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Newspaper
Postville Review
Location
Postville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
2
The Postville Weekly Review discusses national politics, wheat prospects, and the economy. It cites McKinley’s nomination, supply and demand, and the impact of labor and prosperity on the nation. The piece critiques Breckinridge era implications and notes drought affecting the northwest wheat crop.
In Philadelphia last week both nominees were the first choice of the people and the convention. Iowa would have preferred Dolliver, yet Roosevelt's strength across key states secured a sweeping victory. The ticket may not be great, but its principles aim to advance reform and national glory, with leaders ready to carry on the work.
The author argues against comparing the current campaign to four years earlier, noting the same leaders headed both tickets. They blame not money scarcity but lack of confidence for business paralysis, citing McKinley’s election as a turning point that revived commerce and money flow, with a shift toward paper money over gold.
The piece argues the Republican party is united behind McKinley and Roosevelt, predicting an overwhelming victory. It claims expansion efforts and political cohesion strengthen the ticket, noting changes since four years ago and asserting broad support across states, with New York less at risk and western states aligning with the GOP.
A delegate convention of the Republicans of Allamakee County will meet at Waukon on July 7 1900 at 1 PM to choose twelve delegates to the Republican State Convention in Des Moines August 11 1909 and twenty four delegates to the Fourth District Republican Congressional Convention in New Hampton July 10 1900 plus elect a county central committee. Representation bases include one delegate per township and one extra per 25 votes or fraction over 12 cast for Leslie M Shaw for governor in 1899. Townships receive specified representation.
Licans of the Fourth Congressional district of Iowa will assemble in New Hampton on July 10 at 7 p m to nominate a candidate for representative in Congress and conduct other business. Representation bases include one delegate per county plus one extra for each 100 votes or fraction over 50 cast for Hon J McShaw in 1899 for governor.
Adolph Thias visited from Monona on Sunday. Burtons visiting Hall Ellis residents. Mrs Langenhorst traveling in Mc Gregor and Monona this week. Sheriff E E Benton of Clayton county was in town last Saturday. Mrs E H Prior and children returned from Fayette Wednesday noon. Dr A Kovenig bought the bar fixture formerly owned by Henry Poesch. H Runion and wife of Obedion guests of Wm Simpson this week. A Staadt & Son repaired the sidewalk in front of their store. Charles City depot robbed Tuesday night the operator held up and $64 taken. Mrs Eliza Taylor laid a fine new sidewalk on Sumner Street property. Hi Dresser plans to raise his building occupied by Jon Gray and Dr Coleman, another story. Mrs R J Alexander and daughter of Waukon were here Wednesday. A beautiful rain Tuesday night, more would be welcome. Lightning struck C C Schroeder's windmill at Grand Meadow Tuesday evening.
Weather and crop conditions were favorable across regions. Moisture varied from light showers to heavy downpours with some wind and hail damage but overall yields and soil moisture remain good. Corn progressing well with fieldwork nearly complete by July 1. Wheat and rye show temperate growth, spring grains filling. stands thin in southern areas. Barley harvest soon. clover cutting variable. timothy thin but meadows improved by new clover growth. Apple condition declining in central and southern areas. Iowa patent list included with offer to mail specifications for 10 cents.
About thirty Eastern Stars will travel to Monona for an invitation from the local Chapter and a grand time expected. D. 4. Murphy filed a secretary's note in his office regarding the remembrer. He and M. F. came down with the remains of Mrs. Sheehy, their sister. Two of Mrs. Sheehy daughter s and her son arrived.
The article discusses lines on the palm predicting life, character, and fate. It notes that honest palmists study and verify conclusions, cites a New York clairvoyant praising accuracy, and explains lines on the left hand reveal birth traits while right hand shows individuality and health prospects.
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