19 May 1892
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Newspaper
Eldora Weekly Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1892
Page
1
Blaine drew crowd attention at a circus and caused a stir at a strawberry festival by tumbling and hat gesture. Minneapolis talk cites J J Lundy as Union county recorder candidate. The Register defends Blaine against Harrison clash and critiques Parkhurst praise. Congress six months salary debate sparks racial note, author noting no obligation to widows of state workers.
A discussion critiques congressional willingness to fund six months of extra pay to a widow, questions the legitimacy of such appropriations, and cites two postal issues. One case blocks newspapers listing prize winners from passing via mail, the other involves a debtor harassment note leading to arrest. It questions mail service role, notes partisan bias in Iowa Capital clippings, and comments on cranks opposing reporting fairness.
From our standpoint the political view is biased by personal loyalties and fears. We note Republicans who oppose Blaine for president are labeled enemies though they admire him, while the Lepage praises Blaine as the nation’s best statesman but doubts his electability. The Dubuque Times opposes Henderson for congress on electability grounds, not personal slights. Past events seem to justify the Times warning.
A letter argues against denying Mrs DeVon a church lecture on women’s rights while permitting political stump speeches by temperance promoters tied to the Republican party. The writer questions church policy, urges consistency, and links suffrage, temperance, and party politics, urging women’s voting rights as a temperance measure. The piece cites local clergy and political figures to support a united, nonpartisan church stance.
The Dubuque Times faces criticism from Franklin County Recorder who argues against Henderson's congressional bid while accusing the Times of misreading his remarks. The dispute highlights party unity pressures as candidates navigate a crowded race and the looming November election.
The Iowa Central Railway offers half fare excursion tickets to Helena Montana from June 6 to 12 with return validity thirty days after purchase. Passengers may return by a different route. Details via agent T P Barry at GB Banks, Manager.
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