07 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1895
Page
1
The Globe notes City election on March 4 and School election on March 11. Mentions Washngton trip by Jim Blythe and Gib Pray. Reports Dr Stalker's tuberculosis study and Charles Avex confirmed as Cedar Rapids postmaster. Breckenridge involved in a controversy with Congressman Heard over floor incident.
A 1895 note urges Iowa teachers to observe Flag Day on February 22 in all public schools. It stresses teaching patriotism, reverence for the flag, love of country, and gratitude to nation’s heroes, highlighting Revolutionary war figures and Washington. It ends with a invitation to close school with the song America and a motto One Country One Language One Flag.
The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association held its tenth semiannual meeting in Nevada with northwestern Iowa editors, reporters, and dignitaries in attendance. Sam Clark of Keokuk Gate City praised the group, a banquet followed in the Nevada Methodist church basement, and notable speakers included John Brainard and Al Adams. The next meeting is planned for Estherville in July with an excursion to New England planned for next summer.
Public notes announce J A McKer of Cambridge as a Republican sheriff candidate in Story County and E S Ormsby of Emmetsburg as a future governor hopeful. The column also mocks political maneuvering in Des Moines Boone and Fort Dodge and cites brief editorials on a Kansas death and Midland Monthly promotion.
Washington correspondent notes the present administration's rise coincides with Iowa producing more bitter post office battles than any other state. The remark highlights ongoing political clashes over postal matters in Iowa amid national leadership.
The Dubuque Times editor comparing President Cleveland's financial policy to Jeff Davis is described as a consummate etc. The remark, criticized for equating policy with Confederate figure Jeff Davis. The item notes sharp editorial contention from a local paper.
A railroad man cited by a Cedar Rapids newspaper reports that the Northwestern railroad's Iowa division moved 1000 tons more freight in January than in December. He adds that January's volume exceeds any month since last July, indicating growing business.
Fort Madison readers report Buckwheat fed to cattle three years ago led to a stampede that killed a cow. Later hogs fed buckwheat slop fought and killed a peer, prompting Jacob Zeb of Niota to stop feeding buckwheat to his stock.
Limited offices at stake in upcoming city election with a single councilman position open per ward. Voters will decide local representation as campaigns prepare and ballots await action.
An elderly, precise woman decries girls riding bicycles noting that a lady may ride a horse or a car but a bicycle is too much for a lady to ride.
A group of wealthy farmers near Jewell Junction plan to reduce their property tax payments this year, claiming the Chicago board of trade holds the key to their riches. The comment labels them as suckers in light of the tax stance.
Residents from West Liberty and McKay praise Chamberlain products for quick relief. J. W. Young calls Pain Balm effective for rheumatism and permanent cures, while W A McGuire backs Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and his own cough after flu. Available from local druggists at 25 and 59 cents.
L B Mulford of Plainfield New Jersey credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving his five year old son from croup after two days of failed remedies. After two doses the child slept through the night and full recovery followed. He keeps the remedy on hand for future cases and recommends it to others. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by Ju pisch Bos and D D Barnes Druggists.
Mrs. M. Essineron advertises dressmaking services with options for home or daily work. Rooms vacated by I. S. Hoot available. Hoops fascinators and mittens offered.
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