Senator Bell Hires An Organ In Political Row
The Fairfield Journal defends Senator Thomas Bell against Tribune criticisms while accusing the paper of silent taunts after liquor disclosures during the republican primaries. The piece argues Bell’s influence and patronage gains, notes voting margins in his ward and local precincts, and urges accountability by the Journal. It also reports on State Grange tariff questions to Home Market Club and American Tariff League urging protection and possible export subsidies for farmers.
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Bell
Thomas Bell
Fairfield Journal
THE
Tribune
Journal
Mussell Smith
Mr. Bell
Mr. Smith
the Tribune
Statesman
Des Moines
Fairfield Township
Brookville
State Grange
Pennsylvania
Home Market Club
American Tariff League
Jefferson County
Congress
Fairfield and Jefferson County Business District Overview
This feature highlights the Fairfield area and Jefferson County, outlining notable business houses that have fostered trade. Prepared by W. D. Davis, the piece aims to convey salient town and county characteristics for readers sharing a view of the locality with friends elsewhere.
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Jefferson County
Fairfield
W. D. Davis
Abram Myers the perennially shifting party man
Abram Myers sought office as a door keeper then a mail carrier though repeatedly switching parties. He gained GOP and Democratic support at times but finally was dropped by both sides for treachery of allegiance and constant turn coat behavior.
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Abram Myers
Iowa
Myers
Cleveland
Pension Department
Harrison
Gear
Congress
Salem Weekly News shines after makeover
A writer notes Salem in Henry county now presents a clean bright attractive appearance with the recent opening of the Salem Weekly News. After years of a poor look the paper is deemed inviting and trustworthy, changing outsiders' impressions of the town. The observer vows to read the News going forward.
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Salem
Henry County
Salem Weekly News
Congress Inaction Cited Over Six Weeks
Six weeks in session yield no relief for the nation as Sam Clark faces Republican critics in his district over his single vote in Congress.
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Congress
Sam Clark
Electric Bitters Aimed at Old People for Digestive Help
Advertises Electric Bitters as a non intoxicating tonic for the elderly to regulate bowels and kidneys. Claims mild stomach action, organ tone, and better digestion. Available at Clarke's drug store for 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
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Clarke’s
County News Briefs From Keosauqua Area
News from Keosauqua and surrounding towns reports W E Loughary running J W Fryers hardware in his absence Packwood hosts seven live poultry firms Garmoe from Winfield visits Mitchells and more Deaths births and social events noted including Fay Bennett age six and a leap year party at C T Moor man Other items cover church meetings algebra classes and a February court session with local officials and residents traveling or relocating.
Libertyville Local Notes and Changes at Home
Misses Amy and Myrtie Potts visit parents while Wm Lingenfelter of Estherville visits sister Mrs Charles Yost. George Campbell moves to Bir. Ex soldiers plan camp fire on Washington birthday at I O O F hall. Wm Wilson sells John Brown farm to John Famulener and moves to town. Sale price 1500 dollars. W H Bennett buys land east of his home from M Clinkenbeard and plans a new house next spring. George Petzinger ill with pneumonia.
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Amy
Myrtie Potts
Wm. Lingenfelter
Estherville
Charles Yost
George Campbell
Birmingham
Libertyville
I. O. O. F. Hall
Washington
Wm. Wilson
John Brown
John Famulener
Farmers Institute and church event schedule in Birmingham area
Farmers Institute meeting planned in Birmingham for January 31 and February 1 1896. White Chapel church hosts a Sunday school convention in Lick Creek township on January 25 from 9 45 in the morning. Fry Bros buy frontage on Dr Sprees residence and plan a spring business house. Roy Moore returns from Chicago to join D H Moore in operating a butcher and butter egg business at Condo building. A Bennett family reunion honors W L Bennetts fortieth birthday with all twenty one present. Mrs Jay Bryant attends funeral in Pasadena California for her mother.
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Farmers’ Institute
Birmingham
White Chapel
Lick Creek Township
Fry Bros
Roy Moore
Chicago
D. H. Moore
Roy
Lewis Bennett
W. L. Bennett
Jay Bryant
Arkon
Iowa
Passadena
Cal
Bentons
Richland News Notes Include Death Denial and Local Transfers
Richland reports Samuel McVey denies a death notice from the local paper while noting ill health previously. George Trigg family remains seriously ill. J B Fox sells west Richland residence to T F Brady for 700 dollars with possession March 1. Numerous social updates follow including weddings meetings and farm sales. The Richland Building & Loan Association dissolves after last summer, with stockholders to be paid.
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Samuel McVey
Hedrick
Richland
The
Post
McVey
George Trigg
J. B. Fox
T. F. Brady
Beck
James A. Coe
Charley Stroup
Martinsburg
Woolson
Bert Sargent
Hitchcock-Beatty
A. J. Ramsey
Wade
Anna Hampson
Ackley
Bert Bray and Eva Morgan Tie The Knot In January
J. A. Pardon of Peoria Illinois returns home and begins work for W. A. Shaffer. Bert Bray and Miss Eva Morgan wed on Wednesday January 15, marking a local marriage notice with brief employment and financial notes.
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J. A. Pardon
Peoria
Illinois
W. A. Shaffer
Bert Bray
Eva Morgan
Notable Local Mentions and Court Action in Brighton Area
Dr. Prizer remains bed bound with little chance of recovery. Camden Arkansas resident Lloyd Terry visited his uncle Dr. Terry in Brighton. Miss Lyda Shaffer returns from Centerville. George Downs visits Des Moines to stay with daughter Mrs. Carmichael while wife remains there. Lucy Swisher returns to Brighton after four years as county superintendent. False report claims Carrol Deeds married. Mr. Swift from Kansas City now on night shift at Rock Island depot. W B Baker returns to Memphis Missouri after week with friends. Rev. John Ferguson in Newton with Evangelist White resigns Brighton church pastorate to pursue evangelism. Mrs. Ferguson visits Washington. Next Brighton M E church quarterly meeting to be held Sunday with Presiding Elder D C Smith present. Quarterly conference to convene Saturday night before. Carruthers arrested for beating wife Hattie. found guilty, fined $10 plus costs and $5 contempt. Gustavus Snyder of Corydon visiting kin. Homer Bosworth to Denver for Denver Fire Clay Co. work.
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Brighton Church
Rogers
Washington
Gustavus Snyder
Corydon
Brighton
Homer Bosworth
Denver
Colorado
Denver Fire Clay Company
Early Iowa settler laid to rest in Ashland Cemetery
Grandma Kramer aged about eighty, died at the Batavia area old homestead and was buried in Ashland cemetery Tuesday morning. Obituaries note she was among Iowa’s earliest settlers and mourners call for a well pump in the new city well.
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Grandma Kramer
Batavia
Ashland
Iowa
Nancy Lisle
Echo
Oregon
J. B. Helman
Famous Salve Ad Promising Quick Healing
An old advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back with a 25 cent price per box and lists Geo. D. Clarke as the seller.
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Geo. D. Clarke
One Way to Increase Flesh Through the Stomach
Honest physicians assert there is a single method to gain flesh strength and vigor by wholesome digestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets supply missing digestive acids and peptones, promote appetite and vigor, and cure digestive weakness, sold 50 cents per package by Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.
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Harlandson
Nature
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Dr King’s New Discovery Proves Life Saving for Coughs
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois says two bottles cured her consumption diagnosis and saved her life. Thos Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco reports a two week cure from a severe cold. Free trials at Clarke’s drug store. regular 50cc bottle priced at $1.00. Simmons Liver Regulator lauded as a best blood purifier and liver corrector with supporting testimonials.
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Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Ill
Dr. King
Thos. Eggers
Florida St
San Francisco
Clarke’s
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as World Fair Favorite
Read Ayer's Almanac and note cures for rheumatism catarrh scrofula dyspepsia eczema debility humors and sores by Ayer's Sarsaparilla the only sarsaparilla admitted at the World's Fair.
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Ayer
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Simmons Liver Regulator
King of Liver
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Phila., Pa
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Packwood
W. E. Loughary
J. W. Fryer
W. D. Garmoe
Winfield
David Olivers
Rev. Millice
Abingdon
M. Packwood
Oskaloosa
James Gillespie
O’brien County
Mitchell
A. Ryman
Tom
Missouri
Fay Bennett
M. E. Church
I. Tansy
Mary Webb
Laura Hodges
Geo. Neal
Tom Mitchell
Eller Bros
Pekin
J. D. Snider
Plattsville
Frank Kendall
Bent Bottroff
Hamilton County
J. W. Spencer
Port. Pringle
Yeo
Anderson
New Free Methodist Church
Academy
George G. Wright
van Buren County
Keosauqua
B. F. Collais
Jacob Reniker
Lick Creek
Frank Christy
H. A. Whitmore
Board of Supervisors
E. H. Skinner
Sloan
Sample
Stockport
W.S. Allen
John
Joseph Fegtly
Kingfisher
Kate Tupper
California
Bentonsport
M. B. Johnston
Walter Monger
Risk & Graham
Robert Hope
Jane B. Reidel
Liberty Township
Tekoas
Leavening Powe
U.S. Gov
A. V. Beeman
Benjamin Alverson
Chequest
A. D. Sutherland
Bushnell
W. A. Sutherland
Eldon
Warren Randall
A. S. Randall
Nebraska
Bucklen
Pitcher’s Castoria
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