Iowa Republicans Declare Principles and Policies in Convention
The Iowa Republican platform reaffirms devotion to party ideals under Harrison and emphasizes protectionism, currency expansion with silver, and preservation of farm interests. It condemns trusts, supports anti-saloon legislation, and praises pension reform while urging strong rail and interstate commerce protections and southern disenthrallment efforts.
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Iowa
Ioan Party
Harrison
Ciasses
Ilivas
Republican Party
South
Congress
Biography in The G. A. R. Advocate of Captain J A T Hull
The G A R Advocate prints a timely readable biography detailing the life and service of Captain J A T Hull, highlighting his Civil War enlistment, rank, and notable acts of leadership and bravery.
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G. A. R. Advocate
J. A.T. Hull
Eight Hour Law Call Starts at Home
A call to begin enforcing the eight hour law traces to the home and to the labor of the women related to men who push for it.
Rumor Pushes Blaine Resignation Talk
The rumor claims Secretary Blaine may resign, driven by foes hoping he steps down and by those aligned with the current administration.
Floyd County Advocate Targets Sweeney in Renomination Fight
The Floyd County Advocate leads a determined campaign against Congressman Sweeney claiming his renomination would guarantee defeat at the polls.
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Floyd County
Sweeney
County Superintendent Publishes Monthly On Education
Miss Isabella Cowan, county superintendent of O'Brien County, issues a practical monthly devoted to the educational interests of the region.
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Isabella Cowan
O’brien County
Signers and observers in partisan newspaper expressions
The writer questions why a Republican freely signs opinions in his own paper, yet when using a Democratic paper as a channel he is labeled an observer or a kicker. The remark highlights perceived bias in media labeling of partisans.
The Gavel Second Issue Delights Iowa Sons of Veterans
The Gavel a monthly issued for the Iowa division of the Sons of Veterans arrives. It covers topics of interest to all members and should receive cordial reception in each reader’s circle.
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Iowa
Sons of Veterans
Tribute to Major Conger Brings Public Appreciation
The congressional convention last Thursday honored Representative Conger with a graceful tribute. The speaker praised his faithful efficient and conscientious service to his constituents and lauded him as a public man who deserves their approval.
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Representative Conger
Conger
Lottery Bill Passed by Louisiana House
The Louisiana House approves a lottery bill. The state gains 31 250 000 which largely exempts its citizens from taxation while funds enrich lottery promoters and managers.
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Louisiana House of Representatives
Congress Vigorously Tracks Prohibition Bill Passage
Congress faces close scrutiny as debates over importing the original package continue. Supporters urge timely passage while opponents warn of a clear display of representatives ignoring public wishes if the bill fails to become law.
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Congress
Prohibition Court Costs Alarm Arises in Des Moines Papers
Des Moines reports alarm over mounting costs in justice courts as constables and justices allegedly exploit enforcement of prohibition. The piece hints at deliberate overreach aimed at robbing the public, suggesting regulation will create more legal stumbling blocks than law enforcement success.
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Des Moines
Blaine not resigning as reciprocity debate heats up in 1890
In Washington on June 30 1890 Secretary Blaine shows no plan to resign despite rumors tied to reciprocity ideas shared by the President and cabinet. Congress debates the Federal election law with a planned Wednesday vote and Interior and pension actions unfold as the administration eyes Fourth of July adjournment.
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Washington, D. C
Blaine
Congress
House
Senate
Representative McComas
Maryland
Representative Bland
Missouri
McComas
Raum
Pension Bureau
Cape May
Army
Military Academy
District of Columbia
Vane Meee
New Hampshire
Wyoming
Idaho
Morrill
Sherman
Jones
Harris
Conger
Walker
Bland
House Judiciary Committee
Blair
Cheater
North Carolina
Committee On Education
Government Printing Office
Ding
Harper’s Weekly to Publish Eight Page London View Supplement
Harper’s Weekly announces a unique eight page supplement showing London in 1616 and 1819. The issue compares old and new London with side by side views and graphical city changes over three centuries. It also features Henry Inman’s Buffalo history and fiction notes, with two drawing pages by Frederic.
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Harper’s Weekly
London
Henry Inman
Frederic
Unfinished African Proposals Divide Powers Over Protectorates
The text discusses the challenge of governing African provinces and the clash of interests among nations. It mentions Zanzibar as a protectorate, Heligoland, and potential political costs to the Tory ministry while hinting at pressure to end occupations.
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Africa
Zanzibar
Heligoland
Charlle Long
Rper
Poisons and Safe Handling of Sumachs and Ivy
A brief guide warns four memory points about poison sumach and poison ivy. It notes three and five leaf forms, berry color cues, and berry arrangement, contrasts with other sumachs, and cites two girls’ botany missteps from Harper's Young People as cautionary examples.
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William Hamilton Gibson
Harper’s Young People
Daylight Pills and Patent Remedies Parade in Public Notice
A collage of patent medicine pitches appears with many brands sold by Westerman & Arnold and others. Claims tout cures for coughs, teething, worms, catarrh, and general ills with prices and testimonials.
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Westerman & Arnold
Doten
Bristol
Ahneis
L. M. Bosworth
Des Moines Republican Convention Nominates Hull for Captain Hull
The Des Moines meeting chosen Captain J. A. T. Hull as nominee after Judge Mitchell’s nomination. Senator Price moved unanimous support for Hull with Madison County backing Colonel Cumming. The convention also endorsed Hon. E. H. Conger and the Sioux City Republican platform.
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Des Moines
Senator Price
Madison County
Judge Mitchell
J. A. T. Hull
Colonel Cumming
Captain Hull
Hull
Committee On
E. H. Conger
Sioux City
Weather Summary From Central Station Iowa July 5 1890
The weekly weather report notes 11 degrees excess overall, with 19 degrees above normal in the first half and below in the second half. Sunshine above average, rainfall generally deficient aside from northern counties. Crops show general promise with corn thriving and harvests of winter wheat rye and barley mostly complete. Haying proceeds under favorable conditions.
Strong Republican ticket praised for Story County
The Republican slate in Story County is described as strong and locally balanced. The article lauds the candidates as reputable, honest businessmen with two term policy support, noting harmony among voters and earnest campaign workers ready for a victorious election.
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Story County
Story Car
State Normal School lauded for work and faculty
The Intelligencer highlights the State Normal School in Iowa praising its work and strong faculty. Miss Baker joins the staff after Philadelphia training while Professors Arey and Parrish bring Bowdoin and Yale backgrounds. Story County had eight students in the school this year with hope to double next year.
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State Normal School
Iowa
Miss Baker
Philadelphia School of Oratory
Arey and
Parrish
Bowdoin
Yale
Story County
State Normal
Patents Granted in Iowa Last Week Reported by Snow & Co
Iowa inventors received patents last week with items including a sliding gate hinge a grain steamer draft-equalizer a steam boiler furnace a comb a head rest a screw driver and a draft adjusting stay for vehicles. The list names inventors from Keokuk Marion Des Moines Sioux City and other cities and notes drawings and specifications can be obtained for 25 cents.
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Iowa
C. A. Snow & Co
U.S
Barrett
Des Moines
J. F. Laibsle
Conrad Grove
J. Ves
Maurice
J. D. Shaul
Williamsburg
Sioux City
A. Snow
Electric Bitters praised by druggists across states
The article reports unanimous verdicts from W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio praising Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. They claim relief for rheumatism liver kidney and blood diseases and note sales at drugstores for fifty cents a bottle with many customers testifying to its effectiveness.
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W. D. Sult
Property transfers in Cambridge Nevada and Scott's Iowa
A sequence of quitclaim and warranty deeds records property transfers in Cambridge and Nevada Iowa and Scott's additions. Names include Rebecca E Breezley Rufus Bullard Annie B Norris Walter Neal James Dame Maria Rutherford Daniel Van Campen John J Hill John Y Kalsem Sarah Aylesworth Daniel Van Campen Jacob Lapp John L Johnson John Patten H T Wood Nelson Bowman Wm Lockridge Lars Haaland J C Lee A Banks and Iowa R R Land Co with prices from 50 to 2600 and parcels described by lots blocks and tract directions.
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Rebecca E. Breezley
Rufus Bullard
Cambridge
Iowa
Annie B. Norris
A. M. Norris
Scott's
Nevada
Walter Neal
James F. Dame
Maria Rutherford
Scott's Add
John J. Hill
John Y. Kalsem
Sarah E. Aylesworth
Daniel D. van Campen
C. R
Jacob Lapp
John L. Johnson
John Patten
H. T. Wood
Nelson B. Bowman
Wm. Lockridge
South
N. W
Edward Bellamy and Daily Life in Newport Snippets
The passage mixes humorous lines about Edward Bellamy and literary taste with street scenes from Newport. It references Mrs Hojack-John, a doctor’s advice on oatmeal, fashion gibes about ten cent neckties, and a shell game on the streets. It also mentions Mr Platt’s reading habits and Thackeray Dickens and Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Mr. Platt
Thackeray
Dickens
Robert Louis Stevenson
New York City
Iowa Central Route Promotes Minnesota Northwest Travel
Advertises low rate tickets to Minnesota Montana Mani toba the Dakotas Washington Oregon Puget Sound and the Sioux Reservation. Claims shortest quickest cheapest route with through trains to St Paul by day light and no sleeping car expense. Offers time cards rates and further information via local agents.
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Montana
Manitoba
Dakotas
Washington
Oregon
Puget Sound
Iowa Central
St. Paul
Northwest
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Hamilton County
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Salem
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Exlitor “ Enquirer
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Ohio
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Cohoes
P. J. Cullen
Saratoga Springs, N. Y
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
BNA Aea E- Uri
Philadelphia Press
Magnus Scott
Castoria
Phyllis
Jack
Willard Sears
Newton
Trinity Church
New York
Mr. Gladstone
Denver
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G. P. Putnam’s Sons
West 234 Street
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N. 7Th Street
Nichols & Shepards
Battle Creek, Michigan
W. Ayres & Sons
Philadelphia
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Grand Rapids, Mich
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