Nomination of Judge Trimble Boosts Iowa Campaign Tone
The Tribune notes Judge Henry Hoffman Trimble won Democratic consensus as nominee for Iowa governor at Council Bluffs. It highlights his war record, legal career, public service, and role in railroad projects, urging active campaigning to defeat Republicans and secure victory in the fall. It also mentions possible bench changes with Judge Dillon’s rumored resignation and George McCrary as a potential successor.
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Judge Trimble
Council Bluffs
Keokuk
Great Northwest
Henry Hoffman Trimble
Trimbles
Rockingham County
Virginia
Trimble
Hoffmans
Pennsylvania
Braddock
Rush
Decatur
Shelby
Indiana
Franklin College
State University At
Bloomington
Asbury University of Greencastle
Indiana Volunteers
James H. Lane
Eden H. Davis
Shelbyville
Thomas A. Hendricks
Iowa
Keosauqua
Third
Iowa Cavalry
Pea Ridge
North Missouri Railroad
Burlington & Southwestern Railroad
Supreme Bench
Congress
Gen. Curtis
Hon
Wm. Loughridge
Horace Greeley
St. Louis
Gov
Henricks
Emma M. Carruthers
Wheeling
Bloomfield
Dillon
Eighth Judicial Distric
Eastern Law School
Geo. McCrary
Chicago
Omaha
Joliet
Ottawa
la Salle
Geneseo
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
West Liberty
Iowa City
Marengo
Brooklyn
Grinnell
Des Moines
Bureau Junction
Peoria
Wilton Junction
Muscatine
Washington
Fairfield
Eldon
Belknap
Centreville
Princeton
Trenton
Gallatin
Cameron
Leavenworth
Atchison
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Farmington
Bonaparte
Bentonsport
Independent
Ottumwa
Baddyville
Pella
Monroe
Indianola
Winterset
Atlantic
Audubon
Avoca
Harlan
Kansas
Ilinois
Democratic Convention at Council Bluffs Chooses Ticket
The Iowa Democratic gathering in Council Bluffs drew 496 of 600 delegates. H. H. Trimble nominated for governor by acclamation. Capt. Yeoman named for lieutenant governor. Reuben Noble and Edwin D. Baker named for supreme court and public instruction, with wards of reports on resolutions and party platform.
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Yeoman
Ft. Dodge
Reuben Noble
Clayton County
Edwin D. Baker
Public Instruction
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Dohany’s
Opera House
Ed. Campbell, Jr
Central Committee
James B. Hageman
Lee County
T. O. Walker
Davis
Reading
W. W. Garner
Louisa
E. D. Fenn
Story
Hageman
Committee On Permanent Organization
A. C. Dodge
Des Moines County
Davis County
A. B. Keith
Crawford
H. W. Clendening
D. O. Finch
Judge Hendershott
John Gibbons
General Dodge
Hagerman
State Committee
Des Moines
Wesley C. Hobbs
Keokuk
H. H. Trimble
W. W. Witmer
J. W. Barnes
C. H. Mackey
Moses Bloom
Iowa City
J. S. Tam
Adams County
D. P. Stubbs
Fairfield
Joseph Eiback
Tam
Stubbs
Finch
Capt. Yeoman
Fort Dodge
Capt. Yeomans
Jeff. Davis
Supreme Court
Mahaska County
Trimble
H. H. True
Market price update for crops livestock and goods
On Tuesday May 22 1879 prices for flour wheat rye oats corn and seeds are listed with per hundred pounds and per bushel rates. Butter eggs feed poultry potatoes salt hides tallow hay cattle hogs and stockers are noted with current ranges and activity describing quiet markets and brisk demand in places.
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Kansas
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Hair Color and Health
Advertises Ayer's Hair Vigor as a restorative for gray hair restoring original color gloss and youthfulness. Claims thickens thinning hair checks falling and may cure some baldness though not if follicles are destroyed or glands atrophied. Emphasizes cleanliness and safety unlike pasty preparations.
Ayer Hair Dressing Advertises Oil Free Formula
Ayer hair dressing promises no oil or dye, avoids staining white cambric, and provides long lasting gloss and fragrance. Prepared by Dr. A. C. AyER & Co., Practical and Analytical Chemists.
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A. C. Ayer & Co
A List of Local Tradesmen and Notables Featured
Light, Light's nursery. Thomas Rodgers grocer. Augustus Vote furniture dealer. R. Gilmer capitalist. Jas. Whitham grocer. Hon. C. E. Noble. Thos. Quinn carriage maker. A. E. Lecompte painter and decorator. Wm. Simison with Jordan Bros. Col. Jacob Comegys.
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Sol. Light
Light
Thomas Rodgers
Augustus Vote
R. Gilmer
Jas. Whitham
C. E. Noble
Thos. Quinn
A. E. Lecompte
Wm. Simison
Jordan Bros. & Co
Col
Jacob Comegys
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J. E. Williamson
J. M. Kelly
B. M. Guthrie
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H. C. Platt
C. Huffsmith
E. B. Halliston
F. C. Hamell
J. B. Elliott
M. L. Temple
Justin Clarke
A. P. Keath
T. J. Potter
J. P. Ament
W. Barnhart
J. R. Adams
John P. Irish
Samuel B. Evans
Fighth
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Walter H. Brown
Edw. Campbell, Jr
M R Jackson
C. D. Bronson
Martin Blinim
L. G. Kinne
P. G. Ballingall
S. H. Mallory
G. Phelps
Webb
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Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
Ue Partisian
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Democratic Party of
Senate
Democrats
Chicago Herald
Chicago Evening Journal
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Herald
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Zimes
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Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Geo. H. Blair, M. D
Cleveland
U.S. Marine Hospital
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Cleveland Protestant Orphan Asylum
Columbus
Ohio
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J. M. Hughes
Jefferson Co
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Harvey Brown
J.T. Sheward
T. F. Higley
Yeari
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J. A. Herring
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