Democratic State Convention of Iowa to Nominate State Officers
The Democrats of Iowa hold a convention in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, August 6, 1890 at 10 AM to nominate candidates for Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Supreme Court positions and Railroad Commissioner. Delegates are assigned by county with additional delegates per vote share for Horace Boies in 1880. County and township committees to be organized, with reports to the state committees. By order state central committee J. J. Dunn, Chairman. Thos. H. Lee, Secretary.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Horace Boies
State Central Committee
J.J. Dunn
Thos. H. Lee
Democratic Congressional Convention in Keokuk Iowa 1880
The Democratic voters of Iowa’s First Congressional District will meet in Keokuk on August 15 1880 at 11 a m to nominate a Representative and conduct related business. Delegates are apportioned by county plus 200 votes or fraction over 100 cast for John J Seerley in 1880. committeemen to arrange delegate elections and report back.
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Iowa
Keokuk
John J. Seerley
Heavier Tariff Isn't Needed Says Editor Letter
A Topeka Capital excerpt argues a lower tariff suffices for protection and calls tariff increases legalized robbery. It cites Thomas H. Dudley on U S exports, notes domestic price parity with England, and urges reducing duties on goods we can produce cheaper than foreign rivals. It claims free trade would not harm American industry and questions McKinley era protection.
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the Tribune
Topeka
American Iron and Steel Association
Thomas H. Dudley
New Jersy
New Jersey State Agricultural Society
Waverly
Mr. Dudley
Liverpool
Manchester
England
Dudley
New Jersey
United States
House Committee On Ways
Artemus Ward
Amoosia
American Protective Tariff League
E. P. Miller
John H. Gear
House of Representatives
Iowa
Japan
Gear
Europe
Burlington
Illinois
John Merckens Named Iowa Republican Campaign Secretary
The text notes John Merckens once taken to Washington for a department clerkship has been made secretary of the Republican campaign committee for Iowa. It suggests he may perform more work for the committee than the government and that public money could be paid for party services.
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John Merckens
Washington
Rear
Republican Campaign Committee
Iowa
John
Republican Committee
Sioux City Republicans Back Wilson Bill to Keep Liquor Out
Across the river Covington and near the tongue of the Dele gates the Sioux City Republican convention will endorse the Wilson bill to restrain liquor in Iowa. The resolutions committee, recalling last year’s champagne scene, aims to preserve the prohibition vote within the GOP by letting the “kickers” go while keeping the prohibitionist base engaged.
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Covington
Sioux City
Lowa
Committee On Resolutions
G. O.p
Democratic state convention date set for Cedar Rapids
The state committee fixed the convention for August 6, 1890 at 10 A.M. with district caucuses at 9 A.M. Northeast Iowa favored a September 1 date while some members preferred July 30. The plan aims to finish the state convention before the congressional session and advance the tariff issue.
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Cedar Rapids
State Committee
Iowa
Gov Boies to Attend Cedar Rapids Democratic Convention
Aug G Gov. Boies will be at Cedar Rapids during the convention. A thousand delegates and many visiting Democrats will have the chance to see the Democratic governor of Iowa. The First district is urged to send a large enthusiastic delegation.
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Boies
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Awakening of Iowa Towns Prompts Notable Growth
The writer notes a broad revival across southeastern Iowa during trips through Leon Des Moines Ottumwa and Indianola. New electric lights tramways paved streets and a booming real estate market accompany church and college development at Indianola Simpson College and a notable civic library.
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Leon
Des Moines
Iowa
Ottumwa
Indianola
Methodists
U. P
Advocate Tribune
United Presbyterians
W. H. Schooley & Son
E. M. Holmes
Fletcher Brown
Fairfield
Mother's Friend Gains Endorsement Across the South
A physician recommended tonic is widely favored for its usefulness during childbirth. Bradfield Reg. Co. of Atlanta Georgia invites inquiries for details and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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South
Bradfield Reg. Co
Atlanta
Gra
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Reprint Ad Sparks Buyer Warning
An 1847 Webster reprint is offered cheaply but is outdated and poorly produced. A comparison with the latest edition shows major superiority of the current Webster. J and C Merriam Co. warns buyers and promises action against deceitful sellers. Rock Island ticket office announces reduced round trip rail fares to several western states starting May 1.
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J. & C. Merriam X Co
Springfield
Mass
Rock Island
Iowa
Minnesota
Montana
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
A. B. Runy
Resort reborn for Garand Opening in 1990 season
The Old M C Mineral Springs site resort is in order for the Garand Opening Saturday June 7 1990. Frank Stewart will manage dining service guaranteeing first class attention. Offers for mid summer bookings already rising. Mark Swain’s new Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court stirs literary circles with Dan Beard drawings. Sold by subscription with agents sought from R S Peale & Co Chicago.
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M.C
Garand
Frank Stewart
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Mark ‘Swain
Dan Beard
Peale & Co
Chicago
Ill
Ministers of southeastern Iowa hold Fairfield institute
The Christian church in Fairfield hosts a three day ministerial institute for southeastern Iowa pastors from June 24 to 26. Each day features sermons at 11 A.M. and 8 P.M. All are invited to attend. S. B. Ross.
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Christian Churches
Iowa
Fairfield
The
Christian Church
S. B. Ross
Ottumwa Business College Announces Summer Tuition Rates
Ottumwa Business College offers reduced summer rates for Commercial and Shorthand departments. Tuition is 320 for 8 months in each department, normal months priced at 8. This includes all textbooks and use of typewriting machines. O Bryan and Gardner, proprietors.
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Ottumwa Business College
Ottumwa Business College and
Normal Institute
O'Bryan & Gardner, Propr’s
A House and Lot For Sale Near the Square
Four blocks northwest of the square a house and lot are offered for sale by Mus Jane Shriner.
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Square
Jane Shriner
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