Republican State Convention Aims to Promote Prosperity and Trust in Government
The Republicans of Iowa declare government by the people, praising limits on Democratic policy and endorsing protective tariffs, a sound currency with gold and silver, and the continuation of pensions while opposing bank money and depreciated currency. They salute Harrison's administration, defend labor wages, and urge temperance through proactive state control of liquor.
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Iowa
Democratic Party
United States
New World
James G. Blaine
Cleveland
Congress
Benjamin Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
General Assembly
McFadden Helps to Ring the Bell at Independence
J M McFadden returned from Indiana and the Columbian Fair to help dedicate the New Independence bell cast from 250000 donated pieces including metal coins swords and relics. The 13000 pound bell rang well though the clapper struck the rim wall. He also took a blue tassel from the gillie rope used to swing the bell.
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McFadden
J. M. McFadden
Indiana
Independence
Nation and Flag Pledge Urges Democrats in Congress
Gate City asserts national identity and citizenship, insisting the Democratic Party in Congress remember the nation over states. It emphasizes the American flag as the symbol of the United States and urges unity under a shared national identity.
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Democratic Party
Congress
Tion
Gate City
Letter Warns Frank Jackson to Stay on National Issues
R L Moore urges Frank Jackson to avoid beer and personal attacks during campaigns. The letter argues many pension cases show suspensions for not answering Bureau inquiries, but contends Jackson has not been convicted. It calls for moving ahead on national issues and warns against exploiting past scandals.
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Frank D. Jackson
Frank Jackson
Pension Department
Jackson
Bureau
Iowa
R. L. Moore
Fulton Nominated for County Surveyor in Washington
H. W. Fulton of Washington is the Republican nominee for county surveyor. The nomination is praised for Fulton being a young scholar and a ripe mathematician, with the party urging voters to remember Fulton.
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H. W. Fulton
Washington
Fulton
Luke McDowell Nominated For State Senate
Luke McDowell of Shelby County, an old time Greenbacker, was nominated for state senator by the populist faction in a recent party gathering. Supporters tout his rural roots and long service to the movement.
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Luke McDowell
Shelby County
Absconder John Dawson, county treasurer, sues $16,000 missing
Word reaches Audubon county that treasurer John Dawson fled Monday with $16,000 short in funds. Bondsmen Van Gorder and Leet questioned his balance after he claimed $16,000. Dawson disappeared before accounts could be checked. Reports say only $800 remained in Armstrong bank. He was popular locally. The piece also promotes the Book of the Fair from Bancroft Company, offering a sample for $1.00.
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John Dawson
Audubon County
Dawson
van Gorder
Leet
Citizen’s
Armstrong’s Bank
Buzzard Shot by Lewis Pray Sparks Winged Gun Display
Lewis Pray fired a Winchestra on the wing to shoot a buzzard said to span over eight feet from wing to wing. He described the bird as full of cannon and very offensive.
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Lewis Pray
Lew
Polk Byrd Questions Cleveland Idea on Interest Rate
Polk Byrd probes the Cleveland concept of legal interest rate as debate surrounds the senator who has voted on the issue three times but his position remains unclear. The ambiguity persists amid questions about financial policy and legislative stance.
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Polk Byrd
Cleveland
Apples Fine Apples What He Planted for Orchard
Read about Marsh Baker and his orchard near Lincoln township. He expanded his farm, planted dozens of trees over years, and notes which varieties thrive or fail under sun, frost, and pests. He favors wind breaks and offers practical planting distances and successful fruiting observations.
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Lincoln Township
Marsh Baker’s
Marsh
Baker
St. Lawrence
Ben Davis
Mr. Baker
Richmond
Concord
Worden
Bourne’s 14-Foot Corn Stalk Challenge Sparks Weeklong Dare
H M Bourne presents a 14 foot corn stalk and a silver dollar prize to outlength the stalk with the WEEKLY TELEGRAPH subscription as the reward. The stunt warns readers away from the mischiefs of the professional pedestrian, who often has a scheme on foot.
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H. M. Bourne
Weekly Telegraph
Mr. Bourne
Swayne's Ointment Promises Healed Tumors and Itch Relief
An old advertorial notes moist itching and night discomfort leading to tumors that bleed and ulcerate if untreated. Swayne's Ointment is promoted to stop itching, bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors, sold at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Indiana
Mineral Springs
Ind
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
It Should Be in Every House Dr King’s New Discovery
J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pa says he will not be without Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds that cured his wife after la grippe threatened Pneumonia when other remedies failed. Robert Barber of Cooksport Pa says it did more for his lung trouble than anything else. Free trials at Palmer Findley’s drug store. Large bottles 50c and 1.00.
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J. B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Robert Barber
Cooksport
Palmer & Findley’s
Castoria ads and health remedies in a historic page
A collage of vintage notices touts Castoria for teething and stomach issues, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for sores and piles, Dewitt's Little Early Risers for bowel health, and Wise farm notes. It also references Palmer & Findley druggists, Mrs Lease's political lift, and local banking debates amid a midwestern paper voice.
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DeWitt
Palmer & Findley
de Witt
Great Rock Island Route Promotes Englewood Access
John Sebastian advertises the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Line offering direct electric service from Rock Island depot to Englewood near the World's Fair gate. Tickets five cents, ten minute travel, baggage check to Englewood, hotel-district baggage delivery. Col. Ingersoll remark noted nearby.
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Englewood
Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Dwtf
John Sebastian
Gen
Rheumatism Cured in a Day Mystic Cure Adverts
Mystic cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claims radical relief in 1 to 3 days. It supposedly removes the cause and disease at once with first dose benefits. 75 cents. Sold by W.M. Nichols Atlantic. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills for headache and constipation. Bridal pairs remark about green fruit.
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W.M. Nichols Atlantic
DeWitt
Palmer & Findley
What Causes Pimples and Their Formation
Pimples arise from clogged pores or mouths of sebaceous glands with sebum. A central plug forms a blackhead or comedone. The body resists clogging, leading to inflammation, pain, swelling, and pus. When the plug releases, the pore clears. thousands of facial pores can clog by neglect or disease.
What Cures Pimples The only reliable preventive and cure
The question asks for the remedy for pimples when not caused by constitutional humor. The likely traditional answer points to cleanliness, proper bathing, and avoidance of irritants, with emphasis on natural balance and avoiding overindulgence. The historical line implies a medical belief in balancing humors and using simple measures rather than drastic cures.
Cuticura Soap Advertised as Skin Miracle
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap containing a mild proportion of Cuticura as it dissolves oily matter at pore mouths and stimulates glands. It claims healing of inflamed rough skin, red hands, nails, hair, scalps, and baby blemishes, praising global sales and purity. Produced by Porren Drug and Chem. Corp., Boston.
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Porren Drug and Chem. Corp
Boston
Cutiura Plaster Promises Pain Relief and Strength
Women seek comfort and strength as the plaster claims to be the first and only pain killing nerve strengthening remedy when other treatments fail.
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Chariton
Henry Sabin
Clinton
Supreme Court
G. S. Robinson
Storm Lake
J. W. Luke
Hampton
Julian Phelps
Cass County
Republican County
M.J. Davis
Cass
Thos. W. Brown
Union
Sheriff
Joe Card
Atlantic
W.C. Moyer
Grant
W. F. Graham
R. D. Wilkin
Frank Symmonds
Victoria
Fulton IS
Bancroft Company
Bulding
M.N. Baker
The
Telegraph
Lincoln
Jack the Clipper
New York
Wall Street
Wm. M. Nichols
Castoria
Baltimore
DeWitt’s
Tose
Col. Ingersoll
Pitcher’s Castoria
Cuticura
Atlantic Business College
Barrett & Henning
Lewis and Criswold
Shaw & Crombie
Green Bay Lumber (Co
Dean’s
King Cactus Oil
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