12 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
1
A dense column surveys Iowa politics with Abe Funk and Matt Parrott as gubernatorial hopefuls, the Cedar Rapids convention, and party splits. It notes Des Moines rail plans, trust rhetoric, and wakeful state campaigns, alongside national quips about copper, tariffs, and innovations.
Commentary notes the ongoing speculation over who will be nominated for governor at Cedar Rapids next week while praising or critiquing contenders like Shaw. It mentions the strong ties of parties in the tenth district and hints at local press positions on campaign prospects. It also references national conventions and mail delivery times affecting Ames residents.
In a changing market the American home market grows while GoLp and the editor face criticism. The calamity howler retires as the government runs a $150,000,000 gold reserve under a revenue-rich party. Grain prices rise despite talk of hard times amid a big harvest.
The Spanish premier Canovas Del Castillo was killed on Sunday by an anarchist who was promptly arrested and confessed. He said the act fulfilled an anarchistic conspiracy.
The passage argues the Democratic party harmed the home market while seeking global markets and failed. It says the Dingley bill aims to rebuild what the Wilson bill damaged, and that democracy denounces the measure.
The new Iowa game law specifies open seasons for various game. Pinnated grouse prairie chickens run September 1 to December 1, woodcocks July 10 to January 1, ruffled grouse pheasants wild turkeys and quails October 1 to December 1, wild ducks geese brants September 1 to April 15, and gray timber or fox squirrels June 1 to January 1.
In Kansas harvest season farmers failed to recruit sufficient help despite decent wages. One farmer posted a fence sign promising jobs and perks including a hired girl, organ music, pie and coffee, daily sugar, and luxurious sleeping options, framing a satirical plea for workers.
The piece notes cross party respect between Dingley and McKinley, comments on jingoism, and mentions Maryland democracy's silver stance. It covers Samu el P Leland's prohibition ticket nomination, Nevada Watchman milestone, Cedar Rapids Republican praise for Secretary Wilson, Nebraska rail passes ban, populist convention free transport, and looming rate strikes.
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