Brave Old Leader's Advice on Wisconsin Politics
General Bragg urges reformers in Wisconsin to back Governor Scofield’s re election as a cure for the Chicago platform. The letter accuses Bryanites of repudiating democratic principles and warns that supporting Sawyer equals endorsing Bryan for 1900. The writer insists the party must sever the “political cancer” and remain aligned with true democracy.
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General Bragg
Wisconsin
Scofield
Chicago
Fond du Lac
Ellis B. Usher
Chronicle
Milwaukee
Bryan
National Committee
Democracy
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Sawyer
Ellis
Assembly
Kingston
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Jasper County fair report and notable curios
A.Failer sends the Jasper County Agricultural Society annual fair report to P.L. Fowler of the Iowa State Society. Fowler hails Jasper as banner county with substantial premiums and funds left. Also notes plans for 1899 and invites attendance at January meeting. A.Dalrymple recounts a strange train travel blackout in Des Moines to Council Bluffs. Two Wood campaign speeches praise Rankin in Monroe Colfax.
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A. Failer
Jasper County Agricultural Society
P. L. Fowler
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Old Jasper
Town State Agricultural Society
Des Moines
Failor
Banner County
Jasper County
AL. Dalrymple
Monroe
Robert Dalrymple
Knox County
Ohio
Iowa
Daltrymple
Council Bluffs
Dal
Omaha
From Around the Town in Jasper County
Community news notes recount social visits, marriages, and local business moves in Newton and nearby towns. Reports mention county clerk candidate likeness to a speaker, a horse death at the Vaughan farm, clerks’ marriages, an anniversary party, strokes for Uncle John Walsh, and various relocations and jobs in Newton and Prairie City. The weather brings an Iowa blizzard, power lines and telegraph poles down, and regional travel updates.
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Iowa
R. I
Grinnell
Malcom
Warren Knight
Knight
Sherlock
Wash
Portland
Oregon
Warren
Ora Edwards
Ora
Mariposa wedding unites Charlottie Rasmussen and R P Rasmussen
Fully two hundred guests gathered at M Minnie Altemeier’s farm in Mariposa township for the marriage of Charlottie Altemeier to R P Rasmussen of the city. Rev J D Simone officiated. The ceremony occurred at 7 pm with Miss Mary Harrah playing the wedding march. Afterward a bridal feast followed and gifts were numerous. the couple left on the night train for Omaha to begin their honeymoon and plan to be at home on East Marion Street by December. The second union of the evening joined Miss Virginia S Russell to Will R Cooper before about sixty relatives and friends, with Rev V Cowan officiating. The brides wore white gowns and roses. a large supper followed and music from the Russell children entertained guests. The couple plan a Chicago departure next Friday for a McCormick Harvester Co. position and a new home in the city.
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Everett L. Bodiey
Sherman Township
Rogan
Congregational Church
Everett Bodley
Harvey
John Walsh
Clara A. Hopkins
Rowland D. Lewis
Rochester
Burr Westbrook
Newton
Monroe
Gorre Story
Public Square
Burr
Thompson Bros
Chicago
Bennett Joiner
East Street
W. Blakely
Mi Herly
Mr. Joiner
John F. Ofill
Prairie City
C. B. Moore
John
Adam Burn
Pella
Miss Gri
Pell
Amerussen
Bila Claussen
Minoie Japeka
Kellogg
Brie
Omah
East Marion St
Pete
Charlie Coppersmith
Simon
John Claussen
Ella
Robert Martin
Oscar Evans
Mins Libbi Jones
Ben Tait
Chris Rasmussen
McMillan
Earlham
Will Ammons
V. Cowan
Will
Virginia
Russell
McCormick Harvester Co
Jasper County
Fell Into Trap Door in Colfax Meantime
Telegram from Ira reports Hon. J. H. Smith fell ten feet into a trap door at A. A. Penquite’s Colfax hardware store after a Rankin meeting. Right arm broken and nerves shocked. the incident occurred Saturday night. Also noted is John Handy, a veteran of Co K 28th Iowa, who recently attended the regiment reunion and faces recovery after his misfortune.
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Ira
J. H. Smith
Rankin
Colfax
A. A. Penquite
John Handy
Co. K
Iowa
Last Gala Day Set for Saturday November Fifth
The final Gala Day at the cat will occur on Saturday November fifth with a strong program planned. Mr and Mrs Geo D Harrah have rented the W G Lyday residence in the south part of town and will soon be at home there to friends.
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The
Cat
Geo. D. Harrah
W. G. Lyday
Congressman Lacey Speaks Amid Stormy Evening Rally
Despite heavy rain a large crowd gathered at the court house to hear Congressman John P. Lacey. Major Lacey delivered a strong, factual address praising unity after the war and critiquing Weaver’s and Gorrell’s related bills. He noted Rankin would speak in the city on Saturday, November 5th, urging all to attend.
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Court House
John P. Lacey
Major Lacey
Earnest Earley
Lacey
Congress
Weaver
Baltimore
United States
Spain
Kelly
Gorrell
McCleary
A. C. Rankin
Notes From the Sick Room
Mrs E N Hollen remains alive but unlikely to survive beyond a day. Mother Widell improves after a fall that broke her ankle and fractured three ribs. Her daughter Mrs Hess D Parsons is with her. Ed Beard remains very ill with discouraging symptoms. Mrs Ross Tait, living with daughter Mrs Web Lewis, slipped on an icy porch and is bedbound with painful injuries.
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Otes
E.N. Hollen
Mother Widell
Hess D. Parsons
Ed. Beard
Ross ‘Tait
Web. Lewis
Hull to Speak in Opera House This Saturday
Congressman Hull of Des Moines will address the city in the opera house this Saturday at 2 PM. Hull is noted as a top Iowa campaigner and residents are urged to attend to hear him discuss campaign issues.
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Hull
Congressman Hull
Des Moines
Iowa
New En Clut Social Dance Opens Season at Armory
The members of New En club held the first social dance of the season at the Armory Friday evening. About twenty couples attended and enjoyed a pleasant evening. Music was provided by a mandolin orchestra. Edward Reese of Palo Alto spent Tuesday at the Omaha exposition.
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En Clut
N Ow En
Armory
Mandolin
Edward Reese
Palo Alto
Omaha Exposition
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the Banner
P. L. Fows
A.C. Rankin
Pennsylvania Iron Moulder
Wilson
Jake Mattern
Artor
Monro
Monroe House
Jake
Worth
Mr. Rankin
J.J. Vaughan
Billie
Vermont
Egypt
Messenger
Mr. Vaughan
Charlie McFarland
Kate Moran
Charlie
Cupid
Emes
Wild Cat School House
Frank Peavy
Toronto
Canada
West Liberty
Frank
Cedar Rapids
Judge Winslow
Jesse
O. C. Meredith
A. K. Emerson
Kate Miller
Burchinal & Hertwog
Bloom Ryan
Hymen
Congressman Lacey
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