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Backbone., 1898-11-01
Saloonists in Politics.

II there Is the least doubt in your mind, give your
self the benefit of the doubt To this extent be pol
ftcian. Take your individual interests into your poll
tics. Let your politics protect your own business
gardless of the dictates of partyism Be aggressive
Ad WISE Vote against every candidate who is not
fiendly to the wne beer and spirits trades. This is
plain, everyday, business duty. If you neglect it
are the one that must suffer. Especially are sa-
hmen interested in the outcome Of the present
gn. Congressman, senators, assemblymen and sll-
-visors to be elected and in their keeping is
confded the very existence of the liquor business.
Bear in mind. Don't vote for candidates simply be-
cause they on Mcguire or a Gage ticket See
that your ticket is for your own individual business
prosr a-it - Wholesalers and Retailers Review,
sNoe;t)
Backbone., 1898-11-01
President rIcKinley Responsible.

mo official inquiry board glance over the dam
aging fact that what killed the greatest number of
soldiers was, not lack Of medicine, lack Of food
but it was the presence almost everywhere Of beer,
rum whisky.
Thousands Of mothers and fathers having sons in
the countrys service this summer learning that they
have lost their lives and their souls perhaps by rea
son Of the poisonous and vicious environment which
the regmental beer shop has produced are gathering
In mighty union Of protest to the president and their
protest will take the form of demand that he break
away from the coils Of the liquor power, and close
the army canteen II he does not do so he must bear
on his own individual head the obloquy and curses
which only parent heap upon one who has been
accessory to the ruin of his child" True Reform
Backbone., 1898-11-01
The Prohibition PARTY.

It has never bribed a voter, stuffed ballot
box, nor forged tally sheet; never treated voter
nor debauched his morals in saloon caucus; never
nominated liquor dealer for Office never cast bal
lot to license dram shop, to legaze the sale Of
rum; never subsidized newspaper to suppress the
truth; never assessed an Official backmaed pub
lie servant for a campaign fund.- never assaulted q
public speaker, hung an opposing candidate in ef-
fgy. 1t has never abused veteran in blue or in
gray; never melted sectional strife; never abused
motherhood nor degraded childhood nor denied wom-
an her just rights of citizenship. It is exactly the
kind of party for every pure-minded man to belong
to and cooperate with-California Voice.
Backbone., 1898-11-01
An Excellent Recipe.

An exchange says that alcohol will remove grass
stains from clothes. The exchange is right.
family It will likewise remove the household furni-
spring and autumn and winter Clothes not only from
the one who drinks it, but also from his wife and
family. It will likewise the household frni-
ture from the house, the eatabes from the pantry the
smiles from the face of his wife, and the happiness
from the home As remover of things, alcohol has
few equals.-Dansvlle Breeze
Backbone., 1898-11-01
Will Enforce the Laws.

In accepting the Prohibition nomination for mayor
of Minneapolis, Mr.. w. J. Dean said: eff am
elected shall enforce all laws impartia11y in accord
ance with my oath of Office There is class Of peo-
pie in this city who will get much needed res-the
bar-tenders won't have to work. Sunday. 1 will
give long vacation to blind pigs and also blind
police officers the present police force cannot see
open violations Of law, feel confident that men can
be secured that will.
Backbone., 1898-11-01
Standing By Their Friends.

Both Sides the organ of the Minnesota Retail Lio-
uor Dealers Association, says: wallace B. Doug
las OF Moorhead, is the Republican candidate for at
torney general and he deserves the best the liquor
interests of the state give him.. In view of the
source OF this compliment and of the fact that the
Fusoniss seriously considered Withdrawing from the
field their candidate for the same office Daniel w.
Doty should be elected by big majority
Backbone., 1898-11-01
rlisrepresents His Constituency.

While F. c. Stevens now candidate for reelection
to Congress from the Fourth district, in the Leg
is1ature. prohibition bill was before that body
During the discussion he said: ST was born and
raised IN prohibition state and am now living in
prohibition district, and the whole thing is failure -
Mr. Stevens then, and is now, resident of the
Midway district whose citizens, regardless of party
practically unanimous for the prohibition policy
which prevails there. He misrepresents them, and
those like them in Congress. Newton J. Bray, the
Prohibition candidate for Congress- spent his life
fighting the saloon.
During prohibition campaign In Missouri coun-
ty, lawy was discussing learnedly the constitu-
uonality of the proposed law. An old farmer, who
had been listening attentively, shut his jackknife
with 9 snap, and said: ST don't know nuthin' about
the constutionality the unconsttutionaty Of the
law, but I've got seven good fur votin fur IT.
e.What are theyY asked the lawyer.
And the grim old farmer responded "Four sons
and three daughters" II
Sxtyseven carloads Of beer have started from MIL
waukee for Manila. Our civilizng influences follow
our nag. 99
Backbone., 1898-11-01
THE CHRISTIAN CITIZENS DUTY.

THE CHRISTIAN CITIZENS DUTY.
In 1892 the General Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church made the following de-
claration:
1--WE do not presume to dictate the political
conduct of our people, but we do record our
deliberate judgment that no political party has
a right to expect, nor ought it to receive, the
support of Christian men, sso long as it stands
committed to the license policy or refuses to
put itself on record in an attitude of open hos
tility to the saIoon.''
The same year the Presbyterian General
Assembly took identicalIy the same position,
in almost the same words.
Backbone., 1898-11-01

There seems good ground to believe that the choice
Of the Administration is made and that attention
will be paid to the wishes Of the hundreds Of thou
sands Of Christian people who have protested against
the slaughter and corruption Of boys in blue The
experience ought to teach the Christian public that the
petition and the protest that count filed in the bal
lot box in November.-voice.
Backbone., 1898-11-01
A Notable Gathering.

The National Convention of the W. c. 7. u is likely
to be of the largest in the history Of that splendid
organization The 25th anniversary Of the crusade will
be celebrated. The absence of Miss Willard will make
the gathering sad Yet do not doubt that the
rreparabe loss sustained in her death will draw all
hearts together, and manifest before the sub
me God given strength of this body OF devoted Chris
tan The election of the staff of officers
and the wise settlement Of the Temple problem will
quire much wisdom and grace, and these women have
both in goody measure.
The railroads have granted rate of one and one
third fares for the round trip Reserved seats for the
entire session may be secured for only dollar Ad
dress Mrs. Stella B. Irvine, Windsor Hotel st. Paul
Backbone., 1898-11-01
STATE PROHIBITION TICKET.

dovern0r-0eo. w. Higgins, Minneapolis.
Lieut.. 0ov.-A. II. Gilmore, r1abel.
Sec. of State-A. A. Stone, TIorris.
Auditor, D. U. Weld, Window.
Atty. den.-D. w. Doty, St. Paul.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
Ist District Clarence Wedge, Albert Lea.
and District-T. p. CIRCUIT, Luverne.
4th District Newton J. Bray, Cushman.
5th District Charles M. Way, Minneapolis.
9TH District-E. e. Lobeck, Farwell.
PLATFORM.
It pledges support to the National Prohibition party
declares for prohibition: urges that the money spen
for liquor If turned into the channels Of legitimat
trade would relieve the financial distress; bases tn
right to vote on intelligence rather than sex
favors rigid governmental control, and, If necessary
ownership, and opposes monopolies, trusts and combn
atOns.
Resolutions were also adopted in favor Of the mi
tatye and referendum, and the adoption by the egis
lature Of minimum wage scale
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08

Prof. Tonolli is the leader and
instructor of three bands, one at Sara
toga, at Creseo, and at Lime Springs
and each one had calls to furnish
music on the Fourth. Creseo and
Saratoga at their home celebrations
and Lime Springs band at Spring
Valley with a call for Lime Springs
band that it could not meet.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08

Ralph Breed, who holds a leading
position in the Ringling Bros. band,
dropped in to make the acquaintance
OF the PEE DEE people Tuesday after
the show. His father and mother who
lived and died at his and our old home
In Busti, N. Y, were personal friends,
and indeed it was pleasure to make
the acquaintance of the son, who
seems to be worthy of his parentage.
At least 10000 people were in the
city on Ringing day to see the big
street parade. and according to Mr..
ALT. L. Ringling, over 11,OOO
witnessed the afternoon performance,
extra extensions of the seats being
made to accommodate the crowd, and a
member of the band In call at this
office said the crowd was fully as large
as at West Union on the day previous,
the 4th. OF the show it is not neces-
sary to say mach, for everyone knows
what it is and when it is announced
for Cresco, everyone for miles around
plans to attend the biggest show in
the world, one that never misrepre-
sents and IS always free from thieves
and gamblers, and are only sorry
they only come once in two years.
Ringling day in Cresco always means
a big day, both for the show and the
CITY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08
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No need OF having of GROUP DHTHER your fam
ily Will you fifty get book worth dollar
Of 240 pages and % Illustrations You will
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Why should young couple hate another a they are
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all how have this knowledge postal card with
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cents. Send stamps
If You WANT LIVE BETTER send your get lit
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Why sit that desire to do well but always
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it not2 Will tell you all about how this with much other
knowledge, if you will send your address to
MELVILLE G. KEITH M. D. Belleville, Ohio,
Correspondence solicited those who have been
helped by other physicians.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08

Pearson's force of men are preparing
to lay a cement crossing between the
southwest corner of the court house
park and Fred Martins store, some
thing that has been needed badly.
A card from Arthur Isbell asks Tor
the PLAIN DEALER to follow him to
Jacksonville, Fla, where he is enrolled
with Co. l. in the 10th Iowa, as is
also Fred Brooks and John Champlin.
Frank E. Long and wife left Tues
day evening for Chicago make ar
rangements for opening the season at
Mexico, Mo. Frank says he will prob
ably visit us during the course of the
season for weeks engagement.
The evening OF circus day, the
sheriff arrested young fellow by the
name of Greene, who was wanted on a
charge OF rape committed near
LIE Roy, and that same evening he
was taken to Austin by deputy
sheriff from LIE Roy.
Services in Grace Church Sunday at
1880 a. m. and p. m. Subject for
morning sermon: "Our service and
how it should be rendered, and why. y
In this sermon, Rev. Gorrell designs
to be instructive. The people are JUS
titled in asking "why do you do so
and soP" and we are expected to give
an answer, even for the ..hope that is
within u.s." All are cordially invited
to be present.
A letter to his parents from Dave
Q'Reilly says that he enlisted in the
Minnesota volunteers and was
transferred to the navy as machinist
and had an arm broken in the wreck
of the Vickory at New Orleans, and
was also i'll with fever, but on getting
better was discharged and on his re-
turn home obtained employment with
the G. r. I. & P. Ry. as travelling ma
chinist with headquarters at Nebraska
City, Nebraska.
The Tuesday evening passenger
train was the scene of rather an unus-
ual occurrence. When the train
reached Cresco, the conductor franti-
cally rushed for the depot and sent a
man in search of physician. Inquiry
developed the fact that a woman by
the name of Anderson, enroute from
Chester to Ridgeway, near which
place she has relatives, had given
birth to child between Lime Springs
and Cresco, assistance having been
rendered by ladies aboard the train.
After DR.. Roome had been called, she
was removed from the car and taken
to the strother House where she will
remain for few days. The woman
is doing well and the baby is as bright
and lively as any child born under
more favorable circumstances.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08
The 4th in cresco.

The 4th opened bright and pleas
ant and soon the crowds began to
pour in, but it was early evident that
while Cresco would entertain a big
crowd during the day. chat large
majority of our neighbors were wait
ing for Ringling day.
Early in the morning the first re-
porIs of the glorious news from San
tlago made every one happy, and
when the PLAIN DEALERS special
confirming the report and giving the
particulars, and also the capture of
the Ladrones, was bulletined in the
telephone office window, the joy of
the populace was unbounded. and
cannon and crackers were hardly
loud enough to express their happi-
ness.
The parade started promptly at the
hour appointed, and while not as
long as some we have had, was nicely
arranged and snowy, and under the
direction Of M. j. Macarthur, mount
ed on his fine saddle horse. made
very tine display. Heading the line,
IN Curtis Miller's new trap, was the
speaker OF the day, the president of
she day and Rev. Mcconnell. In d
second trap was seated the mayor
accompanied by two young ladies
representing Cresco and Iowa. A
large float seated over fifty young la
dies representing the States and
Cuba, grouped about Miss Mamie
Lyons, representing the Goddess of
Liberty, and typical Uncle Sam.
The Cresco band made fine appear
ance and delighted everyone with
their fine music. The entire Fire De-
partment in uniform and clean and
glltterlng accoutreaents, made a fine
appearance. Maple camp, M. w. A.,
with float bearing the genuine Of
fetal goats and an uniformed degree
team, was catchy feature. A com
pany of little boys in uniform, the
Geraty & Terry cadets, marched
along in soldierly fashion, but it re-
mained for the Protivin knights of
Pythias in uniform and glittering
helmets and with drawn swords to
carry off the palm with their fine ap-
pearance in marching order.
The exercises in the court house
park consisted OF a prayer by Rev.
Gorrell, short address of welcome
by Mayor Roome, reading the Decla
ration of independence by Will Con-
verse. and a strong, eloquent and
patriotic oration by Hon. j. H. Nc
Conlogue, OF Mason City, which we
publish complete in next issue. The
band also rendered a few fine selec-
tions at the stand.
The race meeting in the afternoon
was one of the best ever held on the
track, and were a success financially
also although the attendance was not
as large as the races meaited. Fol-
lowing is summary of the events.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08
TERRIBLE OCEAN ACCIDENT.

The French transatlantlc steamer,
La Bourgoyne, collided with the
British steamer. Cromartyshire, off
Sable island, east of Nova Scotia, at
5 o'clock the morning of the 4th and
out of S31 on board only 165 were
saved, mostly the crew and steamer
passengers. and only one woman; the
crew, with the exception of the officers
who were all lost, showing cowardice
and numbering the passengers in the
wild scramble for the preservation OF
their lives. Out of 600 passengers.
many OF whom were American resi-
dents, but SO were saved.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08

Joseph Walton of Cresco was down
and spent from Thursday till Saturday
with his sonrin-law, Sheriff Clarence
Christen and family. The journal re-
ceived pleasant call. We always en-
Joy the visits of this genial frie nd
Decorah journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given, that the
proposals for the erection Of school
house In the school township OF
Orleans, In the county of Winneshiek
and state of Iowa, will be received by
the undersigned at his residence in
Orleans township (where plans and
specifications may be seen) until o.
clock p. IN. July 80, 1898, at which
time the contract will be let to the
lowest responsible bidder. The board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated July 8, 1898.
C. H RICE Secretary
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08
For Sale.

A broom house with good cellar,
good well and eistern, situated on
about 81 acres of land, with all neces=
sary outbulldings. Enquire of j. A..
Hall for price and terms.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08
Sample Bottle Free.

Every man and woman who reads
address
to the DR. DAVID KENNEDY CoRpoRoN
and the fact that bottle will
be sent prepaid Don't delay writing,
A large bottle sLoo a a drug stores
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08
LATE WAR NEWS.

The last of the Spanish feet In
Santiago harbor, the Reina Mercedes,
which remained behind in a damaged
condition, tried to escape Monday
night, but was seen and destroyed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08

The Senate on July 6, passed the
resolutions annexing the Hawaiian
islands by vote of "a to 21, and the
annexation OF these islands is virtual
Iy accomplished.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-08

lime: Do and 90 seconds.
The day closed with a brilliant dis
play Of fireworks, and two big dances
kept the young fol ks till the morning
came.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1898-05-05

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