Democratic State Convention Call for Iowa 1897
The Iowa Democrats announce a delegate convention in Des Moines on June twenty eighth at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge railroad commissioner and superintendent of public instruction. One delegate per county plus one per 200 votes over 100 for Bryan in 1896. Hardin County delegates credited. Voters aligned with national and state platforms urged to attend primaries and conventions. Emphasis on business depression, Republican corporate influence, and push for genuine reform. County conventions to be held by June 19 with state committee seeking precinct committee men and coordinated organization ahead of the convention. M F Healy chairman E M Carn secretary.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Qovernor
Supreme Court
Public Instruction
Wim. J. Bryan
Hardin County
State Central Committee
Ttig
M. F. Healy
E. M. Carn
Democratic County Convention in Hardin at Ridora
The Democracy of Hardin county will meet at the Quart House Ridora on Saturday June ith 1897 at 2:10 a.m. to select nine delegates for the State Convention in Des Moines June 2 and nominate county officers including Representative, Sheriff, Treasurer, Supt of Schools, Board of Supervisors, Coroner, and to organize the county central committee. Township caucuses will be held if township committees neglect. large attendance is requested.
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Hardin County
Quart House
Ridora
Des Moines
Plaisiz
Bherliz
Sohonis
Buckeye
Sp. m
People's Party Convention at Eldora June 12 1897
Members of the People's party of Hardin county will meet in convention at the court house in Eldora on June 12 1897 to name delegates for the state convention June 23 and to transact other business properly coming before a county convention. H N Peckuasy, Chairman.
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People's Party
People’s Party of
Hardin County
Court House
Eldora
H. N. Peckuasy
Cuba Purchase Debate Persists Amid Mixed Views
Opinion pieces argue for or against U S annexation of Cuba, noting potential corruption and sympathy for Cuba while doubting Cubans’ fit with American society. A medical ad and local business notices appear, including Foley's Colic Cure and millinery listings.
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Cuba
United States
Spain
Debating Granner bridge pledge and partisan bias in Des Moines
A crowded, opinionated column argues the Granner bridge pledge was a political maneuver aimed at Hardin township voters, defending the Republican nominee while condemning party leaders. It also critiques Debs style colonization schemes and weighs revenue schemes and tax plans, with references to Drake, Des Moines leaders, and local elections.
The Rainbow Party Elicits Apron Hemming Contest
A Rainbow Party game involves girls wearing assorted colored aprons while two partners hold numbers on a box near the chaboon. Men draw numbers to seek the matching apron, then hem aprons with needles and thread. prizes are awarded after the committee reviews handiwork, followed by a small supper. The dialogue at the end quotes a line about life and unity.
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Amillar Meaos
Charles Dickens
Boston
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Europe
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W. BR. Gennig
Illinois
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Iowa Central Ry
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Marshalltown Lown
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Pound
Voley
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Edward Rose & Co
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Mel Watts
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Wm E Whitney
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A. Stewart
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