11 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1888
Page
1
Cato Sells will address a Shellsburg gathering on Saturday in Benton county with a focus on tariff issues and political stakes. The event follows prior speaking tours in the area, and local leaders urge broad turnout to hear a live discussion of the day’s pressing questions.
A Friday barbecue drew a large, cross-party turnout from Vinton and nearby towns. The procession, led by the G A R band, included Shellsburg and Fremont township bands, with decorations of red white and blue. Democrats cheered, Republicans frowned as rain or snow was hoped for by some.
A large turnout of about 2,000 voters attended Benton County s first Democratic barbecue in Atkins Fremont township. Speakers including Judge J H Preston Col Chas A Clarke and Hon Cato Sells urged tax reduction and tariff reform as crowds praised Atkins and Fremont township. The Upper Iowa Conference of the M E Church concluded in Vinton with plans to revisit, and Rev M H Smith is to remain in charge. District appointments for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas were listed, ending with a mention of a Morse Telegraphic Instrument bargain at Reiter s Music.
October travels and visits across Illinois noted. hogs head to Chicago. Creamery fire destroys Morin Co. plant with little insurance. Florence township hosts pole race and a Scandianavian welcome. Campaign events feature Cato Sells and J H Preston. Voters see lively speeches, room decorated for a Republican rally. Letters criticize tariff policy and Mills bill, citing Chicago Tribune and various lawmakers.
A long mixed summary notes Cleveland and Thurman likely sweep New York state by not less than 30,000 votes. It cites Connecticut Democratic gains, quotes John R. Fellows on wages tied to Cleveland’s election, mocks Larrabee’s tariff stance, and mentions an Illinois Southern excursion and local patent medicine ads.
Alex Rangen will sell at public auction the herd of Jerseys at his farm near Shellsburg on Monday October 21 at 2 o clock. The lot includes 35 cows and heifers, 7 dry, 5 calves, and 6 bulls. Thirty-two animals are full-blood and bred for milking. Terms ten months with interest. Here is a chance to acquire a town cow.
Old advertisement touts Dr White's Dandelion Alterative as cure for fevers sores ulcers skin eruptions and many ailments. Claims honesty reliability and satisfaction guarantee with price a dollar per pint bottle and Forssle by A L Hopwood promoting broad tonic use and cleansing effects.
A collage of testimonials extols Electric Bitters as a cure for rheumatism liver and blood ailments and claims of strong relief from liver disorders. King's New Discovery is praised for curing coughs, with a Mrs Leather Luz cited as a patient after fast relief from a chronic illness. Ads tout Pettit's Cough Scrap and Hopwood’s stock of medicines as reliable remedies with guaranteed satisfaction.
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