Republican convention to nominate state officials in Iowa
The thirty second annual Republican convention of Iowa will be held in West on August to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor judge of the supreme court and superintendent of public instruction. Delegates from the county will attend and vote for a slate including Frank D. Jackson for Secretary of State. The convention agenda also covers other necessary business.
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Towa
Auguste
West
Supu Court
Fuvlie
Frank D. Jackson
Sith
Linn County
What Next What Next What Next for President Cleveland
A grim catalog of perceived scandals and policy missteps frames a critical question for Grover Cleveland. The piece recounts social scandals, pension vetoes, and a controversial order, culminating in fear and humiliation felt abroad, and ends with the urgent inquiry what further shocks await his administration.
Land ownership urged to aid workingmen
A glossed speech advocates that workingmen should be helped to obtain homes and become property owners and capitalists. It argues wealth should diffuse through earnings and savings, not by robbery, promoting broad prosperity and civic virtue among Americans.
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Biblican
Lleury George
America
Springield, Oly
Old Times and New Reflect on Labor and Work
A reflective piece contrasts past labor honor with present strikes and idle factories. It notes shifts from bustling summers to workforce disputes, from booming construction to halted building activity, and questions whether civilization will fail. It laments laziness and idleness while praising industrious old times.
Return of Rebel Mags Urged Amid Shirt Shortage
In a discussion with a former Confederate soldier, the order for the return of rebel Mags was reiterated, arguing they should be brought back. He claimed the South needs them to patch holes and make shirts, stating the shirt shortage and high prices blame the lack on missing Mags.
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Tie
Well Fat and Fourth of July plans published
The Carroll Herald notes General Sherman letter disputes and praises Grand Army activities. July 4 events at Septel-Graves Hall feature welcome by William Ure, speakers Elon Louis J. Personas Malcolm Smith Rev Lemon Rev Montieth A B McCandless M D, and music by Atkins Silver Cornet Band. Marshals Jas Henry and Ed Mitchell. grand Grecworks display at Fairfax in the evening. Excursion rail rates announced by Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway for July 4 travel. Chicago and North Western also offering teachers excursion to Chicago for NA Education meeting.
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Carrol Herald
General Sherman
Cleveland
Lewis
Grand Amy Boys
Louis
Horace Greeley Han
Republican Party
Mitchell
Pairfax
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Brg
EL P. Wusow
G. B.A. Ohicaga
Prohibition Party Mass Convention Travel Tickets Offered
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets July 5 to 12 for a meeting in Des Moines. Tickets will be good to return July 5 to 18. Convention delegates from Linn county will attend. Addresses by speakers planned July 14. E. Hennagan, chairman Prohibition Central Committee.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Norther Railway
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and’ Northern Railway
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Linn County
Fairfax
Tuesaday
E. Eannagan
Des Moines
Gen
Tass
Apt
Cedar Rapids
Lown
Heatox
Prohibition Central Com
Offensive Partisans and Cleveland Civil Service Rates
The article critiques President Cleveland’s removals of officials for being governed by partisanship rather than merit. It cites figures claiming thousands of Republican appointees were replaced by Democrats, and argues the civil service spirit is being used as a political tool. The piece says party loyalty drove the reshuffles, not strict principle.
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Cleveland
United States
Cates
Uhe
Ile
Tle
Hilal
Te de Hut
Center Shot From G A R Warns Cleveland
A fragment from a St Louis debate tabled by the Grand Army of the Republic denounces use of G A R prestige to gain audience with Grover Cleveland. The rusted polemics claim sharp shooting rhetoric aimed at influencing public figures and policy.
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Cleveland
G. A. BR
St. Louis
Lisbono
Grand Army
Tes Moines
Grover Cleveland
Acaurstor
Little Boston Boy Ponders Slogger Choice in Quote
A playful Amuse: Waldo asks which form of the word slogger is correct to use and Penelope replies that both are correct, with slogger seen as more elegant. The exchange showcases light humor in a family moment.
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Boston
Penelope
Waldo
LL. May & CO
Paul
Old Fashioned Church Prayer Sees Unkneeling Stranger
A mistyped, archaic verse depicts a devout congregation in an old fashioned church. A stranger’s gaze during the minister's prayer raises questions of propriety as the scene unfolds with reverent tension and moral reflection.
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Hooper
Rejected Manuscript Prompts Young Woman’s Bold Attempt
Blanche, a nineteen year old in a small city, resolves to seek publication after a literary manuscript is deemed unavailable. She travels by cable car to a local magazine editor, striving to overcome nerves and parental concern while presenting her work. The scene explores ambition, gender expectations, and editorial caution.
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York
Aidan
Barry L—Magszise
Blanche Raymond
Blanche
X. Meny
Raymond
Manina
Beyazina
Jennance
Young Lay
Dion
Neighborly Manuscript Mix Leads To Wed Debut
Blanche, a young writer, confronts an editor about a manuscript and a mistaken letter. She meets her neighbor, Raymon Douglass, at No 878, and their chance encounters blossom into love. The tale ends with Blanche and Douglass marrying as spring returns.
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Blanche
Edi
Nogeldress
Blinche
Blanda
Jysclé
Douglass
Raymond Douglass
No. 878
Ant
Raymons
Lee
Crocker
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer and Odd News Snippet
An array of brief notices appears, including Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement promising a $100 reward for incurable catarrh, and a miscellany of items from Indiana editors to Kaiser Wilhelm and Livingstone era curios. The passage mixes medical ads, political notes, and assorted odds and ends from a historical paper.
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HALL
Omeney & CO
Taleda
Ohio
B.S —Trall
Fragmented ad dense OCR notes on travel and goods
Fragmentary newspaper OCR lists travel connections by the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, a Rough on Bile remedy, household bleaches, and assorted notices. It mentions DeKalb connections, various northern destinations, and a public sale notice with estate details.
Celluloid collars and cuffs praised by Chicago inventor
The article details Li N. Samborn and partners patenting a textile interlining with celluloid coating to create water and perspiration proof collars and cuffs. It notes patents issued March 6, 1878, sale to Celluloid Novelty Company, global demand, and continued leadership by the Sanborns at 14 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, with A. A. Sanborn as superintendent and B. H. Sanborn as western agent. It mentions competing firms failing to match the standard.
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Chicago
Li. N. Samborn
R. J. Sanborn
A.A. Sanborn
Kancuse
Celluloid Novelty Company
B. H
A. A. Sanborn
Man Infantory
Sanborn
Wesvern
Fifth Avenue
Gill
Dispatch
Chicago Tribune
Purlington, Cedar-Ripids & Norther
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