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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1893
Page
4
A fragment from a 1893 Iowa era column mentions Kansas legislature doubt, Gov. Boies controlling federal appointments, and Iris’s view on political access. It also notes a blizzard and a Rock Island shop move, plus Dr. Stacker’s Hawaii annexation stance deeming it unnecessary and costly.
Fort Dodge figure Hon Gro E Roberts urges changes to the prohibitory law after costly enforcement yet persistent saloon presence. Spirit Lake Senator Ane Fuix says Dickinson County temperance sentiment mirrors broader GOP views supporting modification and expediency.
The notice outlines tax due dates with penalties. Taxes are due on the first Monday in January after assessment, delinquent in March. If half is paid by April 1, the second half runs to September 30 with no penalty. If unpaid after April 1, the full amount faces a 1 percent monthly penalty from March 1. Road and irregular taxes must be paid with the first half, making the initial payment exceed half the total tax.
A quirky Ames set lists an eighteen year old who never smokes, a girl who avoids gum, a man who shovels snow, and a young lady who won’t flirt. It notes a voter grown man not looking at cloth or wine, a seller valuing a lot honestly, and a dog with a short tail. A baby who does not cry at the theater, a stylish girl refusing crino line, and a printer who missed a Valentine with liquor and hangman rope imagery. A twelve year old ill, and a church singer girl who avoids laughter during service.
Dr C D Warner Dear Sir reports throat relief after using White Wine of Tar Syrup during night preaching. Rev W F Wagoner of Pink Hill Mo notes benefit. Rev L A Dunlap of Mount Vernon Mo says it cured his family coughs from measles and sleepless nights.
Sale ad notes fancy patent flour for 2.25 per bag and 90 pounds of granulated sugar on offer at MAXXWELL and Son grocers with emphasis on value and bargain pricing.
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