Districting Names of Iowa’s House Members Listed
The list names the first nine and eleven district representatives for Iowa with their home towns including Thomas Hedge Burlington 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 Oskaloosa seventh John A T Hull Des Moines eighth Wm P Hepburn Clarinda ninth Walter I Smith Council Bluffs and Lot Thomas Storm Lake in the eleventh district.
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Thomas Hedge
Burlington
J. N. W. Rumple
Marengo
David B. Henderson
Dubuque
Gilbert N. Haugen
Northwood
Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
John F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
John A. T. Hull
Des Moines
Wm. P. Hepburn
Clarinda
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Lot Thomas
Storm Lake
Electors at Large for Congress Second District Named
Electors at large named include John N. Baldwin of Pottawattamie County Cle Roe of Johnson County and J N W Rumple of Iowa County as Iowa’s Congressional delegation slate for the Second District.
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John N. Baldwin
Pottawattamie County
Cle Roe
Johnson County
Congress
J. N. W. Rumple
Iowa County
County Ticket Names for Auditor Clerk and Other Offices
The ticket lists candidates for county offices including Auditor A C Noble of Goshen Township Clerk Charles Richman of Muscatine Recorder Co H Reesink Attorney E P Ingham of Wilton and Supervisor D D Webster of Fruitland.
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A. C. Noble
Goshen Township
Charles Richman
Muscatine
H. Reesink
E. P. Ingham
Wilton
D. D. Webster
Fruitland
Convention rejects endorsement of Cleveland after 1896 nomination
The convention that nominated Bryan in 1896 votes down a resolution endorsing Cleveland's administration. Richard Olney, Cleveland's secretary of state, is condemned by the party he has joined. His shift away from sound money is blamed on political debility.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Richard Olney
Round Cotton Bale Monopoly Affirms Non-Trust Status
The round cotton bale monopoly led by Senator James K. Jones as DNC chair signs an affidavit in Texas asserting it is not a trust. It says it is a large concern that absorbed smaller firms and now runs thousands of plants in the South.
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James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Texas
South
Business failures shrink in first half of 1900
Trade papers report the six month total of business failures in the United States as the fewest in eighteen years. The Globe Democrat notes William Jennings Bryan erred on facts when addressing failures in his Topeka speech.
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United States
The
Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Topeka
Increase in U S manufacturing firms since 1890
The number of manufacturing establishments in the United States has nearly doubled since 1890 despite many consolidations. Returns have been received from 528 000 different manufacturers and the list continues to grow.
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United States
Unusual Prosperity Comment Sparks Political Debate
Bryan labels recent four years as unusual and unnatural prosperity tied to Democratic rule, arguing the public desires an end to such governance and signaling a shift in political sentiment.
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Bryan
Cuban Householders Signaling Preference to Remain Spanish
About 67 000 households in Cuba indicate they intend to remain subjects of Spain. Their stance is seen as a strong political factor on the island and not favorable to a peaceful Cuban republic.
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Cuba
Spain
Prosperity and Patriotism Rally Phrase Praised
The Globe-Democrat endorses a slogan emphasizing prosperity and patriotism over disorder and despair as a better rallying cry. The remark frames social morale with a positive, unifying message.
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the Globe-Democrat
Mull's Lightning Cough Cura Stop That Sway
Advertisement for Mull's Lightning Cough Cura claims to stop a cough. The short unit mentions a 25 count package and emphasizes fast relief. The tone mirrors early 20th century patent medicine promotions with bold claims.
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Cura
Newspapers shift as Bryan loses support in key regions
The Bryan camp notes comfort as influential papers that bolted Bryan four years ago now back him or show mixed support. The New York World and Louisville Courier Journal cite business reasons and regularity, while others in the West and Midwest flip to McKinley.
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Bryan Organs
Bryan
New York World
Louisville Courier-Journals
Louisville Courier-Journal
Middle West
Denver Times
Denver Republican
Beloit News
Louisville Dispatch
Burlington
Galveston
McKinley
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Bryan Nomination Conditions Press Dilemma in Iowa Race
The Kansas City convention demanded endorsement of the 1896 Democratic platform calling for a national financial system with free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1. In Iowa 2nd district a Bryan ticket candidate repudiates this plank, risking free silver supporters. Captain Rumple is urged as the consistent alternative.
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Bryan
Kansas City
Chicago
Iowa
Congress
Capt. Rumple
Populists Drift Against Bryan Boosts Barker and Donnelly
A large Populist shift against William Jennings Bryan is noted with Alabama ex-Congressman backing Barker and Donnelly after once supporting Bryan. The Populist ticket may draw many votes from Bryan, signaling gloomier prospects for Bryan than in early September 1899 and a likely continued drift through the canvass.
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Bryan
Alabama
Barker
Donnelly
Editor of Des Moines Globe freed from asylum
The Fairfield Ledger notes that the sole U.S. figure openly advocating imperialism amid Democratic fears is the Des Moines Globe editor, who has just been released from an asylum for the insane.
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United States
Fairfield Ledger
Des Moines Globe
Advertising as Investment or Expense in the Journal
A Milwaukee Journal ad cites that newspaper advertising can be treated as an expense or an investment. It argues ads guide fall merchandise purchases and suggests publicity costs as low as ten cents per liner.
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Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal
Grain-O praised in letter from Davis City
A letter from Davis City Iowa dated April 1 1900 endorses Genesee Pure Food Co Grain-O saying it is healthier than coffee. The writer explains a brother switched from coffee after a doctor advised it and has remained well since using Grain-O. Signed Lilliz Socur.
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Davis City
Nes
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
Lilliz Socuor
Woman Faces Skepticism Over Claimed Youth
A claim of unusual youth draws skepticism as observers question the accuracy of the woman's stated age. No corroborating evidence is provided and doubt remains among local observers.
Random Notes on Political Speech and Signals
A collage of editorials and quips about Bryan Tillman and Hobson from various papers. It mocks Bryan’s Lincoln quotes, Tillman’s ethics, and Wellington’s conscience while noting Republican nerves and the unfolding market speculation around coal and wheat driven by figures like Hobson.
Sioux City trolley day boosts funds for Morning Side College
Sioux City society rode in street cars on trolley day with conductors off duty. The proceeds go to Morning Side College as its new $50,000 building was dedicated. Cars carried color themed by college and foreign universities as society ladies competed for the best display. Two thousand attended the Blue Lake park old settlers picnic with music by the Onawa band and a lively, carefree crowd. The old settler shared memories of hardship.
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Sioux City Society
Morning Side College
Blue Lake Park
Onawa
Atlantic plans five day street fair and carnival
The Atlantic town gears up for a grand five day street fair and carnival from October 9 to 13 with record funding and high crowds expected. Davenport council designates the free public library site at Fourth and Main. Iowa City residents discuss establishing a city market.
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Atlantic
Davenport
Free Public Library
Fourth and Main Streets
Iowa City
Coincidence in Disaster in Kokomo and Beloit
In Kokomo Indiana Barnhart Learner aged 2 and his wife died within a short span of time. Learner and Ephraim Bates were early friends who married close companions. Bates died in California. Learner cared for him then his wife burned and died saving children. The two households merged with Learner and Bates children later.
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Kokomo
Ind
Barnhart Learner
Learner
Ephraim Bates
Bates
California
Ramsay case again in Clinton county probate court
In Carlyle Illinois Ramsay estate administrator E P Ramsay must explain his report filed in probate court amid objections by local creditors totaling over forty reasons. The move may trigger new developments of a sensational nature. Bay View Mills resumes work at Illinois Steel plant with 900 workers after a ten week idle spell and a wage agreement based on the prior two years. In Coloma Michigan a horse entangles on Paw Paw street, falls on a hitching post, and suffers abdominal injury.
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Carlyle
His
Ramsay
E. P. Ramsay
Clinton County
Bay View
Milwaukee
Illinois Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
Illnois Steel Company
Chicago and national briefs mix in scattered city and state notes
The item surveys various incidents and figures including a Chicago boy's accident, a grandmotherly crowd in park scuffles, and a weathered medicinal tale. It notes Goebel murder indictments for Kentucky figures, a British labor educator's return, a gas leak at a Chicago saloon, and a Bethel colored mission deacon's fatal shooting. It also mentions population totals, deaths, and ore finds in Piegan Montana.
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New York
Frankfort
Goebel
Douglas Park
Chicago
Alexander Datosch
Max Bockin
Bockin
Mary Kordus
Walter Vrooman
England
Ruskin Hall
Oxford
America
Andrew Koneczny
Jimmy” Regan
Evanston
Ills
Piegan
Marysville
Mont
James Burnside
Baptist Colored Mission
Hair Growth Claim Promoted by Local Advertiser
The Advocate editor at Humeston Iowa endorses Beggs Hair Renewer promising complete hair loss reversal and color restoration. Advertises guaranteed scalp disease cure and natural growth with two bottles claimed. Sold by J J Havercamp.
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J. A. Linder
Advocate
Humeston
Iowa
J. J. Havercamp’s
Don’t let yourself stay melancholy ever
A light admonition to smile more often and keep morale up, suggesting laughter as a coping habit even when mood is low. The line frames humor as a simple practice for daily resilience.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Letters Variant
Davenport reader Edward Buck cites relief from kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes color change in secretions and disappearance of trouble after two boxes. Ad copy urges readers to visit Haverkamp's drug store and buy Doan's at 59 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is listed as U.S. sole agent.
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Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac
Dean
Edward Buck
Perry Street
Davenport
Iowa
Timner
Havercamp's
Foster, Milburn & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Doan’s
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B. Fisch
the Muscatine Journal
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WM. McKinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
W. B. Martin
Adair County
G. 8. Gilbertson
Winnebago County
C. W. Mullan
Blackhawk County
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Joe Lieter
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
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Beloit
Wis
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Emerson
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Coloma, Mich
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