Reunion of G A R veterans honors Iowa heroes in Marshalltown
Gov Sherman and Gen Vandervoort presided as a packed Marshalltown hall welcomed Comrade Sutton who urged teaching patriotism and mourning fallen soldiers. Col Cooke announced Iowa’s 317 posts and 14 093 members with 60 000 eligible veterans in sight as officers reported charity aid and plans for a new Soldiers Home in Iowa.
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Marshalltown Times
Frank M. Thomas Post
Eye
Polo
Grand Army
Gov. Sherman
Gen. Tuttle
Des Moines
Paul Vandervoort
Gresham
W. T. Wilkinson
G. A. R. Advocate
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V. J. B. Casebeer
P. M. Sutton
Marshalltown
Stephen A. Douglas
Freedom
John B. Cooke
Iowa
Oene
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French
Department of Iowa
Carey
General Given
Given
Pond
Col. Sanford
Army
Times-Republican
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Waterloo
Marathon
Plassy
Naleon
Miltiades
Clive
Department
S. Pruyn
DeWitt
Sons of Veterans
Fitz John Porter
Ames
Head
Mereas
Minnesota
Dakota
Grand Army of the Republic
Republican Iowa votes favor Blaine from Maine
The Iowa delegation casts twenty six votes for Blaine, identifying him as the Maine native linked to the presidential contest.
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Iowa
Blaine
Maine
Blaine Nears Nomination on First Ballot At Convention
James G. Blaine has eight votes so far and is within nine of the three hundred or more needed to nominate. He is seen as likely to win the Republican nomination on the first ballot and may become the convention’s unanimous choice without a formal ballot.
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James G. Blaine
Chicago
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Naan
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Green Bay
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Mankato
Minn
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Des Moines
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Republican delegates named from Tenth District
Mr. C. T. T. Mason of Boone and Col. R. B. Benson of Hampton are the delegates to the Republican National Convention from the Tenth District with Ole Nelson of Sheldahl and J. D. K. Smith of Eldora as alternates. It could not have been better. The boys will please put that extra ticket in a side pocket until we call for it.
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Boone
Col. R. 8. Benson
Hampton
Ole Nelson
Sheldahl
J. D. K. Smith
Eldora
St Louis Dealers Propose City Excursion Trains
St Louis merchants plan to run bi monthly excursion trains to the city for free transport of buyers and selection of goods. The scheme aims to replace commercial travelers and cut the costs of numerous traveling salesmen.
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Inter-State Oratorical Assocation Names Winners
The association settled the rival orators by voting to admit Mc Henry over Dyer and Pomeroy over Miss Estes by 914 to 6. The contest was held Thursday evening in Iowa City. Charles T. Wyckoff of Knox College won first with $75, and G. D. Mackintosh of Wabash College won second with $50.
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Dyer
Pomeroy
Miss Estes
Iowa City
Chas. T. Wyckoff
Knox College
Illinois
G. D. Mackintosh
Wabash College
Indiana
Remarkable GOP Praise For Clarkson At Iowa Convention
The Republican State Convention awarded editor J. B. Clarkson of the State Register more than eight hundred votes for delegate at large to the Republican National Convention. The acclaim was near unanimous and reflects the high regard of Iowa Republicans for Clarkson.
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J. 8. Clarkson
State Register
Iowa
Marshall Times Ties to Lincoln Appointment Debate
The Marshall Times claims to be fair in public discussion but has not stated why Mr. Lincoln did not succeed as Steward of the College. It notes the pensioned Union soldier was turned out without excuse or cause.
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Marshall Times
J. R. Lincoln
Lincoln
Governor Sherman Announces Appointments to State Boards
Governor Sherman named and confirmed six appointments last Thursday. James W. McDill became State Railway Commissioner. E R Hutchins of Des Moines was named State Labor Bureau Commissioner. M Stalker of Ames was appointed State Veterinarian. B W Blanchard of Dubuque Daily Times was named State Oil Inspector. J M Hull of Lake Mills joined the State Board of Health. R W Crawford joined the State Board of Pharmacy.
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James W. McDill
E. R. Hutchins
Des Moines
State Labor Bureau
M. Stalker
Ames
B. W. Blanchard
Dubuque
Louisville fashion edict targets Mother Hubbard dress
Louisville officers were ordered to arrest any woman seen in a Mother Hubbard dress, a move mocked as Puritanical and tasteless. The piece questions Kentucky prudishness and calls for consistency banning both Father Hubbards and related styles nationwide.
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Kentucky
Mother Hubbard
Law
Norwich
Paris
Des Moines
Mother Hubbards
Father Hubbards
State Republican Convention Chooses Blaine Majority
The Iowa State Republican Convention met Wednesday with full county representation. Jas G Blaine was named President choice. Hon John Kasson elected chairman. Delegates elected include John Hisinger, G A Stewart, W W Wilson, and others. no resolutions adopted.
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John A
Jan Ohn Hisinger
Was Feinen
I. R. W. McManus
H.C. Lee H. Norris
J. M. Ray
G. AcMelmyre
G. A. Stewart
J. Aca
William Kel
G. de W. Willitt
Merritt Greene
L. T. Jackson
General Geddes
Winslow
Cal
Mann
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Frank Piper
W. D
Blaine
Iowa
Parker's Ginger Tonic praised as remedy for several ailments
A Chicago reader in the Journal of Religion and Philosophy extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as an excellent remedy for kidney, lung and stomach disorders. The tonic is said to invigorate without intoxication and is endorsed by J. Francis.
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Parker
J. Francis
Religio Philos. Journal
Chicago
Insurance Agent C E Turner Promotes Fire Tornado Coverage
C E Turner Esq operates a general fire and tornado insurance business representing leading companies. He offers policies designed to protect homes and properties against damage from fires and severe storms.
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C. E. Turner Esq
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