Prosperity Theme in 1888 92 and Coal Prices Rise
E A Wilson argues in a long 1880s era essay that prosperity rests on protective tariffs and Republican policy. He cites rising coal prices in Des Moines, wage gains, and the impact of Democratic taxation and coinage on workers, urging workers to back the GOP as industrial conditions improve. He also notes Ida Grove hot water heating trials and political moves in Iowa ahead of a speaker race consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Wilson
Des Moines
United States
Democraty
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Harrison
New York
McKinley
Republican Party
Ida Grove
Ilda Grove
Estherville
Pred Bradstead
Hettt
Central Station
Court House
Cummins oppose Eaton in speakership bid clash
In Des Moines reports a political struggle unfolds as Eaton backs Cummins while Gear loyalists pivot. Cummins managers push Eaton as their instrument triggering a two way race between Eaton and Bowen, with Bowen favored to win a two thirds Republican hold in the house. Banking leaders in Des Moines raise farm loan rates amid tighter money markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Senator Gear
Mr. Cummins
Gear
Cummins
Mr. Eaton
Chicago
Maton
Temple
Bowen
Mc Bowen
House
Des Moines
Reduced Holiday Fares From Nickle Plate Road
The Nickle Plate road offers fare reductions for Christmas and New Year travel with round trips at a third over standard rates to Central Passenger Association territory. Sales run December 23 24 25 30 31 with central agent contact at 111 Adams St Chicago for details. Depot location at Van Buren St and Pacific Ave near the lakefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickle Plate
Tiekuta
Central Passenger Association
Jane Bww
Central
Adwims St
Chicago
van Buren St
Vpacitie
Flee Water Loup
Thrilling escape and cure by Dr King’s New Discovery
Chas Davis of Bowerston Ohio narrowly escaped death after two years of severe lung trouble. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with instant relief and a permanent cure. The remedy, priced 50 cents and 1.00, is guaranteed with a free trial bottle at Williams and Anderson drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Davis
Bowerston
Dr. King
Williams & Anderkson,s Drug Store
Auction of cattle and horses at Bathville area
An auction at four miles south of Bathville on the 2itb of Lids month advertises sale of peated Teroford cattle and two young items, with horses included. The notice promises a brisk start at 10 oclock and mentions a variety of medical tonics and preventive claims that follow in the rest of the fragment.
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Bowen-Laten
Gear-Crimins
Cedar Rapids
M. L. Temple
Osceola
Des Moines Register
Mr. Temple
Silk
Ato
Pocket Books
Lamberton’s Cash Store
Iowa
Mittens
Mins
America
Phata
Proubhe
Ned Aioe
Theo
Pierce
Vledsant
Hugh Byrne
Wee
Davidson, Atty
Golden Rule
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