
Weather across the state has been favorable for crops with normal temperatures and adequate rainfall. Some eastern counties face moisture excess and crabgrass issues, while oats and barley show promise and the wheat harvest progresses. Overall the report anticipates a large crop year with good yields for corn and other grains.
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Seine
Old Settlers and Pioneers Gather at Jardin County Picnic
The annual Old Settlers meet at Eldora featured welcome address by Mayor W. J. Moir, speeches by longtime residents, and reminiscing on early days in Jardin County. A bicycle race between George Patten and Dr. Marshall drew feverish interest, won by Patten. next gathering set for Ackley with S. Blacks as president and N. A. Young as secretary.
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Jardin County
Eldora
W. J. Moir
Hudson
George Patten
Marshall
Sidori
Pattee
Ackley
N.A. Young
Field Day at Eldora Brings 5000 Fans to Athletic Meet
The Eldora Athletic Club opened at the fair grounds last Wednesday with about 5000 spectators. Marshalltown sent 500 along with Grinnell Ackley and others. Races included 10% mile road handicap won by Smith of Eldora. other events featured bicycle and walking contests with multiple prize winners and seconds, as Eldora and Marshalltown teams clashed in a baseball game.
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Hobie
Phe
Hein Ab Blir Linist
Mare Shalf
Eaehllad
Eldora
Tha Teldora Athletic Club
Mardin County
Miurshalltown
Grinnell
Ackley
Hampton
Iowa Bulls
Bydsmith
Feldera
Inca
Thovilind
Marshalltown
Riley Storm
Spalding
Tewld
Stotts
Mikey
Capen
Storia
Swartlans
Lambert
Camelon
Usird
Sturnt
Tive Jaitley
Tinmas
Travilane
Cartan Wan
Mirshalltowy
Killed by Lightning in County Storm
A Tuesday morning storm caused lightning injuries to Navoe Thwasith Mose Kadinrantsy near the town and killed a horse and steer in a pasture. Trees were struck and wind felled crops. Pearl Was suffered injuries but is expected to recover. Risk Manachy and Menton Lubrecht, both aged 61, died after long illness. Lubrecht leaves a wife and four children. internment was held at Ackley cemetery with Rev. Kruzenstein officiating.
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Daweies
Prmen
Pertot Fentt
Ile
Lubrecht
Ackley
Kruzenstein
Clothing Ad Promises Low Prices and Deceptive Trade
An early advert warns consumers about deceitful clothing dealers offering lower prices. The text blares of fashion, urging shoppers toward cheap goods while accusing rivals of inflated claims and manipulation. Its cadence mimics a consumer alert about unfair pricing and con artists in the trade.
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Snp Children’s
Biaseball
Folkers
Horwitz Bros
the Corner Boot and Shoe Store
C. He. Doefpke
Prohia
Towndrop Bulletin
Jardin
Olothiae
Shene
Dan
Lobe
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