Democratic Ticket and Campaign Notes
The piece lists Democratic ticket members including Frederick E. White for governor and L. G. Kinne for Supreme Court. It notes Benjamin A. Plummer as lieutenant governor and G. F. Reinhart as superintendent. It mentions 8S. B. Crane as railroad commissioner and that President Andrews will stay at Brown University. It reports a busy campaign push and a quip about people walking in grass versus road.
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Benjamin A. Plummer
Justice Supreme Court
L. G. Kinne
L. M. Shaw Campaigns as Thrifty Governor Hope
Republican gubernatorial candidate L. M. Shaw is described as thrifty with over five hundred mortgages on record at his Crawford county home.
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L. M. Shaw
Crawford County
Republicans Mess in State Nomination Fallout
It seems the Republican party botched the selection of Shaw for governor mirroring the flawed nominations of Hutchinson and Wheeler, leaving observers to question the integrity of the process and its impact on the upcoming political contest.
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Shaw
Hutchinson
Wheeler
State Treasurer Reports Deficit at Year End
The republican state treasurer released the semi annual report showing a deficit of 410 827 77 dollars for the year ending June 30. The state had been debt free when Gov Boies handed the administration to Jackson.
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Boies
Jackson
Bryan Critiques Republicans Over Gold Standard Debate in Iowa
In Iowa meetings Bryan challenged Republicans on their stance to the gold standard. He accused them of sending a commission roaming Europe to advocate silver, calling the move an embarrassment to the party.
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Bryan
Iowa
Europe
Wendle to Speak in City Saturday Evening
Chairman Walsh of the state committee announces that Hon. C. A. Wendle of Illinois will speak in the city Saturday evening, Oct. 9, at 7:30. Wendle is described as a strong campaigner and Democrats are urged to mark the date.
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Walsh
State Committee
C. A. Wendle
Illinois
Populists and Democrats Endorse Shared Ticket In State
Middle of the road populists file their People’s party ticket with state officers and have it accepted. The bolting populists align with Republicans while the Simon pure populists accept the same Democratic ticket, nominating it at their state convention. Republicans fail to stop practical fusion.
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People’s Party
Why is inmate care cost in asylums so high
The Dubuque Telegraph questions why supporting a patient in an insane asylum costs $14 a month while a robust boy in the reform school costs far less. It asks why inmate support expenses have risen in four years despite cheaper essentials and comforts compared with the prior six years.
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Dubuque
Jefferson County Democrats urged to fund state campaign
The county chair calls every man to contribute to campaign expenses, sending funds to the state chair for carrying on the campaign. He notes no corporations or officials will help and that only public contributions will cover legitimate costs.
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Jefferson County
State Committee
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Nerve Tonic
An advertisement claims pure blood nourishes nerves and Hood's Sarsaparilla provides the best nerve tonic. It asserts the product builds the whole system and prevents nervous prostration by delivering strong, pure blood through the tonic.
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Hood
Hood's Pills and Anti Diuretic advertised in Fairfield
Hood's Pills are praised as a family cathartic easy to take and operate. Dr E DercH ON'S ANTI DIURETIC claims to stop water incontinence during sleep and to cure both children and adults. Priced at $1.00 and sold by Bradshaw Thoma druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
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Hood’s
E. Derchon
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
No-To-Bac Reform Ad Sparks Interest in Town
An old advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a tobacco habit cure promising strength and purity with pricing at 0c and $1, urging readers to buy through druggists. The Claimed benefits and retail catchword imply a health remedy marketed to men seeking change.
County Democrats Nominate a Strong slate for County Office
The county Democratic convention selected Wm E Cowan of Libertyville for representative, Alex Gordan of Round Prairie for treasurer, John W Wright of this city for sheriff, George Romack of Polk township for board member, Katie Mann for county superintendent, Calvin Snook for coroner, and W S Shoemaker for surveyor. The ticket emphasizes experience, locality, and trusted character. Jefferson County Democrats boast an excellent slate from top to bottom.
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Wm. E. Cowan
Libertyville
Cowan
Kansas
Alex Gordan
Round Prairie Township
Gordan
John W. Wright
Wright
George Romack
Polk Township
Romack
Katie Mann
Mann
Christian Mann
Walnut Township
Calvin Snook
W. S. Shoemaker
Batavia
Jefferson County
Railroads Dominate Tax Valuation Policy and Reductions
The executive council wields power over railroad property valuations for taxes. Over six years the council favored railroads, nominating Jackson Drake and Shaw with Blythe and Hubbard’s backing. The present tables reveal the main line of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy in Iowa, detailing annual mileage and assessed value per mile from 1893 to 1897 as fixed by the council.
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Jackson
Drake
Shaw
Blythe and Hubbard
Jackson and Drake
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Iowa
Executive Council
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion Promises Rapid Cure
A notice touts Woolford's Sanitary Lotion as a universal remedy for humans and animals, claiming cure in 30 minutes. Sold by Bradshaw & Thoma, druggists, Fairfield, Iowa, with a subscription pitch for THE TRIBUNE.
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Woolford
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Lowa
Iowa voters warned against Shaw amid Drake era fallout
The piece attacks candidate Shaw as a money-minded, anti populist figure tied to the Drake administration. It argues Iowa Republicans dumped Drake for Shaw to avoid accountability, labels Shaw as elitist and treasonous, cites a Dennison encounter with A. J. Gary, and predicts his defeat despite a large Republican majority.
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic claiming to cure constipation forever. It lists the price as 10¢ and 2c and offers a druggist refund if CCC fails.
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C.C.C
Walsh Denies Bryan Took Pay for Speeches in Iowa
Chairman C A Walsh of the state democratic committee rebuts charges that William Jennings Bryan was paid for speeches in Iowa. He claims Bryan paid his own expenses, made a cash contribution to the campaign fund, and delivered eighteen speeches with no payments except at admission charged venues. Walsh asserts newspapers misstate Bryan’s generosity and vows time will reveal the truth.
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Walsh
State
Democratic Central Committee
Bryan
Iowa
Lowa
C. A. Walsh
Shaw Says Common People Not Competent
In Pacific Junction Iowa on September 25 a heated political scene formed as L M Shaw Republican nominee for governor and Congressman Dolliver rode the morning train with other party figures. A dispute over a comment about common voters and a remark by A J Gary sparked tension and provoked Republican hesitation about Shaw.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Pacific Junction
Here
L. M. Shaw
Dolliver
L. T. Genung
Charles Cockerill
Jefferson
Joseph Wearin
Hastings
Carl Plumb
Alfred Huntsman
Henderson
A. J. Gary
Denison
Shaw
Gary
Red Oak
Milliman
Freedom of Thought and Speech in Higher Education
The article cites Cornell College president Ithaca NY urging absolute academic freedom, insisting teachers may present opposing views and must not be coerced. It contrasts this with political critique of Hanna and McKinley, noting skeptical editorials on tariffs, sound money, and the need for honest money and protection.
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Cornell College
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Brice
Socrates
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Energy
An advertisement urges readers to use Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood, prevent fatigue, and avoid illness by eliminating impurities.
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Hood
Editorial Excerpt Critiques Dingley Tariff on Guns
The New Haven Leader notes the Dingley tariff raises gun prices and shifts costs to American buyers. It highlights a supposed contradiction in Republican claims, citing a tariff of over eighty percent on cheap shot guns and the impact on local gun factories and prices from $8 to about $12.85.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Republican Party
Calumet Baking Powder Appeals To Consumers
A framing advertisement touts 100 000 pounds sold to the government for Calumet Baking Powder and urges buyers to switch. It warns that rival powders cost 45 to 50 cents per pound and require consuming Rochelle salts, while Calumet is advertised as safe with reasonable pricing.
Farmers and Tenants Clash Over Peaceful Coexistence
A Jefferson County farmer argues that farm owners and tenants must share profits fairly amid high farm labor costs and protectionist policies. He traces tensions to capital and labor, warns of a third party siphoning gains, and urges voters to demand fair play while fearing lost opportunities.
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Holy Writ
Money to loan on farm security at low rate
J M Stinson offers farm loans secured by real estate with a low interest rate for applicants seeking financing for agricultural needs.
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J.M. Stinson
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Drake, McFarland & Co
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