District Representatives Named Across States
First District Thomas Hedge Bur lington. Second J N W Rumple Marengo. Third David B Henderson Dubuque. Fourth Gilbert N Haugen Northwood. Fifth Robert G Cousins Tipton. Sixth John F Lacey Oska loosa. Seventh John A T Hull Des Moines. Eighth Wm P Hepburn Clarinda. Ninth Walter I Smith Council Bluffs. Eleventh Lot Thomas Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hedge
Burlington
J. N. W. Rumple
Marengo
David B. Henderson
Dubuque
Gilbert N. Haugen
Northwood
Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
John F. Lacey
Oska
John A. T. Hull
Des Moines
Wm. P. Hepburn
Clarinda
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Lot Thomas
Storm Lake
Electors-at-Large and Congressional District Slate
Electors at large JOHN N. BALDWIN from Pottawattamie County and OLE ROE from Johnson County. For Congress Second District J. N. W. Rumple of Iowa County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Baldwin
Pottawattamie County
Ole Roe
Johnson County
Congress
J. N. W. Rumple
Iowa County
Woodruff attacks Bryan over labor capital clash and Croker ties
Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff contends Bryan opposed capital while dining with Richard Croker and Tammany chiefs who he says grew rich without legitimate work. He accuses Croker of nefarious gains and corruption influencing national politics, urging voters to oppose Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
New York
Bryan
Richard Croker
Croker
United States
Expansion over the Sulu islands debated in constitutional terms
The Carroll Herald questions the claim that expansion makes the United States responsible for slavery on the Sulu islands. It argues the abolition amendment applies by express provision to all territory under U S jurisdiction, including Sulu, so there can be no slavery there when the U S has full possession.
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Popocrats
Carroll Herald
Sulu
United States
Sulu Island
Chicago
Raw Food Society
Rural Free Delivery Earns Republican Backing Across States
The rural free delivery program grew from $50,000 to $1,750,000 in funding and now operates in every state. Ohio lists 30,000 farming families served daily while Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa each report 12,000 to 20,000 daily door deliveries. The GOP backs the program in its platform. the Democratic platform omits it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Union
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Uncle Sam
Geiger Loses Suit Against Davenport Congregationalists
Rev. Geiger of Marion sued members of the Davenport Association of Congregational churches for damages over character charges. The supreme court decision requires Geiger or his bondsmen to pay the costs incurred by the defendants in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Geiger
Marion
Davenport Association of Congregational Churches
Supreme Court
Bryan proposed method of dealing with truth analyzed
The Independent Chicago Record analyzes Bryan's truth method and concludes it reflects on his capacity to practically administer government affairs. The worded critique emphasizes doubt about his fitness for public administration as presented by the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record
Bryan
Judge Hayes Drips With Witty Critique in Herald Quip
Clinton Herald quotes Judge Hayes describing an anti corporate figure as a man with a narrow forehead so that both eyes are in one hole. The remark frames a sharp political jab and reflects the era’s rhetorical flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hayes
Clinton Herald
Press Opinions On Bryan Campaign And Dem Analysis
The Kansas City Journal argues the Bryan campaign lacks a solid base. The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Du buque Telegraph disputes a Sioux City Journal claim linking Bryanism and Crokerism. St Louis Globe-Democrat mocks Croker’s claims of limited opportunity for youth. The Dubuque Telegraph forecasts Bryan winning most states previously carried, listing states with favorable conditions for Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Sioux City Journal
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Richard Croker
County Ticket for local offices listed
A county slate includes Aucitor A C Noble of Goshen Township for sheriff clerk candidate Charles Richman of Muscatine for recorder C H Reesink for attorney E P Ingham of Wilton for supervisor D D Webster of Fruitland names and towns in the ticket.
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Aucitor
A. C. Noble
Goshen Township
Charles Richman
Muscatine
C. H. Reesink
E. P. Ingham
Wilton
D. D. Webster
Fruitland
Local Officials Named in Public Positions
For Justices H. S. Howe and F. Eversmeyer. For Constables John Richley and Wm Schoenig. For Clerk J. E. Coe. For Assessor David Vanatta. For Trustee Wm Van Zyl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Howe
F. \. Eversmeyer
John Richley
Wm. Schoenig
J. E. Coe
David Vanatta
Wm .van Zyl
Humble Advice on Workplace Loyalty
The writer notes that many men are quick to attack employers yet most are not inclined to such behavior. He cautions that this tendency harms both workers and the business, urging steadiness and restraint in labor relations.
McKinley Denounced as Militarist and Coward
The McKinley referenced faced Democrat denunciations two years earlier accusing him of cowardice for preferring to endure insults from Spain rather than pursue war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Spain
A. B. C. of Democracy Named Aguinaldo Bryan Croker
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil identifies the trio A Aguinaldo W Bryan and T Croker as the A B C of democracy. The image frames these three figures as central to the political bloc discussed in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Aguinaldo, Bryan and
Croker
Democratic organization warned on state campaigns
The passage notes Perry Heath and H. C. Payne as fulminators and asserts Bryan will carry certain states. It argues the Democratic organization is systematic and vigilant in every state where danger is apprehended, implying readiness against political threats this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Heath
H. C. Payne
Bryan
Various Oddities and Notes on Prohibition Era Views
Random notes survey topics from raw foods and a bake oven heat claim to a Quincy Mass prohibition outcome, and paint a picture of late 19th century interests. Mentions Rev Henson, President McKinley, John Wannamaker style businessmen, and Chicago Raw Food Society with dubious vitality.
Republican Meetings Schedule for Muscatine
Campaign events list speakers and venues in Muscatine. A. B. Cummins appears at Muscatine November 1 and ward clubs meet weekly at K. P dance hall and Stewart's Hall with schedules: First Ward Monday Second Ward Friday Third Ward Thursday Fourth Ward Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Cedar
Cedar Street
Agle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
Joan Tituit
M. W. Howe
E. H. Dosen
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Macabee Hall
Fisch
Mas
W. D. Hine
Woodman Hall
First National Bank
O. L. Perreart
N. W. Meyers
Muscatine
K. P Dance Hall
Stewart's Hall
Osteopathy specialist Dr Elizabeth Harlan treats women and children
Elizabeth Harlan D D a Kirksville trained osteopath operates in Muscatine Iowa since 1899 offering drug free treatment for chronic and other diseases after examination she may offer help. Office and infirmary 212 Linn St Muscatine Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Harlan
D. D
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Muscatine
Harlan
Linn 5 St
Muscatine, Iowa
Advertising and business rhythm in dull seasons
The Binghampton Herald notes a merchant who trims ads in slow periods harms future profits. The piece compares this to a farmer starving a horse during lull, leaving it weak when demand returns and labor and trade rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampton
N. Y
Herald
Largest single armor plate for Wisconsin turret
A thirty ton port armor plate for the battleship Wisconsin is cut at an angle rather than as a circle arc to improve shot deflection. The plate, a new principle in armor making, cost over 1244. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised as a remedy for stomach ailments and malaria, claiming fifty years of standing alone amid imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Hostetter
Miss Vandeleur Pirate in Smart Set November
Literary notes praise the November Smart Set with the novelette Miss Vandeleur Pirate by Helen Milecete. The issue is described as bright and sparkling with English life and character, sustaining the magazine’s claim of cleverness and brilliance. The Woman's Home Companion also features The Greatest Sunday School in the World in its November issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barr
Wall Street
Everybody's Magazine
Woman's Home Companion
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Sachem
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SemyeEr G. Suarnit
W. M .P. W. Eversueren
Washington
G. A. Biemcke
Secy
DE Molay Commandry
K._T
M. L. Mikeseun
E.C. Dg
G. D. Lezorrs
Im. W. OF A
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Tuegda
Olds’ Block
Frank Gould
W. C. Clay Kneress
Court of Honor
Woodmanm Wall
Good Stan
S. E. Fox
R.C. Sonenck
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H. CosgRove
W. CovExstow
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K. of P
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Iowa Avenue
J.C. Loster
C. C. H. S. Howe
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Henry H. Fack
J. W. Haun
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Mary FE. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Woodman Ball
Q. T. Howard
Pres
Efay
Bankers’ Union OF the World
Electa
C.E. S
L. E. Grester
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
Drs. Morgridge and
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G. O. Morgridge
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J. W. McKee
B Thompson
Sue Browning
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Old's Bidg
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Carskaddan
D. Burk
Burk
Satlaw Muscatine
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T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
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Titus
D. W. Jackson
Titus & Jackson
B. Jatee
JAYNE @ HOFFMAN
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Money Loan
West Second Street
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co
West Third Street
Omuah
J. Dean
Amy
Bary -Ien Triephone
oMice
the Muscatine Journal
John Mahin and Sons
Journal
Journal Printing Co
WM. McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
W. B. Martin
Adair County
G. 8 S. Gilbertson
Winnebago County
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Quincy
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West Point
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Hine
Interstate Commission
Lynneville
Bradfietld B&g Ulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Poinleus
Steasie Sons
A. B. Cummins
Bright
Holtin
Moltin Chemical CO
Maiden Lane
Havercamp’s Pharmacy
Wm. C. A. Busch
SASS
Traveler’s Guide
Montezuma
L &P. Railroad
Etpr
Denver
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans Netead
Edale
Wilton Bran
Muscat
Sam
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway Co
Tri-Cities
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Clinton, Wrettings Dixon & Chicago
Sslinton
Omaha
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Wis
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Berry
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