Judge Beem recalls 1890 Iowa Assembly Deadlock
J C Beem, Waterloo judge and former Democratic representative, spoke at Des Moines on the 19th annual Pioneer Lawmakers session about the 1890 Iowa General Assembly deadlock. He described stalled votes, sick members carried to roll calls, and the eventual temporary and permanent leadership settlement ending the impasse.
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Pioneer Lawmakers’ Association
Des Moines
J. C. Beem
Waterloo
Iowa
Senate
House
Judge Beam
Town House of Representatives
Horace Boies
Gov. Hempstead
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Republican Committee
James B. Blythe
Mason Guy
S. L. Steale
Mr. Pleasant
L. W. Lewis
Wayne County
John IF. Dayton
Waukon
I. L. Woods
Webster County
Johnson
Dubuque
Capitol
Wellington
Blucher
James E. Dunn
Democratic State Committee
Edward H. Hunter
East Des Moines
Don’t Shirk Your Meals
An old advertisement extols Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets for neutralizing sour stomach and stopping heartburn. It claims the tablets give an alkaline effect, aid digestion, and allow consumption of meats and seasoned foods without indigestion, priced at 60 cents a box.
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Stuart
Hamilton Named Speaker In Historic House Roll Call
The port was read by Capt Luke and the report named Mr Hamilton as speaker with Mr Wilson as speaker pro tempore and Mr Wilcox as chief clerk. Republicans won first committee choice and elections committee had equal party representation while other panels leaned to the voting party. The report was adopted without division as the roll call began with Republican Mr Austin supporting Hamilton triggering stirred reactions in the house and galleries.
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Iowa
Polk County
B. B. Lane
J.W. Luke
Hampton
BD. C. Keip
Ben van Sieenburg
Cerk
Fred W. Lehmann
Des Moines
Bullot
la Grippe
Horace Boies
Blythe
D. F Holehuss
Davis County
Albert Wead
Greens
Henry 8. Wilcox
Polk
House At
Lance
John T. Hamilton
Gedar Ranids
Silas Wilson
Cass County
Capt
Luke
Hamilton
Wilson
Wilcox
Austin
Hamiljton
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Aid
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast stomach remedy. It claims indigestion gas heartburn and bloating vanish once the product reaches the stomach and notes it costs only a few cents with mass sales via druggists.
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Adv
Acid stomach dangers and remedy promoted by drug advertisement
An advertisement warns that chronic acid stomach causes nine of ten digestive troubles and urges neutralizing sour stomach with Bisurated Magnesia after meals. It cautions against pepsin and artificial digestants and promises quick relief and natural digestion, noting the product is safe, non laxative, and affordable.
Doctor Pierce's Medical Discovery Story
The life of Dr. R W Pierce traces from farm work to medical study in Cincinnati, graduation in 1862, and early practice across a wide area. He founded the World's Dispensary in Buffalo New York and produced Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for blood, plus a women’s remedy, distributed by druggists nationwide. The Discovery is promoted as a digestive tonic and blood purifier, claiming long-standing popularity and urging readers to request a trial package by mail.
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Cincinnati
R. W. Pierce
Titusville
Buffalo
WN. Y
Dr. Pierce
United States
Doctor Pierce
Beecham
Sona
J. M. Ramsay
N.J
B. F. Allen Co
Canal St
New York
Pitts
Boies Inaugurated Amid Cheers in Iowa Assembly
At the close of the ballot Wilson presented the speaker a gavel seen as an olive branch. The Twenty third general assembly opened with harmony and a busy session followed, as Horace Boies was inaugurated in the house chamber amid cheers from supporters and smiles from opponents.
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Wilson
Iowa
Twenty-third General Assembly
Boies
Horace Boies
Notable Leaders in Early Legislative Dispatch
The article recalls a bipartisan effort in an early public business dispatch, highlighting leaders among 100 participants. J. W. Luke, Republican floor leader, earns uniform respect for diligence and insight, with James E. Blythe of Mason City recognized for subsequent official roles.
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J. W. Luke
James E. Blythe
Mason City
Political figures praised for leadership and character
The passage lauds several leaders including Celal head of his party Albert Head Jefferson and public figures such as Cady Chase Webster City noted for debater skills Henry Hospers described as a Dutch-American pioneer and Edward Townsend of Black Hawk described as thoughtful and painstaking, highlighting their personalities and experience.
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Celal
Albert Head
Jefferson
Cady’ Chase
Webster City
Henry Hospers
Edward Townsend
Black Hawk
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair
An old time remedy promises natural looking dark hair using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad touts easy use with a sponge or brush, claiming gray hairs disappear after one night and repeated applications leave hair dark glossy and luxuriant.
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Wyeth
Rotary twentieth anniversary radio program Feb 23
A special radio program commemorating Rotary's twentieth anniversary will air at 9 p.m. Monday February 23 from station KSD St Louis. Speakers include Paul Harris founder of Rotary and Everett W III international president.
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Rotary
KSD
St. Louis
Paul Harris
Everett W. IiI
Things to Know Before Baby Comes
A free booklet for expectant mothers explains what to have and what to expect. It promotes "Mother's Friend" as a relaxing preparation for childbirth, with testimonials and instructions for use. Send for the booklet from Bradfo Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga, and find it at drug stores.
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Bradhetd Regulator Co
Dept
F-6
Atlanta
Emech
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