13 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
1
A public notice from Story County announces an official newspaper publication rate of one dollar per year as the designated local paper. The notice emphasizes the paper’s role in county communications and legal postings.
Frank A. Boynton of Nevada Iowa announces his candidacy for the office of Auditor of Story county subject to Republican primaries dated January 29 1902.
InStory county C B Haverly announces candidacy for clerk of courts subject to the Republican primaries. Chas P McCord of Nevada Iowa declares candidacy with primaries set for March 22 1902.
W C Hiby announces in Slater on February 4 1902 his candidacy for county recorder subject to Republican primaries on March 22 1902 in Story County. The message includes Hipy Nevada Iowa February 8 1902.
Congressman Hall travels to Washington on the ten o clock train while Prouty campaigns in Ames with supporters from Story county. Delegates from Story county visit Prouty headquarters in Des Moines as enthusiasm splits between Prouty backers and critics who doubt Story county's support.
A Wes Moines piece reports the formation of a Young Men's Hall club this week with a membership of 1800. The piece notes the yearly habit of sending valentines, contrasting the boastful gesture with reality.
The Maxwell Tribune and Boone Independent clash over Prouty support while a West bio note, a proposed inauguration date change, and a bullish sales surge at Geo Emmert’s stores are discussed. The Boone paper argues sustained advertising beats dull times, citing robust business and shopper crowds.
Rumors say the Ames Intelligencer editor may write a book on early primaries about to be published after his long Rip Van Winkle rest. The speculation centers on whether he will change his mind during recovery.
A Gowrie widower, two weeks after the death of his spouse, married in town. That night a crowd of boys serenaded him at his door, and the groom, who arrived briefly, scolded them, noting a funeral had occurred two weeks earlier in the house.
Nevada resident W. C. Hidy, a former four years ago candidate for the Republican recorder nomination, announces he will run in the March 22 primaries. A longtime Story county resident of 41 years, he has been a steady Republican and a diligent party worker. He once operated in Ollins and taught several terms of school in the county, and is described as well qualified for the office.
In an Ames intelligencer item, the Ames Times editor disputes an earlier characterization of Capt Hull's stance on an early primary. The exchange centers on letters allegedly from the congressman and whether they showed intent to push for a premature primary.
A political column notes the judiciary committee favoring an anti tax bill, with talk of granger legislation and a Polk County primary for Prouty. It also covers the Iowa State Press Association, Prof. Atkinson’s crop experiments at Ames, barley and alfalfa plans, and a Corinthian column origin tale.
A Polk County note highlights that every Republican paper backs Hull in a party unity effort. The item contrasts with Democratic and independent Mugwump sheets that oppose the Hull ticket, portraying a sharp intra party clash.
A column in today's paper reproduces a literary gem from the Ames Intelligencer. It notes the Times week before last quoted the Intel ligencer about Captain Hull demanding a late primary and asks the Times reader to show any error in that claim.
Capt C L Watrous of Des Moines and Silas Wilson of Atlantic Iowa urge Congress to pass a quarantine law for imported trees and plants. They favor placing authority with the Secretary of Agriculture to appoint experts to inspect vegetation and bar diseased plants. Hull’s renomination and Des Moines army post and federal building issues are cited as leverage to keep Hull in Des Moines.
If you are going to California apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Bay about the through Tourist Sleeping Car service to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Round trip tourist tickets on sale daily.
A vintage advertisement touts a tonic as a cure for run-down systems after grip attacks. It claims to strengthen nerves, restore health, and improve appetite and energy, promising great results with a 50 cent price and perfect satisfaction guaranteed by L. M. Bosworth.
Wanted several persons of character and good reputation in each state to represent and advertise a wealthy business house. Salary 18.00 weekly with expenses, paid weekly from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when needed. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago. 20-26t
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers three weekly through tourist cars via different routes to California. Thursdays via the Santa Fe central route, Saturdays via the Katy southern route through Texas with Mexico connections, Tuesdays via the Rock Island northern route through the Grand Canyon of Colorado by daylight. Information and booklets from any CGW agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
A notice from the 316 Caxton Building in Chicago requests character references for a wealthy business house. The request specifies needed financial reliability and includes a street address for responses.
The CoL later line promotes its barber shaving soap as the best on earth available at Judisch Bros. shop, highlighting a sale and in store availability for customers seeking premium grooming products.
A golfer struggles with a stubborn gutta percha ball on the tee under heat and strain. He contemplates quitting in despair but is urged on by a friend who urges perseverance and jestful diplomacy.
The article notes the bone luz or resurrection bone at the lower spine held sacred in Jewish tradition. It describes Hadrian’s test of a rabbi, the bone surviving attempts to destroy it, and mentions lingering reverence reflected in its name today.
W C Kimper of Troy Michigan praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the finest stomach and bowel remedy he has used. He wishes continued success and notes it is sold by L M Bosworth.
An old ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming it keeps the head clear and bowels regular. The product is sold by L. M. Bosworth.
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