Open Letter from Newton Ministers on Liquor Bill
A column cites a ministers letter to Jasper County legislators opposing a bill to permit liquor manufacturing where sale is licensed. It notes temperance leaders Gorrell and Wells will vote as their constituents desire and warns against ministerial meddling in politics. The piece also discusses advances in medicine, diphtheria antitoxine, and endorses William B. Allison for president, while mentioning Senator Sherman and Cuba policy.
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Resubmission Debate and Prohibition in Iowa Politics
Arguments oppose resubmission as foolhardy amid current temperance sentiment and state wide prohibition as the aim. The piece notes Republicans won most municipal contests, criticizes Cleveland over Cuba and Venezuela, and praises Lacey in Congress for farm policy victory while touting Iowa’s top production in corn and oats.
No Chance for Manufactures of Liquid Damnation
The article rails against licensing a factory to produce moral ruin and argues against a state sanction for such ‘liquid damnation’ while linking the issue to public taxation for free schools and text books and criticizing Supreme Court candidates and Congress over Cuba policy.
Jasper County Nominates Judge David Ryan for Supreme Court
Jasper County endorses Judge David Ryan of Newton for the Supreme Court to succeed Judge Rothrock who will not seek re election. The editorial lauds his statewide reputation, judicial experience, plain honesty, and merited promotion from the Sixth District bench. The piece emphasizes a fair field of worthy candidates with high integrity.
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Pasture for Horses Near Town at Good Pasture
J G Guthrie offers a good pasture near town for horses at a monthly rate. Location details and exact price per month are provided by the owner.
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J. G, Guthrie
Endlessly Broken Machine Allegory of 1890s Incompetence
A lengthy parable criticizes unqualified leaders and a bloated treasury, comparing political favoritism to a failed factory. A mechanic fixes a broken machine by locating a loose eccentric and a missing screw, illustrating how expertise matters in governance and warning against hasty changes and unqualified blame.
Machine to fix the government or burn the match
A Colfax column argues the government is trapped by incompetent workers and a broken machine. It suggests electing skilled, practical leaders to replace the current mobish balance of power and restore steady governance.
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Till death do us part opinion on divorce vows
Letter writer condemns divorce as ruinous to marriage. He argues vows should be irrevocable and recalls tougher divorce norms in youth. He laments modern ease of obtaining divorces and fears societal decay. Source notes March issue of Is Divorce zine.
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GOLD AT CRIPPLE CREEK PROMISES SPRING BOOM
The Cripple Creek mining district in Colorado attracts hundreds as spring rushes loom. Rich gold finds prove fortunes are being made, with Santa Fe Route offering direct access via through Pullman sleepers and chair cars to the camp heart. Inquiries to ticket agents or 8 H. M. Osgood of the A. T. & S. F. Ry. in Des Moines are advised.
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