Jefferson County Democrats Plan Dual Conventions
The Jefferson County Democrats announce two conventions next Saturday the 13th in this city the congressional first district convention at the opera house 10 30 AM and the county mass convention at the court house 1 PM to select ten delegates to the Davenport state convention on the 18th and to reorganize the county committee Walter Butler the fourth district will replace the canceled White speech Mr Seerley is expected to speak and preparations for a strong turnout aim to boost road measures in Des Moines on the 17th as part of the campaign.
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Jefferson County
Davenport
P.m
White
Walter Butler
Butler
Seerley
Frederick E. White
Iowa
House
Democratic State Convention of Iowa Aug 18 1902 Davenport
Iowa Democrats plan a statewide convention in Davenport on August 18 1902 at 1030 am to nominate state officers and electors. Delegates are allotted by county with two delegates per county plus one per 225 votes and 115 plus for Horace Boies in 1891. Caucuses will precede the convention and party organizations must be prepared. endorsed by Chas D Fullen and J E Seevers.
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Iowa
Davenport
Horace Boies
Carnegie
Democratic State Central Committee
Chas. D. Fullen
Prohibition nominates Glasgow for congress and slate
The prohibition party nominates L. L. Glasgow of Washington county for congress in this district. Their state ticket includes Secretary of State S. N. Taft of Slumboldt county, Auditor F. E. Whitmore of Cherokee, Treasurer Rt. M. Dihel of Washington, Attorney General Wm. Orr of Page, and Railroad Commissioner Malcol Smith of Linn.
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L. L. Glasgow
Washington County
S. N. Taft
Slumboldt County
F. E. Whitmore
Cherokee
Rt. M.dihel
Washington
Wm. Orr
Page
Malcol Smith
Linn
Tariff debate features Dutch farmer critic and American industry
A New York merchant attacks tariffs on linens and worsted dress goods, arguing higher duties burden the poor. Hon. Frederick E. White of Iowa argues protection favors industry, cites global trade and natural advantages, and urges open interdependence as the path to prosperity.
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Fred BF. White
Cleveland's Des Moines River land grant veto letter
A 1892 letter from Grover Cleveland explains his veto of a Des Moines river land grant bill and defends his stance. He notes the suit by the United States confirmed his view that settlers would face costly, unwinnable litigation and argues for fair compensation for actual outlays by settlers.
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Cleveland
Congress
United States
Des Moines
Supreme Court of the United States
Iowa
J. F. Duncombe
Gray Gables
Buzzard Bay
Mass
John F. Duncombe
Land Department
Grover Cleveland
Stevenson Block Stance on Bloomington Post Office
Adlai E. Stevenson when assistant postmaster general opposed moving the Bloomington post office to Stevenson block. He noted the block was owned by his relatives and argued official power should not promote personal interests, calling the stance a "manly" one despite pressure to relocate for rentals.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Cleveland
Bloomington
Stevenson Block
Stevenson
West Side Grocers Offer Shrewd Coffee and Tobacco Deals
Local shoppers are greeted with Bargain prices on coffee brands like Jersey, Arbuckle's, and Lion. Tobacco selections include Horseshoe Star and Climax with unit prices listed. other flouring mills named Davenport and Burlington indicate regional suppliers.
Rodger Brothers Silver Plated Spoons Price List
Casoline sells Rodger Bros silver plated table spoons for 2.00 per set and silver plated tea spoons for 1.00 per set.
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Rodger Bro
Independence message urges black voters to cast off party ties
A Speech before the Afro American Club of Mt Pleasant argues for political independence among African Americans It calls for voting for capable leaders and emphasizes citizenship over party loyalty It notes Union generals and soldiers of all colors helped end slavery and warns against partisan divides as harmful to the republic
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United States
Inaugural Address Quote by Benjamin Harrison
A concise quotation from Benjamin Harrison's inaugural address dated March 4 1889 asserts a commitment to serving the people and rejects serving a second term without consent. The line emphasizes constitutional restraint and public duty.
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Benj. Harrison
Hot Springs Skin Salve Marketed by Bradshaw and Thoma
Salve made with salts from evaporated waters marketed for skin disorders and other ointment needs. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Royal Baking Powder Stands Superior in Strength and Value
Official tests by Prof Chandler of the New York Board of Health show Royal Baking Powder to be twenty seven percent stronger than rivals. At market prices, one pound of Royal costs 50 cents while alternatives run over 36 cents, suggesting a price premium for Royal.
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France
Republican Party
McKinney
Chandler
New-York Board of Health
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