Carnation Day and a Chronology of notable births and battles
A dated compilation lists January 29 through February 4 events and figures. It records William McKinley’s birth and career from Ohio attorney to president, naval battles, treaties, and notable births such as Thomas Paine and James G Blaine, along with staged notes on gas lighting and Midwest political milestones.
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William McKinley
Niles
Ohio
Stark County
Congress
Cuba
Spain
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Guam
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Y W C A MISS TAYLOR ADDRESSES FOREIGN LANDS STUDENTS
Miss Harriet Taylor spoke in Alumni Hall on the YWCA's work in Asia and China, praising student unity across nations and urging more secretaries to aid Japan and China in 1909. She cited Chinese and Japanese efforts, Bible classes, and leadership growth among women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Taylor
Foreign Department
Alumni Hall
Miss Taylor
Student Christian Federation
Japan
China
Shanghai
Stella Paddock
Ames College
Jesus Christ
Johnson Ross
Cambridge
England
Yy. W. GC. A
Orient
Groundhog Forecast Debate Sparks Weather Talk in Ames
Dr. George M. Chappel and J. W. Hill argued over the groundhog’s weather prediction this February. A letter from Arkansas recalls a shadow day and claims the groundhog signaled an early spring with harvest of nuts and seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Chappel
Iowa Weather Service
Ames
J. W. Hill
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Hill
Alaska
Gulf Stream
Hicks
Town State Association
Deer Dock
Growndhog
Reddy
Northwestern Glee Club to perform February 13 at Des Moines
The Northwestern Glee Club will present an entertainment at the Methodist church on Saturday evening February 13. The program will be at a low price, with admission 25 and 35 cents. Remember the date and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Glee Club
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Waterloo
The Man Who Waits For Turnups
A witty remark notes that a man who constantly waits for something to turn up is usually turned down.
Sunday Come Sunday In This Blues Verse
Poem notes Blue Monday refrain sung to Emmy Lou and Mary Ann. It cites faith and hope with lines about Sundays ahead. The author Jean Dwight Franklin appears from Har per 8.
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Emmy Lou
Zeb
Mary Ann
Jes
Jean Dwight Franklin
Harper
Patchwork Salvage Advice From Frugal Times
The note urges keeping salved grain sacks intact to reuse their strongest sections for patching weaker sacks. It emphasizes thrift and practical mending methods to extend textile life.
The Big Grafting by All the People
An Iowa opinion laments legalized contracting as gambling by government bodies from state to city. The author cites the Des Moines Marsh case and local contracts to argue that letting out work to lowest bidders fosters graft, financial ruin, and hollow public virtue. Barneys Marsh’s struggles symbolize nationwide losses. a reform of fair compensation and auditable costs is urged.
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United States
Wall Street
Marsh Bridge Company
Des Moines
Marsh
Locust Street
Illinois
Barney Marsh
Sixth Avenue
Ames
Schleuter
College
Henry Schieuter
Polk
Honesty in Judging Merit Not Graft
The piece argues for placing premiums on skill used honestly and judiciously rather than rewarding ability to graft and defraud. It contends that financial success often hides the means used to achieve it.
Lincoln on Confederate numbers in Civil War dialogue
An anxious friend asks how many rebels Lincoln believes are in the field as Confederate forces threaten federal troops. Lincoln answers "Twelve hundred thousand" and explains the math to show the enemy's numeric advantage. He notes the Union has four hundred thousand and outnumbering is commonly reported when generals ride to defeat.
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Lincoln
Happenings in Slater Ames and Des Moines Areas
Summary of small town notes including school closure for diphtheria in Slater, farm produce spending in 1893, D D Bales moving to Ames for a drug business, 38 homes built in Ames in 1894 costing 67560, Miss Genevieve Westerman returning from Chicago, Mr A Hipshire’s 75th birthday, Des Moines Capital’s remarks about a college, snow affecting stock, college thermometer at 37 degrees below zero, horse shipment to Minneapolis at an average cost of 63, and historic horse prices with Dr Stalker’s senate remark and Nevada representative’s mugwump label.
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Slater
Aade
D. D. Bales
Maxwell
Ames
Genevieve Westerman
Chicago
A. Hipshire
J. C. Adams
Des Moines
Daily Capital
Egan
Minneapolis
Squire Fitchpatrick
Boone saloon debate sparks regional fault lines
A heated exchange between Boone and Story City editors inflames local tensions over saloon culture. The Boone Democrat condemns neighboring towns for corrupting youth while Story City Herald defends its region and questions Boone’s claims.
Bisbee Sells House. Raynes Purchases Ames Property
Intelligencer notes W E Bisbee sold his house to Ed Raynes. Al Lee’s south side home burned. Miss Marie Chambers appears in concert programs. T D McGrath held a house warming west of Ames. Almer Stern visits friends Cooley and Jacobs. C N W A R enlarges right of way for Ogden cut off. Miss Mabel Campbell surprised on 15th birthday January 30 1899. Marriangee R S Mauseby and Nina V Cos wed February 1 1899. Potter and Minnie A Adams wed January 26 1899. Methodist society plans to paint church and parsonage. Supper at George White’s home.
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The
Intelligencer
W. E. Bisbee
Ed Raynes
al Lee
Marie Chambers
T. D. McGrath
Ames
Almer Stern
Logan
D. B. Cooley
J. Jacobs
Milwaukee
Ogden
Mabel Campbell
Marriangee R. S. Mauseby
Nina V. Cos
Zrae Potter
Minnie A. Adams
Methodist Society
George White
Evangelist Taylor leads successful revival at Baptist church
The Inteligencer notes a successful revival by Evangelist Taylor at the local Baptist church. Also recorded are smallpox quarantine of Dr. W A Stuhr in Chicago, Ames Girls swimming in new pool, Odd Fellows from Ames aiding Gilbert, Moorehouse 30th anniversary in Ontario, several births and multiple deaths in Ames Gilbert Zenorville Des Moines.
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Evangelist Taylor
The
Baptist Church
W. A. Stuhr
Chicago
Ames Odd Fellows
Gilbert
K. B. Moorehouse
Ontario
W. H. Grover
Albert Killey
Max Weirick
Des Moines
Isaac Hall
Emily A. Spellman
John Clemens
Zenorville
John Brown
Ames
R. McClure
Bishop Morrison to Confirm at St John’s Ames
The Right Reverend Theodore Morrison will be at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 4:00 next Sunday to administer the rite of confirmation. He will also meet with church members about selecting a rector to be assigned to Ames, as no regular services have been held since Mr. Wilson departed for Evanston.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Theodore Morrison
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Morrison
Ames
Wilson
Evanston
YWCA Lectures Bring Noted Speakers To Campus
Mrs Stevenson addresses college women Sunday at 4 PM on the study of the Bible. Dr Hibbard returns from study abroad to lecture February 15 on modern city conditions with an illustrated talk. Tickets go on sale later.
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Hibbard
Des Moines Visitor Reports Prof Barrett’s Ear Lanced
Mrs R C Barrett from Des Moines visited Sunday and reported Prof Barrett improving. He underwent an inner ear lancing procedure with no bones removed.
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R. C. Barrett
Des Moines
Prof. Barrett
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Robert Planquette
Normandy
Paris
Pall Mall
Pickel
Wurzburg
Earl Dundonald
Scotland
Culross Abbey
William Murdock
Cornwall
U. S. Victory
Battle Bear River
U. S
Thomas Paine
Thetford
Shambaugh
B. F. Shambaugh
Iowa
Capt
Chas. Aldrich
State Hall of History
Elvira
Clinton County
James Gillepsie Blaine
Pennsylvania
Chrieston
U.S
Nevada
Ft. Dodge
Spirit Lake
Story County
Battle Bachelors Creek
Honolulu
Pike
Mississippi River
Mexico
Guadalupe
Patterson Creek
Ansel Briggs
Vermont
Omaha
Neb
Jackson County
J. R. Lincoln
Maryland
55Th Regt
Iowa State College
Mendelssohn
Horace Greeley
America
Battle Dover
Col. Harding
Sakeshatchie
James Albert Smith
Osage
Iowa Senate
Castile
N. Y
Sam Leach
Adel
United State Bank
Manilla
Batesville
Hey W. Gs
Boone
Democrat
Boone Democrat
Story City Herald
Story City
Bishop Morrison
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