Indignant denial of Babcock Test credit and college work
A letter from G. E. Patrick at Agricultural College dated January 14 rejects any claim to credit for the Babcock Test and states he never conducted bacteriology experiments. The page also notes survey items on weather, politics, and postal notes, plus reflections on newspaper business manners and prohibition views among Iowa electors.
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Babcock
G. E. Patrick
Agricultural College
State Capitol
Iowa
Harrison
Capital
Republican Party
Story City Shows Prosperity and Local Happenings
Story City reports $27000 in improvements last year while boasting a busy, prosperous tone for the county. The Courier prints a new power press and local papers promote subscriptions. A state fair is planned for fall as talks on office seekers and census patronage reflect political chatter. The piece echoes town pride and public notices.
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Story City
Story
Tres
Bro. Myers
Women First On Plymouth Rock Says Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton asserts the first pilgrim to Plymouth Rock was a woman. Grover Cleveland prepares for a grand opening on March 4 as he stays quiet. Jim Corbett faces a divorce suit from his wife amid tensions. Harp coal loses eight percent per year in rain, while the Pioneer Press jokes the air worsens the loss. The Kansas legislature splits into rival bodies as populists and Republicans each organize a separate chamber in bedlam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Plymouth Rock
Grover Cleveland
Kansas
The Hushed Value of Domestic Work in Society
An anonymous note argues that three families with daughters of equal standing must choose paths work offers. A clerk or teacher may earn similarly to a domestic worker yet face social scorn as a hired girl, despite all being capable and honorable women.
Ames Times in New Year boom editions praised nationwide
A roundup of notices from newspapers across the country lauds the Ames Times New Year editions. Critics hail twelve page illustrated issues, strong press work, and Lon Hardin’s editorial leadership, noting thriving growth and attractive town features.
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the Times
Ames
Maxwell Tribune
Ames Times
Agricultural College
The
Tres
Dayton
Ames Tres
Lon G. Hardin
Jewell
Collins Clipper
Times
Hardin
Boone News
Ames Tors
Lon Hardin
Ames Intelligencer
Jewell Record
Jan
Sth
Marathon
Republic
Webster City
Farm for Sale Near Ames Iowa with 310 Acres
Property offers 310 acres one half mile south of Iowa Agricultural College. Five minutes from Iowa State Dairy School U S Experiment Station and Iowa Veterinary College. Fifty minutes from Ames depot. Land includes water, timber, ornamental trees, groves and tiling. Can sell all or 160 or 200 acres with buildings or accept part payment in other property. Address J L Stevens Ames Iowa. Includes weekly Leader priced at $1 65 per year.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Iowa State Dairy School
U. S. Experiment Station
Iowa Veterinary College
Ames
J. L. Stevens
Bridge Construction Proposals Opened by Story County Board
Sealed proposals for bridge work to be ordered by Story County Board during 1883 are to be received at the County Auditor's office until noon January 1883. Proposals include foreman position. board reserves right to reject all contract bids. By order of the board. Nevada Iowa January 9 1888.
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Fenton Metallic Mntr. Co
Jamestown
N. Y
Liddle and Johnson
Shaw
Jay A. Kin
Cory
Iowa Center
Scott
Nevada
Liddle
Johnson
Court House
J. B. Shaw
New Albany
Sherman
Richland
Lincoln
R. W. Liddle
Washington
Milford
Franklin
Howard
LaFayette
John Johnson
Collins
Indian Creek
Union
Palestine
Grant
W. R. Doolittle
Doolittle
A.P. Kine
Tx Board of Supervisors of
Story County
County Auditor's Office
Sw i A
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Story County
Notice to all indebted to the estate of Catharine SB deceased in Story County. The administrator Joan Lowe requests payment and asserts creditors must present claims to the District Court, dated January 3, 1803.
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Jana A. D
District Court
Story County
Catharine SB
Joan Lowe
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Chis
Cgeo. H.baker
America
Maxwell & Son
New York
Hamilton & Coo
M. Bosworth
and Patent Medicine
Recov
Enes
East of Story Co. Bank
Perkings & Son
Mill
Minnesota
Frank Patrick
Prof. Budd
John R. Shaffer
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Calmar. Towa
the Courier
Ellis Publishing Co
Tuk
Jim Corbett
Sullivan
Harp
Pioneer Press
Lockwood's
Board Proceedings
Wes
A. T. Bartlett
J. P
H. L. Miller
Steel
Cunet Io
Barbroelae
Palestine Township
N. N. Syanen
Pellan
J. V. Kalsem
Tier
C. M. Morse
Pepbate
Ieee
Disi
Iidio
A. P. King Co
T. J. Miller County
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