30 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
The Times quotes Ogden Messenger on gold standard and farm importance, notes Bryan’s plan to drop the money issue, and highlights a Woodward Enterprise item praising J G Rosecranths, a Dallas County farmer, for strong cattle and hog sales totaling about ten thousand dollars.
Bos Dale of Boone is named by the Democrats in Algona for the tenth district congressional race. Rumors place Hon. C J A Ericson and Judge Stevens as Boone’s two potential candidates, with Boone County pledged to back one man who will be in the race.
Capy Chase of Webster City declares his bid for Congress to succeed J. P. Dolliver. The move revives old Hamilton County factional strife between the Chase and Kamrar camps, disrupting a quiet period and signaling renewed clashes for the congressional convention delegation.
The writer notes deposits by students for rooms this term exceeded $1800, four years ago on the same date deposits were just over $400. With many students from farming areas this suggests farmers are not hard up this year.
Neighbors of Dolliver in Fort Dodge give an all party tribute, while a Detroit election bet features a mule and a mother in law. Arthur Williams and George Stebbins strike a deal tied to presidential outcomes with a grim fate. The article also praises U S handling of China and lauds H S Knedler’s Iowa magazine The Optimist with Iowa contributors.
A Story County Bank notice invites borrowers with loans payable on any interest pay day to come in. The bank offers to take up the loan and reduce the rate, plus provide a loan allowing any payment amount on any day without commission.
A brief listing notes two dozen photos available at McIntire's with the finish completed and mounted, priced at 50 cents each. The item suggests a local photo sale or display setup, highlighting limited quantity and bargain pricing for immediate purchase.
A Cedar Rapids Republican outlook on William Jennings Bryan’s stance on the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish‑American War. The piece accuses him of flip flopping to push ratification then advocate abrogation, cites The New York Nation’s critique, and notes Colorado travels, local politics, and a string of small town items including accidents and social anecdotes.
The Savannah News reports a female infant born in Washington without a spine, recalling a 40 year old Iowa case of a male with the same condition named Cato Sells.
The tenth Iowa district races for the Dolliver successor draw many candidates. Notable names include Judge John L Stevens of Boone Tom Healy of Fort Dodge John L Kamrar of Webster City and Judge Connor of Denison. The writer notes the upcoming convention will be a high level gathering of experienced politicians with local pride in Stevens as a potential congressman. End with Letts's canned meats.
Harmony church schedules services at the usual hour tomorrow and changes the order of the collect ion. Ram Ladder returns from Methodist mountain for his monthly communion. Yank Edison and Althea Pill wed on Crooked Fork last Wednesday near Gabe Pill’s property. Aunt Nancy Blake seeks a new husband after her son’s 1896 hanging for voting McKinley.
Dr Kings New Life Pills offer relief for sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Thousands report success. Priced at 25 cents with money back guarantee. Sold by L M Bosworth, druggist.
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