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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1888
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item centers on a peculiar incident involving PET counting or a stele motif. Named entities are unclear, but the piece hints at a local event with unspecified parties and a small-scale disruption. Further readable facts are limited.
The Iowa Democrats in Des Moines last week formed a united convention ticket with George C. Heberling for Secretary of State Daniel J. Ockeren for Auditor Amos Case for Treasurer P. H. Smythe for Supreme Judge J Mitchell for Attorney General and Peter A. Day C F Lund and Herman G Wille as Railroad Commissioners. The gathering showcased strong party unity and a call for action in November.
The convention settled on three nominees for railroad commissioner. The present incumbent, a Democrat, was nominated by acclamation and appointed by Governor Larrabee. Lund of Kossuth, a popular farmer and shipper, is a strong regional choice. Wills, a retired Clinton County engineer aligned with labor, is the third nominee. Republicans Campbell, Smith, and Hamill oppose them. The ticket, described as the strongest ever nominated by Democrats in the state, is expected to win at least part of the slate in November.
A Republican reply denounces temperance and prohibitionist groups in the county for funding opposing National Prohibition party efforts. It urges Republicans to give no aid to Harrison and Morton opponents, claims canvassing benefits Cleveland and Thurman, and calls for discussions with Daniel Kerr and Ed Hunter to satisfy tariff questions.
Aimed at Republican leaders and voters, the piece cites President Grant and Senator Allison to argue against tariff protections. It questions consistency of party positions on duties, wool and wheat tariffs, and the costs to consumers, urging reflection on party fidelity and policy priorities.
A political column critiques retirement from honest public service and urges Republicans to halt and reflect on protectionism. It frames tariffs as robbery and praises Mr. Rich for arguing limited trade among producers, while contrasting American and Chinese systems. It also references a Chicago Times note on the Senate fisheries vote and Cleveland’s stance toward Britain.
A vintage classified style page promotes Clarki's Flax Salve for piles, skin eruptions, and infant sores, priced 25 cents, with agents listed. It includes multiple health tonics like Electric Bitters at 50 cents, Dr White's Dandelion Alterative, Kinavery cough remedy, Bucklow's Arica Salve, and political notes from Coshocton mayor George A Kay, all touting cures and trial offers.
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