23 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1893
Page
1
The column notes meetings with ex clerk John Robinson, critiques Farmer Coffin for Governor, reports on E H Concer and R J Berr nominations, recalls a Boone Republican line, and covers entertainment in Ames. It mentions Lieut Peary at the depot, local health notices, and ads for spring goods and remedies.
A Register note from Marshall County reports 41 Republicans oppose retaining prohibition as a party plank while 13 support keeping it in the state convention platform. The Centerville Citizen adds a critique urging practical charity over prayer for aiding the destitute.
Ex Secretary of State Frank D. Jackson, a leading Iowa Republican, advocates holding primary elections in each legislative district to decide prohibition. He argues this will align the state convention with local wishes and prevent a party ruction. The Times supports the idea ahead of Des Moines meeting.
The Ames audience finally filled the theater Friday and Saturday as Tuk Van Dyke and Eaton Comedy Company wrapped a week of performances. The troupe earned praise as a merited, well behaved ensemble and solid show. a second visit is anticipated to pack the house again.
Jack Hornstein of Boone Democratic party, after winning the mayoral race, says he opposes the prohibitory law but will enforce it. He refuses to be a police spy yet vows not to overlook blatant violations.
An extreme bill outlines killings for many groups on specific dates and suspends relief from appraisal laws. The piece notes the alarming proposal while shifting to reports from Ames on Keeley Institute graduates, housing demand, and strong church meetings led by Evangelist Brewer and Pastor Rickman.
A complete assortment of red shoes and hose to mate at Tilden's offering a coordinated display for shoppers seeking bold fashion.
Iowa artists rally against the World’s Fair art department with indignation meetings at Des Moines studios after the state exhibit was shut out entirely.
A gentleman with broad western experience described Story County Iowa as healthy and intelligent, stating it has the healthiest population in the state and will lead Iowa counties with 10 to 15 years of further improvements.
The Hanson Show Company arrived from the west on Sunday and could not secure Ames hotel rooms for all 35 members. They telegraphed for accommodations but only 12 rooms were available, so the group traveled to Des Moines on a special train to stay overnight and depart on the 11 a.m. regular train Monday.
A testimonial from Rev. J. F. Fry and S. EB. Fry of Brookline Station Missouri reports that his wife, diagnosed in the last stages of pulmonary consumption, began using Wine of Tar Syrup and improved after the fourth dose. They cheerfully recommend it to others.
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