04 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
1
Story County Republicans publish candidate notices for sheriff treasurer and representative positions subject to the county convention. Editorial commentary praises James Wilson as a potential gubernatorial dark horse and criticizes tramps, urging action against roaming beggars and advocating local newspaper growth in Waterloo.
Clint Meyers has enlarged and greatly improved the Radcliffe Signal. The newspaper now stands proudly in Radcliffe as a paper of which the town may well be proud, reflecting a bright outlook for crops and community spirit in 1895.
The Times confirms A. K. Banks seeks the sheriff's post in Story County, noting his prior service and qualifications. Also reported is the Des Moines Leader sale to Dawson & Strauss, and analysis of Gen. Drake’s strong convention following with possible dark horse contenders for governor.
The Ames Times editor laments house cleaning as readers recall a rag wrapped head and meals from a fence top. A clipped column notes patience from Job and suggests bearing it or retreating. Mrs Hardin and Harry are referenced in a playful exchange about the editor’s absence and the house cleaning ritual.
A Chicago publication titled Corn's Financial School advocates free silver and the money question. The writer recalls a campaign tale about a very long cow used by John Maxwell in Hamilton County speeches, depicting the farmer feeding hay while the capitalist drains the cow.
The interview with Con Robt Ingersoll argues prohibition harms liberty and cannot forge virtue. It notes the Spencer Iowa case where an exposed art of obscene pictures led to public interest and a billiard hall crowd. The piece concludes that forbidding items often increases desire and urges reflection on restraint and self development.
A Saturday lecture by Dr Beardshear on Grit and Sunshine drew a well attended, satisfied audience. The Cambridge Press notes the speaker as vivid and practical. A child asks about rain and learns it is this season s leading fad. Republicans in Story County rally for H McCarthy urging support at the county convention.
Hervert O Harpy recalls Fletcher and Zola on small towns and big department stores, then questions if a church should host entertainments or lotteries. He cites church finance, use of buildings, and past Lyceum bans, urging thoughtful reflection rather than prescribing a stance.
Adams Brothers advertises weekly bargains featuring discounted goods and special prices. It highlights limited-time deals and sale items available at their store location this week.
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