Sherm Myers backs Crawford in county Republican lineup
Our political friend Sherm Myers endorses J S Crawford as the strongest Republican leader for the county ticket, praising his integrity and past service in the last General Assembly. The Tribune declares Crawford the best nominee and pledges support if he seeks renomination, while Myers calls for a square answer to his proposal and affirms the paper’s party loyalties and debts.
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Sherm I. Myers
Sherm
J. S. Crawford
House of Representatives
The
Tribune
Crawford
Democracy
Myers
Tre Telegraph
Where does the Hon Dink Botts come in
A Sun letter prompts debate over Hoke Smith and Dink Botts influence. Athens writer Spriggs asserts both men backed Cleveland’s 1884 win, praising Hoke Smith and Dink Botts and questioning Dink's future role.
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H. L. Spriggs
Athens
Oconee River
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Atlanta
Dink Botts
Lumpkin County
Dink
Hoke
Cleveland
Iask
Mr. Spriggs
Mr. Cleveland
Dink Botts of
Lumpkin
Palmer Bedroom and Dining Room Blend of Black Gold
A handsome suite in Mrs. Potter Palmer's home features a striking black and gold sleeping room with ebony and gold ceiling panels and yellow lace draperies. The music room showcases curled maple satin finish with burnished copper inlays and a bronze walnut floor. Decorations draw on Alhambra designs, while the dining room reflects southern French influences.
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Gesnes
France
The Vineyards Drawing Room Described as Paris Rose Garden
A drawing room with a white tile door and rose-bud adornment, brocaded walls in pink and olive velvet panels embroidered in roses, is described as a veritable Paris flower garden.
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Paris
Should the Cass County farmer add sheep hub bandry
Philip Pringey argues for expanding sheep farming in Cass County citing soil climate and potential profits. He notes fences grazing land and early Texas sheep introductions, urges starting small and learning from Adair News figures like George Martin, and claims sheep can be a paying, underused farm enterprise.
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Cass County
Philip Pringey
Iowa
Adair News
George Martin
Eureka Township
Canada Thistle Warning Spreads Through Local Pasture
A resident reports Canada thistle invaders near Ira M Needles barn and along the Rock Island railroad fence northwest of the canning factory. Ames Agricultural College identifies the weed and urges June hoeing to a depth of about one inch, repeated through two seasons to destroy it. Legislative fines for landowners who neglect control are noted, with a plea for prompt action before seeds spread nationwide.
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Ira M
Ames Agricultural College
Rock Island
Griswold
Canning Factory
Plant life grows from tiny root fragments claims city councils must act
The author warns that even a one inch root fragment will grow into a strong plant and spread, unlike bull thistle or burdock which seed in different years. Left untended, these roots will multiply, taking over the ground and killing other vegetation, urging city councils to address neglect.
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R. D. McGrrnon
VHE COUNTY FINANCES SHOW SMALL SURPLUS AND DEBT PLAN
Treasurer Tom Brown reports first installment tax collections totaling 76846.59 with a balance sheet drawn weeks earlier and accurate to the cent. The bridge fund holds 8715315 in warrants outstanding 85500, leaving 1053.15. County bonded debt stands at 36000 with a plan to pay 2000 from March payments while preserving a working balance.
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Vhe
Tom Brown
Brown
US in the Wrong Pew in 16th District
In the Northwood Anchor editorial, A. L. Hagar’s resignation creates a vacancy in Iowa’s 16th senatorial district. The piece argues Republicans should nominate J. B. Crawford of Atlantic to ensure a capable representative, noting other candidates but favoring Crawford. A rival columnist counters, naming John Setherington as the stronger Democrat opponent in that district.
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A. L. Hagar
Congress
J. 8. Crawford
Atlantic
16Th
Crawford
Northwood
Brother Wilcox
Fashion Notes and Politics in a Local Review
Fashion notes describe girdle pockets on new dresses and evening gowns for hiding handkerchiefs and gloves. The piece on Lincoln praises poverty and the common man, while Geo E Pennell is a Republican sheriff candidate. W H Low and others are mentioned in local politics. Also noted are Percheron horses Strident and Salomee, and an advertisement touts HOMPREY S SPECIFIC NO FOURTEEN for complexion improvement with health benefits.
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Geo. E. Pennell
Homprey
Mr. Stanleys Sermon and Local Updates
Rev. Stanley delivered a Baptist church sermon linking earth and heaven kingdoms with historic allusions from Ingersoll to Wallace and Ben Hur. The piece notes other local items including Sam Howlett’s political quips, Captain Huff’s windy town visit, and names like Daniel, Miller, Romig, Marker, White, Fudge, and Ida Martin. It reports on school boards, G A R events, farming news, and fence production, finishing with a brief note on prosperity and local education.
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Mr. Stanley
Rev. Stanley
Baptist Church
Kingdoms of Earth
Kingdom of Heaven
Cal. Ingersoll
Gen. Wallace
Christ
Wallace
Ingersoll
Alexander the Great
Napoleon
Rome
Saladin
News Bits From the City and Beyond
Deputy U S Marshal detained suspects overnight then moved them to Council Bluffs for trial. City columns mention Job Card for sheriff, Burdette bullets from the Wilderness, and local visits from Atlantic. The Phoenix drill team trains nightly, the Liberty Bell heads to Chicago for the World’s Fair, and spring excursion plans announce two Pullman trips from Des Moines and Omaha with low fares.
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Phoenix
Chas
Manville
Philadelphia
Chicago
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Re Teener
Tax Daily Telegraph
Canada Thistle
Fashion Notes
Luther Laflin Mills
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Inter Ocean
Pennell
W. H. Low
Cumberland
Hank
Bone Yard
A. H. Hosselt
Massena
DeHaven
Geo. DeSlaven
Salomee
James Corbett
Bear Grove
Jim
Huff
Blanche
Indianola
Miller
Noble
Espy
Romig
John A. Romig
Milford
John
Bert Marker
Jerome H. White
Minnesota
Farmer Fudge
Robert Fudge
Brighton
Weekly
Ida Martin
F. B. Nichols
Pril
Thomson
Moershell Bros
Chas. Block
East Side
Chestnut St
Wilkes
Sabin
Counsellor
Counselgift
Collins Barn
Onward
Julia
Nellie
Fairy Gift
Collins Hote
T- Sabiwn
U. S. Marshall
Chas. Britton
Topsey
Calaboose
Council Bluffs
Mr. Beems
Sherman I. Myers
Card
Job Card
Job
Burdette
James Burdett
Jimmie
Mr. Baer
A. KE. Baer
Jad
Beware
Carroll
Audubon Republican
Pacific Coast
Pullman’s
Des Moines
Omaha
Kennedy
Jacob Lang
Gillespie
Down's Atore
Acy Atlantic
Pagh Steel
Pring Fence
Conrad
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