Political office roll call from Iowa counties
Secretary of State W. B. Martin Adair County Auditor of State B. F. Carroll Davis County Treasurer of State G. S. Gilbertson Winnebago County Attorney General C. W. Mullan Black Hawk County Supreme Judge Scott M. Ladd O'Brien County Supreme Judge short term A. Bishop Polk County Reporter Supreme Court W. W. Cornwall Clay County Railroad Commissioner E. A Dawson Bremer County
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W. B. Martin
Adair County
Auditor of State
B. F. Carroll
Davis County
G. S. Gilbertson
Winnebago County
C. W. Mullan
Black Hawk County
Scott M. Ladd
O’brien County
Co. A. Bishop
Polk County
Supreme Court
W. W. Cornwall
Clay County
Congressional Ticket for Congress Second District
William Hoffman runs for Congress in the Second District representing Muscatine County.
Apple crop expected to be large this year
The article boasts a forthcoming big apple harvest, especially in the east and south, highlighting the apple as the most useful fruit from August to May. It praises its versatility in fresh, baked, sauce, pie, jelly, and cider, calling it a tonic and liver corrector while urging celebration of a bountiful crop.
Virginia authorities move against lynchers after Leesbore incident
Warrants issued for about a dozen participants in the Leesbore lynching. Three suspects are jailed on $50,000 bail and face speedy trials for manslaughter. Other defendants await court hearing as charges proceed. The case aims to curb lynching by treating it as a felony rather than summary justice.
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Virginia
Leesbore
Cleveland and third term talk recall one term pledge
The article notes discussions of a possible third term for Grover Cleveland and recalls his own letter opposing more than one term. It likens Cleveland to a Shakespearean character who believed he would remain a bachelor but did not live to keep that vow.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Democratic papers push fiction in district campaign
The Davenport Leader reports that Editor Mahin supports the Clinton convention candidate and platform, despite claims of displeasure. He has already endorsed the candidate and contributed to the platform.
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Davenport
Mahin
Democratic Papers Face Empty Canard in Battle of Foundations
The text suggests democratic papers rely on a baseless canard to justify attacks, urging they abandon the contest and surrender. It portrays the critique as lacking solid ground and calls for retreat from the campaign.
Clinton convention endorses state platform
The congressional gathering at Clinton backed the state platform while Dave Brant attended throughout. The convention rejected the ill advised shelter declaration as the committee moved to squelch that proposition.
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Clinton
Dave Brant
Des Moines Register
Sidelights and political notes from Iowa events
The item surveys various Iowa political moments including anticipated nominations in Muscatine and Des Moines, the Democratic state convention in Clinton, and a preview of the Iowa City meeting on September 10. It mentions Gov. Shaw's Vermont speech and Hedge vs Craig in the First district, noting Hedge's presumed victory and musings on public perception.
Political shift tests district battle over strong candidate
Democrats long planned to back a weak Republican in the district, but with a strong nominee now named the opposition is unsettled. The piece notes how police coercion in Chicago could push confessions, as harsh interrogations would drive men to tell all to escape the pressure.
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Chicago
Readings Advertisements Save Money in Stores
The piece extols using newspaper ads to find cheapest goods. It argues advertisers sell stock fast, rotate inventory quarterly for steady profit, and keep stores bright with new goods. Shoppers who consult ads and bring them to merchants save money.
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Journal
A Cure for Cholera Infantum
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recalls a neighbor's infant saved from cholera infantum after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions The child recovered in two days and remains healthy nearly a year later She says she has recommended the remedy and it never failed For sale by all druggists.
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Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
David Kennedy
Grace Hotel Chicago Ad Promotes Convenient Stay
Special notice urges Muscatine readers to consider the Grace Hotel in Chicago located at Jackson Boulevard and Clark Street as the most convenient and reasonably priced option for lodging. The ad emphasizes its central location and encourages future visits to choose the Grace.
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Chicago
Grace
Jackson Bonly and
Clark Street
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Ad
An advertising blurb promotes Cascarets as a cure for constipation with a refund if the product fails. It uses bold claims and playful wordplay to entice buyers without providing medical evidence.
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C.C.C
August Cure Promise to Nourish Nerves and Tissues
An August health claim urges readers to use a tonic that allegedly nourishes weak nerves builds up wasted tissue and purifies stagnant blood. The item promotes a specific remedy with broad wellness benefits.
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Renewal for the Weak
Advertises Paine's Celery Compound as a medicine that strengthens frail nerves, rebuilds tissue, purifies blood, and renews energy. Claims include clearer skin, brighter eyes, banished back pain, healthy liver and kidneys, and regular digestion, urging that the sick can become well with few bottles.
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Paine
Reduced Rates for Laborers on Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central railway will sell greatly reduced one way tickets to Minnesota and North and South Dakota points for harvest hands and laborers through August 19. See your local ticket agent.
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Iowa Central Railway
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Kites to Play Big Role at World’s Fair 1904 Transportation Exhibit
St Louis reports that kites are moving from toy to tool with a planned 1904 World’s Fair display in the transportation department. A New Jersey kite corps asks to exhibit and join aerial contests, highlighting long distance signaling, telegraphic links, and aerial trolley mail using kites and wireless stations.
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St. Louis
Department of Transportation
Bayonnee
N. J
Kite Corps
W. H. Mitchell
Signal Corps
Hoffman for Congress Convention Comment
Davenport Republican endorses Hon. William Hoffman as the next congressman from Iowa's Second district. The convention praises his character and predicts a large Republican victory with united party support. Resolutions committee included W H Childs, A G Hull, S W Searle, A F Dawson, John Mahin, and W C Hayward. Mahin objected to endorsing a state plank on shelter to monopoly, which was revised.
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Davenport
William Hoffman
Iowa
United States
William McKinley
Roosevelt
Des Moines Capital Ante Convention Contest Was Fierce
In the Second district the contest for the nomination was keen though the outcome mattered little per the belief that the party held the majority. Four candidates battled earnestly and the chosen nominee faced no lingering soreness after the decision.
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Des Moines
Hoffman chosen for congress by Clinton convention
Scott and other Second district counties extend congratulations to Muscatine county on William Hoffman winning the convention nomination at Clinton. Hoffman's candidacy is seen as strong with district-wide appeal. Scott county's withdrawal aided the final ballot choice.
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Davenport
Scott
Second
Muscatine County
William Hoffman
Clinton
Hoffman
Congress
Scott County
Hoffman Selected as Republican Candidate for Second District
The Muscatine county loyalty and worker efficiency secure Mr Hoffman as the choice for the Second district. Clinton convention drew over 100, with 103 ballots cast before decision. Hoffmans long residence and service in Muscatine foretell a strong national representation in Congress.
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Ottumwa
Hoffman
Muscatine County
Clinton
Muscatine
National Congress
J. N. W. Rumple
Hoffman Expected to Win Strong Republican Support
Republican leaders in the Second district hailed Hoffman as a strong candidate. He has broad support in Muscatine county with no factional opposition and was backed by various county factions at Clinton. As an old soldier and German, he is expected to attract votes beyond his county, and Muscatine leaders predict a record Republican majority to overcome Democrats elsewhere in the district.
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Clinton
Hoffman
Muscatine
Keokuk Gate City Endorses Strong Convention Candidate
The article notes enthusiastic backing from his home county in the pre convention campaign and at the convention. It describes the candidate as splendid and capable to provide a worthy district representative.
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Keokuk Gate City
Hoffman Endorsed for Clean Campaign by Davenport Democrat
The Davenport Democrat lauds Mr. Hoffman as a candidate with a favorable record and an active city business life. It argues his nomination will unify the party for a strong, united campaign and maintains the Second district remains solidly Democratic when principles are at stake.
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Davenport
Hoffman
Convention Ends Harmonious After Spirited Session
The convention concluded with spirited debate but mutual goodwill as delegates remained resolute yet cordial and no hard feelings lingered among participants.
Broom Shortage Sold Fast On Clinton Train
Clinton merchants rushed to supply 250 Republicans aboard the Milwaukee train leaving the Clinton depot at 9 30pm. Stores opened late to sell brooms as the party members on the car stocked up, creating a broom famine in Clinton that day.
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Clinton Herald
Clinton
Milwaukee
Scott
Muscatine County
Iowa Republicans Endorse Roosevelt Policy Platform
The 1900 Iowa Republican platform applauds national prosperity, pledges loyalty to Theodore Roosevelt, and endorses reciprocity with Cuba. It supports civil government in the Philippines, tariff flexibility, and regulation of big corporations, while opposing racial disenfranchisement and praising Governor Cummins.
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Roosevelt
Iowa
Cuba
United States
Republican Party
Progressive leadership praised for Republican devotion
The article extols executive authority for scrupulous fidelity and commitment to progressive Republican policies, arguing this devotion strengthens confidence in his political wisdom and leadership.
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Republican Party
Farmers Hold Grain in Expanding Iowa Elevators
Eldora Iowa residents test a new trend by building large on farm grain elevators with 10 000 bushel capacity to store grain and trade with renters and farmers. The move coincides with higher prices and growing independence from traditional grain buyers. Farmers report strong earnings and bank deposits while expanding investments in Minnesota Dakota and Kansas land.
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Eldora
Iowa
Towa
Iown
Minnesota
Dakota
Kansas
Low Summer Excursion Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central railway offers very low return rates to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts through Oct 31. Minnesota summer resorts promise superior fishing and healthful recreation. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
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St Paul
Minneapolia
Iowa Central Railway
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Iowa Central
Cheap Rates to Clear Lake Explorations This Fall
The Iowa Central railway offers special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday through September 30, with return valid the following Monday. The plan targets quick, affordable getaways for busy men seeking short lake outings.
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Clear Lake
Iowa Central Railway
New Sleeping Car Service to St Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central Railway offers a new fast sleeping car and coach service on the Limited leaving Elrick Junction at 7 29 p m daily and arriving in Minneapolis at 8 00 a m Travelers to the Twin Cities and Northwest are urged to use the new rates and schedule See local ticket agent for details
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Twin Cities
Northwest
Iowa Central Railway
Elrick Junction
Minneapolis
Iowa State Fair Des Moines 1902 Ticket Sale Announcement
Iowa Central offers round trip fare for Des Moines fair period August 21 to 30 1902. Tickets 1 fare for round trip with return limit good until September. Great year for Iowa and the fair promises to be better than ever. Plan to go.
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Des Moines
Iowa Central
Iowa
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J. C. Crockett
Hardin County
E. A Dawson
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