Iowa Republican Convention to Elect Delegates in Des Moines
A Republican delegate convention will be held in Des Moines on May 10, 1900 at 11 a.m. to elect four delegates and four alternates at large to the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 19, 1900. Jasper County is allotted 18 delegates.
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Chicago
New York
Des Moines
Davenport
Iowa
Jasper County
Geo
D. Wood
Republicans of
Philadelphia
Sixth District Republican Convention Des Moines May 1900
Republicans of the Sixth District met in Des Moines Iowa on May 10 1900 at 9 a.m. to elect two delegates and two alternates for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia June 19 1900. Jasper County has 18 delegates.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A.m
Philadelphia
Jasper County
Republicans Nominate in Albia Sixth District Caucus
Republicans of Iowa's Sixth District held a July 11 Albia caucus at 11 am to nominate a Congressional representative candidate. Jasper County gets 1 percent of delegates. Delegates to the district convention were advised to be chosen when selecting delegates to the State convention.
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Iowa
Albia
Jasper County
Jasper County Votes to Lead in Election Machines
City officials in Jasper County plan to test new voting machines as part of a broader push to modernize elections. Officials say the county is prepared to participate early and set a standard for neighboring jurisdictions.
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Jasper County
Iowa GOP Convention Opens in Des Moines
The Republican state convention convened in Des Moines with delegates optimistic about a strong fall campaign. Party leaders praised the organization's turnout and readiness for statewide races.
Admiral Dewey and Wife Finish Successful Western Tour
Admiral Dewey and his wife completed a highly successful western tour last week. The visit carried no political significance, though he was honored as the hero of the battle of Manila.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila
Candidates urged to announce bids for county offices
A Record notice urges Republicans to make clear early campaigns for county offices. It stresses the importance of a good preliminary campaign and organization to secure success in the fall and invites those wishing to hold county posts to declare their candidacy.
Democratic Convention Holds Back on Free Silver Demand
The Des Moines state convention failed to demand free silver at a 16 to 1 ratio. The Chicago platform was reaffirmed, and William Jennings Bryan was endorsed for the presidential nomination.
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Des Moines
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Proposal to raise census supervisor pay in large cities
The measure aims to amend the census law to increase compensation for supervisors in large cities. It would set a base of 1000 dollars for the first congressional district and 500 dollars for each additional district, with a maximum annual pay of 2400 dollars.
Treasury orders inquiry into Japanese immigrant influx
The Treasury Department assigns a special agent to the Pacific coast to probe a sharp rise in Japanese immigration. Officials worry the influx may involve contract labor, with immigration officials unsettled. The Treasury seeks reports from American consuls via the State Department.
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Treasury Department
Pacific Coast
United States
Treasury
State Department
Cotton Crop Tops All Time Movement and Trade
A pamphlet from the Department of Agriculture reports the 1868 to 1899 cotton crop as the largest movement in American commerce. Rail and water transport from plantations exceeded previous records while domestic mill consumption rose across regions. The crop is estimated at 11,189,205 bales worth 305,467,041 dollars, with nearly 7,400,000 bales exported and world consumption just under 14,000,000 bales.
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Department of Agriculture
Surge in exports to Orient shown by latest figures
The bureau of statistics reports growing sales to the Orient with the largest gain among all regions. Eight months ending February show export increases: to Asia 38 percent, to Oceania 51 percent, to Asia and Oceania 44 percent, to Europe 5.4 percent, to South America and Africa smaller or negative, overall eight percent.
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Bureau of Statistics
Europe
South America
North America
Asia
Oceania
Africa
Bryan Receives Navajo Blanket Amid Wool Price Jibe
During William Jennings Bryan itinerary through the southwest a Gallup New Mexico gift to him from wool growers provoked a price jab. A Navajo blanket given to Bryan bore a card noting wool price rises under the current administration versus the former, to be relayed to constituents.
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William Jennings Bryan
Southwest
Mr. Bryan
Arizona
New Mexico
Gallup
N. M
Bryan
Land of Fruits and Flowers beckons southern route
A 1900s promotional notice touts Southern California as a winter paradise and promotes the Iowa Central Short Line via a new sixteen section Pullman Tourist car. It lists daily Wednesday departures from Minneapolis and other cities, routing through Santa Fe to Los Angeles and San Francisco in four days with competitive rates and full advertising details by Geo S. Batty.
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California
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mason City
Marshalltown
Grinnell
Okaloosa
Albia
Kansas City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Geo S. Batty
Iowa
McCartney School Report April 2–27 1900 Palo Alto
Eva Blackwood teaches at McCartney School Palo Alto township reporting 194 enrolled students across 18 average daily attendance with .12 no shows or tardies. Names include Bessie Charlesworth Fay Coleman Frances Drake Leland Fraker Orwin Fraker Maude French Kate Ray Cora litf Edward Philipps Roy Ethel Stover and Ray Elsie Livingston noted as tardy once.
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McCartney
Palo Alto Township
Bessie Charlesworth
Fay Coleman
Frances Drake
Leland
Orwin Fraker
Maude French
Kate
Ray
Cora Litf
Edward Philipps
Roy
Ethel Stover
Elsie Livingston
Eva Blackwood
Subscriptions Offer From Multiple Newspapers
A promotional pitch offers four newspapers plus the Code of Iowa for a set price and states the deal remains open to both current and new subscribers. The listed papers include The RECORD Inter Ocean Des Moines Register New York Tribune.
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Record
Inter Ocear
Des Moines Register
New York Tribune
Iowa
Biggle Horse Book Promises Practical Horse Knowledge
A promotional notice praises the Biggle Horse Book for covering breeds feeding stable road management and more. The 128 page cloth bound volume is richly illustrated and priced at 50 cents, mailed from Wilmer Atkinson Co. Philadelphia.
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Wilmer Atkinson Co
Philadelphia
Farms for Sale in Jas per County and Newton Property
Farm listings across Jas per county and Newton properties marketed by FrGarp and Brown. Sale notices emphasize available tracts and contact details for listings. Continuous property offerings indicate broad geographic coverage and real estate opportunities.
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Jasper County
Newton
FrGarp & Brown
Receipt and Note Books Available in Centz¢acn
Large supply of receipt and note books at this office made up only in centz¢acn. Call on them.
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Calienc
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Professional Business Directory
Finwaitoral
M. Wooprow
Frank Wilson
Jasper Go. Bank
Public Square
Chas
Jasper Vice-Press
Cashier
First National Bank
C. Sloanaker
J. HW. Lypay, Jr
J P. Beatty
Chas. Jasper
Geo. B. Huntter
E. BE. Lyday
Alex Wood
A. S. Marquis
Geo. D. Wood
BE. F. Burnett
Bank OF Colfax
Capital
Colfax
F. H. Clemens II
A. A. Arnold
Guardian
National Bank
E. J. Salmon
Atttorney - At -Law
Chancery
Gorreil Block
Winn & Carrier's
South Side Square
W. C. Melroy
Jasper County Bank
O. Co. Meredith
GC. Ogg
Meredith & Ogg
Land and Loan Agents
Make Abstracts
Square
Henry Silwold
Attorneys -At-Law
Ammons & Allen's
RE. F. Graham
V. Morgan
Graham & Morgan Attorneys-At-Law
Ramer
Fugard & Brown, Attorneys
A. M. Harrah
P. Myers
Harrah & Myers
Ramer Block
Newton, Lowa
Fred L. Kennedy
Boston
West Side Square
L. D. Reid
M. Behner
South Side Jeweler
Ewton
H. J. Joy
Anna H. Joy
Dentists
Fehleisen
E. W. Kerr
Jancnes
McFarland’s
N.S. Square
B. A. Miller
Palmer & Miller
Larimer & Clark’s
J. B. Baumer
Hough's Grocery
West Side of Square
Newton, la
Physicians and Surgeons
Smead MN. P
H. P. Engle
Ocuvanist
Vyy Designs
Siggers
Washington, D.C
RADE
Actaaiine
Ee Coponicuts &c
Munn & Co
Itis
Ali
The
Newton Record
L. A. Andrew
Official County Paper
T. M. Rodgers
Record Building
Southeast Corner Square
Chas. Hoffman
Congressional Committee
Woolgrower Answka
Jasper & Sons
L. H. Haynes
Dr. Baker
Farr
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Ceme Procter & Gamble CO
Cincinnati
Wagley & Smead
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