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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
1
Observations on city governance woes in Des Moines and statewide political chatter. Notes include Senator Erickson’s Sweden appointment bid, liquor manufacturing legalization debates, and Wright township’s 125 McKinley votes with flawless balloting.
The notice proclaims a subscription offer stating only one dollar per year for the Official Paper of Story County. It emphasizes affordability and local publication access for residents.
Fragmented notes describe heavy snow across the northwestern states delaying warm weather in Iowa. The piece lampoons partisan bias and public figures, mentions a lecture canceled due to sciatica, and mocks editor attacks while urging debt payment and winter reminders.
The item darkly mocks weather forecasts and Spanish war talk while lampooning Uncle Sam and Empress Josephine fashion costs. It also jokes about Bryan's campaign and a high priced lecture circuit reflecting his enduring style.
The article notes last week's northwest blizzard as severe and mentions several deaths from exposure. It contrasts past and present, recalling that older records frequently reported fatalities from freezing after heavy storms.
The Chicago and Northwestern will add more double track on the main line this season and extend double tracking toward the Missouri River in a few years. The move promises greater convenience and comfort for the railroad. The gold Democrats vow to stay active with a new Des Moines meeting forging a permanent party structure, opposing the anti-Democrat wing. Official election canvass shows McKinley gaining 53,842 votes across 74 counties and Bryan 10,358 votes in 25 counties, yielding McKinley a net gain of 43,484 and a total plurality of 65,552.
Des Moines newspapers allege a regular Boss Tweed style ring in city government. The items imply political corruption amid regular reporting on local governance.
Governor Drake says he will not veto a manufacturing bill if the extra legislative session passes it, but he opposes using the session to address other matters beyond its original call.
A Chicago physicians and surgeons football team could cut costs as medical bills often peak after hard fought games on the gridiron.
A contemporary notes that many people overlook that watches include a compass. Point the hour hand at the sun and south lies halfway between the hour hand and 12. Extend this line across the watch face to mark north and south.
The December Midland Monthly delivers a well written illustrated sketch of the probable First Lady in the Land with photos from Canton visit to the McKinleys. Also includes N Tiernagel description of Gethsemane and Mount of Olives, J Bellangee piece on Fairhope Alabama, a Christmas sketch from fifty years ago, a prize poem, and editoria l sketch of Ian Maclaren.
A subjective reflection on national unity and political rivalry noting that after the election the country shifted from conflict to restored routine, with foes becoming allies as in former times. The passage claims the United States uniquely exhibits this pattern.
The article questions Governor Drake's consideration of a pardon for Pierce the Des Moines criminal. It recalls Pierce's prohibition era notoriety and a cold blooded killing, noting the sentence reduction appears folly to an unprejudiced observer.
A lieutenant allegedly killed a Berlin workingman over an insult. The court martial and four year sentence were not approved by authorities urged by the young emperor, signaling fears of military rule widening class divides and looming conflict with France or Russia.
The Dingley measure, a compromise tariff, passed the House but stalled in the Senate due to a free silver rider. Congress meets soon and supporters hope sound money Democrats will back it, restoring 60 percent of the McKinley tariff and adding 15 percent to Wilson schedules. If approved and signed by Cleveland, it could avoid bonds. otherwise McKinley would call a special session. Senator Dubois of Idaho says senate action will be blocked by free silver forces. Other issues the public deems paramount compete with the silver debate.
The 1897 issue plan outlines presidential and cabinet questions to be explored by noted figures and essays. It promotes the Companion's seventy first year with serials, stories, and articles by famous names. New subscribers get free trial through January 1897 and a color calendar.
An old advertisement promises the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles with money back guarantee for perfect satisfaction. It notes sale by L. M. Bosworth.
A vintage price list shows blankets offered at 50 cents to 6 dollars 50 cents per pair, bed comforters from 1 to 2 dollars, and cotton flannels priced from 5 cents to 20 cents. BiGgELow & Smiru listed these textile goods in a regional catalog.
Advertisement touts Irwin Randall & Co as having the best wagon line in Story or Boone County. Thurston & Graham's sells coal oil at 115 cents a gallon, claiming the town's best price and quality.
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