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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
1
Wheat and corn prices spike amid political talk
The piece notes corn rising to thirty five cents in Chicago while oats hold steady and wheat reaches the dollar thirty five cent mark. It attacks Democratic weekly papers for copying fake dispatches on coin prospects and claims dollar wheat and cheaper corn are not being widely reported.
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Chicago
Chicago Chronicle questions Jack’s nerve for a second term as governor
The Chicago Chronicle critiques Jack as unwilling to face the people for a second term and claims he was forced from field. It cites Iowa politics and Uncle Horace Boies’ Marshall speech triggering strong reactions among followers. The writer formerly admired Horace Boies but now condemns his evasion of the silver issue and demagogic tactics.
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Chicago Chronicle
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Peoly
Iowa
Frank Jackson
Horace
Marshallad
Horace Boies
Jupe@h Waterman
Davenport
River District
Denison Review
Myers
Fred White
Germany
Wittee
Honor Bright
Get into the band wagon for prosperity and luck
A political urging extolls joining a party for prosperity and luck, claiming the present rise in farm product prices is a streak of luck for the Republicans and a welcome visitor while Democrats are in power. It encourages support and participation in the prevailing movement.
Wheat demand boosts foreign corn trade and prices
A surge in foreign demand for U S wheat raises interest in American corn. Last month’s corn shipments exceeded July 1896 by 12 million bushels, signaling rising prices for corn despite a strong domestic crop.
State Fair Odd Fellows to Celebrate During Fair Week
Every Odd Fellow in the state is expected to report at the celebration during State Fair. The Patriarchs' Militant will be there in full dress regalia and grand officers will have headquarters on the grounds. Wednesday and Thursday are designated as I O F days with a great time anticipated.
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Order
Cedar Rapids
Nation House
J. S. Cook
Robt. Cairns
Ames
Iowa
Mr. Wood
Fort IGN buyers boost July corn intake over 1896 levels
Des Moines Leader notes Fort IGN buyers imported 12 million more bushels of American corn in July than in the same month of 1896. Analysts expect shipments to rise further as the season progresses. CepAr Rapids called the parlor city of Iowa for its cleanliness and hospitality, highlighted at last week’s state convention.
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Des Moines
CepAr Rapids
Iowa
Whiskers Peffer
Tuk
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Cedar Rapids
Clammins
Cummins
Hull
Polk County
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Polk
Doc’ Hutchins
Sioux City
Des Moines Contingent Returns, Speaks on Cedar Rapids Visit
After returning from Cedar Rapids, the Des Moines group spoke with newfound force about the convention. They claimed Cedar Rapids handled the event in a way that stirred strong reactions and brought to light new issues.
Iowa Convention Honors Wilson At Cedar Rapids
Chairman Hart praised Wilson at the Republican state convention in Cedar Rapids for his identification with western farmers and for bringing judgment energy and character to his role, highlighting strong support among Iowa Republicans.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Wilson
West
Candidate Shaw Leads Iowa Governor Bid From Low Profile
The Cedar Rapids convention propelled Leslie Marion Shaw from relative obscurity to the Republican nominee for governor. Once little known outside six counties he now heads a major party ticket for the state’s top office.
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Leslie Marion Shaw
Cedar Rapids
Candidate Shaw Denounces Backroom Promises After Nomination
Shaw declared from the convention podium that as governor he would not concede to any man or group. He urged constituents to tell friends and workers that the nominee stands for the people, not machine influence or pledges to entrenched interests.
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Shaw
Prices and politics mix in Iowa farm notes
A Times observer notes rising crop prices and livestock value vs last year while quoting editorials and party scraps. The piece cites wheat and silver politics, Cedar Rapids Republican convention praise, and commentary on candidates and regional shifts in Iowa politics.
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