27 Sep 1887
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Newspaper
Le Mars Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1887
Page
1
This paragraph notes the paper serves as the official publication for LeMars city and Plymouth county, publishing official business and local news, with offices in Sexrixen Building on Seventh Street between Main and Court.
Notice is given of a Republican County Convention at the Court House at 2 P M on Saturday Sept 24 1887 to elect eight delegates for the Senatorial Republican Convention at Cherokee Oct 3 1887. Township representation listed including America Marion Johnson Fredonia Grant Portland Garfield Lincoln Perry Stanton Liberty Remson Washington Meadow Elgin Preston Westfield Wik horn Hongerford Tundeock Union Plymouth Sioux Henry with order by H C Curtis Chairman County Central Committee.
The Plymouth county Republicans at the Saturday convention elected delegates to the October 8 Cherokee Senate district convention. They unanimously resolved to back Hon. H. C. Curtis for State Senator in Iowa's Forty-sixth District, praising his wartime service and fitness. The delegates are authorized to cast Plymouth County's full vote.
The Sioux City piece notes Rev Burchard’s shift to Cleveland support and suggests changes to the Republican renomination line. It argues towns lose whisky licenses, counties avoid court costs from rum traffic, and I D Sherman of Sioux County seeks the Republican nomination. It criticizes saloon cities and party renegades, praising steadfast conviction.
The Sioux City Journal comments on Iowa liquor traffic as skulking byways and an outlaw mark, contrasts with past dominance in politics, cites J. E Lockin of Aurelia as Republican nominee for Representativ es in Cherokee county, and discusses district contests between Bishop and Col. Barrett, plus local candidates Wheeler and Walpole for superintendent. It notes Garrisons, party unity, and Davenport welcome for Crocker brigade reunion. It mentions Cherokee County Convention endorsing Ten A. I. Meservey for State Senator, with delegates named and praised, and ends with a boys’ advice excerpt from the Oskaloosa Herald and a small local ad for butter.
A revival of memories and gratitude marks Crocker’s Iowa Brigade reunion in Davenport, recalling Civil War marches, campaigns, and the strong bonds of veterans. Generals Belknap, Rood, and Monroe spearheaded efforts to publish brigade histories and coordinate distant attendees while Private Marine delivered a tribute sermon-like address that evening. Also included is a compulsory land notice from the Des Moines land office dated September 24 1887 for Franeia A West with November 32 1887 final proof in Plymouth County.
The Corn Palace spectacle in Sioux City opens amid nationwide Iowa shifts from distilleries toward solid corn uses. Cedar Rapids Times notes Iowa’s prosperity under prohibition and warns against reviving saloons as the old post office remains a stubborn political symbol.
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