Household Goods and Nations Preserving Kettles Ad
Listing shows blue and white granite preserving kettles with prices .50¢ 12¢ 10¢ and 2¢. Multiple items emphasized in a brief retail notice from a household goods catalog.
27 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
1
Listing shows blue and white granite preserving kettles with prices .50¢ 12¢ 10¢ and 2¢. Multiple items emphasized in a brief retail notice from a household goods catalog.
Readable text highlights sale prices on ladies and men shoes including box calf and dress styles. Mentions $2.75 and $3.50 price points, with men’s $1.50 and children’s options, plus baby shoes and closeouts.
The paper proclaims a subscription price of one dollar per year, indicating value and accessibility for readers in Story County.
Frank A. Boynton of Nevada Iowa and O B Peterson of Story City Iowa declare candidacies for Story county auditor. Both state the run is subject to Republican primaries held March 22 and date stamps show January 2 1902 and February 12 1902 respectively.
Multiple notices announce candidates for county clerk of the courts in several Iowa counties. C E Haverly states nomination in Ener County primaries. CHAS P McCord of Story primaries scheduled March 22. Nevada and Mes Iowa dates shown.
Ole Langland of Slater announces his candidacy for County Recorder subject to Republican primary on March 22 1902. Nevada Iowa February 8 1902. W C Hippy signs the notice.
Mayor and city officers to be elected March 31 1902 in Ames Iowa. Polls open 8 a m to 6 p m in four wards at Motor Depot City Hall John Butler's Wagon Shop and Agricultural Hall. Clerk Pro Tem F H Schleiter attested February 21 1902.
Boone Independent reports the legislature rejected the Hughes anti pass bill. The editorial mocks older lawmakers and notes small legislator salaries, urging careful consideration before condemnation. It mentions Ray Busby winters in Los Angeles and may travel elsewhere, predicting a comfortable situation.
A Chicago papers dispatch claimed rural mail carriers would get a $100 yearly raise to $600, but Ames post office officials say no official notice has been received yet. Tuk Town legislature discusses final adjournment and the writer notes easy hiring for the position despite winter presence.
The president revoked Tillman's invitation to the Prince Henry Coinner, asserting the move was proper. Tillman is described as troublesome and likely to disrupt the dinner if displeased, leading to his removal being viewed as correct.
The piece argues Prouty could not have beaten Hull in Story county even if primaries were held earlier, noting Hull’s wider base and Polk county impact. It claims Polk carry would bring outside county support, and asserts Prouty never could defeat Hull in Story county.
The Des Moines Leader accuses Hull of trying to buy a Toulouse vote to influence the coming primaries. The piece argues that the claim of a powerful Hull machine is cheap talk and notes past accusations against Hull as a schemer.
The U D M E A reports a very successful February 6 and 7 meeting at Manson, praised by attendees as among the best in the association’s history. The summer meeting will be in Boone with C A Carter of the Boone News on the program committee and as vice president. Ft. Dodge is suggested as the next midwinter meeting location.
A critique from the Nevada Watchman defends public involvement in Story County politics and urges voters to scrutinize candidates. It derides Democratic and independent factions, citing integrity concerns and calling for honest conduct in Iowa elections.
The Live Stock World of Chicago lauds Iowa State College agricultural work, citing E. Poole’s praise and the college’s agri fal section. Editorials reflect on campus beauty, new facilities, and the impact of the stock show. Also notes debates over Hull’s federal appointment and primary filing delays in Story County politics.
A Prouty critique argues he should retire after long service, but a traveling reader questions using length of tenure as sole merit. The note recalls Congressmen franking seeds to constituents as a reminder of political duties.
The Live Stock World lauds Iowa for its industrious people square counties and high land value. It compares Iowa to prime timber and beef, noting farmers cultivate every acre, and describes Iowans as busy, frugal, and reliable across all ninety nine counties.
The Ames News notes a dispute between Tillman and McLaurin in the U S Senate. The piece mocks an Ames News hoax and argues the two South Carolina lawmakers deserve a public fight outside Capitol walls, suggesting a government funded prize ring be built for the spectacle.
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