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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1894
Page
1
F Q Stuart of the Charrox Democrat announces his candidacy for congress in the eighth district. The Monroe County Democrat notes Stuart, editor of the Chariton Democrat, as a reformer preparing to seek the Democratic nomination and hopes for his triumph.
Mt. Ayr Journal reports editor Frank Q. Stuart of the ChalisTon Democrat announces his candidacy for Congress in the district. He outlines a platform addressing local complaints and pledges to challenge Peter Hepburn if endorsed by foes of class legislation and protection. He vows to do his best for the people if elected.
Mr Fr Stuart of Chariton Iowa announces himself as an independent candidate on an anti monopoly platform. He seeks support of electors opposed to special privileges and in favor of equal rights. Stuart formerly edited the Des Moines Leader and is described as an able patriotic man who would serve his district and state in congress.
Adair County Democrat endorses Chariton candidate Frank Stuart for Congress in the eighth district. The piece contrasts Stuart with incumbent Peter Hepburn, praising Stuart as “a good man” and arguing voting for Hepburn would repeat Lincoln’s warning about fooling people. It stresses the district has lacked a true representative and urges electing Stuart or “one of his kind.”
Editorial notices Frank Stuart of the Cangrron Democrat declares a candidacy for congress on a self fashioned reform program. He vows independence from moneyed interests and would face caucus duties if elected, while Lafe Young lauds him as a man of integrity standing against corporate influence in the eighth district.
The Chariton Patriot cites Albia Union noting rank Q Stuart of Chariton Democrats aims for the eighth district congressional nomination on his own platform. He is described as a descendant of prominent Monroe county pioneers. his father was a staunch abolitionist whose home served as an Underground Railroad station before the Civil War.
Creston Daily Advertiser reports Frank Q. Stuart, Chariton Democrat editor, visiting the city and meeting the Democratic congressional committee. It endorses his Jacksonian, anti monopoly platform and anticipates broad anti monopoly Democratic support against Hepburn, noting the district’s anti monopoly voters.
Chariton’s Frank Q. Stuart visits the city to campaign for Congress. He argues neither party leadership nor corporations serve voters, urging an independent, equal voice for all and criticizing railroad monopolies and party papers controlling editors. He predicts leaders will be bought and voters must resist control.
Mr. Stuart spoke as an individual not a candidate, identifying as a Jeffersonian Democrat who opposes current laws he calls villainous. He praised limited governance and urged protest against class legislation, receiving generous applause before departing.
Clell Q. Thorpe, noted in this region, buys a half stake and assumes management of Joliet's Daily Times. The paper notes his prior role with the American White Machine Co of Hartford and says the paper is now free of mortgage debt with Thorpe bringing energy and integrity to lead future growth.
In a public tribute Walt H Butler lauds Des Moines county legislator Chas I Barker for his year in the twenty-fifth general assembly. Barker is praised for punctual attendance, clear legislative wording, and active floor work including key speeches on the Martin multi tax bill. The letter argues Barker would command party support if nominated in the First District.
A timid heart vows to seize the season and declare love to the beloved. The speaker muses on daring, fate, and the hope that courage will win the lady's heart as Valentine’s Day nears.
An Indianapolis hostess faces social disgrace after her cook Biddy, a noted Celt, admits she could not wash finger bowls after molding jelly. The moment at a swell dinner unsettled guests, ending with formal notice to Biddy.
At a St. Petersburg Imperial Theater circle a hostess identified as Mlle Michailova drank poison from an undetected dose in a wineglass and collapsed dead while bidding farewell to guests after a Sunday supper. Her act stunned the gathering.
A report describes a woman in Pondeland Africa bound to a stake in an ant hill her body smeared with grease and left as ants swarm and devour her. No other details are provided about the event or its sources.
Experiments on turnips abroad show superphosphate paired with potash or nitrogen yields best results. Potash alone offers little or may harm. when combined with superphosphate it outperforms even nitrogen assisted mixes. Nitrogen forms sulfate of ammonia and nitrate of soda show equal manurial value.
An elderly Pesth beggar, aged well over a century in the report, threw himself into a river to end his life but was discharged after relating a remarkable tale. He claimed to be past 04 years and said he could no longer care for his parents aged 125 and 120.
Extensive listing near Chariton Iowa Chariton County with 150 improved farms from ten to one thousand acres plus 25 dwellings and 100 unimproved lots. Properties include 800 acre Ringgold county farm near Tangley Mt Ayr hedge fenced with large barn and stone basement, timber and grass lands, orchards, and homes. Terms vary with cash down and time payments, some exchanges for Kansas Nebraska property.
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