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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1898

Page

1

Agricultural college dormitory plan condemned

A Times summary notes opposition to the dormitory system at the agricultural college. It cites a national eight million dollar bicycle tire industry investment and four million tires produced yearly. It also covers a St Louis populist conference backing free coinage and paper money and New York Journal's shift away from Bryan in 1906, warning of risks to free silver.

Taene St. Louis New York Journal Mississippi River Cineinpatti Enquirer Bryan W. J. Bryan

Curt Wood Fights For Anamosa Wardenship In Defeat

The former county sheriff Curt Wood contested the Anamosa Wardenship and lost but earned broad respect for his honorable effort. He was praised by supporters from all sides and assured by rivals that they would assist him in the future if needed. The piece notes populist views on Hanna and asserts Ohio lawmakers were instructed to vote their bloc without evidence of boodle.

Curt Wood Anamosa Curt Hanna Mark Hanna Ohio People of Milwaukee Oue Democratic Party United States Allen O. Myers Myer Tegtelatere U. S Iowa Fred White

Winter to spring shift trims bad weather in small percentage

The report notes that winter eases into spring with only a tiny share of unsettled weather remaining. Warm spells and mild days are expected to continue, easing travel and outdoor plans.

Rumor Ties Burt to Aishton U P Hire

A rumor, claimed to be well sourced, says President Burt of the Union Pacific may hire Dick Aishton, superintendent of the Iowa Division of the Chicago and North Western, for a good position with the U P.

Burt Union Pacific Dick Aishton Iowa U.P Jean Leland Stanford University

SenNATUS Donnelly Advances Marriage to His Typist

The article notes SenNATUS Donnelly plans marriage to his type writer girl, stating he has the right to wed if he wishes. The report emphasizes public attention to the surprising match and its social implications.

Sennatus Donnelly

Morrison Named for Rail Road Commissioner by Hedrick Group

Turdigourney News announces Hon John Morrison of Hedrick as a candidate for the railroad commissioners at the coming Republican state convention. Morrison, well known in Ames and at the college, would be a fit member of the railway board if nominated and elected. A New York designer promotes a double strap skirt supporter and the writer endorses suspenders for health.

Turdigourney News John Morrison Hedrick Jack Morrison Ames College Morrison I. A.C Board of Railway Commissioners New York

Inauguration and Local Press News Clash in Nevada County

The piece notes Gov Shaw's understated inauguration and re-elections of state offices by acclamation. It reports Doc West becoming sole owner of the Dallas City Ill Times, and outlines a county printing agreement among Nevada publishers to publish proceedings for one third each. It criticizes subscription practices and urges publishers to curb freebies and premiums to protect legitimate business.

Binder Young Conaway Boodle Dallas City, Ill Times Doc. West Wood Doe Ames Times Nevada Board of Supervisors

Notable figures and political bets fill town chatter

Ben Butterworth died in Washington on Sunday. Tar republican primaries in Marshall county set for March 15. The Times criticizes seed distribution proposals and blasts Democratic bluffing in Iowa politics while noting ongoing debates on government seed programs and election outcomes.

Lion Ben. Butterworth Washington Marshall County

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