Democratic primaries set for June in Fairfield townships
The notice announces Democratic primaries in each township or precinct at 7 PM on Saturday June 13 and again for June 18 to select delegates to the county convention. precincts must choose a county central committee member at their primary meetings and follow announced times or any alternate times published in the Fairfield Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
W. H. Chamberlin
Fairfield Tribune
County Central Committee
Democratic Party
Bank Notice of Deposits and Custodian Services
Transacts General Banking Business Money to loan at reasonable rates for long or short time on real estate or personal security. Acts as custodian of wills and valuable papers without charge. Interest at the rate of 4 per cent per annum paid on all money deposited for a period no less than six months.
No Interest Paid on Demand Deposits
Bank announces no interest paid on demand deposits with J E Roth president E A Howard vice president James Sullivan cashier. Stockholders listed.
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J. E. Roth
E. A. Howard
W. Pres
Jas. Sullivan
J. BE. Roth
James Louden
D. G. Higley
James SuLlIvan
W. E. Bradshaw
J.s.mckenney
Ed. Hunt
Jos. Ricksher
T. M. Byrnes
T. KR. Howlett
J. F. Loehr
Geo D. Clarke
Lafe Coop
Ward Lamson
R. W Lamson
Geo. W. Ball
R. F. Ratcliff
W. A. Lamson
J. W. Burnett
Joseph Roth
E. F. Simmons
Chris. Roth
D. W. Templeton
Eugene Campbell
H. Watkins
Adam Messer
N. M. Slagle
D. M. Parrett
J. P. Manatrey
Will
Prewitt
Wm. C. Hawk
Thos. Louden
J. H. Allender
A.C. D. Bradshaw
H. B. Rodgers
J. 8
Louden
A. F. Cuassel
F. O. Danielson
August Walgren
Vaught
John McLane
George Mowery
Chas
D. Leggett
Gear Seeks Gubernatorial Bid Amid Prohibition Debate
John H. Gear aims for the Republican nomination for governor this year. He says a strong party stance against prohibition will determine his bid, and he plans to fight if the party aligns with his anti prohibition views.
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John H. Gear
Hell
Banquet for Iowa Democratic Press Leaders Planned
R. H. Moore of the Ottumwa Democrat invites members of Iowa's democratic press to a banquet at his residence on Tuesday evening June 23, the night before the convention.
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R. H. Moore
Ottumwa Democrat
Democratic Press of
Iowa
Senator Wilson Visits Des Moines Reflecting on Iowa Politics
Senator Wilson was in Des Moines last week assessing ground politics. Republicans face a tough year as Democrats gain influence across the state and control.
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Wilson
Des Moines
Lowa
John Henry Gear as Example for Young Men
The Des Moines Capital holds up John Henry Gear of Burlington as an emulative figure. Gear entered politics around 1878 after amassing a fortune from whiskey and wholesale groceries, but now he has lost it and must hustle for an insurance job. Sioux City notes his fall as a warning.
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Des Moines
John Henry Gear
Burlington
Chilton Attacks Third Party Sub-Treasury Scheme
Texas Senator Norace Chilton, a Democrat, denounces the sub-treasury plan in a speech. He cites the constitution economy and past statesmen warnings and warns farmers would face deeper misfortunes if the scheme succeeds.
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Norace Chilton
Texas
Treasury
Cornfield
Sub-Treasury
Chilton
Republican reform call to save party from peril in Kansas letter
John J. Ingalls argues the Republican Party faces grave problems and must address present economic and social issues rather than cling to past dogmas. He urges a return to founder spirit, a campaign on practical questions, and warns against compromise and ridicule, comparing the stakes to historic battles. Harrison likely renominated. Cleveland as opponent. warns of a Waterloo if misled.
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John J. Ingalls
Seventh Congressional District
Kansas
Harrison
Cleveland
Iowa Prohibition Debate Echoes in Northwest Interview
Hon D P Stubbs Iowa politician notes in Seattle that a prohibition majority exists but the law harms the state. He cites capital flight to Omaha and Council Bluffs, uneven apportionment, high policing costs in Dubuque Polk Des Moines counties, and bootleg activity across towns. He predicts youth shifting away from Republicans.
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D. P. Stubbs
Northwest
Seattle
Washington
Iowa
Fife
Indiana
State Senate
Greenback
Stubbs
South
Copperhead
Assembly
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Minnesota
Illinois
Missouri
Union
Dubuque
Polk County
Des Moines
Iowa Mortgage Bulletin Sparks Alarm Over Farm Debts
The Census Bureau bulletin shows January 1 1890 Iowa real estate debt at 199 054 959 with 74.77 percent on acres and 25.23 percent on plots. It notes an average debt of 3104 per person and cites Cass county where 52 percent of land is mortgaged and $11.29 debt per acre, linking low farm prices to reduced prosperity.
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Census Bureau
Iowa
Audubon Democrat
Boies
Iown
Cass County
Bulletin
Big Jefferson county Fourth of July Celebration Planned
Preparations are underway for a large Jefferson county celebration directed by the Jefferson county Library. Delegations from townships will gather for a grand day featuring a court house cornerstone ceremony, flag drills, speeches, music, gypsy fortune teller, Trades Procession, Calathumpians, balloon ascensions, baseball, and a night carnival with fireworks and an opera house entertainment.
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Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
Calathumpians
Ballon
Memorial Day Observance Draws Record Fairfield Crowd
Fairfield’s Memorial Day celebration drew the largest crowd yet with clear weather and a national remembrance tone. The old soldiers led a parade to the graveyard where graves were decorated, followed by a park ceremony with schoolchildren, prayers, recitations, and speeches by local officials and a college glee club performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Dr. Magill
Emma Stinger
Gertrude Caldwell
Maggie Young
America
KE. I. Schreiner
C. D. Leggett
John A. Spielman
John H. Gear
College Glee Club
Sale of Residence and Two Additional Properties On Same Street
Property owner offers sale of a seven room residence with outbuildings on Second South and Fifth East streets and two additional houses with lots on the same street. Interested parties may call the owner or Jones & Fullen. Mary A. Wall.
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Second South
Fifth East
Jones & Fullen
Mary A. Wall
Packwood Community Notes and Future Plans
Rev Wilson preaches at Packwood as town shows growth with new depot repairs and stock yard changes. Reports mention new businesses, residents arriving from Sweden, proposed lumber yard, and improvements to Presbyterian church. A collection raised four to five hundred dollars for church expenses and local farming activity remains strong with crops and labor prospects.
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PackWwoop
Wilson
Olliver
Scott
Packwood
Fairfield
R. L. Scott’s
Lee
Condon
Levi Sharps
Jefferson County
H. Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
Nervous Women Deserve More Sympathy, Heart Cure Promoted
An advertisement argues that nervous women are often mistreated and describes symptoms such as shortness of breath chest pain and dropsy. It promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nerve as remedies and offers a free booklet on Heart and Nervous Disease with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Bradshaw
Thoma
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