02 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
1
The Times urges adopting the year 1902 as a standard to keep up with national affairs. It notes Iowa’s delegation including cabinet members senators and the speaker. The piece portrays Iowa as assertive in Washington and eager to lead among states.
Chauncey Weaver notes Denison is near Fort Dodge and linked by new railroad. Boone Standard, nearing its 37th year, announces cessation and possible shift to a morning daily as Boone bets on stronger newspaper presence. Editor John Brainard stands as a renowned Iowa journalist after decades at the helm.
The piece lauds Leslie M. Shaw of Denison and Story County for shaping Iowa politics and his rise to secretary of the treasury. It recalls Shaw's 1896 campaign speeches, Cedar Rapids convention support, and Story County's role in backing his governorship, while praising Prof. Wilson and the reorganized Department of Agriculture under Secretary James Wilson. For sale a room house and lot offered by the Times office.
A twelve year old in a Princeton area school delivers a biting original essay on newspapers. The piece parodies editors as liars and the trade as a flawed enterprise while noting editors never lie and that the paper is poor yet useful for shelves. The author echoes local newspaper lore and pride in imperfect clarity.
Rumor tied to Gov Shaw becoming treasury secretary was denied after Secretary Wilson sent a warm congratulations letter, stating no intention to resign. The article notes Wilson’s reliable timing for the right move and ends with a poultry ad from J. B. Kooser Co and a brief sales line.
A February cabinet meeting sketches Iowa’s role with Senators Allison and Dolliver and Speaker Henderson visiting President Roosevelt. The piece riffs on Iowa figures like Captain Hull Major Lacey Colonel Hepburn and Tama Jim while pondering potential frictions and political moves ahead for Iowa in 1909. The Daily Capital notes Iowa’s rising production and hints at political disruption on the horizon.
Ismail Hadje, reputedly the world’s oldest man, died in Khuti Albania Freece at age 160 leaving 200 descendants. Reports say his faculties remained unimpaired until his death, with Exchange noting the remarkable longevity and mental sharpness.
The text predicts Shaw and Geo. Roberts together will lead the treasury and the mint, forming a strong, safe, and able pair at the head of the treasury department once Shaw arrives in Washington.
Advertisement invites travelers to apply to agents Chicago and North Western Bay about through tourist sleeping car service to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Round trip tourist tickets on sale daily.
An old reliable stem wind stem set open face watch offered by T. J. Miller and Son’s in Marshalltown Iowa. The bidder is invited to learn how to obtain it through the Times Republication. The notice references Buckwheat Ben as a seller or contact. The price tag shows 29-6.
A local Ames seller states this is their twelfth Christmas year of honest handling and announces a fine stock bought for cash to be sold at prices to please customers.
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