Peoples Party Convention to convene in Nevada
A Peoples Party Convention will be held at the Court house in Nevada on Saturday September 2 at 10 o clock in the morning to appoint delegates to the State Convention meeting in Des Moines September 5 and to nominate candidates for District Judge Legislature and county officers and to transact business of interest to farmers mechanics and laboring men. All irons are invited. Hon. S. H. Gillett will present and address the convention. Jno Lawson, Chairman.
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Peoples Party
Court Aime
Nevada
Des Moines
Rsans
H. Gillett
Jno Lawson
Political slate including governor and county offices
Voters are presented with a slate listing candidates for Governor Frank D. Jackson Lieutenant Governor Warren S. Dungan Judge Superior Court Henry Sarin Superintendent of Public Instruction J O Luke Railroad Commissioner Joan W. Luke Judge 11th District B P Birdsall Representative 52nd District A L Stuntz County Treasurer T J Miller or Drove County Superintendent of Schools J F Reap Member Board of Supervisors J B Shaw County Surveyor M C Allen Typical old ballot style with numerous names and offices.
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Frank D. Jackson
Warren S. Dungan
Grrrord 8. Robinson
Henry Sarin
Railroad Com
Joan W. Luke
B. P. Birdsall
A.L. Stuntz
T. Jd. Miller
O. G. Ashford
J. F. Reap
J.B. Shaw
Aplin
M.C. Allen
Congressman Hall Heads to Washington Aboard with Son
Congress man Hall begins his duties in Washington though not in good health. His son Dr. A G Hall accompanies him on the journey.
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Congressman Hall
Washington
A. G. Hall
Governor's Daughter Recovers From Serious Illness At Home
Miss Jessie Boies daughter of the Governor has been gravely ill but is now recovering and able to move about the house.
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Jessie Boies
Druggists in Oskaloosa served with injunction notices
All but two druggists in Oskaloosa received injunction notices last week. One among them serves on the State Pharmacy Board.
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Oskaloosa
State Pharmacy Board
Deacon Drunk on field ends inspection of Kansas guard
Major W J A Deacon a member of Governor Lewellings staff Kansas fell from his horse twice while inspecting the Second regiment Kansas National Guard. The incident occurred during a field inspection and drew attention to the officers conduct and discipline within the unit.
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W. J. A. Deacon
Gov. Lewelling
Kansas
Railroads grant one fare rate to Iowa State Fair trip
Secretary Shaffer of the State Agricultural Society announced on Monday that railroads will offer a one fare rate for travelers from Iowa to the State Fair held September 1 through 8.
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Shaffer
State Agricultural Society
Iowa
Nebraska Prohibition Nominees for State Bench and Regents
The Nebraska prohibition convention nominated Ada M Hkitten vender of Lincoln for the supreme bench and C A Walker A E Rickey and C J Heald for regents of the state university.
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Nebraska
Ada M. Hkittenvender
Lincoln
Supreme Bench
C. A. Walker
A. E. Rickey
C. J. Heald
Regents
The
State University
Boone attorney E L Green dies suddenly at home
E L Green a prominent Boone attorney died Monday noon at his home after being seen on the street Sunday evening. He was regarded as bright and capable but suffered from an unfortunate habit that proved his downfall.
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E. L. Green
Boone
Governor candidate cut praised by Capital Star engraving
A Des Moines Capital cut of Governor candidate Frank D. Jackson last Thursday is praised as excellent. The Star Engraving Company and Capital people are credited for the high quality, noting many cuts in newspapers are poor by comparison.
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Des Moines
Frank D. Jackson
Star Engraving Company
Capital People
Memphis Epworth League cancels contract over color line
The Memphis branch of the Epworth League cancels a Chicago Hotel Epworth contract after the proprietor says he knows no color line in his guests. They urge other southern unions planning a World’s Fair visit to boycott the hotel. The piece ends with a pointed question about heaven and colored people there.
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Memphis
Epworth League
Republicans of Des Moines Host Rally for F D Jackson
Des Moines Republicans held a grand rally and reception at the east side tabernacle last Friday. About 4000 people attended as Hon Lafe Young presided. F D Jackson and Col W S Dungan spoke along with local celebrities. The gala event generated strong enthusiasm.
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Des Moiines
Frank D. Jackson
Tabernacle
Lafe Young
F. D. Jackson
Col. W.S. Dungan
Hassett Files Divorce Case Over Alleged Murder Plot
Mrs. Belle Hassett of Jefferson Iowa files for divorce in Chicago courts claiming her husband Will S. conspired with Mrs. Stone of Nashua Iowa to murder Mr. Stone. She cites letters from Mrs. Stone to Will S. detailing the plot and expresses horror at the alleged scheme.
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Belle Hassett
Jefferson
Iowa
Will S
Chicago
Stone
Nashua
Hassett
Cadet Photos Spark Accusations Against Chicago Inter Ocean
The Iowa Agricultural College and Gen Lincoln face threats of court martial after the Inter Ocean printed provocative pictures of cadets during Chicago Iowa Day on September 21, likening them to the recent West Point images and to Gen Miles during inspections.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Iowa Agricultural College
Chicago
Iowa
West Point
Lincoln
Miles
Windemere Hotel Attacked Over Bedstead Debt Stir
Last Thursday the Windemere Hotel in Chicago, built for the World’s Fair, faced a debt attack. Gov. Altgeld, occupying a bed, woke to an attorney demanding the Governor and others in the house. He chose to become the sheriff’s custodian of the bed until morning, then finished his nap.
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Windemere
Chicago
Altgeld
Rowen Named Republican Nominee in Hardin Wright District
Wright county report notes Rev. John E. Rowen as the Republican candidate for senator in the Hardin Hamilton Wright district. The nomination is unfavored with talk of an independent candidate. Judge Birdsall faces allegations of taking a hand against Hon. D. E. Chase amid local feud. D. E. Albrook of Eldora is blamed for engineering all jobs out of revenge. Bowen’s election prospects appear bleak under current conditions.
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John E. Rowen
Wright County
Hardin-Hamilton- Wright
Rowen
Birdsall
D. E. Chase
D. E. Albrook
Eldora
Bowen
Murder near Green Mountain shocks Marshall county
Annie Weiss, a maid for Henry Russe, left Burgess residence to visit a friend. On returning about 10 pm she was clubbed and beheaded in a brutal attack near Green Mountain. Burgess rushed to help as the assailant fled. motive unclear though a threatened former lover is rumored.
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Green Mountain
Marshall County
Annie Weiss
Henry Russe
Burgess
Dairying Exhibit At State Fair In Ames
The State Fair opens in September featuring a working dairy exhibit by the Iowa Agricultural College dairy department. Senior students under Prof Wallace operate from 8 am in Dairy Hall showing milk, cream separation, ripening, butter making, and the Babcock test. A winter dairying school begins in December at Ames to train youths for creameries and private dairies, with many graduates earning up to 585 dollars monthly.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Wallace
Babcock
Ames
Wilson
Currency and confidence: the paper substitute returns
The New York Sun notes that people hoarding coins or currency in drawers, garrets, bottles, stockings, carpets, or with trusted others should release it into the economy. The so called substitute called confidence is back, and those who promote it will profit as business resumes and industry flows.
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New York Sun
Doctors Debate Prohibition Plank In Republican Platform
The passage notes multiple doctors weighing local option versus state enforcement of prohibitory law. It cites limited GOP disaffection and broad support for the party, with some predicting a 30 000 vote plurality for the ticket this fall.
Bill Nye on US finances and trade troubles
Bill Nye explains the present financial and trade troubles of the country. He argues that overproduction of unearned increment has clogged channels of trade and that gold, bimetallic standards, and currency reserve cause currency instability and rising values of desired goods while others shrink, leading to stagnation and sadness in commerce.
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Bill Nye
Hill's Senate Speech Signals Party Rift Over Policy
Senator Hill declared himself a bimetalist beside his democrat principles in a Friday senate address. He urged repeal of the Sherman bill while warning against following any administration that divides the Democratic Party and relies on Republican votes to push unpopular policy.
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Hill
Senate
Bangs Death Blow or Fashion Rise in Fiery Fire
A Chicago girl curling her bangs overturned a spirit lamp, igniting a fire that spread rapidly and left about a thousand people homeless while destroying substantial property. The incident spurs debate over bangs with a reform party proposed under the motto bangs must go.
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Chicago
Lawmakers Vote to Repeal Sherman Silver Purchase Clause
In the lower house Congress, amendments from silver advocates were defeated as the Sherman Bill provision ordering four and a half million ounces of silver monthly was repealed by 240 to 110. Most members voted. Senate discussion continues with no vote date set yet.
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Congress
Senate
Pension notices issued under 1890 Act prompt medical board hearing
The pension fiend is at work in our midst with notices this week. Likely all granted pensions under the June 27 1890 act will be invited to appear before the medical board in a county away from Story. A prior recipient with an increase under the 1890 act also received such a notice Tuesday. Go it. This may influence votes in New York City but it went in Iowa.
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Story
New York City
Lowa
Correspondence on Johnson mine improvements and plans
Workmen at the Johnson mine are making improvements for heisting and weighing coal building dumps and will soon be ready for fall and winter trade. They plan to install an engine and ship coal via a spur of the Northwestern Bay. Foreman John Batts will erect a dwelling at the cross roads.
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Johnson Mine
Ba Y
John Batts
Cross Roads
Marsh Johnson
Des Moines
Raff farm visit and community notes from Illinois visitors
Messrs OBrien and Wilson brought Mr James and wife from Illinois to view Raff farm last Friday. J H Benjamin of Princeville Illinois visits Isaac Young and contemplates locating here. Rev J K Hester had a good congregation and preached from First Corinthians five seventh verse. An ice cream and fruit social is planned for Thursday evening August 31 at R Sheehey. Charles Goodyear of Ohio visits locally, sister of Mrs Templeton. Lloyd Wherry and Evergreen church members attend the Hester sermon. Lillie Paxton begins fall term of school. World's Fair lecture well attended. Elder in good health and company.
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O'Brien
Wilson
Mr. James
Illinois
J. H. Benjamin
Princeville
Peoria County
Ilinois
Isaac Young
Oskaloosa
J. K. Hester
R. Sheehey
Charles Goodyear
Ohio
Wm Templeton
Lloyd Wherry
Evergreen
Lillie Paxton
Community Notes On Campus Activities And Visitors
A Friday lawn concert delighted attendees while the college annual advances and a new building nears completion. Prof Franklin reports a pleasant Madison trip for World's Fair and electrical convention. A. C. Rice hosts his brother. sacred Sunday service drew overflow. Miss Thomas sang The Starless Crown. Dr Barrows and Supt Knaeoptler spoke. Asa B Frame departs term. Frosts, Mr Stuntz at home, Stebbins improving. Lawn fete by Miss Wester man and Miss Chambers was a unique, well received evening.
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Franklin
Madison
Wis
A. C. Rice
Barrows
Thomas
Knaeoptler
Asa B. Frame
Dr. Ramsey
M. E.church
Boone
Stebbins
Mr. Stuntz
Grasshopper Plague Fears Grow Across State
Complaints of grasshoppers are rising in various parts of the state with fears they will be abundant and destructive next summer. Observers blame the annual pests for crop trouble, pensions suspensions, bank failures, and poor oat harvests, not the McKinley bill.
Mysterious soil yields and crop switch puzzle
An 1890 Story county Iowa farmer shifted crops on one acre from onions to corn to cabbages with odd results. By 1892 corn refused to sprout on the onion land while the other area thrived. Prof James F Wilson and the college discuss potash depletion as a factor, noting root crops exhaust soil nutrients.
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Story County
Iowa
James F. Wilson
The
Agricultural College
Boone
Wilson
James Wilson
Paper and Des Moines Weekly Leader Offer
A bundled newspaper deal offers both this paper and the Des Moines Weekly Leader for a yearly subscription price of 1.65 dollars. The offer highlights value for readers seeking two local papers at a reduced rate.
Narrow escape after buggy accident near L C Allen's
W O'Brien and his father S P narrowly avoided serious injuries Monday when the tongue iron broke, letting the pole drop. George grabbed the lines, drove the buggy onto the horses, was pulled from the buggy, and the pair were forced through a wire fence. The horses suffered cuts but are expected to recover. S P rolled clear with no material injury and George escaped with a scraped leg.
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Tree
W. O’brien
S. P
L. C. Allen’s
George
Will
Southern orator’s college talk draws small crowd
The distinguished southern orator spoke last Friday evening on The Reign of the Demagogue to a small audience. Tickets were few despite wide advertising. Mr. Graves spoke for a little over an hour, was frequently interrupted by applause, and displayed a wide, choice vocabulary. Audiences seemed pleased and many would attend again.
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Elis
North-Western Line Sells Iowa State Fair Excursion Tickets
The North Western Line will from Aug 31 to Sep 8 sell excursion tickets from all Iowa stations to Des Moines and return at half fare. One tare for the round trip. Tickets valid for return passage until Sep 9, 1893. Inquiries to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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North-Western
Iowa
Des Moines
Chicago & North- Western R’y
One Fare For Round Trip On All Iowa Rail Lines
Ticket sale August 31 for return September 9. Joun R Shaffer secretary announces a single fare covering all Iowa railway lines. Strong entities include Iowa, dates August 31 and September 9, and official Shaffer.
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Iowa
Joun R. Shaffer
Sec’y
Harvest Excursion Tickets On Sale By North Western Line
On August 22, September 12 and October 10, 1893 the North Western Line offers Harvest Excursion tickets to destinations in northwestern Iowa western Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah at very low round trip rates. Tickets are valid for return passage within twenty days from sale and allow stop over privileges on the going trip in territory served. Inquiries and tickets available from Chicago North Western Ry agents.
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North-Western Line
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Manitoba
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Chicago & North-Western Re
Ames Markets Mixed Live Stock and Grain Prices
Market notes show heavy steers and cows with heifers traded at varied bids. Grain prices list beans per bushel, corn per bushel, and creamery butter at set cash values. Strong focus on cattle lots and local commodity values in this period-typical market page.
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Iaek
CNRS
Lokane Ruan
Cinete
Ipera House Announces Large Furniture Line
A careful inspection of a new complete line of furniture shows one of the largest and best assorted selections in the county. The business aims to display goods, and a cordial invitation is extended to all readers to visit.
Northwestern line offers excursion fares to National G A R encampment
Due to the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Indianapolis starting September 4, 1893 the Northwestern line sells excursion tickets at very low rates. Passengers may choose routes between Chicago and Indianapolis with a Chicago stopover, enabling a visit to the World's Fair. Tickets and details from Chicago & North-Western Ry.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Indianapolis
Ind
Northwestern Line
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Y
Probate of Will in Story County
Notice in District Court State of Lown Story county that an instrument purporting to be the last will of James Briely late of the county is on file for probate A hearing is set for September 26 1893 The clerk C M Morse notes the date and seal at Nevada and the August 25 1893 filing date are recorded in the court.
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Lown
Story County
District Court
Said
James Briely
Nevada
C. M. Morse
Administrator's Notice in Story County Iowa 1893
On August 24 1893 the district court of Story County Iowa appointed F T McLain as administrator of the estate of Michael Smith deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated for allowance to the court and all indebted persons must pay the administrator. Dated August 25 1893.
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District Court
Story County
Iowa
Michael Smith
F. T. McLain
Blue and Gray Sixth Annual Reunion at Pea Ridge
The Sixth Annual Reunion of the Blue and Gray will be held at Pea Ridge Arkansas on September 12 14 and 15 1893 to unite former sides in friendship and promote national peace and prosperity. The movement grows in numbers and interest as work advances nationwide. 183 Lucy Cox Elkhorn Ark The Orange Judd Farmer and Sylvester weekly for $2 a year.
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Pea Ridge
Arkansas
Lucy Cox
Elkhorn
Ark
1100 Acres Farmland For Sale In North Dakota Valley
Advertises about 1100 acres of Jim River Valley farming land in North Dakota between the James and Pipestone rivers. Includes 400 plowable acres, 300 in wheat, 50 in barley, near Jamestown & Northern railroad, elevator nearby, strong wheat yields cited, and offers sale in quarter sections for real estate trades. Calls for inquiries to Albert.
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Jim River
North Dakota
James
Pipestone
Jamestown & Northern Branch
Iowa
Albert Ae
Reduced rates to the World's Fair announced
On and after August 1st the Town Central Bay will sell Chicago round trip tickets for one fare with two dollars added. Tickets good returning 30 days from dates. One way rates to Chicago reduced. For rates and train times contact Iowa Central Railway agents A. F. Banks, T. P. Barry, traffic manager.
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Town Central Ba Y
Chicago
Iowa Central R’y. Hed
A. F. Banks
Tuos
P. Barry
Excursion tickets on sale via Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway offers low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake Spirit Lake Lake Minnetonka Okoboji Lake White Bear Lake Detroit Lake Devil's Lake Moose Lake Spring Park Excelsior Springs Duluth Ashland West Superior St Paul Minneapolis and many northwest resorts as well as Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Manitou and Colorado resorts. For tickets rates and further information contact Town Central Ry agents or Thos P Barry General Passenger Agent or A F Banks Traffic Manager. oct-1 The Intellicencer and the Des Moines Weekly Register for only 1.50 a year.
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Lowa Central Railway
Clear Lake
Spirit Lake
Lake Minnetonka
Okoboji Lake
White Bear Lake
Detroit Lake
Devil’s Lake
Moose Lake
Spring Park
Excelsior Springs
Duluth
Ashland
West Superior
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northwest
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Colorado
Town Central Ry
Thos. P. Barry
A. F. Banks
Iowa Central offers low excursion rail to Indianapolis
To aid veterans and others attending the national encampment in Indianapolis on Sept 4 5 and 6 the Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets Sept 3 4 and 5 at very low rates with return valid to Sept 16 inclusive. An option to return via Chicago and visit the World's Fair adds $2.10. The railway promotes its through cars to Indianapolis with no change and for rates and information agents or Tros P Barry in Marshalltown Ia are listed.
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Indianapolis
Iowa Central Railway
Chicago
Iowa Central Ra
Iowa Central R
P. Barry
Marshalltown
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E. R. Chamberlain
Cashier
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Third National Bank
New York
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Story County Bank
Sheldon
B. J. Shelden, Casiner
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Abstract Books
Story Smith & Son Co
Smith Ada
Read’s Market
Fred
Sale Stable
Allen & Morris
Kenneth Whitaker
Main
Ames, Iowa
the Intelligencer
K. Wilson, Publishers
People’s Party
Kegley Branch
J. York
Zenorville
Lem Butler
Craig
Aled& Ill
C. Q. Dunn
Clinton Johnson
Gilbert
College Notes
New York Weekly Tribune
Des Moines Weekly Leader
John Temple Graves
Iowa State Fair
State Fair
Ames Markets
Ipera House
Parmture Store
J. B. Elliott
Gi. A. R. Encampment
Indianapolis, Indiana
Illinois Central
R. R
Midway Plaisance
C. R. BR
A. H. Hanson
G.P. A
Haas
Cramer Bros
M. Hemstreet
Hemstreet & McLain
Choice Land For Sale
Intellicencer
Des Moines Weekly Register
G. A. R. Encampment
Nees Ware
Hamilton & Co
O. F. Martin
Russell & Erwin
BiNgHam W& Co
Adams Bros
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