Republicans of Story County Delegate Convention Nevada
Story County Republicans will convene at the Court House in Nevada on Saturday June 30, 1804 at 11 00 a m to nominate candidates for county offices including Clerk of the District Court County Recorder and other posts. J F Reep serves as Secretary in Nevada.
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Story County
Court House
Nevada
Senna
Des Moines
Frank D. Jackson
Grant
Indian Creek
Nice
Local Candidates Announce Candidacies for County Offices
A series of notices from Ames Zearing and Nevada Iowa reveal candidates for county positions including Auditor Recorder and County Attorney. Each entry states candidacy subject to the decision or action of the Republican County Convention and lists the filing locations and dates in May 1894.
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Republican County Convention
Charles Hamilton
Ames
Recorder of
Story County
Anfinersland
Smith
Zearing
Iowa
E. W. Girrrorph
Nevada
M. P. Wess
F. D. Thompson
Iowa State Normal School Commencement Dates
The Iowa State Normal school will hold commencement exercises from June 17 to the afternoon of June 20.
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Iowa State Normal School
Local Talent Stage Hamlet At Iowa City Opera House
Prof Kent joins Rural Life as contributing editor with timely pieces. Hamlet staged by local cast in Iowa City last Friday before about 300 guests at the opera house under Edward Everett Slate Jr. Webster City reports new corn pest a small yellow worm about an inch in length damaging crops.
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Kent
Rural Life
Hamlet
Iowa City
Webster City
Appointment of West Liberty postmaster sparks county rage
The postmaster appointment in West Liberty Iowa inflames Muscatine county residents who vow vengeance against Congressman Hayes. They warn the mistake could influence election day outcomes and hurt Hayes.
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West Liberty
Iowa
Muscatine County
Hayes
Woman Law Compilation Issued By Des Moines Author
Miss Jennie L. Wilson of Des Moines, a University of Iowa law graduate and Polk County member, has prepared a compilation of Iowa laws relating to women. It has recently been issued in book form at a reasonable price.
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Jennie L. Wilson
Des Moines
The
University Law School
Polk County
Iowa
Striking Miners in Midwest Near Open Conflict
The Illinois Ohio and Indiana miners show signs of weakening resolve yet remain intent on pursuing their project. They have approached open warfare at several points but have avoided bloodshed so far. Hope persists that reason and justice will yield a common ground for peace between miners and operators.
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Ilinois
Ohio
Indiana
Cripple Creek Strike Sees 1300 Miners Defiant on Bull Hill
About 1300 miners fortified on Bull Hill in Cripple Creek Colorado resist deputies backing armed attack. Hostages held include several prominent citizens as tensions rise and the risk of bloodshed, death, and destruction grows.
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Cripple Creek
Colorado
Bull Hill
Fulton Ill. Invitation to Breckenridge Sparked By Local Editor
A Fulton editor and two friends allegedly funded an invitation to Congressman Breckenridge for a Fourth of July oration. Town ladies circulated a petition and Colonel Breckenridge was told of a “previous engagement” to avoid the visit, disappointing local attendees.
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Breckenridge
Fulton
Ill
Exhibitions Day at Kintzley’s Barber Shop Draws Interest
John, owner of Story county rights, invites the public to visit Kintzley’s barber shop for an exhibition day and evening. Ladies are especially invited to attend this event.
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Kintzley
John
Story County
Iowa Coal Miners Strike Eases Brings Militia Home
The Iowa coal miners strike at Muchakinock and Evans has quieted as militia are sent home. Many strikers return to work and officials deem the strike near an end, avoiding potential damage to manufacturing and public utilities.
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Iowa
Muchakinock
Evans
Thos
Rich Iowa Farmers Advocate Cultivation For Good Harvest
The passage notes long experienced Iowa farmers asserting that thorough cultivation, mellow soil, and weed control can still yield a generous crop. It emphasizes that fertile Iowa has known plenty and remains hopeful despite challenges.
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Lowa
Floods Sweep Oregon and Washington Amid War Weather
Flood waters rise in Oregon and Washington due to rapid snowmelt in the Rockies. Lowlands are submerged with houses showing above water. Portland suffers severely and Fraser River losses reach about 4 million dollars. Oregon held state and congressional elections Monday as Republicans achieved dominant results.
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Oregon
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Portland
Frazer River
Quiet Day at Military Camp Noted with Idle Habits
The Capital reports a calm day in camp with soldiers asleep or lounging under trees between routine tasks and arms inspection. Despite leisure, ammunition belts remained on and troops could have fired within five minutes. The piece mocks the reporter for exposing the scene and questions what counts as normal sport in camp life.
Republican County Convention Faces Two Term Debate
The piece warns of scheming to push a two term re affirmation at the upcoming Republican County Convention. It argues for an open field of candidates and delegates voting freely to reflect the will of attendees and local township sentiment. Washington Township backs fair play and opposes strategic resolutions aimed at personal ambition.
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Washington Township
Grass Fire Sparks Fears for Iowa Crops
Report of grass burning along a railroad track caused by engine sparks last week in Iowa. Drought conditions raise grave concerns for grass hay and grain crops as farmers fear further damage during this unusual season.
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Iowa
Ames Citizens Honor Memorial Day with Draped Windows
In contrast to complaints about improper memorial decorations, Ames shows admiration for the beautiful display in local business windows. The grateful community honors fallen soldiers who helped preserve the Union and build a prosperous town, hoping to continue the tradition and inspire sister cities to join.
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Ames Business
Union
Memorial Day After Thoughts from Boone Standard
The Boone Standard comments on Memorial Day observing it with dignity, noting outsiders celebrating with baseball and desecration of the day. It cites the Ames visitors using the College name and criticizes lax local propriety while Ogden Reporter urges a solemn, funeral tone and bells over cannon.
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Boone Standard
Grand Army
Ames
Boone
College Nine
Memorial Day and cemetery care as civic renewal
The piece reflects on Memorial Day and the ongoing improvement of cemeteries. It notes the shift from neglected New England graveyards to orderly, beautified spaces through yearly upkeep. The author argues organized maintenance eases mourning and signals civilizational progress.
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Whittier
Old
New England Burying Ground
Children Day Activities and Church Notices
Indefinite postponement of children day exercises at the Christian church. Children day observed at Congregational church with a children service and floral concert. Woman's Missionary society of Congregational church to meet June 12 at 3 15 pm. Micronesia topic. Mrs Stanton to present. Quarterly meeting at U B church next weekend with sermons by Rev Porter. Lord's Supper after sermons. Next Sunday is Children Day at U B church with a life battle exercise in the evening. Three new members admitted, seven baptisms at U B church. U B ladies to provide dinner July 4. Episcopal services held. Safford ill. Minot Savage sermon read by Mann. Sunday School Teachers Institute at U B church June 12 13. normal lesson by Rev Curtis. focus on Bible study. Children urged to attend 4 10 pm Wednesday with paper and pencil. teachers to attend. Rev Loving to speak at Ames Baptist church next Sunday morning and address children at Children Day services.
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J. W. Elser
Congregation Church
Jewell Junction
Ames Congregational Church
A.B
Hott
Jerusalem
Congregational Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Micronesia
U. B
Porter
Enterprise
Miss Safford
Miss Mann
Minot J. Savage
K P. Hall
E. W. Curtis
Des Moines
Ames
Rev. Loving
Nevada Baptist Church
Ames Baptist Church
College notices and social events fill Ames week
Yale visitor Mr B F Cakely and Miss Christey of class 92 visit the college. Prof Wallace and family host senior agents and dairy students Friday. Violet Quint class 90 visits Ames. Seniors beat sophs 4 to 0 in lively baseball. Faculty and sophs played a baseball game, seniors won. Rain needed to save oat crop. corn looks well. Rev Dr Chapman of Oakland will preach at 10 45 Sunday. Senior boys and girls enjoyed a picnic. Strawberry cross and hort department show progress. Prof Stanton and Mrs staged tennis party with six courts. supper under trees. Mrs Drake of Humboldt sang Sunday. Mr Goodrich and Mr Heighton performed. Prof Barrows preached. Emma Boyd class 92 visiting campus. Field day in Iowa City with Prof and Mrs Bissell. Mrs Col Scott of Nevada visited Prof Wilson at home. Prof Wilson invited to Scotch Irish convention in Des Moines. Mrs Campbell of Newton visited her sons. Rev S S Hunting Des Moines died aged 68. chaplain of 27th Michigan during war. funeral Monday.
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Bales
the Pruggist
the Intelligencer
County Recorder
Tee J. F. Reep
H.C. Boardman
Aime
C. W. Pudgeon
Bales Drug Store
C. W. Dupeeron
L M. Bosworth
D. M. Grove
Recorder
E. W. Shearer
O. B. Peterson
Chicago i Merchant Tailors
Tilden’s New Clothing Store
Voss
Renovator
Ogden Reporter
Ogden
Christian Church
Dr. Lloyt
College Notes
B. F. Cakely
Yale
Christey
A.C
Mrs. Wallace
Violet Quint
Sophs
Dr. Chapman
Oakland
Cal
Hort. Dept
Prof
Mrs. Bissell
Wilson
Col. Scott
Mrs. Campbell
Newton
Lee and
Frank
Hunting
27Th Michigan Infantry
Ast Dees
Gentral
Hamilton & Co
Whitaker & Kerr
Regulator Drug Store
Drugs & Medicines
Detroit
H. D. Miller
Merchant Tailors
Bower's Meat Market
Aeene
Smith & Son’s
John H. Williams
Geech and Lancashire and
Oolice
Story County Bank
Tilden
A. Richmond
Intelligencer
Morris Bros
M. Hemstreet
Council Bluffs
Department of Iowa
North-Western
Chicago
Sonea
Agen & North
Ottumwa
OPERA
J. B. Elliott
Ames Lowa
New Bakery
Perkins
2 Street
Baker
Suse
Se Yeue
Sheldon
Cramer Bre
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