Call for Democratic State Convention in Des Moines
Iowa Democrats call a delegate convention in Des Moines on the 2nd day of June 1897 at 10 o clock A M to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge railroad commissioner and superintendent of public instruction and to transact other business. Delegates number 1215 statewide with counts by county and district, urging immediate organization and pledging support for reform in state government. M F Healy chairman E M Carr secretary.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Wm. J. Bryan
Fda
Tingle Dees
Jefferson
van Buren
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Court Room
Walnut
Black Hawk
Packwood
Beens
Abingdon
Batavia
Brookville
Soledades
Buchanan
Lockridge
Liberty
All For County Democratic Convention Advised
All voters in sympathy with the 1896 national and state platforms are invited to attend the county Democratic primaries and convention to select delegates for the state convention. Townships will choose delegates June 17 1897 at 7 30 PM at the usual voting place unless changed. Committeemen to be present to perfect county organization. I D Jones chairman.
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Iowa
Lowa
State Central Committee
Law
State Committee
I. D. Jones
Democratic Committee
Dettch Onn Antidiuretic Aids Sleep For All Ages
Incontinence of water during sleep stopped immediately by Dr E Detch Onn s anti diuretic. Cures children and adults alike. Price eleven dollars. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma druggists Fairfield Iowa.
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E. Detchonn
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
Sanitary Lotion Promises Quick Cure for Animals
A claimed remedy, Oolford's Sanitary Lotion, is advertised to cure humans and animals within 30 minutes. The sale is listed through Bradshaw & Thoma druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
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Oolford
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
Wool prices rise as fleeces lighter this year
The report notes wool price is up from last year while fleeces are lighter by about a pound and a half. A politician claims tariffs raise prices, but observers say cleaner wool is the real factor and the tariff is irrelevant.
Democrat leaders seek healing in ticket selection
In a Chicago bound note to State Leader Hon Edward Campbell Jr argues against widening Democrat rifts. He backs sound Democrats on the ticket over past Bryan men, naming Col Mackey Gov Boies Harry Evans as strong options and opposing Geo L Finn J R Sovereign Judge Cole J W Muffly.
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Chicago
Edward Campbell, Jr
Bryan
Geo. L. Finn
J. R. Sovereign
Judge Cole
J. W. Muffly
Col. Mackey
Gov. Boies
Harry C. Evans
Hamilton Denies Candidacy For Iowa Governor
Hon. John T. Hamilton of Linn county dispels rumors of his gubernatorial run. He states he is not a candidate and did not seek the attention, urging the party to focus on state needs beyond national issues such as the bullion debate.
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John T. Hamilton
Linn County
Hamilton
Des Moines
Iowa
Justice for Soldiers Home Pension Deductions Questioned
A judge approves holding pension certificates for inmates at a soldiers home and retaining all but six dollars monthly. The retained funds go to the inmate’s family or to home expenses. The piece questions applying a federal statute against old soldiers here while it would favor them against merchants in similar cases.
Ottumwa Rival Editors Engage in Politicized Press Feud
Col Moore of the Ottumwa Democrat and Editor Lee of the Courier clash in a bitter political dispute. Candidates for postmaster spar with accusations of improper charges and city printing work. An Omaha expert inspected the Courier’s city and county printing, with claims of report suppression.
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Col. Moore
Ottumwa Democrat
Lee
Courier
Omaha
THE
Tribune
Ottumwa
Moore
Bob
Hood's Sarsaparilla Boosts Strength and Vitality
Thousands have tested the great building up power of Hood's Sarsaparilla and have found renewed strength vigor and vitality in its use. Subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
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Hood
Democratic Governor Nomination Hints Formidable Field
A list of possible Democratic nominees for governor includes Horace Boies J T Hamilton Fred White W A Spurrier James Burgess S H Basher F G Yeoman Daniel Kerr Judge Van Wagenen Mayor Leech and D P Stubbs. Boies is the strongest, with wide support, while White faces opposition from Davis County and others doubt his viability. The convention is likely to favor Boies or Kerr, with Boies carrying last year’s Free Silver support and broad public esteem.
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Horace Boies
J. T. Hamilton
Fred White
W. A. Spurrier
James Burgess
S. H. Basher
F. G. Yeoman
Daniel Kerr
van Wagenen
Leech
Mt. Pleasant
D. P. Stubbs
White
Boies
Hamilton
Kerr
Wisdom at Des Moines Energizes Honest Democrats
The Tribune argues for a wise Des Moines ticket and platform to unite earnest Democrats, populists, and reform-minded Republicans. It warns against radical leaders and personal henchmen, urging delegates to think independently to avoid defeat in November.
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THE
Tribune
National Party
Des Moines
C. C. Cole
Jas. B. Weaver
Mr. Murphy
Dubuque
End of the Century: Hinitt on Liberty and Civil Society
Rev F W Hinitt surveys the 18th century revolutions and American progress. He cites universal suffrage religious toleration and education as pillars of civilization while warning against blind optimism and lawless drift toward socialism.
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Voltaire
Hume
Montesquieu
Diderot
Rosseau
America
United States
Well Said and Wise on Iowa Democrat Split and State Mismanagement
A Iowa City Press commentary argues that silver and gold Democrats may control the state convention and unite against Republican mismanagement. It asserts national questions align, vows no offices, and suggests an independent course could lead to 50 000 Democratic votes to restore the state’s good name.
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Silver Democrats
Money to loan on ta rate of interest
Irm security, low J. M. Stinson. Money to loan at a rate of interest with security offered by J. M. Stinson.
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Irm Security
Low J. M. Stinson
Ranck backs Boies for governor amid gold ticket questions
Senator Ranck argues Boies is the strongest unifying choice for governor and could head off a gold democratic ticket. He notes Boies has broad confidence and campaign strength on state issues, while suggesting White or others could split the vote if Boies isn’t nominated. He estimates turnout figures and predicts regular democratic voting patterns.
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Boles
Ranck
Boies
White
van Wagenen
Hamilton
Spurrier
Daniel Kerr
McKinley
Drake
Outing in the Rockies on the Great Rock Island Route
A promotional note for travel to Colorado via the Great Rock Island Route offering special inducements for tourists. A handsome pamphlet with full rate particulars is sent free on application to John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Colorado
Great Rock Island
John Sebastian
Chicago
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F. W. Hinitt
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Atlantic
Hinitt
Senate of
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Charles Kingsley
Iowa City Press
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Rockies
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