Democratic State Convention Call for Iowa Delegates
The Iowa Democrats call a delegate convention in Des Moines on June 238 1807 at 10 A M to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge railroad commissioner and superintendent of public instruction and to handle other business. Delegates 1215 total with Des Moines district 20. urging county conventions by June 19 and precinct committee staffing plus immediate organization for a state government reform agenda.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Wm. J. Bryan
Feeller Pere
Washington
State Central Committee
Law
Jefferson County Iowa Democrats Call for County Convention
The Jefferson County Democrats meet in Fairfield on June 19 1897 at 1 p m to elect ten delegates to the state convention in Des Moines June 23 1897. Delegates allotted by township and 20 votes plus fractions for Bryan. Primaries June 17 1887 at 7 30 p m. Committeemen urged to attend to perfect county organization. I D Jones chairman.
Diuretic and Lotion Advertisements in Fairfield Catalog
Water incontinence overnight halted by Dr. E. Dercy ON S ANTI Diuretic claims to cure children and adults. Priced at $1 and sold by Bradshaw Thoma druggists Fairfield Iowa. Woolford Sanitary Lotion cures itching on humans and animals in 30 minutes. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma druggists Fairfield Iowa.
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E. Dercy- ON
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
Woolford
Fairfield, Lowa
Batavia Sentinel Moves to Pleasant Plain For Publication
The Batavia Sentinel will be moved to Pleasant Plain and published there after this issue. Complaints say Batavia residents have not patronized the paper enough to support it. Democrats, including L. A. Palmer and John Wallbank of Mt Pleasant, plan to unite this fall and back the regular ticket as an example.
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Batavia Sentinel
Pleasant Plain
Batavia
L. A. Palmer
John Wallbank
Mt. Pleasant
Roxie Plaindealer Debuts Independent Voice
The Roxie Plaindealer from Roxie Mississippi launches as No 1 Vol 1 eight pages five columns per page. Editor Henry Ames is praised for character ability and forceful writing. The paper pledges independence in politics.
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the Tribune
Roxie
Reeves and relatives named for royal jubilee posts
The republican press would rail if a Democratic president created a special ambassador to honor the queen on her coronation anniversary. Whitelaw Reid is named Victorian ambassador with a relative as special attache. General Miles and Admiral Miller receive special commissions, all funded publicly, prompting costly speculation.
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England
Whitelaw Reid
Reid
Miles
Admiral Miller
Chicago Chronicle
Democratic county convention call announced
The Tribune notes a dele gate convention at the court house on Saturday June 19 at one o clock. Townships and precincts choose delegates on Thursday June 17 at 7 30 P M at their usual voting place unless altered by the local committeeman. Primary meetings urge at least three committeemen per precinct and full delegation to ensure a prompt organization.
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State Committee
I. D. Jones
Democratic Committee
Tribune
Court House
Nomination Debate Over Fred White for Iowa Governor
The piece weighs whether Hon. Fred White should be Democratic nominee for Iowa governor this year. It notes farmers favoring his ability but distrust in a plain farmer candidate, while corporations might oppose him and enthusiasm may be lacking for a statewide victory.
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Fred. White
Wheeler
White
Mr. White
Iowa
Ely's Cream Balm Offer Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
A 10 cent trial of Ely's Cream Balm is advertised as a cure for catarrh or nasal cold. Full size costs 50 cents and is available from Ely Bross at 56 Warren Street New York or by mail. A Brooklyn reader testifies to six weeks of use curing catarrh.
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Ely
ELY Bross
Warren St
N. Y
Joseph Stewart
Grand Avenue
Brooklyn
Trans Continental Line Promotes Colorado Travel In 1897
To the Christian Endeavor meeting in San Francisco in July 1897 travelers are urged to take the best line to Colorado via special trains through the Great Rock Island Scenic Route. The Trans Continental Line offers inducements for Colorado tourism with a free pamphlet on scenery and route. John Sebastian G P A Chicago invites readers to subscribe to The Tribune.
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Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Colorado
Great Rock Island
Frauds and high prices cited in state records report
The Des Moines Saturday Review reveals alleged frauds from state records and notes corn prices rising due to heavy rains and impassable roads. It cites a $32,000 stock certificate tied to a soap purchase and questions towel spending by Mr. Metzger in 1894 and 1895, estimating several thousand towels bought over two years.
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Iowa
Clarkson
Ink Woes and Seats Cost Iowa Big Bill in Des Moines
A Iowa newspaper blames high state spending on an ink messenger paid two dollars daily to refill 150 ink wells in the legislature plus costly capitol maintenance led by custodian Geo Metzger. The piece cites ink costs, lodging, and a large soap and tool bill as evidence of extravagance. It argues the funds, including Sundays, tempt populist reform.
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State House
Polk County
Father Rowen
Jim Rowen
Iowa
Capitol
Geo. Metzger
Des Moines
Davenport
Metzger
Mr. Metzger
State House Costs and Staffing Under Custodian Metzger
The piece details ice bill totals for 1894 1895 and 1896 and questions the state plant costs. It lists state house payrolls for March 31 including police firemen janitors and foremen with daily rate adjustments and notes extras for other officials and departments.
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Mr. Metzger
Metzger
State House Janitors Loom Large in Budget Debate
The piece notes 48 janitors serving the state house and officials, many from prominent families, with four drawing 28 per week as nominal house janitors. It questions efficiency and suggests retrenchment as voters push for cuts.
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Supreme Court
State House
Janitors Avoid Extra Snow Removal Costs
The piece notes janitors do not perform extra odd jobs, except occasional pottering by Mr. Johnson who oversees historical rooms. Extra snow removal workers cost up to twenty cents per hour, totaling about twenty dollars in some months.
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Canton
Cincinnati Enquirer
McKinley
K. I. Numan
Numan House
MajorcKinley
Washington
Mr. Johnson
McFarland
Spring Time and Harvest Blossoms in New England Scene
The verse recalls the cycle of spring bloom and harvest with images of blossoms, fragrance, and children by trees, followed by a prompt for Hood’s Sarsaparilla claiming to purify and vitalize blood. Also notes a farm loan offering by J. M. Stinson with low rates.
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J.M. Stinson
Ex Governor Boies Declines Fusion Governorship Bid
A letter from Grace Boies of Waterloo dated May 22 1897 informs readers that despite friendly pressure from silver Democrats he cannot accept nomination for Iowa governor on a fusion ticket. Boies cites personal reasons and declines, urging public sentiment to focus on suitable candidates.
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Des Moines
Democratic State Committee
Boies
Leader
Iowa
A Orace Bosess
Waterloo
Horace Boies seen as best fusion governor nominee
A local silver leader urges nominating Horace Boies for governor, arguing his broad appeal could mobilize 15 000 to 20 000 more votes. He recalls Boies’ pivotal 1896 influence and notes Boies would attract gold democrats and reform-minded Republicans, boosting the fusion ticket by up to 20 000 votes.
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Horace Boies
Iowa
Dubuque
Lowa
Kirkwood
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