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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1894
Page
5
A broad invitation calls all citizens to caucus at the Opera House on Friday February 16 at 3 p m to nominate candidates for Mayor Treasurer Assessor and City Solicitor for two year terms. Voters from each ward will also meet to nominate two Councilmen per ward.
A letter from T. H. Benton Stall critiques the township board for favoring appointment over election, argues against an income tax, and proposes raising revenue through higher cigar duties and doubled internal liquor taxes. The piece, reflecting Iowa debates, ends with a plug for J. P. Watson's cheaper stationary in Ames.
Publisher Jas O Jones of Mexia Texas reports ten days lost to grip with two attacks. says Chamberlains Cough Remedy shortened the second attack to two days and helped the first. Mrs Emily Thorne from Toledo Washington praises Pain Balm for rheumatic pain and lame back. Sheriff W O Hardman of Tyler Co West Virginia credits the remedy for prompt relief from a cold. Westerman & Arnold sell 25 and 50 cent bottles and also offer vacant and improved lots for sale. Try the Columbian cigar factory for a good smoke.
The electors of Ames Iowa will meet at their ward polling places on Monday March 5 1804 to select a mayor treasurer assessor and city solicitor for two years and two council members per ward for one and two years. Ward locations include Motor waiting room City Hall Duff street wagon shop and college. A tax proposal of one mill on the dollar to fund a public library under section 461 of the Iowa code will also be voted on. Dated Ames February 6 1894. PARLEY SHELDON Mayor. A B Maxwell Recorder.
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