Rolands and rumors and Iowa notes in The Times
The Times reports plans for an independent Nevada paper while noting rumors that Des Moines Leader may be sold to H. W. Seymour. It reviews Roland Record from Roland Iowa and Maxwell Tribune on home life and Iowa Agricultural College growth. It cites Senator Harsh and Chicago Herald rulings, Des Moines Capital fire news, and local election chatter with a focus on school posts and Harsh Republican Club formation.
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Des Moines Leader
H. W. Seymour
Chicago Herald
Iowa
Senator Harsh
Chicago
Wallace Named Editor of Farm and Dairy Paper
Henry Wallace becomes editor of the Farm and Dairy, the Ames paper run by his sons, and gains praise for improving the agricultural publication. The editorial note suggests the paper will likely move its operations to Des Moines in time.
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Henry Wallace
Farm and Dairy
Ames
Des Moines
Auphor McCarthy Declines Governorship Consideration
The Des Moines Capital notes Auphor McCarthy must answer daily letters denying candidacy for governor. The auditor’s energy and ability have put him in contention for the nomination, but he firmly declines to be considered in the race.
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Auphor McCarthy
Des Moines
Townsfolk Chuckle Over Cincinnati Tailor Bloomers Tale
A lighthearted yarn from Cincinnati circulates as a young woman visits a tailor seeking bloomers. The tailor’s quips about hip pockets and a pint glass provoke a startled exit, leaving him to reflect on the awkward moment.
Many Secret Societies in Ames Gain Strong Ties
The writer notes numerous secret societies in Ames, all strong in membership and finances. He observes members enjoy meetings and initiations but warns against overburdening oneself with lodge duties. He, a member of two lodges, supports belonging to a lodge for those who desire but cautions about overcommitment.
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Ames
City Holds Franchise in Lights. Council to Decide
The citizens place electric light matters with the city council and trust the body to negotiate a contract that benefits Ames. The Times urges careful decisions given high taxes and the push for progress, hoping the council acts with sound judgement.
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Times
Ames
Farm and Dairy gains editor as Ames notices increase
The Farm and Dairy announces an editor appointment amid rising statewide attention. A caucus at City Hall Saturday evening invites voters to back conservative businessmen and property owners for the ticket. The Ames Intelligencer has recent ties with Barnhart Bros. & Spindler, while The Times expands its College department with a seasoned, old school editor who hunts and handles news items efficiently.
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Ames Intelligencer
Barnhart Bros. & Spindler
Times Office
Anna Gould Wedding Sparks Public Interest
The long awaited marriage finally occurs as Miss Anna Gould joins the Count de Castellane in a notable society event. Newspaper readers have followed the developing affair with steady curiosity over recent months.
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Anna Gould
Madamoiselle
Count de Castellane
Allison for 1896 Nomination Picks Up Support
The piece argues growing sentiment for Senator Allison as the presidential nominee. It urges the people of the commonwealth to rally, praising Allison as a model president and a premier financier fit to lead the Republican campaign to victory in 1896.
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Senator Allison
Commonwealth
Allison
Train Observation Reveals Human Nature On The Go
A Marshalltown reporter notes a winter train journey on No. 1 to Chicago reveals crowded cars and fatigued travelers. A scene with a flirtatious strawberry blonde and a sleeping passenger underscores how people adapt under travel stress.
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Marshalltown
Chicago
Marshall
Pullman Sleeping Car Company
Impeachment Trial Ends as Des Moines Mayor Is Acquitted
The May or Hillis impeachment case concluded with the Des Moines official cleared of all charges. Illinois travelers continue to Iowa to settle homes as conjecture swirls over regional politics and local news.
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Illinois
Iowa
Hillis
Des Moines
Farrow Edges Improvement Fellas in Boone Mayor Race
In Boone the anti-improvement fellows defeated the improvement faction in a close municipal election. Over eighteen hundred votes were cast with Farrow winning by 120 for mayor.
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Improvement Fellows
Boone
Farrow
Iowa Sees Best Prosperity Era Ahead Amid Trade Rise
Merchants report strong spring trade while railroads note increased freight. With a good crop expected, Iowa anticipates its greatest era of prosperity for its people.
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Iowa
Ames Letter Says Citizens Ticket Brings Incompetence
Des Moines Register letter denounces the election of a citizens ticket as leading to incompetent and_booding government in Ames and other cities. The writer voices strong resentment toward the political approach and its perceived risks to local administration.
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Ames
Des Moines Register
Des Moines backs General Drake in governor race
Des Moines shows a clear lean to General Drake for governor while McFarland relies on Polk County. The wily politician from slough water districts will likely seek Col. Ormsby to gain support in the 11th district.
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Des Moines
Drake
McFarland
Polk County
Slough
Col. Ormsby
Man In Clay Township Feeds Cow Turpentine and Junk
A Harrrison county man reports his Webster City Journal error causing his cow to be fed a mash mixed with sawdust instead of bran. The cow, in apparent hunger, consumed the mix and produced milk containing turpentine a quart of shoe pegs and a bundle of lath the next morning.
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Clay Township
Harrison County
Webster City Journal
Recall of Ward McAllister and the Queen's offer of marriage
A New York paper notes Ward McAllister's English charm in a story about Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. At a royal ball the lord high chamberlain gathered suitors, and the future baronet received the queen's coded message with violets in her bosom.
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New York
Ward McAllister
Victoria
Prince Albert
Lord High Chamberlain
Croup Cure Success Reported for Five Year Old
L B Mulford of Plainfield New Jersey credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing his five year old son after two days of croup and two doses helped him sleep through the night. He now keeps the remedy at home for future use and recommends it. 25 and 50 cent bottles available at Jupisch Bos. and D. D. Bales Druggists.
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L. B. Mulford
Plainfield
N. J
Chamberlain
Jupisch Bos
D. D. Bales
Fur Buyer Offers High Market Prices for J C Kxrent
The seller proclaims willingness to purchase all kinds of furs at top market rates for J C Kxrent. The notice signals urgency and intent to transact with any party holding fur goods.
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J.C
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Japan
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Maxwell & Son, Grocers
Fred Horner
Story County
Lon G. Hardin
J. A. McKer
Cambridge
the Times
Nevada
Roland Record
Roland
Iowa Central
Armstrong & Son
The
Maxwell Tribune
Profple
Iowa Agricultural College
Harsh
Chetlain
Hamilton
Madison County
Frank County
Grant Township
Franklin County
Blake
India
Shoup
Bissell
Tives
John Johnson
City Herald
Oklahoma
Times College
Maken
Chicago Herald and Times
Times-Herald
Burlington Hawkeye
Harlan
Mud Lake
Kent
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