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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1895
Page
1
Absconding South Dakota treasurer leaves a trail of debts as new county officers step into duty. Des Moines lecture targets the Bible with Ben Ingersoll. Iowa politics swirl with possible candidates and party shifts while Chicago faces a Luxon inquiry. Treasurer Miller’s accounts are reported square. whiskey tablets spark a satirical note.
The State Agricultural Society trimmed the free list at last week’s meeting, leaving only veterans and one paper per publication. Des Moines urged funding for the fair, while Story County named the Watchman Ames Times and Representative as official papers for the year. The Times explains its rise in circulation and supports the board’s businesslike choice.
The article notes fewer retail merchants failing during the fall and winter, due to cautious buying and restrained risk. It argues this hardship period teaches lessons for the future and should be heeded.
The article recalls claims that last summer the country was near an internecine war, with Sovereign and Debs allegedly refusing to take leadership. It suggests both agitators avoid dangerous schemes unless notoriety benefits them, implying potential stirring of strife was considered but not acted upon.
Senator Gorman urged Republicans to aid in ending the government crisis arguing the Wilson bill will not raise enough revenue. He warned Congress risks Democratic collapse while appealing to a Democratic majority backed by the administration. The Algona Upper Des Moines notes J P Delliver spoke on currency and prosperity at a Boston Chamber banquet.
The piece notes rising candidates for county offices, mentions Hon. Sam Burnquist of Webster County who died at his Dayton home, and criticizes saloon petition counts in Calhoun County. It also covers a court warning about drunken attendees, praise for the Sioux City Journal, Iowa aid to Nebraska, Ames Times subscription claims, a Council Bluffs swindle, and local advertising schemes.
Dr. Stalker and Prof. Stanton of the State Agricultural College and Dr. Kennedy of the state board of health met at the capital to press for measures against growing tuberculosis in Iowa. The Boone Daily News notes their facts and warns that delay could make the scourge more deadly for future generations.
A reading of recent editorials notes ongoing strike threats into spring and debates over prohibition effects in Portland Maine. It cites newspaper editors in Iowa and fights over mail and distribution with Chicago papers, highlighting regional newspaper competition and market pressures.
The Amana Dutch colony begins its first import of Australian wool under a new bill by Wilson and Germany making wool free to enter. Wool growers may sell on world markets, aiding Amana and surrounding counties. Some sheep raisers may abandon sheep for horses, though a longer stay with sheep could improve times, suggesting delaying democracy and free trade until 1996.
An exchange lauds W. A. T who retires as general senger agent of the Northwestern for innovations in ticketing. He developed the ticket cent form, mileage ticket, coupon tickets, and perforating dating, paving the way for stationing coupons and excusions. He spent his career with the Northwestern, a local Illinois road, since its early days.
Labor Commissioner O Bleness tabulates 659 Iowa workers with most occupations listing foreign born percentages. Printers carpenters machinists cigar makers and laborers show varied foreign born shares while a country town worker, earning $2, cites work as benefit and distrusts Democrats anarchists and fools.
Building stone offered by J Ferevsox in a choice lot sale with prices stated as right. Quantity and location unspecified in the readable text.
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