Shall We Continue to Look to the Republican Party for Prohibition Legislation
Rev H J Bowder argues at temperance meetings that prohibition should be constitutional nationally and by state law. He surveys Iowa history from 1855 through 1892, noting partisan flips as prohibition favored Republicans then Democrats, and warns how the party’s control affected local liquor laws.
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Table Linens Extra Ordinary Values This Day
The notice advertises table linens with special daily value promises. It emphasizes extraordinary savings and a limited time offer to attract shoppers seeking discounted kitchen and dining textiles.
July Embroideries and Laces Sale at Local Store
A local shop advertises July deals on embroideries, laces, and ceilings with a stronger stock than rivals. Prices promised to be very low to attract customers.
Prohibition Policy Debate in Iowa Across Parties
A long letter to readers argues that the Republican party uses prohibition edits to seize power, while urging unity in Iowa for strict enforcement and eventual constitutional prohibition. It calls for public agitation, moral effort, and removal of self serving politicians, envisioning statewide prohibition within fifteen years.
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Miners Demand Fair Wages Clash With Tariff Proponents
A heated editorial argues that a nationwide miner strike starting Sunday July 4 seeks living wages, challenging tariff supporters and the McKinley administration. It contends tariffs favor monopolies, warns of a political gambit to influence the elections, and condemns Cuba sympathy as self-serving while noting Alaska and Virginia silver stories.
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Donkey Led a Rich Idaho Mine Discovery
In Western mining lore many famous deposits were found by accident including a Coeur d Alene area mine credited to a donkey. The Wonder land 97 railway book recounts the tale and notes other West articles. Six cents buys a copy for school use.
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