Primary Election Notice for Story County in 1900
The Bee Times announces a Republican primary to be held in Story County precincts on Saturday April 21 1900 from 3 to 6 pm. Voters select nominees for county officers and delegates to upcoming state and district conventions. Totals listed by precinct show delegate allocations. Order of the County Central Committee W P Fitchpatrick E R Silliman Secretart Chairman.
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Story County
Unty
Board
Nevada
Ren
Des
Seventh Congressional Dist
Des Moines
L. M Shaw
Ames
Waklin
Indian Creek
Milford
Albany
County Central Committee
W. P. Fitchpatrick
E. R. Silliman
Payne
Congress
the Times
House of Representatives
Candidates' Announcients County Attorney Nominee
G A Underwon announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to the Republican county primary. Ames March 21 1900.
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Republcan
G. A. Underwon
Ames
Gentile Spring Prompts Boy’s Quiet Outing
The note evokes a gentile spring approaching as a small boy plans to venture outside. It reflects on seasonal change and childhood curiosity, recalling balmy days of yore and the simple pleasure of outdoor exploration.
Spooks in Des Moines Capitol and Political Cynicism
A satirical column questions honesty among Iowa state leaders Lyons and Herriott and mocks partisan double standards. The piece uses hyperbole about political figures and a chaotic domestic scene to critique public trust and imply widespread political graft.
Economical reader tells comic misfortunes at home paper
A neighbor’s tale recalls a man who could not afford a home paper. His boy borrows a copy, causing a series of mishaps: bees sting, pants ruined, cow escapes, alfalfa eaten, churn spills into kittens, all amid a chaotic dawn. The humor centers on thrift and unintended chaos.
Ames Delegation Debate and Free Rural Delivery Plan
In Ames a Payne faction argues for a unified delegation from Story County despite primary rules. The Times opposes Payne and urges backing a clear, majority supported ticket. The postal sector explores free rural delivery funding and a large 3 million dollar aim, with hopes for national expansion.
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Ames
Hull
Congress
United States
J.A.T. Hou
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