Call for Democratic State Convention in Iowa Marshalltown
The Democrats of Iowa call a delegate convention in Marshalltown on September 7 at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Supreme Court seats, Attorney General, Railroad Commissioner, and related business. Delegates: one per county plus one per 200 votes and fractions over 106 for Fleeb White in 1897. Citizens aligned with the party platform urged to attend primaries and convention to select delegates. Elm Carn, J R Burgess, Acting Chairman.
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Marshalltown
Supreme Court
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AllTown
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Elm. Carn
J. R. Burgess
How America Became a World Power Through Peace
The text argues America rose to global influence not by military might but through diplomacy, education, and free institutions. It reflects on starting poor and friendless and becoming wealthy by building schools and cultivating peace, not armies.
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America
Murphy Not Made It In The State Platform
The piece questions the late Republican state platform credit to Bernard Murphy of Wilson. It notes a Dubuque Telegraph claim that Uncle Tom Updegralf of the Fourth district shaped the Temple amendment and suggests railroads pressuring Uncle Tom over the matter.
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for widespread illness
Slogan claims Electric Bitters relieve liver and kidney symptoms, restore appetite, energy, and overall health. Advertises the product as the only remedy for a complete body malaise with a guaranteed cure or money back, sold at Brubaker's Drug Store for 30 cents a bottle.
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Brubaker
Healthful lives for couples through Dr. Pierce remedies
An exhortation touts Dr. Pierce products as essential for long, happy marriages. It argues ill health disrupts married life and promotes mutual sacrifice, praising Golden Medical Discovery for male vitality, Favorite Prescription for female health, and Pleasant Pellets for digestive balance, with claims of fertility and longevity.
Opposition to colonial policy and bankers in politics
A colonial policy critique cites Washingtons doctrine and Monroe to oppose adding millions abroad. It mocks bankers as necessary evils while objecting to bankers as lawmakers. It notes past bank and cashier officials in county roles and questions Cuba and Porto Rico civilizing proposals tied to profiteering.
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B. Murphy
Harbert
John Stanley
Tries
Times
Shellsburg
Will Scrimgeour Nominated for County Attorney
The Union notes the Democratic convention may nominate Will C Scrimgeour for county attorney. It says he is capable and a strong local figure, though the ticket is seen as hopeless and inconsistent. The paper columns express mixed feelings on the nomination.
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Will
Cato Sells Denies Congressional Candidacy
Cato Sells of Vinton visits the city on business and denies plans to run for Congress against Robert G. Cousins. He says he is not a candidate, is focused on practicing law, and would not accept a unanimous nomination. He notes Benton county delegation has no candidate yet.
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Cato Sells
Vinton
Gazette
Robert G. Cousins
Congress
Benton County
Selis
Benton
Press Seeks Nonpartisan JJudgeship Reform
The article argues for removing judgeship from partisan politics, noting two judges to be elected this fall. It claims schools’ supervision is already nonpartisan in many areas and urges independent selection for judges to uphold fairness in the judiciary. It critiques partisan nominations under current law and appeals to voters.
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Democratic Call to Nominate Cav C W Bradshaw for Non-Partisan Judiciary
The 17th Judicial district should elect one candidate from each major party to broaden choice and fit. The Democrat favors Cav C W Bradshaw, a Cornell-educated lawyer with thirty years in the county, military service, and broad bar support, as the strongest non-partisan judiciary nominee. He would stand with acclamation at the Democratic convention. The piece also notes editorials on Board of Control reforms and fiscal oversight, emphasizing efficiency and impartial administration.
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Lowa Volunteer Infantry
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Selena
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Vicksburg
Port Gibson
Champion Hills
Bate Fields
Cciptan
Cav. C. W. Bradshaw
Tama Dem
State printing charges and party loyalties stir Iowa politics
A Tama Democrat critique notes a $1000 bill for two state books and a rival bid of 80. It links printing costs to broader politics, citing Updegraff’s Temple amendment key to the Republican platform and warning minority reports could alter the state ticket amid railway workers’ influence.
Loss in Assessment Shows Major State Decrease
Auditor reports 1898 statewide assessment down by 9,979,186 with land values falling 2,266,900 and railroad property rising 112,770. Personal values drop across livestock merchandise vehicles and furniture while increases in money and credits offset some losses. Executive council levies a tax of 2 mills total 3.3 mills with university tax.
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Mahaska County
Des Moines Register
Executive Council
Gladstone on Woman Suffrage Drawn From His Letter
In a river of reflection, Gladstone argues against extending the franchise to women without clear public consensus. He warns that forcing change could impinge on female virtue and social order, urging deliberate, studied caution before any extension of voting rights.
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Mr. Gladstone
Samuel Sarra
M. P
W. E. Giapstroxr
Shooting Stars and a Witchman's Lantern
A playful verse tracks a wooing pair as they chase shooting stars through a night. A hissing sound interrupts their quest and a lantern appears, steering the lovers toward a steady conclusion.
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Ewing
Great Clearance Sale Spotlight on Remarkable Shoe Values
Special offers highlight the Great Clearance Sale with notable shoe values. Shoppers are urged to examine the bargains and avoid missing limited time deals on footwear.
Moore of Lafayet Little Arly Risers Seeks Perfect Pitch
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Moore of Lafayet promising stomach and liver relief. Brubaker and Masterra advertise loans on farms with low county rates and optional payments. The text cites paper, envelopes, and a 544 percent money line in an unclear sale listing.
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Moore
LaFayet
J. E. Masterra
Naval promotions and medical ads dominate a ragged page
Commodore William T. Sampson is advanced eight numbers to rear admiral from August 10 for conspicuous conduct in battle, with rank following several peers. Captain John W. Philip and others receive promotions in sequence. The page also features Sire to Son Asa Family Medicine marketing Bacon's Celery King remedies with free samples, prices, and agent names, plus DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve endorsements and medical claims.
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William T. Sampson
John A. Howell
Winfield S. Schley
John W. Philip
Texas
Commodore Watson
Fracis J. Higginson
Indiana
Robly D
Asa Family Medicine
Bacon
W.S. Palmer
Vinton
C. B. Chenowith
Newhall
Residence for sale in Vinton with new house and barn
For sale a residence property in Vinton featuring a new house with city water bath rooms and flue sewerage two fine lots and a large barn Desirable location Terms vary easy Inquire at Hotel Downs Evans City Pa Globe notes and local ads. Also promotional notes for One Minute Cough Cure by J S Brubaker praising quick relief for coughs colds throat and lung troubles.
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Vinton
Hotel Downs
Evans City
Globe
J. S. Brubaker
The German Medicator and Micracide Cream Ad
An ad touts The German Medicator as a catarrh cure and Micracide Cream for hay fever. Brubaker's offers samples, and a sale on Bristol cards and envelopes is advertised. Also listed is a Union Veterans encampment in Rock Island Illinois with travel notices and low round‑trip rail rates via agents J Morton Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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National Encampment Union Veterans Union
Rock Island
Ill
J. Morton
G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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