Republican County Convention Called for Nevada Town Meeting
The Story County Republicans call a delegate convention at the Court House in Nevada on Saturday August 5 1893 at 1 A M to nominate county officers including Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools and Board of Supervisors Coroner Surveyor and to elect delegates to the State and Judicial conventions. Each township gets two delegates plus one for every fifty votes or major fraction cast for Benjamin Harrison in 1882. The notice is signed by J F Keep and H C Boardman for the County Committee.
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Story County
Court House
Nevada
Des Moines
7Th Judicial District
Benjamin Harrison
Towit
Northwestern Collegiate Institute To Open In Sae City
The committee of the Episcopal diocese of Iowa decides to locate the Northwestern Collegiate Institute in Sae City. The move reflects a major church sponsored educational effort as part of the diocese plan.
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Northwestern Collegiate Institute
Sae City
Episcopal Diocese of
Lowa
Save your hay for export opportunity in Europe
The note urges saving hay now as Europe may face scarcity. it states hay is currently valued at 45 dollars per ton in England and advises accumulating as much as possible for export.
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Europe
England
Pension Department Tightens Provisions For 1890 Act
The pension department targets pensions granted under the June 27 1890 act. Pensioners must be physically incapable of manual labor to keep their allowance.
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Pension Department
Postmaster Appointment Sparks Local Quip in Des Moines
The Chariton Democrat mocks Ed Hunter announced as Des Moines postmaster warning the office should be securely chained to the earth before his possession. The satirical remark reflects local sentiment on the pending change.
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Ed. Hunter
Des Moines
Cyrus
Chariton Democrat
Des Moines Captain Kennedy Dead at Home
Capt. J. T. Kennedy of Des Moines died at his home Sunday evening. He served in the Mexican war and was a well known local figure in city affairs. He had resided in Des Moines for thirty years.
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J. T. Kennedy
Des Moines
Army deserters haunt officer promotions this year
The war department again declares a post promotion officer a deserter, marking the fourth such instance this year as promotions from the ranks fail to yield reliable commissioned leaders.
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War Department
Miller Described as Hanged for Alleged Murders at Bardwell
A man named Leavy J. Miller was hanged and cremated at Bardwell Kentucky last Friday for the alleged rape and murder of two young white girls. Doubts arise about his guilt but his fate is sealed.
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Leavy J. Miller
Bardwell
Miller
Chicago Storm Toll and Fair Ground Havoc
A severe wind and rain storm hit Chicago on Monday afternoon. A boat capsized in the lake with four of nine occupants drowned. A large fair balloon split and blown away while the Ferris wheel at 250 feet with passengers remained intact and safe.
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Chicago
Fair Grounds
Clarkson Eyes Iowa Return for Senate Bid
General James S. Clarkson has returned to Iowa and may enter the U S Senate race. The Iowa legislature elected this fall will choose a successor to Senator Wilson, who is also a candidate for re election. The Inter Ocean notes the race promises a lively fight with Clarkson maintaining his Iowa legal residence.
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James S. Clarkson
Iowa
New York
United States Senate
Wilson
Inter Ocean
Uncertain GOP Governor Race Hints at Battle Ahead
The Republican state convention nears with no clear gubernatorial favorite. The piece argues a strong candidate and platform could energize the fall campaign, urging prudent, party-wide judgment for victory.
Governor Boies praised for cyclone relief in Pomeroy
The Northwest Iowa focus praises Governor Boies for aiding cyclone victims and directing relief efforts in Pomeroy. The Capital endorses his actions as honest and untainted by politics, while critics consider the piece performative and question party orthodoxy and editorial boldness.
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Boies
Iowa
Pomeroy
Young
Railroads split on World’s Fair excursion fare policy
Foreseeing benefits near Chicago, travelers near 400 miles away face exclusion as western railroad association endorses a four or eleven day excursion rate starting July 17 but blocks east of the Missouri river. Officials split on low fares, hinting at potential friction and travel disruption.
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Western Association
Missouri River
St. Paul
Chicago
Republicans to renominate county officers with warded ease
The approaching county convention will nominate county officers who are already in their first terms with the exception of coroner. All are expected to be renominated without question. The likely lineup includes Treasurer J. Miller Sheriff O G Ashford County Superintendent J F Reed Supervisor J B Shaw Coroner H D Chamberlin and Surveyor C Allen. Allen serves as surveyor by appointment. Attention centers on the contest for representative in a separate article.
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J. Miller
O. G. Ashford
J. F. Reed
J. B. Shaw
H. D. Chamberlin
C. Allen
Allen
Board of Supervisors
Montreal Christian Endeavor Convention Ends Peacefully
The Montreal convention drew about 16 000 attendees as tensions rose when a delegate from India sparked a dispute over Catholic claims. French Canadian quarrymen then gathered near the tent, prompting police and militia to guard the drill hall as the Endeavor meeting continued without major incident.
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Christian Endeavor
Montreal
India
Endeavor
Firemen Fall In World’s Fair Balcony Blaze Tragedy
At the World’s Fair a 150 foot high balcony fire trapped 35 firefighters on a fifth floor level. The blaze in a 250 by 150 foot cold storage exhibit sent flames racing through the tower. Eighteen died and seventeen were wounded as crews beneath rushed to help.
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Pomeroy
Victoria
An Editorial Plea About Courtship Reform
The text presents a humorous plea about a hypothetical young lady marrying a morning-rising, mother-calling suitor. It notes no current female writer but suggests little chance the intended recipient will learn of the inquiry, while humorously urging reform of the man.
Des Moines Leader Attacks Unnamed Republican Hopeful
The Leader attacks Mr. Frank D. Jackson prematurely, suggesting the Democratic party fears him. The Register notes Jackson has not authorized his name for governor. if nominated he could be a young David against the old Goliah of democracy.
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Des Moines
Frank D. Jackson
Jackson
David
Goliah
Register
State Health Board reports record low June sickness
L. F. Andrews, assistant secretary, prepares June mortuary report from major city returns. He notes the smallest sickness level in years and no cholera infantum cases, crediting strict milk safety oversight by the state dairy commissioner and pure milk requirements.
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L. F. Andrews
State Board of Health
Mr. Andrews
World’s Fair Managers Threaten Resignations Amid Quarrels
World’s Fair officials Massey and St Clair plan to resign saying other members reject their recommendations. They complain about internal bickering now that the fair operates smoothly.
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Massey
St Clair
Ex-Judge J. L. Stevens Suggested for Iowa Governor
Republicans consider ex-Judge J. L. Stevens as a potential candidate for governor. The speaker urges Iowa Republicans to pause and weigh Stevens's qualifications as a possible leader.
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Iowa
J. L. Stevens
Adair County Republicans Convene Nominees and Delegates
Republicans of Adair county held their convention last Saturday nominating county officer candidates electing delegates to forthcoming conventions and passing a resolution commending Capt. Lyons but giving no instructions.
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Adair County
Lyons
Steam carousel arrives at Base Railgrounds
The steam carousel has arrived and is in working order on the west part of the Base Rail grounds south of the railroad track. D T Morris and Son are the proprietors and invite patronage.
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D.T. Morris & Son
Candidacy list for county General Assembly race detailed
The field includes A. L. Stuntz the incumbent from New Albany township with strong cross support from W. O. Payne. John H. Williams of this place targets victory after a vigorous canvass. J. S. Smith of Zearing plans his claim before the convention. Payne runs a card but endorses Stuntz, urging readers to back the incumbent unless preferring a local neighbor.
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General Assembly
A. L. Stuntz
New Albany Township
W.O. Payne
John H. Williams
Williams
J. 8. Smith
Zearing
Story County
W. O. Payne
Nevada
Stuntz
Payne
County candidates for representative in Iowa race
The Nevada Representative notes potential contenders for county representative: incumbent Mr Stuntz and challengers J S Smith of Zearing W Q Payne of Nevada and John Williams of Ames. Smith praised for public service Williams a lawyer and court reporter, Payne editor of this paper. County officers Miller Ashford Reed Shaw Chamberlin and M Allen expected to remain without opposition.
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J.S. Smith
Zearing
W. QO. Payne
Nevada
Stuntz
John H. Williams
Ames
Smith
Warren Township
Williams
Payne
Treasure Miller
Ashford
Reed
Shaw
Chamberlin
Allen
Praising Dr Heardshear A Leader At Iowa College
The editorial extols Dr Heardshear president of Iowa Agricultural College as a masterful, influential figure shaping educational thought and moral progress. It lauds his strong personality, broad learning, warm empathy, and ability to unite diverse groups, inspiring college spirit and trust among farmers, scientists, teachers, and old settlers. The piece emphasizes his capacity to turn chaos into order and to connect with people on a deep level.
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Iowa Agricultural College
B Heardshear
Oskaloosa
Desolated Town appeals for relief after deadly tornado
Pomeroy Iowa declares relief needed after the July 6 tornado killed over seventy five and left more than one hundred injured. Property losses total about 250000 dollars, with 23000 already raised to aid the wounded and needy as the governor appoints a relief committee to distribute funds and supplies.
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Pomeroy
Iowa
Iona
M. KE. Stadtmuller
Iowa Campaign Capital Weekly Ad Offer
The column advertises a weekly Iowa Campaign Capital at 14 cents per week, presenting it as a strong Republican paper at a cheap rate and asking readers if they want it.
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Iowa
Last Week Papers Explain Celebrations and Baseball Games
The final week of papers in towns with Fourth of July celebrations and baseball games focused on printing complaints about unfair treatment for both sides. The tone shows fear of defeat regardless of fairness in coverage.
Fourth of July Celebration Without Flag In Stromsburg
In Stromsburg Nebraska a populist celebration of July fourth in Polk County omitted the American flag. The premises owner opposed the display and populists refused, deeming it a badge of tyranny. Orator E H Gillette of Des Moines spoke, tied to a populist paper owned by Gen Weaver, once a greenback congressman. Speeches were highly inflam matory and loyal residents are aroused over the treasonable event.
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Stromsburg
Neb
Polk County
E. H. Gillette
Des Moines
Gen. Weaver
Freedom of worship in Russia warned by Kennan
George Kennan argues that if Jesus appeared in a Russian peasant village he would be immediately jailed as a Jew. He says the holy orthodox church would condemn his teaching, exiling him to monasteries or deporting him to the Trans Baikal mines.
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Galilee
Russia
Trans-Baikal
George Kennan
Destructive cyclone hits Pomeroy Iowa area
The cyclone struck Pomeroy on the Illinois railroad line near Ft. Dodge last Thursday evening. About 55 dead and 180 maimed reported with 1000 visitors from Des Moines and 8000 in town to witness the devastation. Military guards control the stricken zone as relief funds grow toward a need of 500000 dollars.
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Pomeroy
Illinois
Ft. Dodge
Des Moines
Pomeroy State Bank
Boies
Iowa
Basket meeting gathers crowd in D Mathews grave area
A Sabbath basket meeting in Grant draws good turnout from East Grant Ames and Evergreen. Clergy Rev L H Lufkin and Rev Miller lead services with sacraments. Bethany class ladies organize a long communal table, baskets fill the spread and thanks are given for Bethany hospitality. Rye harvest haying and barn completion noted.
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D. Mathews
East Grant
Ames
Evergreen
L. H. Lufkin
Mather
Bethany
Henry Banks
Alice Kingsbury
Boone
James Robinson
Weld Said to Best Qualified for State Superintendent
The Nevada public schools are urged to appoint Principal L. T. Weld as State Superintendent. The piece endorses Weld as able educated broad minded and experienced, arguing he is the best man for the position.
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L. T. Weld
Nevada
Weld
Residents Monitor Changes On Local Farmlands
Mr. Albert Bissell is constructing a house on the recently purchased Larned place. Henry Keltner raises a hay barn. Mr. Ingram of Nevada led parties from Bloomington Illinois to inspect the Raff farm last Thursday. Weather brought rain then heat raising oats rust. Mrs. Raff is on the sick list. Mrs. Jewett and Bert spent their 4th near Gilbert. Local corn and grass potential noted despite uncertain diamonds in Washington township.
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Albert Bissell
Larned Place
C. Raff
Henry Keltner
Mr. Ingram
Nevada
Bloomington
Illinois
Washington Township
Lillinois
Real estate transfers in Ames and surrounding towns week ending July 8 1893
Geo H Graham to Olive A Wilkinson 300 for lot 13 and 45 ft of lot 12 block 27 Ames. Abby A Jenks to Bertha K Rinds wa 106 for lots 4 and 5 block 24 Jenks 2nd ad Slater Junction. John Brodie and wife to French & King 100 for lot 15 block 17 Maxwell. John W Van Gundy and wife to Hector Mason 250 for lots 2 and 3 block 24 Slater Junction. Caroline Smith and husband to Mary Dargin 235 for lot 5 block 1 Cornells add Nev ada Ifa. Abigail Hoggatt and husband to Hodge Stevens & McCarthy 14000 for se 3 8324 ex right of way of railways and 20 a in swear. A H Hanson to Patrick Sinnott 8800 sw 3 8221. A H Hanson to E F Day 75 for lot 17 block 8 Collins. Fred McCall to Caroline Smith 225 for lot 8 block 6 Stewarts add Nevada.
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Geo H Graham
Olive A Wilkinson
Ames Ia
Abby A Jenks
Bertha K Rinds
Jenks
Slater Junction
John Brodie
French & King
Maxwell Ia
John W van Gundy
Hector Mason
Caroline Smith
Hus
Mary Dargin
Cornells
Nevada
Ifa
Abigail Hoggatt
Hodge Stevens
Public notices and market prices from Des Moines era
Fragmentary listing shows prices for cows heifers steers creamery butter corn beans per bushel and popcorn. Advertises subscriptions to The Intellicencer Des Moines Weekly Register Orange Judd Farmer and related papers with annual rates around $1.50 to $2.00.
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St. Steers Palomond
Dan Picasa
I. A. C. Creamery
Des Moines
New Great South American Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Cure. You can't afford to pass this new magic relief and cure. Sold by L. M. Bosworth in Ames Iowa.
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L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Iowa
Skandinaven and Intelligencer Offer
We have arranged to club with the Skandinaven the largest and most widely circulated paper of its kind in the United States. You can get the Skandinaven and Intelligencer for $3.00 a year. Apply at this office.
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Skandinaven
United States
Skandinaven and _ Intelligencer
For Sale 1100 Acres Jim River Valley North Dakota Farm
Land near Jim and Pipestone rivers between two streams. Jamestown & Northern line passes through part of the parcel. 400 acres under plow including 300 in wheat and 50 in barley. Earlier yields of 18 to 25 bushels per acre. Split into one quarter sections or larger with favorable trade terms. Neighbors report strong crop returns and price potential. Contact Albert for details.
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Jim River
North Dakota
James
Pipestone
Jamestown & Northern Branch
Lowa
Albert Ere
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E. R. Chamberlain
Cashier
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
Valley National Bank
Story County Bank
Parley
Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
Casmer
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Abstract Books
Owners of Story Co
Smith & Son
Sal't.i
Read’s Market
Sale Stable
Allen & Morris, Proprietors
West Main Street
Kenneth Whitaker
Bower & Sorenson
Main
Ames, Iowa
National Building and Savings Association of
Boone Iowa
L. Moore
W.H. Crooks
the Intelligencer
K. Wilson, Publishers
Republican County Convention
Dels
Indian Creek
LaFayette
Y Ree County Committee
J. F. Keep
H.C. Boardman
County Politics
Dr. Beardshear
Preedom of Worship
Grant
Mrs. Jewett
Bert
Gilbert
Ames Markets
The
Inteliencer
Des Moines Weekly Register
Orange Judd
Tur
Kidney Cure
Choice Land For Sale
M. Hemstreet
Notary
Kentucky Mac
Perry Summons
Chase & Sanborns
Java
Chase & Sanborn
Boston
Hamilton & Connee
Amers
Hamilton & CO
Price
Martin
O. F. Martin
Cosmopolitan
Croth
Intelligencer
Russell & Erwin
BiNgham @ Co
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