Story county shows strong county ticket presence
Story county appears on nearly every state ticket except the secular government with Mr. Hisey holding a monopoly there. Judge C G Lee earns praise for success as Capt K W Brown leads the prohibition ticket for lieutenant governor and George Nelson outpaces his ticket for railroad commissioner on the socialist line. John John performs well for congress on the prohibition ticket, reflecting Story’s broad party representation.
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Story County
Hisey
C. G. Lee
K. W. Brown
George Nelson
John John
Congress
Story
Strenuous Campaign Shapes Iowa Political Landscape
The piece surveys a bitter Iowa campaign, naming Governor Horace Boies, Gov. Larrabee, and Gov. Jackson amid party shifts. It traces railroad influence, prohibition forces, factional fights, and Cummins' stance on a third term, highlighting the era's political realignments and presidential trust dynamics.
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Iowa
Congress
Roosevelt
Horace Boies
Larrabee
Wheeler
Gov. Jackson
Republican Party
Boies
Cummins
Geo. D Perkins
Perkins
Railroad Control
Friends of Railroad Control
U. S
Col. Roosevelt
Maj. McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Roosevelt
New York
President to be chosen in next election two years away
The article notes the upcoming election in two years where a president will be selected. The statement mentions the timing but lacks further details on candidates or dates.
The Register and Leader Campaign Stand Strength
The Register and Leader consistently fought for its campaign and principles. It declares it has never wavered and remains strongest with the people today, contrasting with other papers that could not match its front line stance.
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Register
Congress Should Act on Tariff Schedules
As congress meets Secretary Wilson's suggestion that tariff schedules be investigated should be followed out for the good of the republican party and for the benefit of the great mass of consumers of this country and in the interest of protection congress should get busy.
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Congress
Wilson
Republican Party
Webster City Daily Journal Sold Leaving Tribune Champion
Charlie Hellen sells the Webster City Daily Journal and the Freeman Tribune will soon own the daily field. Builders aim to finish the Interurban in time for Ames residents to ride to the inauguration on the trolley, signaling more harmony in Hamilton County.
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Charlie Hellen
Webster City
Daily Journal
The
Freeman
Tribune
Daily Field
Hellen
Hamilton County
Ames
Laughing at George O'Brien After Quiet Wednesday Incident
On a Wednesday afternoon Geo. W. O'Brien faced lighthearted trouble as friends teased him over a drinking change in a Bourbon Porter campaign. The scene shows how business seemingly influenced the campaign without major disruption, ending with O'Brien amused and in good spirits as the episode resolves.
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Geo. W. O’brien
George
Ethel Phillips
Geor
J. O. Campbell
Garcia
Mexico
Mr. O’brien
Garcias
Boone
Marshal Wiley
Wiley
Ames College Eyes Summer School At I S C
The Ames college community discusses launching a summer school at Iowa State College. Deans urge trustees to favor the plan to keep facilities productive year round, attract teachers and professionals, and offer additional coursework during vacation. The campus climate favors action, though board approval remains pending.
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Board of Trustees
Ames
Faculty and Students Plan Monthly College Convivations
Agricultural college faculty and students approve a plan for monthly gatherings to foster acquaintance. A meeting at Professor Beach's home led by Professor Curtiss for faculty and E Drennan for students set the club in motion.
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Curtiss Ke
E. Drennan
The
Agricultural College
Schools Report Strong Monthly Grades Across Several Classes
Attendance data shows high overall engagement with an average of 247.6 at the high school and strong figures across Central, Beardshear, and Welch schools. Principals Miss Maisy Scheiner Tillie M Wright and others note fewer unsatisfactory cards and invite parents to visit anytime.
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Maisy Scheiner
Theigh School
Elizabeh Baker
Nettie McBurney
Kathryn Fenton
Myrtle Lanning
Loreta Watson
Minnie R. Rice
Sidergagg O Aeneipal
Thyrat Ta Vonnette Donaldson
Va Kingkade
Beardshear
Tillie M. Wright
College crowd ends prank on depot platform
On the depot platform during the second excursion to the college a group of college boys began grabbing a man as a stretching target. After a whispered debate the crowd decided to abort the prank, and the incident ended without harm. Passenger agent Col. B. Jones of Eagle Grove can provide details.
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8. B. Jones
Eagle Grove
Paving Progress Noted in Waverly Adel and Webster City
Waverly with 3500 population shows paved business streets as Adel also has neat paving and Webster City is praised for its good paving. The text hints at Gabriel bringing an alarm clock to mark a timely update.
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Waverly
Ames
Adel
Webster City
Gabriel
October Ames School Report Shows Attendance Rise
The Ames public schools report October average attendance of 935.4 up from 789.2 last year with total enrollment 899 versus 860. Supt. F L King notes 29 more enrolled and attendance steadier, 46 rise overall, 11 of 18 rooms at 98+ percent. Welch school projected to open around November 18, while Beardshear upgrades reduce spring basement water usage.
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Ames Public Schools
Supt
F. L. King
Welch
Beardshear
Ames Poultry Show Set During ISU Short Course
The Ames Poultry Breeders Association to run its first chicken show January 8 to 11, 1997 at Iowa State College during the short course school. Breeders may apply for the premium list via secretary F. N. Fowler.
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Ames Poultry Breeders’ Association
Iowa State College
F. N. Fowler
Beautiful Pocket Bank Savings Pledge Ad
A promotional notice urges readers to start a savings account at AA Beautiful Pocket Bank. It promises interest on deposits and a lifelong pension, stressing immediate action and that any initial deposit is welcome to join a growing list of depositors.
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George Perkins
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Ethel
George O’brien
Frank Morris
Mr. Wiley
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Ames Savings Bank
Loughran
Bauer
Parae
Eastman Kodak Co
KODAK
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Mutual Telephone
Iowa Telephone No
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Musial
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W. G. Stockwell
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