Brae Times Official Paper of Story County
The Brae Times proclaims itself as the official paper of Story County and advertises a yearly subscription price of one dollar.
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15 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
1
Political blurbs and reader letters mix on New Mexico governor race
The piece notes Glad of it as governor, praises Gib as a longtime party worker, and reports six hundred fifty eight reform school students in Eldor versus a similar number at Iown agricultural college. It cites Harry Boyes declining a House run and Fred McCall as a likely walkover candidate. English politics and Queen Victoria are contrasted with Kruger’s Transvaal quote.
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Pray
New Mexico
Gib
Reform School
Eldor
Great
Iown Agricultural College
America
England
Ident Kruger
Transvaal
Victoria
Kware Vrouw
Kruger
Ballou
McKinley
Mysterious visitor sighted in Iowa spurs local chatter
Reputable Iowans report glimpses of a mysterious visitor with descriptive accounts. The Denver Times criticizes free silver stance and notes improving mercantile collections. Borrot Kelley of Story City Herald is recommended for the Story City post office as county politics loom with few contests beyond supervisors and representatives.
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Denver
Colo
Borrot Kelley
Story City Herald
Story City
Kelley
Joan Johnson Indicated For Third Term On County Board
Joan Johnson board of supervisors member traveled home to Huxley after a week at Nevada meeting. His second term ends January first. many county friends push for a third term though he has not stated his intentions. Two candidates expected on the north side from Howard township.
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Joan Johnson
Board of Supervisors
Huxley
Nevada
John
John Johnson
Howard Township
Webster City Correspondent Accused of Fake Dispatches
A Webster City reporter is accused of habitual deceit issuing fake telegrams to Des Moines Leader describing a Maxwell resident’s supposed cider poisoning and a staged altercation at Marshalltown. The text claims the writer also copied a Times-Republican tussle story and relayed it as local news.
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Webster City
Des Moines
Maxwell
Marshalltown
Times- Republican
Campaign thunder over printing and binding matter
The Register and Capital urge Democrats to use the printing and binding issue this fall in their campaign. The two journals promise strong support and amplified messaging for the Democrats in upcoming contests.
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Register and Capital
Iowa Crowned Fastest Warship With 200000 Prize
Sid Foster notes Iowa embodies America at its best. The battleship Iowa earns fame as the fastest U.S. Navy cruiser, winning builders a 200000 prize for the quickest trial trip.
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Sid Fosters
Iowa
U.S. Navy
Germany and Italy Protest Dingley Tariff Bill
Germany and Italy file formal protest against the Dingley tariff as the United States considers it. The article notes German opposition fears higher duties on German goods harming plants and alleges German meat exports face import objections in German ports. It argues the current administration favors American commercial interests over foreign manufacturers.
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Germany
Italy
Cleveland
United States
White House
Dingley
Beets Could Transform Iowa Economy Says Beet Industry Debate
The piece contrasts gold and silver faction views on the money question while noting a surge in summer construction. It emphasizes potential sugar beet growth from Davenport across the Plains, arguing beet cultivation could save millions and create thousands of jobs, citing Nebraska factories at Grand Island and Norfolk as proof of viability.
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Towa
United States
Davenport
Pacific Ocean
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Europe
France
Germany
Grand Island
Norfolk
Curtiss Seeks Jersey Bull for Iowa College Herd
Prof. C F Curtiss of Ames Iowa selects Spree 31698 a Jersey bull from H C Taylor Wis as sire for the Iowa Agricultural College herd. Spree’s pedigree traces to Chromo and Diploma with bloodlines to Stirling bloodlines and Columbian champions. The breeder notes Spree’s strong butter production and the dam line includes Costa Rica and Merry Maiden connections.
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C. F. Curtiss
Ames
Iowa Agricultural College
Curtiss
H. C. Taylor
Orfordville
Wis
Spree
Chromo
Jersey
Billing
Hood Farm
Diploma
Broadway
Stoke Pogis
Victor Hugo
Signal
Spark
Sparta
Rioter 2d
Eurotas
Mercury
Combination
John Rioter
Daretta
Upright
Costa Rica
Merry Maiden
Maxwell County Board Proceedings Document 1897
The Maxwell Iowa board meetings from April 5 to April 9 1897 cover tax cancellations for charity cases tax sale certificates and refunds of erroneous assessments. The minutes detail rail road taxation districts and valuations by line along with contract approval for bridges and daily claims examinations at the county farm and infirmary.
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J. A. Fitchpatrick
Kelly
Town of
Maxwell
Born
Ames
Wm. Horner
M.E. Church of
Tlks
Iowa
Amanda Mathews
Story County
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
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