False colors at last week's temperance meeting in Des Moines
A disputed call for a Mass Temperance Convention at the opera house drew mixed attendance and partisan manipulation. Speakers framed the event as non partisan yet the proceedings and delegates revealed Republican aims, with few temperance supporters present and most attendees remaining away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Tribune
H. C. Raney
Prohibition Republican Organization
J. W. Burnett
Burnett
W.G. Thorn
Thorn
R. J. Wilson
Ilis
Wilson
Iowa
Twenty-Third General Assembly
Magill
Captain Heaton
William Elliot
John Bandy
W. G. Thorn
Hopkirk
Prohibition Debate Shapes Iowa Democratic Strategy in 1889
The letter from Theodore Gaelich in the Burlington Gazette analyzes the prohibition clash in Iowa politics. He argues Democratic unity behind a moderate platform, cites historical Republican actions on prohibition, and urges Republicans to vote with conscience rather than caucus dictates, framing the issue as a test of consistency and courage for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Guelick
Burlington Gazette
Democratic Party
Lowa
General Assembly
Iowa
Senator Wilson Defends Prohibition Stance in Chicago Tribune Interview
Senator Wilson says the Republican party of Iowa will stand by prohibition and not repeal its laws. He argues the party must keep faith with voters and questions whether the Ledger will support any shift toward prohibition repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Wilson
Republican Party of
Iowa
Republican Party
Prohibitionists
The
Dear Ledger
Prohibition Figures in Marshalltown Arrests Report
The Marshalltown Statesmen cites mayoral records on drunkenness arrests over four years. Counts rise from 53 in 1886 to 87 in 1888 and 152 for March to December 25, 1889, with projections exceeding 200 if trends continue. It notes 16 open saloons in 1886 and 350 in fines monthly as a license proxy. Since prohibition, 200 criminal cases reached Iowa Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Supreme Court of
Lowa
Weather Record of ISS9 Highlights Iowa Winter
Mr. W. C. Jones provides a detailed abstract of the ISS9 weather for Fairfield and surrounding area. January featured multiple snowfalls including the heaviest on the 19th, with subzero temperatures and repeated thaws across 14 days. February added several snow days and heavy rainfall on mid month along with record lows. March had no snow and mild conditions for the period, noted as the best March in 45 years except for 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jones
Jones
Fairfield
Iowa
Weather Over the Year in Iowa: Mixed Rainfall and Record Warmth
W. C. Jones reports a year with a long dry spell into June, then variable rain across months. He notes the warmest days, frosts, and a generally favorable growing season with plentiful grain, grass, vegetables, and fruits, describing it as the best winter in 45 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isin
Lowa
W.C. Jones
Fairfield Kansas depicted as thriving county seat with industry
The piece highlights Fairfield as Jefferson county seat on the Kansas City line of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific. It notes a 4000 population, gas lighted public square, Brush electric lighting, numerous factories including furniture, wagon works, mills, canning, and a cigars plant. Warson’s College on a 20 acre campus has produced graduates since 1880.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Kansas City
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Brush
Warsons College
Evry
Appus
Presbyterian
Congregational
Methodist
Free Methodist
Honest Shoes From Reputable Factories For Fall
A Fairfield retailer promotes fall stock of hand made French and American Kip Boots, Nelson & Son's Calf and Grain Shoes, J. & T. Cousin and Reynolds Bros lines. Emphasizing honest leather, reliable factories, true workmanship, and money-saving prices with guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Nelson & Son
J. & T. Cousin’s
Reynolds Bros
Fairfield
Jefferson County Iowa real estate and services overview
Traveling men describe Jefferson County Iowa as well watered and timbered with a thriving library museum and fire protection. The county offers 10 mill taxes, no debt, fertile farms priced from 15 to 340 per acre, coal at 2 dollars a ton, and proximity to railroads. a timbered, productive region ideal for permanent homes and mixed farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
Capital
Wells and Caurretson
the Journal
Ledger and Tribune
Switzerland
Arizona
New Mexico
Jefferson County
Low A
Skunk
Des Moines
Arctic owl pair captured near Wellman
Ilenry Foster trapped an Arctic owl near Wellman last week. The bird may be the mate of the owl Capt Kellogg mounted recently. Foster shot the winged owl to down it then captured it alive after a chase. It now rests in Foster Ott & Co.'s window beside its mate with a playful livefone wink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilenry Foster
Wellman
Kellogg
Foster
Ile
Foster, Ott & Co
Washington Democrat
English Spavin Liniment Claims Complete Horse Cure
Advertisement touts English Spavin Liniment that removes hard and soft lumps blemishes from horses. It lists ailments including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains swollen throats and coughs. Claims a $50 savings per bottle and warrants it “the most wonderful blemish cure ever known” sold by D G Sigley druggist Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.G. Sigley
Fairfield
Lowa
South Bank Coal Sold at Ten Cents a Bushel
Best coal brand sold by South Bank Coal for ten cents a bush el with delivery. Leave orders at Pierce Bros in Louis Easton.
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South Bank
Pierce Bros
Louis Easton
New Juvenile Books Donated by Senator Wilson
Senator Wilson gifts 25 volume New Year set of juvenile titles and standard books to the library. The lot includes 16 Castleman juvenile works and 5 Edwards titles plus Ned and Luke Walton volumes, with additional volumes from Alger. Also added are The Great Cryptogram by Ignatius Donelly and The Volunteer Soldiers of America by John A Logan. National French Draft Horse volumes from C. K. Stubbs accompany the donation.
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Senator Wilson
Harry Castleman
Frank
Sportsman's Club
Boy Trappers
Don Gordon
Frank Nelson
Edwards
Ellis
Ned
Ozark
Wyoming
Storm Mountain
Luke Walton
Chicago Newsboy
Hierato Alger
Ignatus Donely
John A. Logan
C. KE. Stubbs
National
Fairfield Embraces Luxury Landaus Amid Bus Rivalry
Fairfield now sees a shift from omnibuses to fine landaus as Wilkins and Tilson start the trend and Heck and Co orders three carriages. The rivalry among bus operators promises entertainment if not profit as residents ride in upscale style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Westenhaver Family Moves to Perlee Monday
Al Westenhaver and his family move to Perlee on Monday, starting a new chapter after relocation from their previous home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrstenhaver
Westenhaver
Perlee
Proposal to amend Jefferson County Agricultural Society charter
The amendment proposes a nine member board with a three member officer slate elected by association members and six directors elected by vote. Elections occur on the first Saturday in December and officers serve until successors take office. Stockholders meet January 11 to consider the change and boost the annual fair.
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Jefferson County Agricultural Society
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Sioux City
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Senate
Maine
James W. Grimes
Iowa City
Washington
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Nicholas J. Rusch
Kirkwood
Busch
Fairfild Town
Hunt & Howard
North Side
Great State
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