Official Paper of Story County
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
7
The publication proclaims a single dollar per year subscription for Story County residents, signaling a promotional pricing note in the official paper.
Several residents including J F Gilllespre Nevada Ia Jan 3 1899 J A McKeer Cambridge Ia Jan 26 1899 and C W Earl and Geo Child Nevada Ia Feb 17 1899 declare their candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican county primaries in Story County and surrounding areas.
Ames readers are informed that Meyer Branding announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools in Story County, pending Republican party primaries. Letters from Gilbert Station and Ames request publication of campaigns noting dates in January 1898 and January 1899.
A. Fitchpatrick declares candidacy for State Senator under the Republican Primaries in Story County. The statement notes primary action by D. W. M. Greeley. Ames, Iowa dated February 8, 1899.
William Davis, a farmer, fasted from Feb 8 until last night awaiting his daughter’s conversion at a United Brethren revival. He faced starvation as he pressed for her change, a predicament seen as a bold but risky scheme.
The piece records the death of President Felix Faure of France on February 16 from apoplexy. It notes his long political career since 1881 and his presidency since January 1895. The article also mentions the election of M. Loubet as Faure’s successor, elected on the first ballot with 583 of 884 votes, presenting him as a safe, if not great, man.
Ft. Dodge Messenger notes growing interest in state Farmer's Institute meetings. Speakers are of higher quality, topics receive thorough treatment, and farmers seek new ideas and facts. Prof. Curtiss from Ames Agricultural College has been in high demand aiding Iowa farmers.
Dr J B Weems Addresses Farmers Institute on food adulteration as a threat to honest farm products. Historical examples from Athens to England show laws and inspectors guarding bread coffee spices and dairy. Ohio Michigan Massachusetts and New York data illustrate widespread adulteration and ongoing public analysis to safeguard foods and protect farmers and consumers.
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