Republican State Ticket and County Ticket Candidates
A fragmented OCR list of political candidates across state and county tickets. Names include Francis McRaker and Matt Parrott for state offices, Josiah Given as Supreme Judge, GE Perkins as Governor, Henny Sabin for Public Instruction, and Lewis Mountain with board positions. Tuboard and other county officials rough.
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Francis Micraker
Appanooze
Matt Parrott
Black Hawk County
Josiah Given
Polke
GE Ky Perkins
Framont County
Henny Sabin
Public Instruction
Muscatine County
H. Davis
W. i
Graham Mt
Abe Biggs
Ist
Levs Mountain
Republican State Platform of Iowa Convention
Iowa Republicans reaffirm their faith in national party principles, praising prosperity and labor restoration under GOP policy. They condemn Democratic protection claims, defend tariffs, oppose old world wage competition, and support bimetalism, open mints, immigration controls, veteran pensions, and continued support for favored senators in the Fifty fourth Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party of
Iowa
National Party
Democratic Party
Democratic House of Representatives
Republican Party
Senate
Suzor
United States
Amenea
Minneapolis
Republic
Recordi
Leading papers favor Allison as strong second choice
Many national papers view Senator Allison as an excellent presidential nominee option. He is seen as a strong first choice and the second choice of many Reed M Kinley and Harrigan supporters, a combination that often determines victory in close contests.
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Allison
Reed
M-Kinley
Harrigan
Democratic bible stance on liquor and Walsh scandal
A lengthy editorial rails at a Democrat for claiming the Bible supports high license and prohibition is not scriptural. It cites Isaiah and other references, accuses a party betrayal, and exposes Chas Walsh for funding a third party prohibition campaign alongside Mrs. McMurray, with digs at party leadership and defenses of McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Iowa
Christ
Brother Gardner
Bro. Gardner
Israel
Prohibition campaign deal exposed amid Democratic funding claims
The text accuses Walsh of the Democratic State Committee and Mrs. McMurray of the Prohibition Commonwealth of repeating a longtime scheme to finance the prohibition campaign. It alleges Democrats fund and control the campaign, with Walsh’s confession exposing the arrangement and selling out of prohibitionists to the party. An advertising aside promotes piano and organ sales at E Huchendorf, Fifth and Poplar.
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Walsh
Democratic State Committee
McMurray
Prohibition
Prohibition Commonwealth
Democratic Committee
Atlanta Businessman Upholds Frugal Spirit in Sale
A well known Atlanta business man refused a traveling solicitor offering to save him money on a sale item also sold by local dealers. He replied that he makes money where he spends it and dismissed the pitch, asserting he did not want the article.
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Atlantic
Hereford Bulls Sale Tops County Fair Premiums
Two thoroughbred Hereford bulls for sale after taking first premium at Cags County Fair in Walnut Iowa. M. Skerr noted the event with local buyers watching the livestock judging and premium awards.
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Cags County Fair
Wanted Employment Not Sermons Capiz Oot
A partial dispatch notes unrest following a stone attack on two prelates by unemployed workers demanding jobs. Several people were slightly injured as stones were thrown amid tensions in Capiz Oot.
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Capiz
Senator Allison on silver and presidential prospects
The weatherwise observer notes Senator Allison of Iowa as a potential contender for the Republican nomination in 1896. He is praised for steady judgment, moderation, and strong leadership, with a lucid silver stance opposing free silver without international agreement. The piece argues his positions align with a broad Republican platform and cites his Bland coinage reform as early proof of decisive policy.
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McFarland
Iowa
Allison
Senator Allison
Laws
Alison
United States
Reed
McKinley
Harrison
Morton
Davis
Cameron
Philadelphia Press
Republicans urged to vote and husk corn in fine weather
The piece urges Republicans to use good weather to husk corn and spend the day at the polls to support Republicanism. It urges early voting and bringing neighbors, notes Gen Weaver’s absence in Ninth district, questions his prior support, and comments on Utah gubernatorial candidates and Mormon influence while denying a polygamy revival.
Democrats call Walsh withdrawal over prohibition deal
Democrats demand Walsh be dropped from the Democratic Committee after being linked to a deal with a prohibition advocate. The piece notes corn prices low, boosting exports to Europe, and comments on Secretary Carlisle's plan to retire greenbacks, while the public favors keeping the currency.
Election Day Urges High Turnout By Party Lines
The note urges voters to beat the polls and ensure Republicans are present in every voting precinct while Democrats are described as always voting.
Conveyances in October H patchwork to multiple holders
A voluminous list of property transfers filed October 17 across multiple towns including Atlantic Massena Griswold and Cumberland. Notable conveyances involve individuals such as George Deem, Grace Harvey, and Maury Smyth with prices ranging from 57 to 65000 dollars. The record shows various parcels including lots, blocks, and tracts with specifyed sections and streets in diverse additions.
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Charles L Long
Nwa
Umberland
E Perkins Et
Gerhart Hebing
Cumberland
Hiram NI Edwards
Charles W Purdy West
Francis J Richardson
Bing
George Deeming
Thomas Meredith
D L Rush
AJ Wilson
J W Ruggles
Ted
Frankie
Helen Franklin
Atlantic
H Whitney
Grace M Harvey Wa
Martin D Realy
Massena
Greenleaf
L Royers
A& M
Rasmus Larsen
Joe Larsen
John C Bradbury
Wm Lansing
Twa
John Miller
John W Crozier
White
Maury B Smyth
Wilder Wa
Atladtto
Pauline Woods
Haskin
Anita
Elizabeth J Asay
Hasto
L Weederson
Atlanile
Schellhammer
Roberts
Griswold
BO Cate
Shaw
P. E. O. National Meet Brings Sisters to Omaha
The P. E. O. Supreme Grand Chapter held a three day session in Omaha with visits by over two hundred delegates from western states. Attendees enjoyed receptions at G. W. Liniger's gallery and the Millard Hotel, music by Boyd's orchestra, a grand dance, and a Friday business meeting electing new officers led by an Iowa woman as president.
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Supreme Grand Chapter
The
G. W. Liniger
Millard
Boyd
Omahs
Iowa
Alice Spilman
Ottumwa
Bryant
Omaha
Mra. Cramer
Missouri
Miss Osgood
Virginia Corbett
Lincoln
Mina Palmer
Miss Durland
P. E. O. Record
Rudy’s Pile Suppasitory sells cure claim ad
An old advertisement promotes Rudy's Pile Suppository promising to cure piles and constipation with money refunded. It lists 60 seats per box, asks readers to send two stamps for a circular and free sample to Martin Rudy a Lancaster Pennsylvania "terred" pharmacist. It notes no postals answered and sale through first-class druggists and Dr R D Wilkin Atlantic Iowa.
Reputation vs Character Cites Moral Judgment
A brief reflection notes that public esteem can exceed true moral fiber, arguing reputational status may not reveal personal flaws or ethical consistency. The saying implies judgment should weigh actions over appearances and social perception.
Binding service for Great Men and Famous Women sketches
City office invites residents to submit their copies of the sketches from Great Men and Famous Women for binding. In-house hand binding offered, claimed to be neater and sturdier than publisher options. Bring volumes to the office for completion.
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the Weekly Telegraph
Ayres & Hollowel
Republican State Platform
Charley Walsh
Chas. Walsh
Democratic Campaign Committee
Mrs. McMurray
Deake
Adam
Mr. Walsh
Chairman Ranch
Iowa City
Burlington
E. Huchendorf
Poplar St
Batiuslip Indiana
Boston
Tidiana
Cape Anne
Aneher
Republican National Committee
New York
Republican Executive Committee
Hobart House
Thomas H. Carter
J. S. Clarkson
Town
W. A. Sutherland
G. A. Hobart
New Jersey
Samuel Fessenden
Connecticut
William M. Hahn
Ohio
Lieutenant Michener
Indiana
William M. Crane
Massachusetts
Uect
Orequized Labor
Fanneilhal
Boston Common
Mr. Frost
Frost
Reval
U.S. Gov't Report
Gen. Weaver
Anonoge
Utah
Wells
Europe
Carlisle
Alime
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