Time Table Go East West and South Train Schedule
The paper lists train departures and arrivals for east west north and south routes. It shows Nos 4 Chicago Express 11 40 am and 6 Denver Limited 1 55 pm with several other named trains and freight runs. Station agent Gro W Rogers notes only passenger trains run except Sundays and Mondays.
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Chicago Express
Sterling Express
Cown Mowry
Atlantic Express
Denver Limited
Overland Limited
Omaha Express
M - &—Denver Limited
Pacific Express
Carroll Express
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W. Rogers
Midland Monthly Wins Praise With February Issue
The state board of health decrees universal vaccination and doctors praise it though patients may differ. The Midland Monthly gains supporters as its February edition outshines the previous issue, marking notable improvement.
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The
State Board of Health
Midland Monthly
Sam Clark Seeks Gate City Chair Post After Gear Senate Win
Citizens advocate Sam Clark of Gate City for the vacant chair left by Gear's election to the senate. Supporters express willingness for Clark to assume leadership even if they cannot vote locally.
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Sam Clark
Gate City
Gear
Senate
Assembly Passes Some Dubious Bills in Bid to Regulate
The biennial assembly moves to law making with many bills. About half are deemed pointless, but some pass, bringing amusement that is costly yet harmless.
An nals of Lowa January number praised for quality
The reviewer lauds the historical quarterly An nals of Lowa praising its neat compact appearance strong valuable contributed articles and unusual editorial interest. The piece regrets the lack of readers among the general public.
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Annals of
Lowa
Iowa House Advances Woman Suffrage Bill for Local Elections
The committee on woman suffrage favors H. F. No. 45 granting women voting rights in all school and municipal elections where bonds, borrowing, or taxes are at issue. The report marks a first victory for the measure with debate over broader voting rights continuing.
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Iowa
Committee On
Iowa Law Requires Placards for Oleomargarine Use
The bill requires hotels restaurants boarding houses and other entertainment venues to post a plain white placard near each table disclosing oleomargarine imitation butter or imitation cheese use. Violators face fines from 25 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail.
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Iowa
The Failure of the Democratic Party
The piece argues the Democratic Party is wearying the public with inefficiency cowardice and lack of principle as it holds power in both branches. It claims the party cringes before Republican threats distrusts its majority and fears populists and protected manufacturers influencing its stance.
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Democratic Party
Ularper
Eekly
One Idea Men and the Angell Autobiography
The piece praises George T. Angell founder of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a powerful one idea man. It notes his autobiography lacks literary polish but conveys the man’s spirit and advances for animal welfare. It urges readers to become friends of animals and supporters of Angell’s work.
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George T. Angell
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Mr. Angell
Memorial services honor late Senator T C McCall in Iowa Senate
In Des Moines a memorial session for late Sen T C McCall of Nevada intoned tribute from colleagues. The memorial resolutions praised his character, public service, and kindness with speakers including Lt Gov Dungan and members from both parties.
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Des Moines
T. C. McCall
Nevada
Boardman
McCall
Thirty-first
Story County
Groneweg
Funk
Chantry
Reynolds
Perry
Dungan
Senator McCall
General Assembly
Iowa
the Senate
Secretary of the Senate
Letter from Ohio father praises Union victory and laments mercy
In a Franklin County Ohio letter dated April 10 1865 a Civil War veteran father of seven sons recalls the Lee surrender to Grant and the emotional reaction from citizens. He fears a possible presidential amnesty for rebels and reflects on war memories, local visits and community news from Ames and surrounding areas.
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Mr. Smith
Aaron
Levi Smith
Wilson Smith
Gov. Brough
Ames Voters Seek A Real Live Mayor This Year
As election nears Ames citizens search for a willing mayor to lead the growing city. The piece notes last year’s mayor refusal and jokes about enforcing leadership by writ if no candidate steps forward, mentioning Mr. McLain and W O Payne in light humor.
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Ames
Representative
McLain
Pomeroy Relief Commission Public Funding Revealed
Public scrutiny grows as the Pomeroy Relief Commission disclosed a $400 appropriation for their services. The revelation, withheld at project completion, raises questions about transparency and potential secrecy surrounding the work.
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Pomeroy Relief Commission
Inter Ocean World’s Fair pictures offer for new subscribers
The Chicago Inter Ocean announces a liberal offer allowing new subscribers to begin now and receive almost the entire World’s Fair picture series without the Coupon Certificate. New readers pay no more than regular readers and gain rapid access, though the full details aren’t explained.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Hull renomination praised by district papers
Expressions of goodwill toward Capt. Hull for another Congress run come from district papers. Described as nature’s nobleman and a practical legislator, he is praised for meeting everyone pleasantly and serving constituents, with Story county expected to support him this year.
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Capt. Hull
Story County
Endorsement for Morse and King in Story County offices
The article reiterates support for Morse and King, praising their faithful duty, pleasant manner with patrons, and practical competency. It notes Story County is fortunate to have excellent officers and urges continued public support from citizens.
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Morse
King
Story County
KEGLEY BRANCH MINERS SELL LUMP COAL AT $2.50 PER TON
A local note from a caller describes miners selling lump coal at two dollars fifty cents per ton and nut coal at one dollar twenty-five cents amid a recent cold snap. The town also hosts a store, a restaurant, a blacksmith shop, and several new one-and-a-half story houses.
Carl Davis Finishes Meetings at Pleasant Grove Chapel
Mr. Carl Davis completed a series of meetings at Pleasant Grove chapel Sunday evening and returned Monday morning to work at Drake University.
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Carl Davis
Pleasant Grove Chapel
Drake University
Mumps and town notes and an Ames ordinance update
The report lists several residents recovering from mumps and illnesses while noting visits and social events. It also records a recent robbery attempt at Gilbert Bros. store and introduces Ordinance No. 101 defining Ames Iowa city officers and salaries with bond requirements for officials. Mayor and council details follow with election terms and qualifications.
Farewell Sermon and Community Notes Town Update
Mr. Herbert Hardy teaches at the Oleson school house this winter while Mrs. Paulson recovers. The Baptist ladies and society met at Mr. P Raffs. Mrs. Molle Wiltse visited her father James Bell who moved to Palo Alto county Iowa. Rev. James Thomas will preach his farewell sermon at the Keltner school house February 18. He heads to Jasper county. his brother Rev. William Thomas will serve here. Wiltse remains feeble with hope for recovery. The Young family leaves the neighborhood. the Akin family joins the community.
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Elias Reasoner
Aplin
Cambridge
Eliza Purvis
Malinda Coffelt
James Bell
James Robb
Palo Alto
James Gregory
Four Corners
Mathias
Ladies Aid Society
Clinton County
Des Moines
Wilson
Ben Kingsbury
Ben
Molle Wiltse
Palo Alto County
Iowa
James Thomas
Keltner
Jasper County
William Thomas
Wiltse
Ames Town Council Divides Into Four Wards
Ordinance No 100 states the Incorporated Town of Ames Iowa will be divided into four wards for election purposes named 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th. Ward boundaries described by railway lines streets and section centers and take effect after publication in the Ames Times. A B Maxwell and Parley Sheldon signs.
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Ames
Lowa
Iowa
Toe & Northwestern
Douglass Street
Ames Times
A. B. Maxwell
Parley Sheldon
Recorder
Giraffe Tongue Length and Oceanic Birds Highlight Wildlife Facts
An article notes a giraffe with a nearly 18 inch tongue and a seal trained without punishment. It also shares that Amanda Connelly of Fowling Creek Maryland owns a hen laying an egg daily for four years, with two misses. It mentions the albatross as a large seabird, sometimes 17 feet wingspan and weight unknown, often seen with ocean liners from Cape to Melbourne over vast distances.
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Amanda Connelly
Fowling Creek
Cape
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