Democratic State Ticket 1889 Election Names
Democratic slate lists Governor Henry Bates of Blackhawk County Lieutenant Governor S L Bestow of Lucas County Supreme Court Judge William F Brannan of Muscatine County Superintendent of Public Instruction Thomas Irish of Dubuque County Railroad Commissioner David Morgan of Poweshick County Election Tuesday November 5 1889 Virginia Tint remainder unknown
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Henry Bates
Blackhawk County
S. L. Bestow
Lucas County
Supreme Court
Wm. F. Brannan
Muscatine County
Thomas Irish
Dubuque County
David Morgan
Poweshick County
Iowa Democrats Endorse Principles At Convention
The Iowa Democracy delegates reaffirm the St. Louis 1888 declaration, oppose tariff burdens on workers, back state and national railroad regulation, and call for honest voting and temperance licensing. They urge liberal pensions for disabled veterans and criticize current pension policies. The group invites cross party cooperation to elect officials who will enact these principles.
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Democracy
Iowa
National Democracy
St. Louis
Freshleers
Republican Party
United States
Democratic County Ticket for Local Officials
The slate lists Representative John Bell of Black Hawk township Auditor W. Shoemaker Locust Grove Treasurer L J Bipwell Walnut Sheriff Kenard Fisher Cedar Superintendent J Myers Walnut Surveyor Charles W Young Fairfield Coroner F R Satrn Fairfield Member Board E A Howard Fairfield township
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John Bell
Black Hawk Township
W. 8. Shoemaker
Locust Grove Township
L. J. Bipwell
Walnut Township
Kenard Fisher
Cedar Township
J. “. Myers
Cuarles W. Young
Fairfield Township
F. R. Satrn
E. A. Howard
Southerners Ticket Sees Capable Local Candidates Favored
The ticket, composed mainly of young men, features John Bell for representative a farmer with solid reputation and no stain on character Hes sixty and long a county resident. W S Shoemaker of Batavia seeks auditor. L J Bidwell of Walnut township runs for treasurer a trusted stock buyer. Richard Fisher of Cedar township is the sheriff nominee from a Democratic family. his grandfather Uncle Jimmy Gallagher was Jefferson county’s first sheriff.
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John Bell
W.S. Shoemaker
Batavia
L. J. Bidwell
Walnut Township
Richard Fisher
Cedar Township
Jimmy” Gallagher
Jefferson County
Local party nominates slate for county offices
The article details Republican nominees for county posts: J. W. Myers for superintendent of schools from Walnut township. Dr. W. Young of Fairfield township for surveyor. Dr. F. R. Smith, also of Fairfield, for coroner. and E. A. Howard for the board. Howard, a longtime resident, is urged as a businesslike choice amid calls for a central board member and a new courthouse. More updates promised before election day.
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J. W. Myers
Walnut Township
Ile
W. Young
Fairfield Township
John Young
F. R. Smith
Pleasant Viain
E. A. Howard
Howard
Break in protection ranks shifts tariff debate in Des Moines
The Des Moines Leader notes a fracturing of tariff support after twenty eight years of unified backing. New England pleads for free Nova Scotia coal and Rhode Island wool while Pennsylvania industries seek relief, with wool manufacturers calling for continued 68 percent protection but cheaper wool to compete with English mills. Wool growers warn duty free wool could force sheep slaughter. Tariff reformers face evolving pressure as voices from multiple regions clash.
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Nova Scotia
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Des Moines
Harrison
Quay
Dudley
Indiana
Massachusetts
Ohio
Itiliana
Sir
Carrison
Washington
Clarrison
Reading Iron Company
Carnegie
Illinois
Boston
Tanner
Brooklyn
Legislature Lacking Minority Seen as Dangerous Institution
A statement warns that a legislature without minority voices risks unchecked power and diminished oversight, highlighting concerns about representation and governance. The remark emphasizes the peril of one party dominance and the need for inclusive debate in democratic institutions.
Political Ideals and Public Health Advised
The piece urges minority safeguards in republics and equal committee representation. It warns parents to prevent child colds in fall and early winter, linking repeated colds to bronchitis and consumption, and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure. فروش at Hufford's drug store.
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Chamberlain’s
Hufford’s Drug Store
To Exchange. Residence on two acres for Fairfield property
A.14 story brick and frame wing residence on two acres rents well with no vacant houses in town. Will trade for half its cost and pay cash difference for Fairfield property. Address LH. J. JESBERG, Franklin, Lee Co., Iowa.
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Fairfield
J. Jesberg
Franklin, Lee Co
Lowa
Six Months of Harrison’s Presidency The Collapse
The Courier Journal editorial reflects on six months of President Harrison’s term. It criticizes tariff policy failures, industry woes, and wage declines, spotlighting Quay Dudley and G A R issues, the Read ing Iron collapse, wool disputes, and the Tanner pension scandal as signs of a faltering administration.
Democrats Nominate Ticket for Van Buren County
The Democratic county convention on Sept. 28 named candidates for Van Buren. Representative S. D. Fellows. auditor W. A. Packer. treasurer A. W. Beeson. sheriff Geo. W. Davidson. superintendent W. C. Kennedy. supervisor James Leaverton. surveyor W. F. Phimmer. coroner Dr. J. W. Hlerick.
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van Buren County
S. D. Fellows
W. A. Packer
A. W. Beeson
Geo. W. Davidson
W. C. Kennedy
James Leaverton
W. F. Phimmer
J. W. Hlerick
Washington County Democrats Nominate Local Ticket
The Democrats of Washington County place Capt. J. J. Kellogg for representative, Wm. Blair for treasurer, J. H L. Pearson for auditor, M. V. G. Reber for sheriff, Miss Viola Ricky for superintendent of schools, Geo. F. Wieland and John Hicks as supervisors, to fill vacancies, Joseph Dudley as surveyor, and Dr T. G. Roberts as coroner.
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Washington County
J. J. Kellogg
Wm. Blair
J. H L. Pearson
M. V. G. Reber
Public Notice of Nonappearance of Debts
Public notice stating that J. B. Kindell will not be responsible for any debts contracted by Martin L. Campbell from this date onward, disclaiming liability and signaling financial independence.
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Martin L. Campbell
J.B. Kindell
Notice to Contractors for Fairfield School Building Bid
Notice is given that proposals for erection of a school building in the independent school district of Fairfield Iowa will be received at the auditor’s office in Fairfield Iowa where plans and specifications may be seen on and after Sept 26 1859 until Oct 26 1859 at which time the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject any or all bids. Sept 18 1859.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Lowa
Honest Shoes from Reliable Factory Makers This Fall
This ad proclaims honest labor and genuine leather in shoes from trusted factories. It lists handsewn Kip Boots, Nelson & Son Calf and Grain Shoes, child and ladies lines, plus a wide men’s selection. It promises no misrepresentation and money savings with durable shape and fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Nelson & Son
J. & T. Cousin’s
Reynolds Bros
A.T. K
Fairfield
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