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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
7
Times reports Hopson has gone to Manila. Humboldt debates electric light policy. Actress Bap alias Isabella Mahon dies in Philadelphia. College students tour Minnesota towns for revival meetings. A Webster County wolf hunt ends with one arm amputated after an accidental gun discharge.
W. R. Boyd, longtime contributor to the Cedar Rapids Republican, has been named the new postmaster of Cedar Rapids. The appointment comes after years of solid editorial work and reflects a notable career transition within local public service.
Cambridge contender J. A. McKee and Nevada candidate J. F. Gillespie have filed for sheriff on the county primary ticket as the campaign begins to dominate political attention.
A skeptical note from Roland Record questions Nevada’s adoption of a curfew policy, comparing it with trends in other towns and mocking its potential impact while warning that punitive measures may not curb youth behavior.
The article notes President McKinley does not favor an extra Congress session for money legislation, preferring to wait for the regular session. It also discusses anticipated sheriff candidates in Story County, possible state senate contenders from Boone and Story counties, and remarks on Morrill’s death and political forecasts for 1900.
A Mississippi editor pleads for reader financial support citing family needs and rising paper costs. He asks residents to fund the newspaper by contributing nickels and dimes to prevent layoffs and improve the paper, promising the town will grow and readers will have better local coverage. The appeal references family hardships and the desire to avoid “sulphur in the regions down below.”
Trimmed hats, sailor caps and walking hats offered at cost by Miss Armstrong's.
The Times presents Capt. W. M. Greeley of Ames as the candidate to represent the Boone Story district. A longtime Story county resident and Union National Bank president, he combines farming ties with business success and strong support for the Iowa Agricultural College. The piece contrasts his qualifications with Bryan’s 1900 campaign and cites his local roots as a key asset.
C F Letts invites ladies to view a full line of Haviland Wedgewood Adelphia and other fine wares now on display at the store.
Local shop Elliott and San provides hand sleds for boys, promoting winter fun and practical gifts for families. Small inventory and affordable pricing highlight a community-focused retail offering.
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