Democrats of Iowa convene to select statewide ticket
The Iowa Democrats plan a August 29 1888 conven tion in Des Moines to nominate a full slate including Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer of State and Supreme Court Judge plus three railroad commissioners and electors at large and district electors. Delegates allocated by county based on 1887 governor vote totals. The piece also critiques Republican Sugar tariff messaging and notes questions about General Harrison genealogical history linking to his father John Scott Harrison a Democrat who voted for Tilden.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
T. J. Anderson
Cedar
Grundy
Ul Jones
Linn
Marshall Tama
Wee Weseems
Democratic Party
Sealets
Democratic State Central Committee
Epw. I. Hiwren
Cnas
D. Fullen
Harrison
John Scott Harrison
Samuel J. Tilden
Jame
General Harrison
Cromwell
Mr. Harrison
Ben
Ireland
Drogheda
Wexford
Cromywell
Mrr
Barrison
Agnes Troy
Mechanicsville
J. P. Johnson
Smith
Chicago
Minnesota
Archie
May Taylor
Alice Sarron
Marton
Kramer & Boddecker
Grosl & B
Jake Springer
Baltimore
Sn Pase
Tums
Louisa Brecht
F. Pickart
P. A
John Pickart
Byron Stewair
Byron
Jake” Springer
B.M
Ladies of the
Mystic Star
Brox Jay
THEN AND NOW. Iowa Republicans and tariff reform debated
Fifteen years ago the Iowa Republican convention demanded a tariff revision to favor revenue with no free salt iron lumber cotton or woolen fabrics. The piece argues the party shifted under money interests, now favoring protection for all but whisky and tobacco. It urges Freemen to vote in November and warns of turncoats and a changing platform.
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Republican Party of
Iowa
Chicago
America
Republican Party
General Fisk
Cleveland
Thurman
Jackson
United States Bank
Grover Cleveland
Luigsle
Daily News
Northwest
R. M. Lawrence
Williamsville
Chicago Daily News
Victor F. Lawson
The
What Has Cleveland Done A Local Perspective
A citizen asks what Cleveland has accomplished and the piece argues for recognizing his land reclamation and national service. It cites 13,000,000 acres restored to the people, contrasts Democratic policy with party monopolies, and urges fair praise for the president's actions beyond partisan lines.
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Cleveland
United States
Dr. Syntax
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
Maryland
Democratic Party
General Harrison
Steve Elkins
Political lines sharpen over protection tariff fault lines
A fragment outlines a charged campaign frame arguing protectionism, free whisky and tobacco, and tariff reform contrasts between Democrats and Republicans. It cites Cleveland and Jackson as bulwarks against monopolies, urging voters to back the ticket aligned with liberal principles as the 19th century political contest deepens. County notes follow with local business changes and town improvements in Cedar Rapids area.
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Rome
J. R. Morin & Co
Cedar Rapids
Conneil
E. F. Jackson
Milwaukee
Fowler
King
C.c. Capwell
Garrison
Pete Bell
C. H. Romo
Dysart and surrounding town recap and storm damage
Local notes report social visits and doings in Dysart, including Ed Peebles and Nellie Mack, medical notes on pharyngitis misdiagnosed as diphtheria, and a small town chicken season buildup. A severe ice storm devastates crops and hog pens, with creeks swollen and bridges washed away. Peter Jensen sells assets to Graham & Willis and stays for grain business. Dysart’s Democratic club grows while local business moves reshape the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Peebles
Nellie Mack
Pennsylvania
Yilbert Black
Boly
Health Board
Snyder
Shellsburg
Giphtheria
Welsh
Ven Horne
J. T. Urive
Dywil
Welvaluy
Cheese Rotary
Garrison
Coin Burkey
Milton Burkey
M. E
Lordis
Jon
Rowena
Lady
van Home
Douglass
Blairstown
Pen
Peter Jensen
Dows
Graham & Willis
Jensen
Dysart
Cieb
Cleveland
James
Agricultural
Fedder & Co
Chariey
Choice Lands For Sale Across Midwest States
Lands offered across Iowa Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota stretch description covers 75 000 acres in Dickinson Osceola and Lyons counties priced from 1 to 15 per acre. Additional 150 000 acres in southwest Minnesota counties Jackson Fairbault Martin Nobles Cottonwood Redwood Swift Stearns noted as Summer Resort country needing only 800 to pay 160 acres. Also numerous pieces in southeastern Dakota opened to market marketed for quick sale amid heavy speculation. Now is the time to secure a cheap Dakota farm.
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Dickinson
Osceola
Lyons
N. W
Minnesota
Jackson
Fairbault
Martin
Nobles
Cottonwood
Redwood
Swift
Dakota
Spirit Lake
Great
Iowan
Gen
Union
United States
Canada
C. J. Ives
J. E. Hannegan
T & Gen
Sap’s. Gen
Kaas
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Bob Ingersoll
Congress
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A. G. Martyn
Dr. Capel
Jennie White
Thurris
Joppa Jenks
Dan Joyce
Jop
Ayer
Jake
Sa Lap Dusters
Fast Colarz
Will
Ice 'A
Sexs
Sas
Des Moines Leader
Truss
S. W. Minnesota
S. E. Dakota
Kansas
Ellis
Hodgman
Ford
Gray
Ellis County
Kansas Pacific R.R
Ft. Hays
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Lands
Arkansas River
Boggs & Conner, the Grocers
D. Stick
Stick
G.f. Young
S. Eof Gourt House
Vinton
Special Agents
Pauley
Qu Anddele
Fangus
Albert Lea
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
Peoria
Cicago
St. Louis
Keokuk
Ralyea House
Hiarry Simpson
Prop
WM. Jenks
Court House
Honnipce
J. D. Nichols
Attornet
Williams’ Bank
C. C. Griffin
Vinton, Iowa
L. H. Cady
Arto Wet Ati
TIMES
A. Bagley
Auburn, Towa
P. A. Jenkins
West Jefferson Street
Inton
C. D. LA Grange
Bank
D. LA Grange
Garrison, Iowa
Piso
Rosasco
A. Well
Exitor Enquirer
Edenton, N. C
Siies
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