Iowa Senatorial Fight Foment Grows as Gov Shaw May Appoint
In Des Moines August 18 1900 political chatter centers on a quiet senatorial contest. Gov Shaw may decide on an appointment today or next week. Prominent figures Allison Dolliver McCarthy Lacey Hepburn Henderson Cousins Lane Gilbertson Mullan Myers Bruce and others visited Shaw but declined to reveal a final nomination. The consensus favors Dolliver, while Democrats gather after Cedar Rapids nominating state candidates and plan vigorous campaigning to influence in-state and cross-state political dynamics.
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Shaw
Antil
Allison
Dolliver
McCarthy
Lacey
Hepburn
Henderson
Cousins
Lane
Gilbertson Mullan
Myers
Bruce
Dorliver
Cedar Rapids
Bryan
Towa
Several Contests Doomed for Iowa Districts in Coming Elections
The article notes multiple contests across Iowa congressional districts as Democrats seek to break the solid delegation. It also mentions Polk County planning a new courthouse, a merchants association to curb subscription solicitors, state fair preparations with notable pyrotechnics, and market signals from R G Dunn & Co about prices and raw materials. It includes ads for Electric Bitters and a 400 acre farm inquiry.
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Iowa
Washington
Polk County
Board of Supervisors
van Houten
Payne of
Chicago
R.G. Dunn & Co
Sys
Secretary of Agriculture
New York
Des Moines
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold By M Brink
An old promotional note touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as energizing and strength building with sugar coated globules and claims a box costs 25 cents. It also mentions political commentary on President McKinley and Democratic leaders.
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Dr. King
M. Brink
Dr. Greattrax Bhas
McKinley
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised cure
The advertisement claims constipation as a curse and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy. It notes the product sold in 10c 50c and 1.00 sizes and lists M. Brink as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
M. Brink
Owecut to All and Tyrup Pep sin Cure Mentioned
Advert says friends should tell of a cure power of Dr Caldwell Tyrup Pepper. Half show stomach trouble. Send 10c 50c or 1 bottle to M Brink. Senator John T Morgan rejects anti imperialism as the main issue, saying many Democrats are expansionists like him.
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Agor
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
M. Brinks Drug Store
M. Brink
John T. Morgan
Catarrh Cure Pitch and Real Estate Ads
An 19th century style advertisement bundles Hall's Catarrh Cure with a sales pitch for Warner's wine and La Grippe remedies. It also includes real estate listings offering Lots 7 8 9 and 16 Block 7 Boyden Iowa and a note by C A Morris offering property for sale with orchard and shade. The text includes testimonials for F J Keeny and wholesale druggists in Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Carney & Co
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Keeny
Weat & Traux
Ohio
Walding, Kienan & Marvin
Boyden, Fows
Ornce
C. A Morris
Volcanic Eruptions and Arsenals of Skin Cures
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal remedy for skin ailments and wounds with a claim of curing fever sores ulcers boils felons corns cuts warts bruises burns and chafed hands at 25 cents a box. M Brink druggist sells it. A Cy clip notes vaccination reduced smallpox severity but increased mild cases and susceptibility.
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Bucklen
Arnica
M. Brink
Rev J D DeTar Cough Cure Ad From Spring Hill Iowa
A church pastor in Spring Hill Iowa suffers persistent coughs and rests from preaching. He attributes his recovery to Dr Kay's Long Balm. five 25 cent boxes cured him with no stomach side effects. The ad claims it cures coughs colds croup bronchitis pneumonia and more and invites free advice samples and booklets from Dr B J Kay Saratoga NY.
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J.D. DeTar
Spring Hill
Iowa
Dr. Kay
B.J. Kay
Saratoga
G A R Special Train to Chicago 1900 for Encampment
The G A R issues a circular announcing an Illinois Central Route to the National Grand Army Encampment in Chicago August 27 to 31. A special train from Sheldon leaves August 26 at 4:25 p m with arrivals in Chicago at 7:30 a m the next day. Round trip fare is one dollar with ticket extensions to September 30 possible. Sleeping car accommodations available via Sioux City Sioux Falls LeMars and Sheldon agents. others contact Dubuque office by August 28. The event features the A O U W band from Cedar Falls and a parade appearance. A German Medicine Co vaudeville show opens August 27 near Browns Hotel with 2 cent admission.
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Davis
Illinois Central Railroad
National Grand Army
Chicago
Sheldon
Cherokee
Sioux City
Sioux Fall
LeMars
Illnois Central
Dubuque
Iowa
Illinois Central Railroad Grants Free Stockholder Transportation
Illinois Central Railroad announces a revised policy allowing stockholders to travel free to Chicago for the annual meeting. The ticket covers four days before and after the meeting, with return on the meeting day, issued to registered holders upon written application to the President. One free traveler per stock certificate.
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Chicago
Illinois Centeral Railroad Company
Bim
Minols ‘Central Railroad
W. G. Riven
Board of Directors
A. G. Hackstar
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed in 1897 Letter
William H. Shirley of Kline Hotel in Monticello Illinois reports weight gain from 135 to 185 pounds after using Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for dyspepsia and constipation. He claims improved health and offers to answer inquiries about the medicine.
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Clay City
W. B. Cladwell
Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
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Welto
Lowell
J. M. Rehan
Morris & Burd
PEN and Scissors
Warner
Cyclopedia of Practical Medicine
Donglison
German Medicine Co
Browns Hotel
Ous
Boyden
Illinois Central R. R
The
Illnois
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