Democratic Party State Ticket Listing
The document enumerates Democratic candidates for state and county offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and several county roles. Names listed include THOMAS G. HARPER J. M. PACKWOOD KATE M. JONES and others, indicating a full ticket slate.
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Babb
L. Bestow
A. Seavaces
Svestess
See & Merger Las
Supreme Juube
Thomas G. Harper
Democrats Warn Against Populist Ticket Voting
A quoted warning argues that Democrat votes for the populist ticket only help Republicans. It cautions that few Republicans vote populist and urges Democrats to resist and stay loyal to block GOP victory.
Ballot Details Published In This Week's Tribune
The Tribune presents the official county ballot for the upcoming Tuesday vote. Read through to familiarize yourself with all candidates and measures before casting a ballot.
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the Tribune
Senator Harlan Drops Support for Drake Campaign
Senator Harlan gives no encouragement to the Drake campaign and his friends who resent the methods used to secure defeat will support the motion when voting time arrives.
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Harlan
Drake
Vote Day Remains, County Urged to Cast Democratic Ballots
The message urges voters to participate next Tuesday November 5th and to support the Democratic candidate across the county. It claims strong belief in winning the governor race and says W A Duckworth has favorable chances in the senatorial district.
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W. A. Duckworth
Silence of Des Moines Nors on Gen Drake
The Des Moines Nors party line appears silent this year, offering no endorsement or favorable view of Gen. Drake as organized by Republican managers. The tacit stance suggests no public support or advocacy for him.
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Des Moines Nors
Gen. Drake
Democrats Force Open Debate on State Issues in Des Moines Speech
Dispatch from Des Moines notes Republicans are demoralized after a confident campaign for General Draxe, the railroad machine candidate. Democrats led by Judge Babb demand transparency on issues, advocate reforms in state administration, railroads lobby countermeasures, and call for a nonpartisan state board of control.
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Des Moines
Chicago
General Draxe
Railroad Machine
Rookery
Judge Babb
Republicans On The Run In Iowa Graft Allegations
Chairman McMillan sends a confidential circular warning that the party faces danger from rising anti liquor and anti machine sentiment. Prohibitionists and dissatisfied voters tilt toward the prohibition ticket or Judge Babb while doubts about Drake and railroad influence push some to the Democratic ticket.
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McMillan
Republican State Central Committee
Drake
Republican Central Committee
Iowa
Judge Babb
General Drake
Chicago
Democratic urging on voting patterns for railroad commissioner
A political notice advises Democrats to vote against Jenkins for railroad commissioner and to mark ballots for all other candidates. It instructs voters to place an X before other names and leave Jenkins’ square blank.
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Jenkins
Study and mark the official ballot on page four
The notice urges voters to review the official ballot on page four and learn how to properly mark their vote if not voting a straight ticket.
Capt Duckworth Praised as Probable State Senate Candidate
Capt Duckworth is a Democratic candidate who has canvassed the county and made a good impression. He is described as honest earnest and sensible and likely to be a capable representative if Democrats vote.
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Capt. Duckworth
How to Mark a Ballot with Crosses
The instructions advise voters not to vote straight party and to mark an X in the box before each chosen candidate while leaving the circle at the top blank.
Republicans Opposes Drake Governor Bid in Iowa
Republicans against corporate supremacy refuse to vote for Drake next Tuesday. They argue a railroad president should not be Iowa governor and a candidate lacking judgment is unfit and must be defeated.
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Iowa
Mr. Drake
Neighborhood Voting Call To Action By A Democrat
A reader is urged to personally ensure every democratic vote in the local neighborhood is cast this year. The message emphasizes individual responsibility in upcoming elections and civic participation.
Drake Prohibition Stand Questioned in Iowa Gubernatorial Race
General Drake railroad president and Republican candidate for governor withholds his position on prohibition. Critics call his refusal cowardly and unworthy, arguing it risks alienating both prohibitionists and anti-prohibitionists and may cost him votes.
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Gen. Drake
Iowa
NYC Predicts Large Democratic Lead in Betting
Wagering in New York City favors the democratic ticket with expectations of a decisive majority. Bookmakers anticipate a strong turnout and clear victory for the party.
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New York City
Great Republican shift on prohibition in Iowa
The piece accuses the Iowa Republican Party of retreating from its anti alcohol stance. It labels the party as cowardly deceptive and seeks to clamp down on reform while pursuing saloons in hills and valleys and claiming a strong general reputation.
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Republican Party
Iowa
Rallying Democrats Urge Vote Next Tuesday
A campaign call urges Democrats to mobilize neighbors and vote next Tuesday, claiming Republicans are weaker and urging every Democrat to cast a ballot to ensure a great victory. It emphasizes active Democrats in every community and stresses turnout on election day.
Voter urged to reject Jenkins in county railroad race
The Tribune urges Jefferson County Democrats to refuse Jenkins in the railroad commissioner race. It says his nomination was a mistake and instructs voters to mark all boxes except Jenkins’ on the ballot.
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the Tribune
Jefferson County
Mr. Jenkins
Republican candidates for senate and house described
A published list details republican candidates for the senate and house with brief notes on their views toward corporations. Mr. Bell is described as lacking legislative experience and likely to obey machine commands.
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Senate
House
Bell
Republicans Oppose Drake for Governor Urge Rail Policy
Republicans who vote against Drake for governor and Democrats who oppose Jenkins for railway commissioner are fulfilling a duty to themselves and the state. The railroads should be kept from political interference.
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Drake
Jenkins
Democrats Fight Back Boost Across States
Republicans declare the Democratic Party dead but face a renewed, active Democratic push in Iowa and across New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland, and other states. The piece argues the Democratic Party remains vigorous.
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Iowa
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Maryland
Democrats Return to Fold Over Iowa Hard Times Vote
Several Democrats who left the party last fall to back Republicans on the hard times issue have returned to the Democrats. They say they are unhappy with the Republican candidate and campaign in Iowa this year and felt out of place while outside the party.
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Party of Democracy
Iowa
Republicans Reboosted by Dem Return voters
The speakers claim disgruntled Democrats who defected to Republicans last fall are returning amid criticism of GOP state policies. They accuse Republicans of cowardice on state issues and of surrendering state control to the railroads, while noting some Republicans may follow.
Drake accuses Democrats of importing Chicago papers to defeat him
General Drake criticizes Democrats for flooding Sioux City with Chicago papers to swing his Iowa governor bid. He notes his nomination arose at a Chicago railroad conference before the Iowa Republican convention, which he says only ratified the move and sidelined James F. Harlan.
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Drake
Mason City
Chicago
Sioux City
Voters urged to register before next Saturday
Democrats urged to ensure proper registration before the last chance on November 2. Any new voters who have just reached voting age, failed to vote last year, or moved into the ward must register to be eligible to vote.
Prohibition Debate Sparks GOP Frustration in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Republicans angered by Democrats aiding enforcement of prohibition. It says some GOP voices supported prohibition for effect rather than conviction, highlighting tensions over law enforcement and political strategy.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Prohibition
Population Rise After Census Grows State to 2 Million
The latest census places the state population at 2,057,250, up 145,354 from 1890, a gain a little over 7 percent. Nine counties shed residents while the remaining counties posted gains.
Early croup warning prompts home remedy use
Parents told to watch for hoarseness as the first sign of croup and to treat with Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent an attack. The ad asserts the remedy also works for colds and whooping cough and notes sale by Bradshaw Thoma druggists.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
One Minute Cough Cure Relief Promoted by Bradshaw and Thoma
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as giving immediate relief for a hacking cough. Bradshaw and Thoma are named as promoters.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Drake the Railroad Manipulator Exposed as Subsidy Graber
An investigation in a northern Missouri rail scheme accuses General Drake of deceit in obtaining subsidies and taxes, detailing bonds issued, tax exemptions, and a New York trust mortgage that netted about 1.18 million dollars on 118 miles. The report likens Drake to Jay Gould and highlights alleged fraud and profiteering.
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Des Moines
Drake
Iowa
Missouri
Jay Gould
General Drake
Memphis
Scotland County
Northern Missouri Railroad
Supreme Court of Missouri
Prairies
New York
Trust Company
General Drake Dodge on Liquor Questions at Iowa Meeting
At a Methodist voters conference in Iowa two questions asked of General Drake cover licensing saloons and liquor manufacture. He dodged with a future answer and claimed the Republican platform assigns such issues to the legislature. He noted the governor shares lawmaking power and must sign any bill. Will he sign a license or manufacturing bill if passed?
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Methodist Voters of
Iowa
Senate
House
General Drake
Des Moines
Davenport
Republican
Judge Babb
Drake
Iowa election fights over MULD Act repeal stance
Text argues that General Drake dodges on signing a repeal bill and refuses a direct yes or no. It accuses him of equivocation and cowardice, urging Iowa voters to judge a candidate who avoids clear answers on the core ballot issue.
Iowa Democrats Rally as Republicans Defect Over Liquor Issue
Reports across Iowa show heavy Republican defections due to General Drake's stance on liquor and railroading. Farmers revive meetings to resist railroad oppression and expect Democratic gains in Mississippi river counties. Letters from Warren and others cite apathy in Republicans, while Democrats prepare for a campaign boost with strong voter turnout.
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Drake
Farmers of
Iowa
Warren County
State Central Committee
Hancock
Harrison
Grundy
Greene
Audubon
Cherokee
Union
Poweshiek
Mississippi River
Union County
Going into a decline and the digestive remedy
The text explains that decline stems from poor digestion and inability to eat. It claims food ferments in the stomach, causing poisons. recommends the Shaker Digestive Cordial as a pre-digested aid to restore stomach function and health, urging readers to obtain a book from the druggist.
California chemist improves Castor Oil taste with Laxol
A California chemist has reformulated Castor Oil by adding Laxol to neutralize its bitterness. The breakthrough aims to make the medicine more palatable and encourage use.
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California
Look Out For Colds This Season Hood's Sarsaparilla T
Make yourself strong against seasonal sickness with Hood's Sarsaparilla, a trusted tonic and blood purifier. This advertised remedy promises to support health and vitality during the cold season.
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Hood
Hamlet Playheaded by Barnstorming Galaxy Duo
A playful dialogue between a comic and a heavy villain discusses a ghost walking tomorrow night. The comedian notes money shortages over three weeks and confirms the plan to stage Hamlet.
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Commedian
General Drake and Iowa Liquor Question Critique
A Davenport Republican attack on General Drake is denounced as deceitful and partisan. The piece accuses the paper of journalistic corruption, questions Drake’s stance on liquor measures, and argues that true public virtue cannot tolerate deceit or political evasion.
Simmons Liver Regulator Recommended as Purely Vegetable Tonic
A reader praise notes Simmons Liver Regulator as a purely vegetable tonic easier to take in liquid or powder with no griping. It claims quick relief from constipation biliousness sick headache and dyspepsia and features a testimonial from Rev. J. M. Rollins of Fairfield Virginia.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Phila
Simmons Liver
J. M. Rollins
Fairfield
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