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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1893
Page
2
The Iowa newspaper reflects debates over prohibition, party strategy, and state politics. It notes Cedar Rapids and Rolfe efforts, discusses Blaine and Harrison era figures, forecasts shifts toward popular vote for senators, and urges legislative action and local option to resolve the liquor question.
The State Register argues the Republican Party must choose to modify or repeal the current prohibition law as support erodes. It claims anti and pro prohibition factions exist within the party, urging a clear convention stance to end the statute’s blatant violations seen in towns like Emmetsburg.
A Minnesota law declares cigarette smoking a misdemeanor. The editorial praises the move as a reform to protect youth from smoking and urges enforcement to curb the habit.
The Turlowa Falls Citizen reports a scam selling a new oat variety promising 60 to 120 bushels per acre and cyclone resistance. Seed is free, farmers provide half the crop at the nearest elevator. About 8,000 bushels contracted. The scheme is likened to other infamous cons and seen as highly profitable for the ring.
Governor Boies declines the cabinet portfolio and the President-elect tenders it to W S Buchanan of Sioux City, superintendent of Agriculture at the World's Fair. Cleveland proposes a Town man might hold the position, while party lines and past conflicts color the decision.
A man recalls paying for a small Georgia paper that helped him profit through an administrator sale and match his fate to a school teacher notice that led to marriage. He asserts newspapers pay back more than their price by shaping lives and fortunes.
The Lemars Sentinel promotes forming an editorial association for western and northwestern Iowa similar to the Upper Des Moines Association. It urges district divisions, manageable meeting travel, and thrift, hoping northwest Iowa gets organized and active.
The Storm Lake Pilot endorses Tama Jim Wilson as the gubernatorial candidate this fall while the Collins Clipper backs him for U S Senator. The Times notes Wilson is not seeking the Senate, citing his current role as Agricultural Director of the I A C and his satisfaction with that work.
The article portrays Rev Clarkson as a fading force in state and national politics. It condemns his attack on President Harrison and Republican leaders over a judicial appointment, calling it a final sign of a dying Clarkson influence and a weakening state regency.
A Webster City man learns the cost of shopping out of town after his horse bolted while returning with groceries bought cheaper elsewhere. He was thrown from the cutter,injured, and walked miles through deep snow to recover scattered goods. The tale questions whether buying away from home truly saves money.
The piece criticizes Judge Walter Q. Gresham of Indiana as Cleveland s Secretary of State calling the appointment a bad move. It argues many Democrats are more capable and questions why Carlisle was not chosen for a high cabinet role. The author labels the decision a slap at party principles and mugwump elements.
John V. Bishop of Portland Mills Indiana notes two nearby residents insist on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior for colds and as a preventive and cure for croup. 50 cent bottles for sale by Westerman & Arnold.
A brief notice urges readers to subscribe and says borrowing a neighbor’s paper is not allowed during Lent, with a parenthetical as a quirky aside about a brick.
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