Democratic State Convention Nomination Session at Council Bluffs
A Democratic State Convention is set for May 21 1879 at Council Bluffs to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Judge of the Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Delegates are allotted by county plus extra for votes for Judge Knapp in October. Jefferson County receives seven delegates. Ed Campbell Jr chairman invites Knapp supporters and opponents of Republican rule to unite to cut expenses and taxes.
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Judge Knapp
Edw. Campbell
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State Central Committee
Iowa
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Democratic County Convention Jefferson County May 3 1879
Democrats of Jefferson County are urged to gather in a mass convention at the old courthouse on Saturday May 3 1879 at 2 oclock pm to select seven delegates for the State convention at Council Bluffs on May 21 1879. Sam C Farmer Jr chairman.
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Jefferson County
Old Court House
Council Blaffs
Sam. C. Farmer, JR
Political Commentary and Iowa Gubernatorial Echoes
The column surveys civil and electoral issues with Republican and Democratic tensions in Congress and Iowa politics. It cites plans for a Council Bluffs convention, party strategies, tariff debates, and a favorable note on cross-racial accord in the South, highlighting figures like Gear and McCord.
Greatest Remedy Known Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption hailed as the greatest medical remedy for suffering humanity. It claims to cure Consumption along with coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and lung affections. Free trial bottles available from C S Clarke & Son to prove its merits before purchasing a full dollar bottle.
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Dr. C. S. Clarke
Remarkable Catarrh Remedy Validated by Endorsed Patients
A crowd of testimonials from professionals and citizens attests to a catarrh remedy's effectiveness. Names include Hon. J. F. Wilson ex-M C and ex-Mayor J. J. Cummings, Fairfield merchants, clergy, and several Fairfield residents. Early cures cited after limited use.
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Geo. H. Blair
Jas. F. Wilson
M. C
J. J. Cummings
Fairfield
Jacob Comegys
T. F. Higley
Presbyterian
A. S. Yearick
Congregational Choir
Thomas Rodgers
Augustus Vote
Sl. Lippie
H. Behoteguy
Parsons College
L. Thoma
Hufford & Bradshaw
John A. Porter
William Meek
Polk Township
Silas Pearson
Libertyville
Henderson Voorhies
Joseph Mount Fairfield
John R. Gibson
Lizzie Brown
Nettie Tatman
Josie Anderson
Sarah Igo
Perlee
J. S. Langhery
Fairfield Market Prices Advertised in 1879
The Fairfield Market report lists commodities with prices per unit for April 24 1879 including flour varieties at 2.40 to 3.00 per hundred, wheat at 60 70 cents spring and 65 80 cents fall, corn 18 20 cents, butter 7 12 cents, eggs 8 cents, oats 18 cents, potatoes 25 35 cents, apples 50 cents, salt 1.65 per barrel, hides various grades, tallow 4 cents, hay 5 8 dollars, wood oak 3 dollars, hickory 3.50, cattle and hogs with broad ranges, and other farm goods.
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Fairfield
Kansas
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