L C Tilden Nominated for Mayor in Ward Caucuses
The third ward caucus at Butler's shop nominated Geo Baker for alderman and F N Fowler as committeeman. The second ward at city hall chose Van Chamberlain as alderman and L C Tilden as committeeman. The first ward at the Lawton house chose Turner McLain for long term and Henry Wilson for short term, with Tilden later nominated by acclamation at the Opera House after adjournment. The public favored Tilden for mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Butler’s
F. N. Fowler
Geo. Baker
Geo BE. Baker
Dr. Richmond
W. H. Wynn, Jr
van Chamberlain
L. C. Tilden
Lawton House
G. A. Underwood
Cal. Giddings
Turner McLain
Henry Wilson
Opera House
Tilden
Local merchants advertise loans syrups flour and services
Story County Bank offers real estate secured loans at low rates and generous payments. Mitter Kooser sells syrup at 20c per gallon. White Rose and Garland flour brands offered by ApAMS Bros. J W Warriner opens a barber shop above Bower and Sorenson Meat Market offering low prices. Canter Bros. and Herman's promote $2.25 shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Bank
J. W. Warriner
Bower & Sorenson
Shiloh Cure Promoted By Judisch Bros In Buffalo
In Buffalo Gents tout Shiloh Cure and Carl Clover Root Tea as leading remedies for consumption and constipation. The article also covers Tama Jim’s Ames banquet honoring Prof. Wilson with a large reception and banquet, detailing speeches, menu, decor, and civic gratitude from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Gents
Shiloh
Judisch Bros
Sutton
Karl
Kant
Town Experiment Station
C. F. Curtiss
J. D. Bowen
Des Moines
Wilson
Young Ladies’ Cooking Club
Alice Stuckslager
Jesse Christman Velva Bradley
Julia Lanning
Dick McLain
Cora Thompson
Louise Hamilton
Anna Richmond
Grace Lang Rose Rummel
Gene Hutchison Hattie McCarthy
Cassie Livecoln
Kate Christman
Tet Bigelow
The
Times
C. R. Quade
J.S. Cavell
H. Kelso
Jule Davis
G. W. Rogers
Fred Hodson
A. V. Maxwell
C. E. Hunt
C. E. Haverly
Cal. Giddings
Ames era notes on education ambition and Cuba
The piece reflects on graduates entering life beyond school and urges ongoing study. It cites Horace Greeley, sugar beet prospects in Iowa, Des Moines factory ideas, and a hometown pride as Beardshear’s plans surface. It also notes the Cuba independence issue and McKinley’s coming term with broader editorial opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Ames
Washington Birthday Meeting for Ellsworth Post G A R
All members of Ellsworth Post No 30 G A R are asked to meet at Post Hall on Monday February 22 1897 at 1 30 p m to attend public exercises of the schools Adjutant M Hemstreet notes the call Commander Lippe signs the notice For sale pure bred Plymouth Rock cockerels and a male jack offered for exchange J J Kegley advertises sale For rent a hotel property at Gilbert with a good barn six lots and a good well near the depot Smood E Lake Ontario Iowa adds details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Post
No. 30
Post Hall
M. Hemstreet
Gilbert
Depot
Smood
Tax payment day opens at Story County Bank 1896
Taxes are due, with payment available at Story County Bank. The notice contrasts tobacco ads and promotes No-To-Bac, claiming many gains and a cure guarantee, offering a free booklet from Sterling Remedy Co. The page mentions a bright Tuesday described as a spring day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Bank
Sam le
Ad. Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitter & Kooser
Apams Bros
Canter Bros. & Herman's
Dr. A. E. Salter
Tama Jim
Prof. Wilson
Flora
I. A
Williams
Christian Church
Richmond
E. H. Conger
Parley Sheldon
Stev
Ens, Boone
Rev. H. Paul Douglass
Grant Club
Col
E.G. Pratt
Iowa National ‘Guards
Cgen
Lincoln
John Morrison
Keokuk County
E. D. Y. Culbertson
Judge Stevens
Boone
R. F. Jordan
Fairchild
Clinton
Harriman
Franklin County
H.C. Wheeler
Odebolt
G. McCarthy
Major Holmes
Penrose
Tama County
Keokuk
A. D. Hindman
Eagle Grove
Carney
Marshalstown
W. R
Capt. Olmstead
Davidson
I. L. Smith
J. A. Mills
Nevada
G. H. van Houten
J. S. Brown
Tama
J. C. Felker
Macon
James H. Leslie
Minneapolis
Minn
A. V. Stout
Guthrie Center
Forest City
Atlantic
Julia McLain
Abbie Drake
Suanee
Margaret Hamilton
Des Moines Union Orchestra
Opera
Washington
Grant
McKinley
the Times
Horace Greeley
South America
Pres. Beardshear
France
Cuba
Spain
England
Adams Bros
Perry & Cameron
Flushing Mick
Aia
W.E. Mitchem
John Elliott
de Ot
M Hemstreet
Advice
Pat
Washington's
Lippe
Plymouth Rock
J. J. Kegley
E. Lake
Ontario, Iowa
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