Prohibition, Iowa Politics and Allison in Focus
The piece discusses national and Iowa issues, praising prohibition advocacy and criticizing Republicans led by Allison. It questions reelecting Allison to the Senate, citing corruption fears, party fractures, and farmer interests, urging independents and Democrats to unite against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Clarksons
Allisons
Dubuque
Clarkson
Allison
Grand Old
Iowa
United States Senate
Assembly
Hfe
John A. Trogan
Boies Urged as Independent Choice by Republicans and Democrats
A letter to the editor praises Horace Boies as a true, independent leader. It urges party members who voted for Allison to justify their actions and argues Boies unites Republicans, Democrats, and prohibitionists against party pressure. It commends postmasters for fearless work and calls Boies honest and liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Wea Bers
Lcané
Horace Boies
Boies
Washington Letter on Congress and Lobbying Tactics
A Washington Letter notes a businesslike mood in Congress post recess, with talk of lobbyists but a likely hard market for contingent-fee operatives. It surveys tariff alliances, presidential speculation, and potential candidates. It highlights corrupt practices around photo lithograph contracts, the Interior and Appropriations Committees, and criticizes the Capitol library for limited access and poor shelving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Blaine
Knight
Edmunds
Bob” Lincoln
Lincoln
Logan
Arthur
Ohio
John Sherman
John
Patent Office
Peters
Washington
Department of the Interior
Appropriations Committee
Capitol
Coreorm
One Armed Soldier Defeated by House Caucus in Iowa
A fragment from The Eagle notes the defeat of a one armed Republic soldier by the Republican House caucus. It details a January 11 and January 17 dedication and inauguration events, announcing Gov Sherman’s second term, parade plans, militia escort, and a governor’s reception at the capitol. It questions fiscal costs of Manning’s salary and funding for grand ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republica
House
Acholat
Thomas Jefferson
Sherman
Kirkwood ‘House
Manning
Jana O i Manning
Tom Jefferson
Iowa
Local notes from Garrison and Van Horne area
Railroad water tank up this week and prayer meeting draws good Presbyterian attendance. Local social and business moves include visits by J W Arnold and J W Baker, D W Mentzer returning from Van Horne, and Geo A Barkdoll starting housekeeping. Mr D S Rosenberg and Miss Charlotte Marr wed with Mayor Reeve officiating. groom popular, bride esteemed. Also an ad for medical wonder salve at 96 cents a box sold by A J Hopwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C.R. & N. Railroad Company
Rev
Dickey
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Arnold
J. W. Baker
van Horne
D. W. Mentzer
Baum & Mentzer
Dan
Geo
A. Barkdoll
John Fiss
Folke
George
D.S. Rosenberg
Charlotte A. Marr
J. B. Reeve
Garrison
Revorter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benton County Herald
Vinton
Ph Phy
Ek G Turner
HeAwp
Watad
Davia
Beeaty
Frene L. Bumpicg, Esq
Herald
Joreen
United States
Canada
Des Moines
Ellen Foster
Rothrock
Supreme Bench
Henry §. Payne
Cleveland
George Pendleton
James Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Tama Jim
Dorshiemer
New York
House of Representatives
Prairie States
Will McCord
Henderson
Tama Jin
Wilson
Senator McDill
Sty Is
Dipcenic
Town House of Representatives
John A. Ranson
Baren B. Sherman
Garrison Gleanings
Backlen
A. J. Hopwood
Slly
C. E
Polk Township
Benton County
Taboe
Rh. Knapp
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northern
R’y
Minnesota
Dakota
Fox
Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul
Heavi Iago
Chicago
Nock Island & I
Acite
Kinpeaport
St. Paul
Minnneapolis
Cedar Falls
8. Louis
Minte Vie
Burlin
Quincy
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Krebe Bro
West
Rogers & Wests
Krebs Bros
1St Avenue
Connoniias
Ciretlt Court
C. Hartorft
Samuel Cline
Smith
Bentorit
Towa. Onice
Washington, D.C
National Capital
C. G. Staples
Thousand Island House
Ayer
Ague Cure
Dr. J.C. Ayer&Co
Lowell
Mass
Draggiate
North West
Eirexes Cine & AG
Bendwich Air i
Towann Ibcunsen
Palace
Council Bluffs
Tirouga
Minneapolis
Gen. Pass
Agt
Boston
Clothing House
Buell
J. W. Butler & CO
C.P. Bricnen
Abrby
Aver
J. W. Bowen
The
McArthur
Axaus Fairbairs
C. A. Prescott
Ater
Aven
Ayer &Co
Lowell, Meee
Bright
A. L. ‘Hopwood
Bosanko
Dr. Bosanko Mediciné ‘Co
Piqua
Géo. W. Speers
Geo. W. Speers
Thayer
Parnater
Thayer & Parmater
Vinton, Iowa
Benson County
Benton ‘County
J. H. Caldwell
Galesburg
Ilinois
di I. Tinkham’s
Woods Worm
Br. T.W
D.saith
Fayette
Towa
J. M. Colwell
Jefferson and
Becket Streets
Vinten, Iowa
State of
Shannon
Lis Benton
Mannon
Cooper & Bersford
Wil
Aram Zax
Joe
J . Tra Kis
Devonia
Traer &Voris, Mies
Law
DE Tease Bros
L. W. Burdick
Shellsburg
J.D. Nichols
G. W. Buemmann
Nichols & Burnham
H. Watson Bank
T. M. Culver
Marysville
Iows
Ecomps
Ray Billingsley
Billingsley & Giesster
Bost Omee, Vinton, Tews
James Wood
Vinton, Owes de Lesh
L.’S. Keagle
M. Stern
Jefferson
St. Vinton, Tn
SM Adams
Court House
A. R. Fellows
N. L. Williams’ Sime
Herald Building
Benton
Comtien
J. F. Pyne
Herald Ofice
M.E. Allison
Hutchinson
Kan
Dr. King
A. L. Hopwood
Lorgorsie
America
Milwaukee
Northwest
Hwauke
Iwaukee
Averdeen
Ellendale
Eau Claire
Stillwater
Wausau and Merrill
Beaver Dam
Ashkosh
Waukesha
Oconomo
Adison
Prairie du
Milwauke
Owatonna
Fairbault
Wells
Danesville
Fonene
Point
Erin
Rockford
Rock Island
Calsr Rapids
Council Blunts
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Yanktoo
Mitchell
Chamberlainland
Minia
Davenport
Galmar
Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Merrill
Carpenter
At. Clark
Meatterdee
I. Tient
W. M. Pear
Sears Lane
Lowell Mase
Ware
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