Is 3.7 column folio published and mailed to subscribers
The note indicates a 3.7 column folio is published and mailed to every subscriber on Tuesday and Friday nights, suggesting a regular biweekly distribution schedule for readers.
23 Sep 1887
Page 1
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Newspaper
Le Mars Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1887
Page
1
The note indicates a 3.7 column folio is published and mailed to every subscriber on Tuesday and Friday nights, suggesting a regular biweekly distribution schedule for readers.
Official city and Plymouth county paper announces a two papers for one price offer. Contact G H Ragsdale, editor and proprietor, at the Sentinel Building on Seventh Street between Main and Court for details and subscriptions.
Notice is given of a Republican County Convention at the Court House at 2 PM on Saturday September 24 1887 to elect eight delegates for the Senatorial Republican Convention at Cherokee October 30 1887. Township representation totals are listed by America Marion Johnson Fredonia Grant Portland Garfield Lincoln Perry Stanton Liberty Remson Washington Meadow Elgin Preston Westfield Elkhorn Hongerford Windcock Union Plymouth Sioux Henry. By order of County Central Committee H C Conris Chairman.
The piece condemns Mrs Cleveland for turning her back on Governor Foraker and his wife at a White House parade and reception. It argues the action reflected political animosity, not personal grievance, tied to Ohio’s protest against surrender of rebel flags. It notes regret for Mrs Cleveland’s misstep and questions Mr Cleveland’s leadership and vanity.
The What Cheer and Crescent Coal companies join the temperance league in What Cheer while an attorney is hired monthly to prosecute violators of the prohibitory law. Prof Foster notes October as hurricane month with key dates for storms. Illinois Central announces extending to Yankton, with surveying from LeMars to Akron. Yankton expects gains from the project.
Mr. Cleveland mingled with noted orators like Mr. Kasson and Justice Miller but delivered speeches deemed heavy and commonplace. His responses to welcome were strained, suggesting a stormy voyage, and critics doubt his oratory will improve with more exposure to public life.
The Free Traders met with Mr. Cleveland to craft a Democratic policy for the next Congress. Texas's Mr. Mills claims all who reject Free Trade won’t be recognized as Democrats in the new House. If true, the pledge could make the next House effectively Republican with few Democrats able to elect a Speaker or participate in caucus.
A Sunday night meeting in Council Bluffs gathered leaders including former anti-prohibitionists. Rev Dr Kelps raised $1000 for enforcement with donations from N P Dodge Dr Phelps Dr Gordon J N Brown and others. Editor J J Steadman urged upholding enforcement noting sales prosperity and culture rise where law is enforced and crime declines, citing Haddock murder as a turning point.
The article recalls Iowa's prominent role in a Philadelphia Centennial celebration led by Attorney General John A Kasson and Judge Justice Miller, praising Iowa's delegation and noting militia honors. It includes a Virginia letter praising Chamberlain & Co. for distributing Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during a bloody flux outbreak, with endorsements from H. E. Lavender and local druggists. It also lists notices about exhibits for Prymouth County, health cures, and various patent medicines advertised by LeMars drug stores.
Advertisement and notices mix medicine claims for Golden Specific and Dr King’s remedies, with sales pitches and testimonials. The text also notes local notices, public examinations, and legal filings including a divorce suit against Rosie Luce and a final report for the estate of John Mc Dermott.
The writer notes Fidelity Ins Co of New York insures plate glass for full value and indemnity and urges potential clients to call in and verify price lists and services. He states commitment to staying in business and invites investigation, urging readers not to let prejudice deter them.
Store proclaims end of credit sales from June 1st and goes cash only. Claims credit ruined merchants and buyers alike, pledges 15 percent price cuts, waives bad debts for cash customers, and promises courteous service and truthfulness. Encourages public visit to verify.
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