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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
1
The text notes a socialist state ticket headed by S. E. Sheng of Sioux City for secretary of state. It also mentions Dave Hill of New York as a guiding figure at the Democratic national convention this week.
The Iowa Democrats reportedly patched up differences at the national convention this week and are once again a united party. The note questions leadership as President Grafton and Secretary Benjamin are urged to respond, while broader state railway tax data shows Chicago & Northwestern paying $226 per mile in Iowa, highest among roads.
The piece notes lingering seal brown taste among attendees after the Chicago convention and mentions Charlies W. Fairbanks of Indiana born in Ohio. It questions the fate of the biennial election proposition, predicting it may reemerge this fall as a campaign factor. A Dakota land seeker claims gold near Bonesteel, stirring talk of new discoveries.
A wild man has been captured near Fort Dodge. The incident is a notable sight for local readers and may affect coverage as papers search for replacements in Iowa.
A quirky note describes abandoning work for a wheelbarrow with the mark globe trotter to begin grafting. The author laments the globe trotting business turning frosty and hints at a shift in plans and fortunes.
Crowds gathered Tuesday at the Rosebud Agency in a frenzied scene likening it to the old Cherokee Strip openings. The piece reflects a long history of rushed land allocations and crowded conditions on reservations.
The tax democrat party held eighteen national conventions with seven poll victories in 1882 1836 1844 1852 1856 1884 and 1892. Republicans won elections from 1860 to 1900 except 1884 and 1892.
County newspaper publishers, burdened by unpaid deadhead lists, reportedly lose 100 to 150 dollars yearly per paper to secure county printing, a sum that often far exceeds what they gain from delinquent accounts.
Last Monday new legislation in Iowa bans tail docking of horses under penalty of law. The measure prohibits docking with enforceable penalties for violations.
The populist national convention met in Springfield Illinois this week and nominated Thos E Watson of Georgia for president and Thos H Tibbits of Nebraska for vice president.
The Mint chief states there will be no future silver dollar coins. He notes limited production this past month and warns that the ranch may shut down if the coins fail to increase in number.
The Chicago Tribune cites a Fourth of July toll of twenty five dead and 1384 injured with a $177 000 financial loss. It also reports the International Horseshoers Union president protesting sympathetic strikes and urges prudent union leadership to improve labor capital relations nationwide.
Authorities ordered the Holliness camp meeting at Clarion closed due to excessive noise disturbing public quiet. The remark notes the unusual step of Christian meetings becoming public nuisances in a progressive era.
It is believed the St. Louis exposition this year will help shape a strong semi centennial Iowa state fair. Livestock entries in St. Louis, except horses, will be held until after the Iowa fair. Closing entries for horse and cattle departments are due August 1.
Story County notes report Burt Wellington of Story City found unconscious in his field with a large leg wound after an encounter with a Jersey cow. Eleven stitches were needed and internal injuries are suspected. Wellington has long served as a local insurance agent for Des Moines companies.
The columnist laments extreme fireworks on the Fourth of July and notes growing danger from oversized noise makers. He urges a halt to progress that maims and frightens people, insisting ordinary firecrackers are no longer sufficient.
The author condemns local roll of honor lists that reveal who has paid subscriptions. He argues papers gain nothing and debtors gain embarrassment. A shift to publishing names of those who do not pay could pressure delinquents to settle accounts and benefit publishers.
An article laments a controversial pamphlet from Girard Kansas titled Appeal to Reason and exposes a supposed medical sign interpretation. It notes the Latin recipe origin of R on prescriptions and the Jupiter symbol as an authority claim, while criticizing the anarchist publication and questioning the writer's right to appeal.
The Register Leader cites an alleged interview claiming the Cummins faction aims to control Iowa politics by buying newspapers and spreading influence. It mentions Tom Nay Abe Funk and other Cummins leaders backing the scheme and harks to past conventions as evidence.
The week brought cooler than normal temps yet enough sun to support corn and cereal crops. Oats spring wheat and barley show better prospects. rust-free small grains, heads filling well, fair yields expected. Corn stands below ideal but well cultivated with vigorous plants. haying underway with good to fair yields. potatoes apples and berries doing well.
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