Democratic ticket and political tension in 1900s Iowa
The piece lists Democratic and allied ticket names for Iowa offices including Governor and Supreme Court Justice. It argues voters are distracted by living costs and wheat prices, cites Republican tariff credit, warns of sharp campaigning tactics, and notes a West Virginia injunction over religious prayers for striking miners. It also mentions Brown University trustees asking President Andrews to reconsider his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown University
Andrews
Republicans Near County Convention With Treasury Race
The Republican county convention meets Saturday as five candidates contend for treasurer. Incumbents with terms expiring this year appear set for renomination and likely smooth sailing on other contested spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Convention
Treasuryship
Postmaster Row Ends With New Appointee Taking Office
John Palm, newly appointed postmaster at Mr Pleasant, presented his commission and demanded possession. Ed Stall, the retiring postmaster, refused claiming four years of service and no removal notice. An inspector arrived and Stall vacated. The incident suggests partisan contention over office control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palm
Republic party bimetallic commission cited as symbolic move
The piece argues the bimetallic commission is a rhetorical gesture with little real effect. It notes it will quiet some Republicans favoring gold and cites Walter Burns of J S Morgan Co as an anti bimetallism proponent. It quotes his view on an international money conference and British bank stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Burns
London
J.S. Morgan & Co
Burns
London Times
England
No To Bac promotes tobacco cessation nationwide
An advertising promo for No To Bac claims to quit tobacco easily and forever, presenting it as a wonder-worker that makes weak men strong. It promises cure guaranteed with a booklet and sample free, listing Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York and druggists selling at 50 cents or one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims rapid relief of pain in the bladder and urinary passages for both sexes, with instant impact on retention of water. Sold by Bradshaw & Thomas, druggists, Fairfield, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciane
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
Special Trains Through the Great Rock Island Route
Advertisement notes an outing to Colorado with special trains via the Great Rock Island Route, offering inducements for Colorado tourists. Descriptive pamphlet with rates and details sent free on request from John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Colorado
Great Rock Island
John Sebastian
Chicago
Democratic County Convention Called in Jefferson County Iowa
The Democratic Party of Jefferson County Iowa invites delegates to a county convention in Fairfield on September 25 1897 at eleven o clock A M to nominate candidates for county offices. Delegates are allocated by township with one per township plus one per thirty votes or more for Bryan in 1896. Township meetings to select delegates occur September 23 at 7 30 P M. By order of J F Ready chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Wm. J. Bryan
Democratic County Central Committee
J. F. Ready
Walsh On The Campaign In Iowa As Election Nears
In a Chicago interview Chairman C A Walsh says Democratic prospects brighten as Republican rail interests face revolt. He notes farmers feel shut out of convention influence and critique Shaw s record and money lender ties. Walsh discounts grain price boosts helping Republicans and highlights Democratic organization and White and Bryan campaigning across Iowa. Look out for Iowa this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. A. Walsh
Walsh
Shaw
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jackson
Drake
Statehouse
McKinley
White
Bryan
Denison
Lowa
Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion Said to Cure All Animals
A testimonial notes instant cures for humans and horses and all animals within 30 minutes by Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma, druggists, Fairfield, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolford
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
Republicans Delay Campaign to Avoid State Issues in Iowa
The Iowa Republicans plan to open their speaking campaign late September or early October, focusing on national topics while avoiding state concerns. The piece argues this tactic aims to dodge discussions of state printing frauds, census scandals, and corporate influence, citing tables on railroad valuations and Burlington routes to argue ongoing alignment with party interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
Republican Party
Gear
Shaw
Lafayette Young
McFarland
Cedar Rapids
Binder Young
Iowa
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
State Capitol
Klondyke
Congress
Horace Boies
Boies
Republican Corporation Gang
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Merit and Purity
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla has the largest sales in the world and is the One True Blood Purifier. It asserts it cures absolutely and permanently, presenting merit as the reason for its superiority and effectiveness.
Hood's Pills and Sarsaparilla Credited for Quick Cures
Advertisers promote Hood's Pills as easy to take for indigestion and headaches. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as the best blood purifier with claimed cures of blood diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Calumet Baking Powder Becomes Preferred Choice
Housekeepers and cooks favor Calumet Baking Powder as a cost effective safe option, criticizing high priced powders that waste much of the product. Buyers note Calumet preserves the full amount in use and stands as a reliable kitchen staple.
McKinley’s Early Administration Under Fire in Republic
The St Louis Republic reviews Major McKinley’s first half year, condemning tariff policy and foreign choices while noting a mixed economic revival driven by natural demand rather than presidential acts. It argues ongoing Democratic reforms are needed and predicts continued administrative inertia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
McKinley
United States
Spain
Pacific
Republcan
Mark Hanna
Ohio
Hanna
Land
Washington
McKinley-Hanna
White House
Columbus
William McKinley
Anti Drubetic promises relief for bedwetting patients
Dr BE DercH ON claims his ANTI DruBeETIC stops incontinence of water during sleep for both children and adults. The medicine, priced at $1, is sold by Bradshaw and Thoma druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Derchon
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
To Cure Constipation Forever Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement offers Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a universal cure for constipation. It promises relief with a 10 cent or 2 cent price and a refund if C C C fails.
Faith in Free Silver Loyalty Stands Firm in Iowa
Judge E. M. Carr reports that Iowa Democrats and Populists remain loyal to Bryan and the free silver cause. They link upcoming prosperity to food shortages abroad and oppose bond sales and the Dingley bill, signaling continued support for silver as standard money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
E. M. Carr
Democratic State Central Committee
New York World
New York
Democratic State Committee
Iowa
Bryan
Carr
New York City
Bryan on Prosperity Letter From W. J. Bryan Promotes Bipartite View
The St. Louis Post Dispatch prints a Bryan letter summarizing three months of travel. He links wheat price rise to a short foreign crop and argues supply and demand govern prices for wheat and silver. He attacks Republican credit for higher wheat prices and predicts wheat will fall with normal foreign demand, urging bimetallism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post Dispatch
W. J. Bryan
India
Bryan
Ely's Cream Balm ad promotes 10 cent trial size
A 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream Balm is offered with mail option, full size 50 cents. The ad claims effectiveness against catarrh and cold in the head and cites user endorsements from Alfred W. Stevens and others in Caldwell Ohio. Ely Bros. lists 56 Warren St New York City as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Alfred W. Stevens
Caldwell
Ohio
Rock Island Train to Niagara Falls for Grand Army Men
The Rock Island line runs a west to Buffalo train for Grand Army men and friends, leaving Omaha August 22 1897 with through service. Prospective travelers should interview any Rock Island agent for best arrangements and low August ticket rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Buffalo
Grand Army Boys
Omaha
Niagara Falls
Phil, Rupp
Chicago
John Sebastian
No-To-Bae advertised tobacco cure
An old advertisement promises No-To-Bae as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure. It claims it strengthens weak men and offers pricing of 60 cents or one dollar, available at all druggists.
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Frederick E. White
Dem
Benjamin A. Plummer
Justice Supreme Court
L. G. Kinne
Public Instruction
G. F. Reinhart
B. Crane
West Virginia
W. H. Wiley
Tion
Walnut
Chicago & Northwestern
Shaw and Milliman
Blythe
Burlington Road
Hubbard
Royal Baking Powder CO
Bryan ON
Castoria
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