SIMES Official Paper of Story County Ad
The SIMES official paper of Story County announces subscription at one dollar per year with a bold promotional note.
20 Feb 1902
Page 1
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
1
The SIMES official paper of Story County announces subscription at one dollar per year with a bold promotional note.
Frank A. Boynton of Nevada Iowa announces candidacy for Story county auditor subject to Republican primary action. O B Peterson of Ivory City Iowa also seeks the auditor job with primary slated March 22 1902.
A Times editor notice proclaims C. E. Haverly as a candidate for the clerk of the courts of Story County. The bid is subject to Republican primaries. The notice is dated January 31, 1902, from Mes Iowa.
Statement from Ole Langland of Slater Iowa dated February 4 1902 announces his bid for County Recorder subject to Republican primaries on March 22 1902. A second note from W C Hipy of Nevada Iowa dated February 8 1902 confirms candidacy details.
Column from the Perry Chief argues for daily publication support from local business leaders. Carrie Chapman Catt is praised as a notable Iowa suffrage leader and re elected president of the National American Suffrage Association. Tom Cheshire questions Hull’s finances as an office holder and comments on Prouty’s wealth and long tenure in office.
Critics say Prouty offers no substantial argument for replacing Hull in Congress. He tours Polk County adverting a vague “machine” theme, while Des Moines News claims Cummins advised Prouty supporters, a claim Eaton and Kendall deny. The critique calls his bid a cheap campaign leveraging others' popularity.
The Capital Safe reports Safe Young silences claims by the Des Moines Leader that he seeks the post office. Young declares in a signed piece in blackface type that he is not a candidate and would not accept the office if offered. The piece counters Democratic Leader accusations aiming to sow party strife in the seventh district.
A Polk county figure, ex-senator Tom Cheshire, is derided as a crying machine in a sharp political column. The piece mocks Cheshire’s anti-machine stance and past political hints, urging him to engage openly with opponents and voters in the district.
Community letters claim Captain Hull opposed A B Cummins for governor and accuse Elliott Hardin of misrepresenting the Governor race. The Cole Banner editor criticizes Times coverage and accuses populist papers of stirring GOP rifts in the seventh district.
Helen Keller, the celebrated blind author, earned her first significant money from The Ladies' Home Journal serial. The Christmas check marked her initial substantial income, fueling hopes of buying an island in Halifax Harbor as a summer home.
W C Kimper of Troy Michigan commends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the finest stomach and bowels remedy he has used. The note thanks the maker and expresses ongoing wishes for success, with L M Bosworth selling the product.
The Story County Teachers Association met in Nevada with Ames and surrounding communities represented. President Charles E. Shelton of Simpson College spoke on The Trials and Tribulations of a Schoolmaam, followed by sessions on Shakespeare home life and Life and Letters, and The Spirit of the School.
The Iowa State Veterinary Medical Association adopted a resolution in Des Moines during its Feb 11 12 meeting. The measure states it is requisite for the proper advancement of the profession and outlines aims for improvement and unity among veterinarians.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure and tonic for grip’s weakness, nervousness, and liver and kidney issues, promising renewed health and spirits. It also lists a job offer needing reputable reps in states, with salary and expenses.
Story County Bank advertises real estate loans with flexible payment days and any amount at any time. They promote no commission on these loans and invite borrowers with existing loans to let the bank take over and reduce their rate.
The notice invites readers to apply to agents in Chicago and Northwestern Bay about a through tourist sleeping car service to Los Angeles and San Francisco. It advertises daily sale of round trip tourist tickets and a free stem wind open face watch as a time-keeper, urging readers to write Times-Republican in Marshalltown Iowa to learn how to obtain it.
A fragmented ad lists a sale offering duck coats at low prices and bulk canned goods. Items include tomatoes, corn, peaches, and peas by the can or dozen, plus Mocha and Java coffee and rolled oats with a dish at modest prices. Deals emphasize single customer purchases and bulk quantities.
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