Iowa Democrats Split Over Kansas City Platform Stance
The Commoner reports Iowa Democratic leaders were swayed by corporation interests at the convention, risking rejection of the Kansas City platform. It notes county delegations, instructing choices, and the fear of wealth influence, urging loyalty to Kansas City principles and primaries activism for future unity.
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Iowa
Kansas City
Friends of the Platform
Kansas City Platform
Wapello County
Creston
Mills County
Portor Rico
Philippine Islands
Wall Street
Goldites
Aldrich
J. B. Sullivan
Judge Caldwell
Sullivan
Cleveland
Friends
al Degelates
Perry Heath in lone guessing contest with Russia
An article notes Perry Heath exhausted in a near solitary guessing contest as Russia handles a protest. Secretary Root briefly signals the insurrection is finished while noting fatalities in recent engagements.
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Root
Editors twist Chancellor Andrews remark on bi metallism
The Nebraska university chancellor said his earlier belief that gold output would stay small was mistaken. He noted the limited portion of the earth prospected for precious metals and argued the error now seems grotesque, but did not abandon his bi metallic stance.
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Andrews
Springfield Journal
Nebraska State University
Post Office Scandal Cited Over Seed Distribution Shortfalls
Critics say the chief complaint focuses on results not packet shortages. It is admitted that Perry S Heath understood his role as first assistant postmaster general and acted as those who appointed him expected. The piece notes a widespread hands in policy among post office officials.
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Perry S. Heath
Post Office
Bismarck Favored Fresh Air After Arnim's Havanas
The scene recalls Count Harry Arnim entering Bismarck's room in a stifling hall with strong Havana cigars. Bismarck blamed Arnim for overpowering fumes, forcing him to open a window. The anecdote ends with a quip on advice and personal woe.
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Ampthill
Bismarck
Harry Arnim
Arnim
Harding's Headaches and Neuraigis Powdsre Ad
An Iowa ad catalog highlights Harding's Headaches and Neuraigis Powdsre as a guaranteed cure by Zobox John Harding & Co. Davenport. It pitches The Des Moines Daily as Iowa's best daily, with mail subscriptions and sample offers. Also notes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children and a humorous judge lunch anecdote from Austin Texas.
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Harding
Zobox
John Harding & Co
Davenport
Iowa
Des Moines
Sunday News
Mother Gray
New York
A. S. Olmsted
LaRoy
N.Y
Defiance Cold Water Starch tops in quantity and quality
Ad touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as unmatched with 168 oz for 10 cents while others offer only 12 oz. It contrasts hard workers who are praised with those called greedy, noting social talk around a diligent man versus a loafer.
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Defiance
Large Price Reductions on W. W. Kimball Pianos and Organs
A broad advertisement touts W. W. Kimball Co as top piano builders offering fixed, one price sales with substantial savings on pianos and organs. It highlights cash material purchases, factory profits, free catalogs, and musician photos, plus various odds and ends ads.
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W. W. Kimball Co
Des Moines
Iowa
C. B
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Kidney Troubles
Promotes kidney health with claims of easing back and joint pain and reducing swelling. Includes testimonial from Mrs L W Ammamen of Lock Haven Pa and assorted advertisements for tonics and remedies.
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Dean
Lock Haven
Mrg. L. W
Ammamen
Foolish promises and shopping hints from a jumbled notice
A garbled advertisement urges payment for a Suel a Thy Oll package with refunds if cured, naming SUEL EDICINE Co of Des Moines Iowa. It questions hat purchases, touts Defiance starch as superior and costlier, and ends with a moral line about friends and enemies.
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Uthe
Suel Edicine Co
Dea Moines, Iowa
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