Democratic State Convention to nominate state officers
A Democratic State Convention will be held at Council Bluffs on Wednesday May 21 1879 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Judge of the Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Instruction. County delegates are based on votes for Joseph C Knapp for Judge in October 1878 Jefferson county to have seven delegates. The call urges Knapp supporters to unite to reduce taxes and criticize Republican financial rule. Edw Campbell Jr Chm'n Dem State Central Committee.
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Iowa
Lee R. Seaton
Des Moines
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Veto Fight Over Military Interference in Elections
The President vetoes the bill preventing army involvement in elections while Hayes urges guards at polls. The piece notes calls to appeal to the country on free ballots, criticizes journalistic inaccuracies about Campbell and Kennedy, and reports Judge Curtis Bates's death in Des Moines. It quotes Congressman Blackburn and a Republican chairman urging convention turnout amid postwar political jockeying.
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House of Representatives of the People
County voters wary of war rhetoric and false promises
The speaker proclaims that sensible county voters will resist claptrap claiming the war isn't over or that wartime benefits will vanish, stressing caution toward misleading political messaging. The remark frames a call for prudent support amid ongoing postwar debates.
Debate Over Civil War Heroes and Party Loyalty
In an Iowa context a reader rebuts claims that Republicans reward veterans for wearing blue rather than merit. The piece lists officials who never wore the blue, contrasts Union heroes with postwar offices, and cites Seaton’s questions about Iowa’s representation. It also rebuts Republican claims amid national battles over elections, power, and liberty.
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Free Elections and Bill Debate Heated by Democrats
The piece argues that Democrats pursue free elections without fear of military interference and will accept no concession in form to achieve that goal. It frames Souggestion as a universal privilege and endorses Dr Bull's Baltimore Pills for bilious fever fever and indigestion with a 25 cent price.
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Ayer
Vataticos Manufacturing Co
Norwalk
Ohio
F. D. Abbott & CO
Fairfield
Iowa
Misstep by State Leader McCoid Reflects on Congress
State Leader Moses McCoid attempted to trigger a congressional session delay by publishing a petition in the regular proceedings. The stunt drew sharp scorn and raised Republican discomfort, while McCord’s inexperience in the Iowa legislature is noted as a cautionary example for his conduct in Congress.
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Pierce and Sage remedies praised by the English press
The St Croix Courier reports on analyses by Prof Chandler and others finding no objectionable points in Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Sage's Catarrh Remedy. The paper argues against labeling the inventor a quack and notes favorable English coverage endorsing these medicines for efficacy and satisfaction.
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Sewing Machines Sold on Easy Monthly Payments
Sewing machines sold on easy monthly payments by Francis Abbott at Morris's jewelry store. 52-tr.
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Fairfield Market Prices May 13 1979
Market notes list flour prices for nominal Snow Flake to Centennial, wheat bids steady to unchanged, rye oats and corn values, seeds and butter and eggs rates, feed quality, poultry chick prices, potatoes, salt, hides and tallow, hay value, and cattle hogs conditions. Cattle cows and fat steers shown, hogs few with shipper bids.
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Blair's Catarrh Remedy Promoted With Theory of Disease
The article argues catarrh is mainly a local irritation, not a constitutional disease, and promotes Dr. Blair's Catarrh Remedy as a potent aemtopath, alterative, and antiseptic treatment. It cites universal early success, pending microscopist tests, and lists numerous testimonials from notable figures and local merchants and officials.
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