Republican caucus delegates named for Clear Creek area
The document lists precincts Clear Creek Oswalt Colfax Prairie City Monroe Sherman Poweshiek Vandalia Fairmount Independence Malaka Palo Alto Reasnor Mariposa Buena Vista Lynn Grove Rock Creek Newton Kellogg Elk Creek Richland Hickory Grove and assigns 153 total delegates. It directs committeemen to call caucus times and places. if not, voters meet August 31 at the usual polling place at 9 o'clock p.m. to elect delegates. Central Committee will meet after adjournment. N Townsenb is chairman, S Galushia secretary.
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Poweshiek Y
Washington
Mound Prairie
Vandalia
Fairmount
Independence
Malaka
Palo Alto
Reasnor
Mariposa Buena Vista
Lynn Grove
Rock Creek
Newton
Kellogg
Elk Creek Richland
Hickory Grove
Central Committee
N. Townsenb
Galusiia
Bleakney Seeks Republican County Convention Nomination
FP Bleakney announces his candidacy for the office of Representative at the Republican County Convention. The notice requests support and outlines the bid to be the party candidate for the seat.
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Epitor Recor
Republian County
B. FP. Bleakney
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED FOR COUNTY OFFICES
A set of party notices from editors and officials announces candidacies for county offices subject to the Jasper County Republican Convention. Names include Harry Galusha for County Treasurer, Willett Howard for County Treasurer, Minnie Agnes Walsh for County Superintendent, A Wwiems for Representative, Westbrook Ep for County Supervisor, D R Tripp for Sheriff, and W J Miller for County Supervisor. The notices indicate nomination or renomination pending convention decisions.
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Jasper County
Court House
Newton
Dist
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
W. M. McFarland
Minnie Agnes Walsh
County Attorney Nomination Sought at Jasper County GOP Conv
The record notes candidate Meredith seeks the county attorney nomination subject to the Jasper County Republican Convention decision. W. W. Hawk is also linked to the convention process. The item reflects party slate actions and official ballot considerations within Jasper County Republican actions.
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O,c
Meredith
Echoes of a Candidacy for Jasper County Sheriff
A Republican announces intent to seek the office of Sheriff in Jasper County subject to party decision. The disclosure marks a formal bid pending party ruling and election oversight.
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Eorror
Jasper County
Republican County Convention
William B. Allison Named Next U S President
The text asserts William B Allison will become president, claiming official status and urging readers to join supporters. No corroborating details or context provided.
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Wiiiliam
Allison
United States
Poweshiek Palladium Debuts in Montezuma as Democratic Organ
The Poweshiek Palladium is a new Democratic newspaper published at Montezuma by R. L. Mortland. It presents a bright, clean sheet and is expected to serve as an able organ for the Democracy of the adjoining shire.
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The
Poweshiek Palladium
Montezuma
R. L. Mortland
Letter and Paris sketches by Iowa authors
An upcoming Marshalltown letter by Mrs. Nettie Sanford Chapin and a vivid Paris scenes feature by Carrie M. Sheldon of Des Moines are highlighted as engaging reads, promising descriptive views and incidents from the capital city.
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Marshalltown
Nettie Sanford Chapin
France
Carrie M. Sheldon
Des Moines
L F E Shane Found Success With The New Virginian
A former townsman L F E Shane is thriving in Warren county with his paper The New Virginian at New Virginia. The publication shows prosperity and marks a live progressive town that values a strong newspaper.
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L. F E. Shane
New Virginian
New Virginia
Warren County
Bro. Shane
City Council Testimony on Electric Plant Additions Cost
Councilman Meyers testified in the injunction trial that the additions to the electric plant would cost four thousand dollars. He noted the figure as a key item, suggesting the city will likely complete the additions and that this cost matters most.
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Meyers
Republican Principles Endorsed For National Prosperity
Republican principles have received emphatic endorsement during the past two years. The good of the whole people, protection to American labor, and sound currency are stated as the guarantee of prosperity and happiness to the American nation.
Hornets Nest Brigade Reunion Souvenir Edition
THE RECORD extends greetings to Hornets Nest Brigade members and presents each with a copy of the paper. Today’s ReEcoRD souvenir issue lists the full roster attending the reunion, describes the exercises, and notes matters related to the Battle of Shiloh.
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Hornets’ Nest Brigade
Battle of
Shiloh
City council weighs cost and revenue of electric plant additions
The council or members estimate costs for new engine, dynamo, boiler, wiring and other additions to the electric plant and project revenue increases. They raise the question of whether the value of these estimates should be judged by how closely the estimated cost covers the bills.
Republicans Attend the Primary to Select Delegates
A call to Republicans to attend the party primaries for selecting delegates to the county convention. It urges duty and discusses the value of participation as the best service to the country in time of peace. It notes that those who don’t attend should not feel disgruntled if outcomes don’t please them.
Hill backs Morrison for 1896 Democratic nomination
David Bennett Hill again advocates for Horizontal Bill Morrison as the Democratic presidential candidate in 1896. The piece notes his small standing in New York politics and mocks his public confidence after last fall's reaction from New York voters.
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David Bennett Hill
Gen F M Drake Visits Iowa Voters for Governor Run
Among our city's distinguished guests this week is General F M Drake, Republican candidate for governor. A brave soldier, he earned advancement on many fields and remains distinguished in civil life, earning admiration as he mingled with old comrades and praised his beloved state.
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F. M. Drake
Gen. Drake
Iowa
Al H Braley Nominates For Sheriff In Democratic Strongholds
Born in Vermont and enlisted in 1866 Braley became a successful farmer and businessman in Rock Creek and Kellogg townships for twenty nine years. A lifelong Republican with strong party work, he is praised as popular at home and capable of a winning canvass if nominated.
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Vermont
Rock Creek
Kellogg
al. H. Braley
Braley
Republicans Face Hard Choice at Upcoming Convention
The coming Republican convention has a hard task before it. When so many of great merit are willing to serve, it is difficult to choose.
Record Publishes Early Edition for Union Veterans
The paper releases a day early with an extra large edition to ensure every veteran attending the reunion receives a copy. The motive is to place this issue in the hands of attendees at the gathering.
Grinnell Editor W G Ray Weds Miss Sarah Haines
Friday August 16 at the bride’s home in Grinnell Iowa honors Mr W G Ray senior editor and publisher of the Grinnell Herald who marries Miss Sarah A Haines Rev Prof L F Parker officiates as he did for the bride’s parents twenty eight years ago Friends call Ray bold for choosing a Friday wedding and wish the couple a long happy life
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W. G. Ray
Sarah A. Haines
R. M. Haines
Grinnell
Iowa
L. F. Parker
Ray
Grinnell Herald
Record Stands Firm on Electric Light Coverage
A patron warned of quitting unless the paper shifts on the electric light issue, but The Record declares it will publish all reliable information in full. It reports every city council meeting from the past year and has printed the Col Meyer electric light plant report unabridged, maintaining independence for the sake of taxpayers and the people.
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Col Meyer
Local papers clash over city council electric plant duplication
Two Newton journals debated the council’s approach to duplicating the electric light plant. The Record urged caution and protest, while Jerald and Herald showed shifting stances. The council later reversed its hasty action, opting for a slower, more conservative expansion plan.
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Illinois
Newton
Jerald
Record
Herald
Is Favoritism Shown in Iowa Soldiers Monument Plan
A letter questions the Iowa soldiers monument commission for biased representation. It cites 47 infantry regiments and 11 cavalry regiments as deserving medallions, while 27 regiments and several batteries are excluded or overrepresented. The author alleges the plan favors a coterie and ignores many units with valorous service.
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Iowa
Three notable York County weekly papers in Des Moines dream
The Mitchell ville Index notes York county has three first class weekly papers in rural districts The Valley Junction Bxpress the Altoona Terald and the Index each model local papers It suggests Brothers Marmon Kelley and English unite talents and funds to start a live daily in Des Moines to shake up the capital’s media scene
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Mitchellville Index
York County
Valley Junction Bxpress
Altoona Terald
Index
Marmon
Kelley
English
Shekels
Des Moines
Iowa Reports Need Faster Publication Says Advocate
Town pride in agriculture and justice is contrasted with Iowa lagging in supreme court reports. The speaker criticizes delayed Iowa Reports two years behind and printed far from the state, urging a local printing house to publish and modernize the reports promptly.
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Atlantic Sea Board
Iowa
Supreme Court
Columbia
Mizzury
Ben and Buck in a Democratic party feud
A sharp verbal clash erupts between Buck Heinricssen secretary of state of Illinois and Ben T. Cable from Rock Island. They clash over free silver and party leadership, trading barbs in Washington while the Illinois Democratic scene strains for dominance.
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Ben
Buck
Heinrichsen
Ilinois
Democratic State Central Committee
Ben T. Cable
Rock Island
Iain
Washington, D. C
Benny
Associated Press
Washington
A Thousand Clerks in One Advertisement
A concise clerkly advertisement theme extols the power of brief, pointed talk to sell goods. It argues a well crafted ad, like a clerk's brief remark, can be more effective than long chatter, selling with efficiency and respect.
Hornets Nest earns fame at Shiloh battle
The Shiloh engagement is described as the first great Civil War battle and the bloodiest. The stubborn stand by Iowa regiments the 2d 7th 6th 12th and Mth Iowa against a larger Confederate force earned their position the nickname Hornets Nest for intense, heroic combat on both sides.
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Shiloh
7Th
Sth
12Th
Mth
Iowa
Newton Honors Civil War Veterans In Distinguished Visit
Newton welcomes about three hundred veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic for a two day gathering. The veterans, once soldiers from 1861 to 1865, are celebrated for their war record and continued civic service since 1865.
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Newton
Southland
How Mr Tribune Questions Silver Circulation
An August 1 editorial in the National Wribwar argues that silver certificates do not mean half a billion dollars in active circulation unless holders redeem them for silver dollars. The piece notes holders rarely call for silver dollars, implying the silver certificates remain as paper representations only.
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National
Wribwar
Silver dollars in circulation a complex problem
The author argues silver certificates should be redeemed into greenbacks and then gold to monetize silver. He notes 899,000 fewer silver dollars in circulation this year and criticizes politicians for lacking a viable plan to put silver into daily use. The piece contrasts theoretical talk with practical policy, praising patriotism but denouncing box‑of‑dry statesmanship.
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Newton
Dysentery remedy praised as best medicine
Since ISIS there have been nine epidemics of dysentery across the country where Chamberlain's Coke, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy was used with perfect success. The remedy reportedly cures malignant bowel cases in children and adults, even under trying conditions, and is sold by Warley & Sinead.
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ISIS
Chamberlain
Warley & Sinead
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