13 Jun 1895
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
1
The Jeweler Baker advertises repair and cleaning services claiming to restore watches to correct operation. He guarantees satisfaction and promotes a system of cleaning designed to ensure proper performance.
The Republican county convention will meet at the Court House in Nevada on Saturday June 29 1895 at 1 p m to nominate county officers including Representative 52nd District Treasurer Superintendent of Schools and others. Delegates to the State convention in Des Moines July 10 1895 will be elected with two delegates per township ward and precinct plus additional delegates per votes for W M McFarland in 1904. Also an advertisement notes savings at East End store with dress goods laces and related items and accepting eggs in trade.
The Story County newspaper announces its name and editor Lon G Hardin with a yearly subscription price of one dollar.
Several candidates announce intentions to run for Sheriff, subject to action of the Republican county conventions. J A McKernbridge Iowa dated January 10 1805 A K Banks Griff Ia April 19 1895 A S McCorp Ia May 15 1895 Carl Oleson Ia also announces.
A list of candidates appears for the office of Representative subject to the action of the Republican Convention. J. F. Reed and H. McCarthy are named as nominees awaiting convention decision.
Public notices reveal individuals seeking county offices subject to county conventions. Writings list candidates for treasurer supervisor and board positions with affiliations to the Republican party and dates in 1895.
Fragmentary 19th century notice lists officials including E L Meek Geo W Phillips and Geo E Mead. Mentions county superintendent positions and subject to Republican convention decisions. Dates appear as 1805 and 1895 with various typos indicating OCR errors.
The Pi held its convention in Des Moines naming a complete slate for the state ticket. Key figures and party officials described the lineup as cohesive and ready for the upcoming electoral cycle.
The Ames lads and locals discuss possible candidates for the Boone County State Senate race. Livingstone Capt. C. J. Ay Capt. M. Brooks and Hon. Leosias seek support as delegates are chosen for the senator convention on June 29.
Madrid approved bonding for an electric light plant and water works last week. The city is smaller than Ames, and the vote sets up the major municipal improvement while local politics and conventions stir Iowa's Story County region with mentions of Watterson lectures and national figures.
Webster City candidate Hon J L Kamrar met Ames Republicans at the station and expressed optimism about the race. He said Drake and McFarland lead currently and will enter the convention with the largest following, though nomination remains uncertain.
Notice from the Intelligencer and Story City Herald emphasizes Capt. Duncan as the sole ex-Union candidate for Iowa General Assembly representing Story County. It notes his bi metal stance, support for restoring silver, belief in income tax, criticism of the Supreme Court ruling, and allegiance to protectionist tariff policy as a Pennsylvanian by birth.
The Story City Herald columnist argues that those who chase money at the expense of others harm themselves and their families. A miser is condemned for hoarding wealth while children starve, and readers are urged to practice occasional kindness even as they save.
The Anamosa Journal notes few Republican candidates in Story county with announcements limited and cautious, while urging candidates to seek honorable means for nomination. It recalls prior boastful pledges from Ames Times writers three months before conventions, about willingness to endure sacrifice for country.
A columnist argues there should be many capable female orators in the country noting girls show better composure and ease in declamation and public speech than boys. The piece asserts girls rarely hesitate or fail when called upon and suggests boys find public speaking more challenging.
Citizens urged to file jury exemption claims by June 24 under new law listing exempt groups such as officers, professionals, over 65 or illiterate. Editor attacks ex senator Casatt case, blaming his greed for the bank’s collapse and the loss to depositors.
A Story City Special reports John Johnson aged 16 was arrested for stealing $150 from Hans Larson. Investigations show several weeks of theft by Johnson and associates, who used Larson's vest money kept in a closet. about $45 was recovered. Johnson is son of local stockman Thos Johnson.
In Collins Clipper Harry Hazlett presents a verse on bloomers and household quirks. Dr S W Beyer of the State Agricultural College surveys Boone county area geology and artesian wells, aided by Chairman Chandler who records strata from deep wells for the state geologist.
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