Democratic State Convention in Des Moines June 28 1897
The Democrats of Iowa plan a delegate convention in Des Moines on June 28 1897 at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Railroad Commissioner and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Other notes cite a silver conference in Osceola June 17 and various political commentary and notices.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Ofice of
Supreme Court
Public Instruction
M. F. Hear
Carr
Never was there such a stock of new goods in Lime Springs
A local Lime Springs retailer proclaims an up-to-date assortment of goods at record low prices. The message touts leader pricing, urging customers to buy today and crediting competitors for driving the markdowns. The ad emphasizes broad cuts and strong value.
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Lime Springs
Groceries and household staples sale notice
Local grocery ad lists Best Package Coffee 12c per db, Good Plug Tobacco 20c per pound, Best Yeast 2 for 5c, Beat Survatus 1cb, Best Starches 5c per pound, Very Finest California Rubins 14 pounds for 1, Extra Choice Peaches 1c 1b, magnetic soaps 8 for 2c, canned California fruits 2 for 25c. Promotes Teas and Coffees, machine oil, pure castor oil, and cylinder oils at low prices.
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California
Clothing sale boasts best stock in town at 460 cheap
A local advertisement touts the best stock of clothing in town with emphasis on Black Suits and value prices. It highlights extra blacks and fancy worn items as part of the sale and promotes exceptional bargains.
Weekend Bargain: Overalls 49 Cents Sale
A Saturday morning sale offers overall bargains with a sign promising 7e Overalls for 49 cents. The deal runs until stock is sold, emphasized as the best overall bargain seen.
Shirts Open Sale For New Summer Line At Saturday Morning
New line of fancy colored shirts for summer features new styles and a large assortment. Two latest ideas will be placed on sale Saturday morning.
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Ummer
Wash Goods and Dress Fabrics at Low Prices
Pretty lawns at 5c per yard and fast color goods in large seasonal variety. Yoshino laces and Etamines listed as new thin prints, dainty and fine. Solid color materials offered in multiple colors including white black blue pink and scarlet.
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Gorda
Farrington Bros The Leaders in Iowa News
Des Moines Iowa May 22 1897 Iowa makes the wild rose the official flower and a song by Major Byers adapted by Prof Schuler is praised. A code commission begins printers first sections ready and McClain aims to finish by August 15. Minnesota Iowa insurance clash triggers court action suspected III Central buys Minn St Louis line. Des Moines gains trunk line. Municipal lighting vote passes three to one. Mutual Telephone soon operates. lawsuits expect. Water fight continues. gas telephones and water rates eyed. National Education Association in Milwaukee July 6 7 with Iowa teachers on the program including Seerley Kratz Meban Palmer and Sabin. c.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Major Byers
Schuler
Keokuk
Towa
Code Commission
McClain
Minnesota
Insurance Commissioner of
McCarthy
Bankers Life of St. Paul
Oelanse
Minnesota Department
I Jon
Illiinois Central
Minn., & St. Louis
Illinois Central
Electric Light Trust
Thought Trust
Mutual Telephone Company
Supreme Court
National Educational Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Seerley
State Normal School
Death by Own Hand Near Maple Leaf County
A Bohemian farmer near Maple Leaf killed himself after threatening to kill someone, possibly his wife. He tied his toe to a shotgun trigger and discharged it, blowing his head apart. Coroner Simons impaneled a jury and ruled death by self-harm. He leaves a wife and many children.
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Maple Leaf
Frank Belck
Belek
Lime Springs
Simons
Frank Belek
Business Men's Meet Forms Lime Springs Association
Lime Springs businessmen gathered in the town hall to form a Business Men’s Association. The group aims to unite local merchants to build the town, with committees for bicycle and horse races, a market day, and Fourth of July finances. Membership has reached about forty with more expected to join.
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Lime Springs
Iowa
Woodmen Picnic at Dubuque On June 3
The Head Camp of Modern Woodmen of America meets in Dubuque June 1 to 3 with prize drills log rolling chopping contests and a base ball game between Dubuque and Peoria. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway runs special trains from Mason City and Austin to Dubuque on Thursday June 3. Lime Springs service departs at 5 1 a m. Round trip fare 2 50.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Dubuque
Peoria
Chicago, Milwaukee
Lime Springs
Dr Slocum Promises Free Cures for Consumption
A publisher’s notice touts T A Slocum M D as a great chemist offering three free bottles of a new remedy for consumption and all lung diseases. It claims proven cures, worldwide testimonials, and urges sufferers to write with address details, noting the reader found the offer in the Sun.
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Meigns
C. A. Snow & Co
Washington
D. C
A. Snow & Co
Washington, D. C
T. A. Slocum
M. D
Wil
Pree
Slocum
A. U
Vine Street
New York
Phase Pive Express
Post Office
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Osceola
Europe
Austria
Tar Dubuque Telegraph
Biya Democrats
Jacob Loesing
Jakes
Emlin McClain
United States
Westfield
Ind
Frank McAvoy
I. NA
C. Ry. Bere
D. D. Darton
Dimities and Nausouks
Farrington Bros
Cedar Falla
Supt
Kratz
Sioux City
J. BM. Meban
Capital City
Castoria
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