Iowa News Briefs and Political Talk
The treasury of Iowa is empty. Populists discuss Judge Henry C Caldwell as their presidential candidate. The Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago on Tuesday July 7. Iowans enjoy good winter weather and fresh snow for sleighing. Interest rises in Iowa over Hon James Harlans February Midland Monthly article on The Iowa Soldiers Monument and its statues and medallions.
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Henry C. Caldwell
Chicago
Iowa
Midland Monthly
Des Moines
James Harlan
Iowa Soldiers
Garfield Secret History Revealed in McClure February Issue
Mr Murat Halstead presents a revealing McClure's Magazine article for February detailing Garfield's nomination and administration. It includes important conversations with Garfield not previously published, one from hours before the assassination, and a series of portraits will accompany the piece.
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Murat Halsted
McClure’s Magazine
Garfield
Iowa Senator Allison Wins Fifth Term Reelection
Senator Allison of Iowa secures a fifth term amid strong public trust. The veteran lawmaker is praised for honesty and personal appeal, with a modest presidential buzz noted but described as small.
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Allison
Iowa
Tribune Opposes State Purchase of Public School Books
The Tribune denounces state funding for school books, arguing boards may buy for those unable to afford and that pupils should supply their own. The piece warns against further extraneous spending and paternalism.
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the Tribune
Congresswoman? Congressman Clark proposes national university in D C
The letter argues against a national university locating in Washington D C. It claims the country already has ample colleges and universities and the national government has no role in education. It warns against objections to state universities and urges states to keep higher education under state control.
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Clark
Washington, D.C
Iowa mule law criticized as dishonorable compromise
The St Louis Republic objects to the Iowa mulet law calling it a deeply corrupt compromise. It says lawmakers traded the sanctity of law to appease demagogic Republicans and factions within their party. Prohibitionists lost principle, while anti prohibitionists lost the dignity of law and state authority.
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St. Louis Republic
Iowa
Representative Brighton Now Chair and Key Member of Several Committees
Representative Brighton has been named chairman of the committee on constitutional amendments and holds top positions on the ways and means and judiciary committees. He serves on the revision of the code and on multiple other committees, including memorial art building and the semi centennial celebration of Iowa’s admission to the union, signaling a valuable role ahead.
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Brighton
Iowa
County officials consider pay raises and school director pay
At a Des Moines auditors meeting a committee report to raise salaries from 1200 to 1500 per year was adopted and a bill to set school director pay at 4.00 per day for counties with uniform text books was approved. Opponents warn that paying offices prompts a scramble for posts and higher public expenses burden taxpayers.
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Des Moines
President Grover Cleveland Linked to Noted Americans
Des Moines Leader reports genealogical findings show Grover Cleveland related to Ulysses S. Grant and many prominent figures. The lineage traces to John Porter of Windsor and includes connections to William M. Evarts, George Frisbie Hoar, Benjamin F. Tracy, William E. Dodge, the Sherman family, John Brown of Ossawattamie, Sedgwick, Pope, and Commodore Strong among others.
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Des Moines
Grover Cleveland
Ulysses S. Grant
George Frisbie Hoar
Benjamin F. Tracy
William E. Dodge
New York
Sherman
Grant
John Brown
Ossawattomie
Cleveland
John Porter
Windsor
Conn
Ossawattamie
Samuel Sherman
Connecticut
Sarah Mitchell
Shermans
Joseph Howard
John Sherman
Porter
Mitchell Stock
Sedgwick
Pope
Commodore Strong
Peter Parley
Ideal Panacea for Coughs and Lung Complaints
Alderman James L. Francis of Chicago and Rev. John Burgess of Keokuk endorse Dr. King s New Discovery as an ideal cough remedy. They report five years of exclusive use and speedy relief. Trial bottle free at Geo D Clarke s drug store.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
Geo. D. Clarke
The World’s Best Salve Promises Cure or Money Back
An 19th century advertisement touts a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims guaranteed effect or satisfaction money refunded and sells for 25 cents per box by Geo. D. Clarke.
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Geo. D. Clarke
Trade mark puzzle from Hood's Sarsaparilla submission
Leona Wert of Charles City Iowa relates sending a Hood's Sarsaparilla trade mark puzzle with four cents in stamps and expresses satisfaction with using Hood's Sarsaparilla as a Spring and Fall medicine and good results.
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Charles City
Hood
Leona Wert
Legislation Outlook in Iowa Capitol After Vacation
Iowa’s twenty sixth general assembly resumes with committee work on the code. Speaker Byers’ picks draw praise, while Republicans express concerns over limited Democratic representation. Bills on land cessions, fish protection, libel damages, and liquor licensing loom as key tests.
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Drs Moines
Iowa
Twenty-Sixth General Assembly
Senate
House
Moses
Byers
Jefferson
Porter
Appanoose
Merrill
Clinton
Manahan
Plymouth
Allison
W. S. Babb
Delaware County
United States
Jessie Lee Willcoxx
Valuable Prescription Electric Bitters Endorsed
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for Constipation and Sick Headache and a general tonic. Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered from poor digestion fatigue and backache after six bottles, priced 50 cents and 1.00, available at Geo. D. Clarke's drug store.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
Geo. D. Clarke
Senator Bell Introduces Licensing Bill for Peddlers
Senator Bell starts legislation with senate file No. 72, referred to Ways and Means. The small bill imposes a $50 license on itinerant grocery peddlers selling from wagons in the country. The piece reflects perceived self interest and critiques his committee placements and influence.
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Bell
Senate
Committee On Ways and Means
Iowa Senate
Senator Bell
Senator Phelps
Cass
Benedict
Des Moines
Russell Smith
Move Poor Farm Closer to Fairfield Amidst Rebuild Plans
The Edictor Tribune argues the burned poor farm is a financial and logistical burden and urges selling the distant site to buy near town. It cites transportation costs, fire safety, access to water works, and better oversight as key motives for relocation and a smaller farm.
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Edictor Tribune
Fairfield
Taxpayers urge central location for county offices
In a letter the taxpayer urges the board of supervisors to relocate county offices to a more central site. The writer notes wide taxpayer demand for this change and argues no single community should dictate policy.
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Board of Supervisors
News of the Coumey community notices and deaths
Mrs. Mary J. Doud wife of Eliab Doud an early Van Buren settler died at home in Douds on January 13 aged 55 Born October 20 1871 in Liberty township Jefferson County Iowa she had twelve years of marriage to Robert Hope and three children survive Funeral held January 6 in Tekoa Baptist church News also notes deaths in Tekoa and Kansas City Illnesses and accidents include Miss Joey Randall illness and Martin Spencer knee injury from a horse accident in Stockport Local events cover weddings in Birmingham fire prevention at the county farm and social events including Epworth League gathering and various travelers and visits to Birmingham Keosauqua Richland and Missouri destinations.
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Mary J. Doud
Eliab Doud
van Buren County
Douds
Jane B
Robert Hope
Tekoa
Washington
Liberty Township
Jefferson County
Iowa
Baptist
Joey Randall
KK. H. Skinner
C. T. Carter
Cantral
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
Birmingham
County Farm
Epworth League
Lewis Bennett
W. L. Bennett
Missouri
John Martin
Emma Jameson
Winchester
Keosauqua
Robert Stansberry
Emma Smith
Anderson
Martin Spencer
Stockport
Mr. Spencer
New Boston
Ill
Miss Smith
Sarah Smith
Richland
Kansas City
Charles City
George Yule
Colorado
Richland Circuit
Laura Starr
Ida Drummond
M. H. Draper
Oliver Draper
Indiana
Anna Draper
Ohio
W. T. Drummond
New Sharon
Payne
Local social notes and incidents from McComb area
Homer Moore and sister visit Brady home. Fred Mills returns from Keithsburg. Mrs. Ed Rock visits Des Moines. Miss Clara Kilmer returns from Harper. Bethel church and Woolson host meetings. Mrs. Walter Duke hosts young people. Rev Bri G Nevill returns from revival near Salem. Maggie Goodenew visiting Ferree and David Duke. Lage Brown to move to Bige Pringle farm near Keota March first. Mame Hampson visits Minnie Haycock. Thieves fail raid on Samuel Singmaster. W P Hunt visiting daughter Gene Carmichael.
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Homer Moore
Fred Huffman
McComb
Ill
Brady
Fred Mills
Keithsburg
Ils
Ed. Rock
Des Moines
al. Bales
Clara Kilmer
Harper
Bethel Church
Woolson
Walter Duke
Bri. G. Nevill
Salem
Henry County
Maggie Goodenew
Daugters
Kansas
Ferree
David Duke
Goodenew
Maggie Garner
Lage Brown
Local Social Roundup From Fairfield Area
Mrs T D McClellan of Fairfield visits sister Mrs Dr Mealey Edna Mealey hosts a taffy pulling with friends J W Campbell of San Diego arrives for a month with parents Mr and Mrs M L Campbell Mrs John Howard becomes ill Mrs Dickinson uninjured after horse and cart collision near town Mrs C U Emry visits parents Dr and Mrs Mealey Miss Clarridge of Libertyville visits sister Mrs James Pickard
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T. D. McClellan
Fairfield
Dr. Mealey
Edna Mealey
J. W. Campbell
San Diego
Cal
M. L. Campbell
John Howard
George Dickinson
Death of Harry L. Sutherland in Bushnell Ill
Mrs. S. D. Perry received word of the death of her brother Harry L. Sutherland who died at his parents home in Bushnell on Tuesday morning January 2nd 1896 at age 25. The notice also mentions local moves visits and social events including Elimaker building a cottage and various residents visiting Batavia Ottumwa Abingdon Holdridge Birmingham and Packwood.
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S. D. Perry
Harry L. Sutherland
D. L. Sutherland
Bushnell
Ill
Elimaker
Ottumwa
Martin Fisher
G. H. Ramey
Abingdon
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Phila, Pa
Bucklen
the State Legislature
U.S. Gov’t
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Pleasant Plain
Batavia
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