Democratic Platform Cited on Prohibition and 1889 Pledges
Frick testifies that tariffs do not affect wages while references to Benj Harrison's inaugural address emphasize a stance against a second term. The democratic platform proclaims prohibition a state issue and contrasts with the Republican silence. The DNC plans branch offices in Chicago to campaign in Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Michigan and Indiana.
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Benj. Harrison
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan
Indiana
Political rhetoric on workers and fairness questioned
The passage argues that the Republican party has long urged workers to vote for it for higher wages, yet now denounces the workingman who demands what he believes are his rights, questioning the fairness of such conduct.
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Republican Party
Van Buren Elector Chosen at Davenport Convention
Geo. F. Smith of Van Buren county selected as presidential elector for the first district at the state convention in Davenport last week. Smith, editor of the State Line Democrat in Keosauqua, formerly a post office inspector under Cleveland. He is described as earnest intelligent and a man of character and ability.
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Geo. F. Smith
van Buren County
Davenport
Mr. Smith
State Line Democrat
Keosauqua
Cleveland
Questions on Gear’s railroads ties in election bid
A 19th century query accuses John H. Gear of voting against forfeiture of vast railroad lands and asks if railroads bought his election. It cites his son in law Blythe, C B Q attorney lobbyist, and a campaign boast about Gear’s win despite Democrats’ lead. The piece calls for an open confession of Gear’s loyalties.
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John H. Gear
Congress
Gear
Blythe
Railroads
State Campaign Launches as Fullen Heads Des Moines Effort
Chairman Fullen travels to Des Moines to open Democratic headquarters and lead a vigorous statewide drive. His wartime leadership, wide ties, and past campaign success fuel optimism that the party can secure a historic western victory this year.
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Fullen
Des Moines
Toan
West
Iowa Democrats
Krause's German Oil Warned Against Counterfeits
The notice cautions buyers to seek Krause's German Oil only in its genuine form read the label. It warns that envious competitors imitate the product and sell worthless copies. Bradshaw & Thoma are listed as distributors.
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Krauses
Germany
Norman Lichty
United States
Krause
Bradshaw & Thoma
Some Hard Facts on the McKinley Bill and Tariff Policy
A Pennsylvanian Washington Reporter argues for a balanced protective tariff while criticizing the McKinley bill. He cites Homestead steel profits, wage disparities between mill workers and farm hands, and calls for rethinking duties to protect varied industries and agriculture. He warns against political demagoguery and defends selective protection.
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Acre
Congress
H. C. Frick
Wright
Frick
Homestead
Washington County
Inst
M. L. A. McCracken
Iowa Democratic State Convention Adopts Reform Platform
The Davenport gathering endorses national party principles, votes for tariff reform and local self government, and pledges support to Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson. It calls for nonpartisan state boards, direct election of U S senators, fair taxation, better roads, and liquor regulation via license and local option.
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Iowa
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Adlai E. Stevenson
Horace Boies
Democracy of
General Assembly
Democratic Party
United State Senate
Sioux City
J. A. McConlogue
Mason City
Auditor of State
P. VanDike
Benton County
van Dike
Charles Ruegnitz
Young Democracy
Elkader
Clayton County
E. Willard
Atlantic
William G. Kent
Lee County
State Railroad Commission
W. W. Witmer
Des Moines
Boies
Nathaniel French
Davenport
Bills to cut taxes and free goods killed by the Senate
The Democratic House passed tax relief bills to free wool, binding twine, ore, tin plates, and other items to aid wool growers and consumers. The Senate Republican majority pigeonholed these measures, preserving tariffs and benefits for manufacturers and leaving prices higher for shoppers.
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New York World
Democrats
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Cordage Trust
Pittsburg
Democratic House
Hood's Sarsaparilla Merit Based on Careful Study
The merit of Hood's Sarsaparilla is not accidental but the result of careful study and experiment by educated pharmacists.
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Hood
Insurance rates and real estate transfers advertised
An advertisement lists insurance options from American Central Burlington German Fire and Security Fire Insurance Companies with bottom prices. It promotes loans or real estate transfers offered at exceptionally cheap terms.
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Burlington
A Little Girl’s Experience With Dr King’s New Discovery
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott keepers of the Sand Beach lighthouse Michigan describe their four year old daughter who had measles and a dreadful cough with fever. After two and a half bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery she recovered fully. They praise the medicine and offer a free trial bottle at Clarke’s drug store.
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Loren ‘Trescott
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Dr. King
Clarke
Royal Baking Powder Outshines Competitors in Tests
Government tests show the Royal Baking Powder superior to all others for purity strength and wholesomeness. Ag's Dep bulletin 13 p 599 confirms the powder's leading performance among baking powders.
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United States Army
United States
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Democratic State Platform
Washington Reporter
the State Convention
Congress of the United States
Republican Senate
Republican National Administration
Republic
Huffman & Herring
West Side
West Side Square
Eadquarters
Red Rock
H. B. Kestner
Opera House
New-York State
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