Official Story County News Timetable
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
7
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCE SHERIFF RUNS IN IOWA PRIMARIES
Several notices from 1899 announce candidacies for county sheriff in Iowa. J F Gillespie of Nevada and J A McKee of Cambridge declare intent, subject to Republican county primaries. W Earl and Geo Child also announce sheriff bids, pending primary actions in Story and surrounding counties.
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Ep. VimEs
J. F. Gillespie
Ep. Times
Story County
Aptes J. A. McKee
Candidate for County Superintendent in Republican primaries
A series of notices from 1898 announces multiple individuals seeking the office of county superintendent of schools subject to Republican primary decisions. Names include W E Gossard Ma Borror Meyer Branding and W D Rha mes with dates in January.
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W.E. Gossard
Ames
Borror
Meyer
Gilbert Station
Fitchpatrick and Greeley Run for State Senate in Story County
J A Fitchpatrick and W M Greeley announce candidacies for State Senator positions subject to Republican Primaries in Story County Ames Iowa February 1809.
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J. A. Fitchpatrick
Story County
Ames
Iowa
Tama candidate for treasurer
Tama county candidate for the office of treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican county primary. Co. A. Woon. Nevada Iowa February 16 1899.
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Tama
E Ory County
Co. A. Woon
Tur County Central Committee Sets Primary Date
The Tur County Central Committee will meet in Nevada next Saturday afternoon to name the day for the primaries. Meanwhile mild weather contrasts with a blizzard strewn east and sunny south.
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Tur County Central Committee
Nevada
Southland
Sheriff Candidate Carr Child Nominated in Nevada
The Times reports Geo Child of Nevada announced as a sheriff candidate. An old soldier and longtime Story county deputy, he is well known locally and could satisfy voters if elected. The piece notes a sentiment for an early primary and recalls prior receptions from prominent figures.
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Carr. Geo. Child
Nevada
Story County
C. W. Earn
Clarence
Political Critique of McKinley Aides
A editorial jab questions the roles of Miles Eagan and Alger in the McKinley administration and calls for their immediate removal from power.
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Miles
Eagan
Alger
McKinley
Politics promises to heat up after chill week
Local politics remain quiet this week with no new developments. The report notes frigid weather and says next Saturday primaries calls will be issued, potentially spurring a surge in political activity.
Local politics shift as Ballou targets Story County
Tar Times contends Brother Ballou has regained reasonable stance but his Watchman column claims victory over Republican candidates in Story County, altering prior impressions about his political position.
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Tar Times
Bro. Ballou
Watchman
Story County
Nevada men enter county race for sheriff and treasurer
C A Wood of Nevada seeks county treasurer with GOP primary support. Curt Wood, former sheriff for four years, is praised as trustworthy and capable. C W Earn of Nevada announces for sheriff under the Republican banner, backed by seven years as bailiff and strong county familiarity.
Farming as a business and soil-fertility lessons
J. J. Atkinson argues farming mirrors milling in needing business discipline and knowledge of soil chemistry. He urges studying ancient practices with modern science, noting humus effects, moisture conservation, crop rotation, and that crops remove substantial soil fertility dollars, shaping economic, data driven farming.
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Illinois
You Have Started Right. Fine Watches for All Budgets
An advertisement invites readers to purchase affordable watches. The seller promotes accessible prices and urges potential buyers to call and view the collection, signing off with a business closing.
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