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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
1
Des Moines Legislature Sees Turmoil and Prayers
Greeley of Story joins a three member committee to recruit ministers statewide for opening prayers this winter. The Jefferson Bee debuts a new type design and hopes for lasting success. Minnesota Governor Van Sant calls an extra session to push anti consolidation measures against railroads.
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Greeley
Story
Minnesota
van Sant
Des Moines
Col. L. Q. Hoggatt
John Henry Gear
J. W. Dixon
Wapello County
Moonlight Mystery Report From Ogden
A reader notes odd lunar behavior in Ogden claiming the moon vanishes on dark nights and shines when light is unnecessary. The caller names Joan Thompson and criticizes John with a jab about a bad eye.
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Joan Thompson
Ogden
Boone Independent
John
Clarence Miller Named Page in Iowa House
Clarence Miller of Ames was selected as a page in the Iowa House of Representatives. He is the son of Billy Miller, a Chicago and Northwestern engineer who runs between Des Moines and Eagle Grove.
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Clarence Miller
Ames
Iowa
Clarence
Billy’ Miller
Chicago & Northwestern
Des Moines
Eagle Grove
the Times
Fur ry Heads House Committee on Congressional Districts
Eaton appoints Mark Furry of Hardin county as chairman of the House committee on congressional districts. The choice signals no opposition to redistricting that could remove Hardin county from the third district. Furry is placed center geographically, reflecting regional balance in the selection.
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Eaton
Mark Furry
Hardin County
Furry
Bowen Named Assistant Doorkeeper In Iowa Senate
JeSSE Bowen of Maxwell becomes assistant doorkeeper as Gov Shaw personally presents the annual message to the legislature at opening Tuesday for the first time in thirty years. Boone Standard returns January 8 under W H Gallup after a shutdown, with format changes and a price cut.
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Jesse Bowen
Maxwell
Iowa
Gov. Shaw
Boone Standard
John M. Brainard
W. H. Gallup
Standard
John Luke
Jim Blythe
Cady Chase
House
Des Moines Banquet Sparks Iowa Republican Talent Pool
Governor Shaw attended a Savery hotel banquet hosted by the Grant Club to honor the new secretary of the treasury. The piece praises Iowa's ability to supply capable leaders for Washington and notes unusually harmonious legislative sessions compared with past deadlocks, highlighting good will among current lawmakers.
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Gov. Shaw
Savery
Des Moines
Grant Club
January Shirtwaist Weather Draws Local Fans
The January breezes delight corn belt residents for several days. A Celtic lady arrives late at church and, spotting a boy, asks if mass is out. He replies the mass isn’t, but her hat isn’t on straight.
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Corn Belt
Boone Independent
Des Moines Leader Praised For Independent Journalism
The Des Moines Leader is highlighted as a leading independent newspaper with strong business success. The piece credits honesty and independence as key factors in its national recognition.
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Des Moines
Republicans Hold House Officers Caucus Saturday
Republican members of the legislature met for the house officers selection last Saturday afternoon. Overall the outcome was satisfactory despite some disappointment common to such caucuses.
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House
Reopened Mabel Scofield Case After Charles Thomas Arrest
Des Moines investigators revive the Mabel Scofield homicide inquiry following the arrest of Charles Thomas, son of the family involved. Thomas’ lawyers seek an alibi while the public hopes for justice regardless of culprit.
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Mabel Scofield
Des Moines
Charles Thomas
Mabel
Thomas
State penitentaries report December inmate totals rise
December reports to the state board show 7 180 inmates in penal and charitable institutions at year end with a net 56 more convicts at two penitentiaries. Monthly expenditures totaled 116 217 44 with 84 259 87 left in the support funds. Inmates increased by 81 in December across hospitals prisons and the soldiers home.
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State Board of Control
Soldier’ Home
T R
Senator Allison Praised as Satisfactory Sixth Term Pursued
A Cedar Rapids tribute lauds Senator Allison for a career marked by steady progress and public support as Iowa moves toward his sixth term. The piece contrasts his tempered, middle-ground approach with earlier, more volatile leadership and notes broad appreciation across the state. A Des Moines Leader clipping recalls 1874 legislative contests and a humorous wagoner’s toast.
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Cedar Rapids
Allison
Iowa
Alsa
Daniel Wooster
Henry Clay
Charles Sumner
Schuyler Colfax
John Sherman
Benjamin Harrison
James G. Blaine
Garfield
McKinley
White House
Discovery claimed to lengthen life by Dr King’s remedy
Editor D H Downey of Cherubusco Indiana proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as infallible for coughs colds and grip and says it can prevent pneumonia or consumption. L M Bosworth guarantees every bottle and offers free trials. For sale A fresh cow J F Baker.
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D. H. Downey
Cherubusco
Ind
Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
A Liberal Club Offer for Farmers Readers
A newspaper advertises a short term club including The Iowa Homestead, Farmers Institute Editions, and The Poultry Farmer with its own paper for local news. The four publications cost 1.45 for one year and are promoted as superior reading for farm homes. Samples available at the office.
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Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
West
Homestead
Des Moines Daily News Subscription Offer and Local Goods
Des Moines Daily News offers $1 a year 50 cents for three months with cash in advance and prepaid time. The paper provides AP leased wire dispatches and congress and Iowa legislature coverage for the winter term. Also notes clothing cleaning and pressing services and agents for Otto Petsch Dye Works.
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Daily News
Associated Press
Daily Telegraphic
News of Congress
Iowa Legislature
the News
Des Moines
Iowa
Otto Petsch Dye Works
Roll’s
Don’t Experiment This Christmas Offer From Ames Seller
A local Ames trader promotes a cash stock available for sale this season with prices aimed to please. The message emphasizes long service and a commitment to business ethics in a festive context.
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Ames
Bargains on Men’s Pants and Canned Goods
A sale ad touts men’s corduroy pants at 1.50 from 2.25, plus a line of pants once 200 now offered at lower prices. It promises china, jardinieres, and a last shipment of canned goods bought in spring 1901 with 24 percent below current costs. It touts coffee samples and a 40c Japan tea that won’t color.
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Te Ee
Japan
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J. B. Kooser & Co
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