Democratic platform reaffirmed for Iowa at convention
The Iowa Democratic platform reaffirms the Chicago 1892 national platform, praises recent results, and backs gold and silver coinage with parity. It condemns Republicans for outdated policies, supports local option liquor laws, direct U S Senate elections, broad pensions for veterans, anti monopoly aims, a nonpartisan state board of control, and canal and inland waterways projects.
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Democratic Party of
Iowa
Chicago
Republican Party of
United States
Board of Control
Hennepin Canal
Great Lakes
Ocean
Largest exhibition since World’s Fair in Atlanta
Atlanta Georgia dates September 18 to December 31. major exhibit with low fares on B R & N. Tickets on sale to December 15, return allowed to January 15, 1896. One car change via B C R & WN for Atlanta. Daily through trains to Chicago and St Louis with direct connections. C R N agents for tickets. J Morrox G T & P A Cedar Rapids Iowa Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Bus.
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St. Louis
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De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve touted as cure
Mr A A Snyder superintendent of Fout Farm Winnesheik County reports a man named Robert Leach used two boxes of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve to cure a large running sore on his leg after months under physician care with no relief. The ad claims the salve is a sure cure for piles and is endorsed by the Ga Grange and Co.
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A. A. Snyder
Fout Farm Winnesheik Co
Robert Leach
de Witt
Ga Grange & Co
Four Big Successes in Trusted Remedies
Four medicines claim top results and high sales. Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, Electric Bitters for liver stomach and kidneys, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as best in the world, and Dr King’s New Life Pills described as perfect. Local dealer J. S. Braker’s drug store provides details and guarantees.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
Braaker
Benton county Democrats pledge victory after last year's setback
At Friday's county convention, Benton Democrats showcased renewed unity and resolve to field a ticket aimed at reversing past losses and lowering taxes. Delegates from nearly every precinct endorsed Hon. W.J. Guinn for representative, with Arthur White renominated for superintendent and Albert Gilchrist as sheriff candidate.
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Benton County
Benton county Democrats nominate slate for Twenty sixth assembly
After a ten minute recess the convention presented Geo. Ahrens of Iowa township for treasurer and unanimously backed W. G. Guinn for the Forty ninth district representative. Arthur White is praised as superintendent, Albert Gilchrist named sheriff, James S. Culver chosen supervisor, Dr. A. B. Whiteis for coroner. The piece extols Democratic unity and accuses rivals of factionalism, ending with local ads for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Dr Miles Pain Pills.
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Guinn
P. van Dike
van Dike
J.S. Stanley
EF. J. Sanders
Geo. Ahrens
Iowa Township
John Baum
Garrison
P. van Dixx
Joux Baca
W. G. Guinn
B. M. MecQuin
Norway
Jack” Guinn
Benton County
W. J. Guinn
Iowa
W. J. Gain
Mr. Gilchrist
Albert Gilchrist
Vinton
Polk Township
James S. Culver
Culver
White
Gilchrist
Jim Culver
A. B. Whiteis
Urbana
Prohibition Republican League Formed in Iowa City
A prohibition Republican league organized in Iowa City last week with L. S. Coffin as president, John Mahin as vice president, H. H. Fairall secretary and E. H. Ely treasurer. The formation ends Coffin’s Republican ties as he can no longer pose questions to the Register. The piece also notes August import duties rising and a note on prosperity, with political absurdities and drug ads interwoven.
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Iowa City
L. S. Coffin
John Mahin
H. H. Fairall
E. H. Ely
Mr. Coffin
Republican Party
Register
Open Letter to Drake from Seymour Leader
A lengthy open letter to Gen. F. M. Drake asks him to answer charges about state aid and revenue from the Missouri Iowa & Nebraska railroad, alleging improper profits and political influence. It questions tax refunds in Corydon township and claims wealth came from the road enterprise, urging disclosure to voters.
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J.N. McClanahan
Missouri, Iowa & Nebraska Railroad
General Drake
F. M. Drake
Republican Party of
Iowa
Keokuk
van Wert
Corydon Township
Des Moines
J. N. McCuaxanay
Bertonville
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