Democratic Slate Listed for State and County Offices
The ticket names Claude R. Porter for Secretary of State Nils Anderson for Treasurer E H Gillette for Auditor J M Parsons for Attorney General A Hanson for Railway Commissioner Full Term H E Wills for Railway Commissioner Short Term Earl R Perkins for Clerk of the Supreme Court W M Spurrier for Supreme Court Judge W H Ferren for Supreme Court Reporter and several judicial and county posts including W H C Jaques Henry C Taylor O C Leech T M Stuart Charles Linder Albert Snyder Martin Liblin W C Spalding M B Sparks.
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J. M. Parsons
A. Hanson
Supreme Court
Earl R. Perkins
WM. A. Spurrier
Democratic congressional convention at Farmington today
The Democratic congressional convention for this district is being held today at Farmington with local delegates gathering to nominate and discuss candidate support.
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Farmington
War Conduct Should Stay Clear of Politics Says Des Moines News
The Des Moines News argues that wartime conduct must not be politicized, warning that partisan controversy offers a convenient shield for responsible delinquents amid the current heated discourse.
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Des Moines News
Miles Named Permanent Chairman at County Republican Convention
Lewis Miles is United States attorney for the southern district of Iowa and was recently made permanent chairman of the county Republican convention. Under Democratic administrations this would be seen as partisan and could prompt removal from office.
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Lewis Miles
Towa
Jaques Urges Court Clerk Election Support in Jefferson County
W. H. C. Jaques, a Democratic judicial ticket candidate, appeals to Jefferson County voters. A former resident from 1849 to 1867, he is described as a good lawyer and plans a strong race with probable election if backed by friends.
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W. H. C. Jaques
Jefferson County
Iowa City Republicans on soldiers' return home
The Iowa boys enlisted to fight for humanity not to endure unhealthy camps or be used by inexperienced officers. They bore hardships in silence while there was a chance to fight. When peace arrived and orders to muster out came, many wished to return home and resume work rather than remain for police duties in conquered lands until the regular army expanded.
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Iowa City Republican
Iowa
General Lee Says Cuban Volunteers to Serve Six Months
General Lee declares volunteer troops sent to Cuba will serve about six months and then return home, replaced by regular army units. He adds that if given command and ordered to scavenger duty, he would have full permission to shoot him. Many volunteers expected to be relieved by these assurances.
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Lee
Cuba
Fairfield Mercantile Prompts Local Trading Call
A prominent merchant visits Fairfield urging local merchants to trade in Fairfield. He discusses the merits of mer cantile pursuits and offers inducements to encourage business in the town, highlighting reasons to shop and sell there.
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Fairfield
Fairfield’s Clark drugstore and Risk Hufstedler’s bargain house
The Clark drugstore advertises a full line of drugs and proprietary preparations with skilled compounding and a complete physician’s requisites section. Risk & Hufstedler are praised as a gigantic enterprise offering a vast dry goods stock at low prices with a strong guarantee policy and daily new bargains.
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Prote
Clark
Clarke
Fairfield
Messrs. Risk & Hufstedler
Elegant furniture firm offers full stock and funeral services
The store displays parlor dining room office chamber and library furniture with book cases hall racks couches and rocking chairs. Under the supervision of F D Kerrick the undertaking department operates with full facilities and courteous service. Kerrick and Co are well known and respected in county social and business circles.
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F. D. Kerrick
D. Kerrick & Co
Chas H Gage Emerges as Leading Hardware Merchant
The west side of the square hosts Chas H Gage a prominent hardware businessman building a first class trade. His store showcases modern Iowa fixtures a large stock including cutlery tools builders hardware pumps Bucks stoves and ranges with competitive prices and attentive service. Commentators praise his enterprise and local market impact.
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Chas. H. Gage
Iowa
Gage
Iowa State Savings Bank of Fairfield
The Iowa State Savings Bank of Fairfield chartered in 1890 has an untarnished record and faithful service to depositors. Led by J. E. Roth president E. A. Howard vice president and John Davies cashier the bank is praised for safekeeping funds and reliable banking in the county.
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America
Fairfield
Iowa State Savings Bank
J. E. Roth
E. A. Howard
John Davies
Iowa State Savings Bank of
Risk and Hufstedler Store Introduces New Styles
The Risk and Hufstedler dry goods house displays ongoing novelty and fashion in its offerings. The firm constantly presents fresh ideas to the public and aims to secure the most desirable goods, signaling increased activity in trade.
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Risk & Hufstedler
Messrs. Risk & Hufstedler
Harris & Cuddy Fairfield Clothier Leading Store
Harris and Cuddy of Fairfield promote a wide range of men boys and children clothing with latest fabrics shirts neckties collars cuffs underwear silk and linen handkerchiefs gloves hosiery hats and caps. They emphasize quality fit and style with a custom department and strong trade connections promising continued success.
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Fairfield
Harris & Cuddy
Messrs
Druggist Geo D Clarke Serves Fairfield City
A local advertisement extols the first class pharmacy kept by Geo D Clarke in Fairfield. The notes describe the store as among the finest in the city and emphasize modern ideas, personal skill, and intelligence as benefits to the community.
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Fairfield
Geo. D. Clarke
Com
J F Wilson Jr shoe establishment in Fairfield
Jas F Wilson Jr runs Fairfield's leading shoe shop since 1889 offering a wide range of boots shoes slippers rubbers for all ages. The business emphasizes quality pricing cash sales and strong trade reputation through courteous service and extensive manufacturer connections.
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Fairfield
Jas. F. Wilson, Jr
Wilson
Kerrick and Company Furniture and Undertakers Lead Local Trade
F D Kerrick and Co run the leading furniture and undertaker business in this section, noted as the most popular store by local customers. The firm is managed by Messrs F D Kerrick and Co offering furniture and funeral services.
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Messrs, F. D. Kerrick & Co
Phillips & Son Leads Fairfield Grocers With Fresh Goods
The Phillips and Son grocery house in Fairfield earns its reputation as a top local retailer by offering a carefully chosen stock of groceries, teas, coffees, canned goods, meats, dairy, and fresh produce at competitive prices. The firm emphasizes customer wishes, prompt service, and courteous treatment under personal supervision, securing a strong regional presence. The text also discusses U S expansionism and territorial aims in the Philippines, Luzon, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and Cuba, noting political parties’ opposition as expansion continues.
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House of L. C. Phillips & Son
Fairfield
Mr. Phillips & Son
Basiis
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
Ladrones
Luzon
Philippines
W C Spalding Granite and Marble Monuments Leader
W C Spalding leads in granite and marble monument design since 1890. The firm employs skilled workers to produce artistic memorials and headstones at fair prices. Mr Spalding is praised for quality work and trustworthy business methods inviting inquiries and inspections.
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W. C. Spalding
Cavil
F H Gillette Jewelers on Fairfield Main Street
One of Fairfield's finest jewelry establishments, F H Gillette, offers a commodious salesroom with handsome glass cases and a well selected assortment of fine watches, jewelry, bronze clocks, solid silverware, optical goods, and related items. (Continued on page 4.)
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Fairfield
F. H. Gillette
Republican Editor Defends Party Amid War Mismanagement Critique
The Fairfield Republican editor defends Republican actions while criticizing Tribune reports on camp and hospital mismanagement. He notes R P Clarkson of the Des Moines Register wrote the Andersonville piece and cites emergent criticism from Sherman and Gen Grosvenor as supported by a presidential commission.
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Fairfield
R. P. Clarkson
Des Moines Register
Andersonville
Sherman
War Department
Gen. Grosvenor
Ohio
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Eruptions Cure
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purges impurities causing scrofulous eruptions. Also promotes easy loans with low rates by Raney & Simmons.
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Hood
Raney & Simmons
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Claude R. Porter
Nils. Anderson
E. H. Gillette
H. E. Wills
W. H. Ferren
W. H.C. Jaques
Wapello County
Henry C. Taylor
Davis County
C. Leech
T. M. Stuart
Lucas County
Charles Linder
Polk Township
Albert Snyder
Brookville
Martin Liblin
Cedar Township
M. B. Sparks
Batavia
Lewis
J. B. Lewis Company
Boston
Mass
J. F. Wilson, Jr
Written BY
Geo. H. Chrisman
Jas.f. Wilson, Jr
F. D. Kerrick & Co
Phillips & Son
Fine Family Groceries
Royal
The
Republican
Ayer
Kansas
Union
O. B. Smith
St. Augustine
Fla
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