14 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
1
The Eleventh Judicial District Republican Convention meets at lows Fails at 1 p m Tuesday August 16 1894 to nominate three judicial candidates. Each county has equal delegate representation as in the state call. W D Evans chairman Central Committee J J Snell secretary.
Congress passes a law to extend free rural mail delivery and tests one county per district. The plan will start soon once machinery is ready, with Polk likely in the 7th district and Hamilton in the 10th district named for the initial trial. The move aims to bring mail service closer to farming communities and measure feasibility.
A rough mix of political jabs and a classroom anecdote appears in this fragment. It mentions Michigan Democrats renominating a governor candidate who rejected a 16 to 1 idea, a Des Moines Leader praise for McKinley’s Thanksgiving proclamation, and a Sunday school anecdote where a pupil questions whether God can defeat Dewey.
The Rough Riders gain broad admiration as Col Wood becomes brigadier general and Lt Col Roosevelt advances to Colonel of Volunteers. The camp letter from Sonpiero at Chicamauga advises keeping spirits high, writing cheerful letters, and avoiding home-sickness to support the troops.
A sermon reflects on Noah building an altar after the flood as a model for modern readers. It contrasts Adams Eden with Noahs sacrifice and urges readers to build costly or humble altars of worship, giving beyond comfort to honor God, and to support churches and chapels.
Vermont has established a precedent by allowing volunteers seven dollars a month in addition to their government pay. This policy grants extra compensation to volunteers, potentially guiding other states to adopt similar stipends.
The Des Moines Leader notes the Cervera fleet’s estimated value at fifteen million and predicts Spain’s need for funds as troops move toward Shafter. It argues McKinley aims to seize Spain’s remaining island before collapse, praising the navy’s accuracy like the Massachusetts firing on a flag station at long range.
An invoice from St. James Missouri dated January 28 1805 requests forty more ounces of Syrup Pepsin from iO. Roberson. The letter praises the laxative as the best and notes chronic constipation of the sender Mrs. W. D Crandall Matron.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as universal cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Offered for sale by L M Bosworth.
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