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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1902

Page

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Caught Napping as Prouty Wins Story County by One Vote

The article notes Judge Prouty defeated Capt. Hull in Story county by 101 votes after withdrawal announcements caused confusion. LaFayette township boosted Prouty amid anti Hull sentiment. Palestine showed similar but lesser effects. Prouty 1352 Hull 1252. Also includes ads and notices about Chamberlains Cough Remedy, carpet weaving, and local business updates.

Judge Prouty Capt. Hull Story County Friends of Hull Prouty LaFayette Palestine Hull Des Moines News

Visit from a seventy five year subscriber renews youth in old Youth's Companion

A Chicago resident, Mr. R. W. Peabody aged ninety one, visited the Youth's Companion in New England. He has subscribed since its first issue on April 17, 1827, and the paper remains vigorous, adapting to modern times while keeping its original purpose. The note honors long faithfulness and the paper’s enduring relevance.

New England R. W. Peabody Chicago West Peabody

The Times Official Paper of Story County

The newspaper notes a price of one dollar per year for readers in Story County.

Story County

Iowa funds and gold standard talk in early headlines

The paper notes Mexico plans to end free silver and adopt the gold standard. A farming article warns spring work is urgent as equipment needs fixing. Andrew Carnegie donates twenty five thousand dollars to Iowa City for a public library. Iowa’s penal institutions have received five million seven hundred eighty five thousand three hundred ninety nine, while education received three million seven hundred three thousand six seven eight, signaling a misallocation of state funds.

Mexico Andrew Carnegie Iowa City Andy Ames

Carrie Nation No 2 in Kansas Miss Blanche Boise

Topeka figure Blanche Boise earns notoriety as a Carrie Nation type cause led reformer whips the mayor in a provocative act. The remark notes Kansas’ alleged lack of production in contrast to such sensational actions.

Kansas Blanche Boise Topeka

Kendall Declines Run for Congress Amid Pressure

Representative Nate Kendall of Monroe county ends talk of a House bid against Maj or Lacey this year. The sixth district legislator is praised for his intellect and oratory as his future in Iowa politics is noted.

Nate Kendall Monroe County Major Lacey Kendall Iowa American Congress

Iowa lawmakers require annual city financial statements

Donver and Allison drew praise from Iowa press for opposing the ship subsidy bill. Admiring Mark Hanna backers seek 1904 presidential run. Marcus's candidacy uncertain. Ruthven Appeal quips on a skinny girl and a plump girl. Iowa legislature passes bill to publish yearly city financial statements in all cities. A good thing.

Ruthven Will Bors Iowa

Judge Prouty Loses Polk County and Faces Story County Duel

After losing Polk County judge Prouty, 21 Des Moines has carried Story County where the contest seems abandoned. The judge now has a county on his hands without being a candidate.

Polk County Prouty Des Moines Story County Cedar Rapids

Fight in Iowa Congress Faces New Challenger

The battle with the Iowa delegation continues as Speaker Dave Henderson is set to meet an opposition onslaught. Senator Courtright of Black Hawk County will run against him, with the Des Moines Leader newspaper opposing Henderson and aligning with Democratic views often labeled as feminist.

Iowa Dave Henderson Courtright Blackhawk County Des Moines Henderson

Hull Supporters Stand Firm In Story County

Supporters of Capt Hull in Story County defend their votes as legitimate, citing parallel cases with Judge Prouty in Polk County. They report LaFayette township showing Prouty 225 votes to Hull 81, more than Cummins and Phillips in the last governor election, and they deny alleging fraud.

Capt Hull Story County Judge Prouty Polk County LaFayette Township Prouty Cummins Phillips

Boy orator of the Skunk Arouses Des Moines Column Clash

The Intelligencer editor launches a sharp rebuttal to a Des Moines Prouty rally critic from the Times. The writer dismisses accusations, defends postoffice inspectors, and contrasts subscriber lists with the rival paper, asserting the Times has stronger backing and urging no apologies.

Skunk The Intelligencer Times Des Moines P. m Main Street Lafe Young Iowa

Real Estate Boom in Pocahontas County Spring

Real estate transfers in Pocahontas County this spring are described as phenomenal with unprecedented activity. The piece notes the surge surpassing any previous county records.

Pocahontas County

City Clean-Up Urges Residents to Beautify Lakeside Areas

Spring drive asks residents to clean lake surroundings and remove winter refuse. Officials urge participation to improve local beauty and health of the waterfront areas.

Electric Bitters touted for female troubles healing

The ad claims nagging wives suffer irritability and nervous trouble then suggests Electric Bitters as a cure. It lists symptoms such as melancholy loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness and fainting and promotes the product as a remedy used by thousands with L M Bosworth's satisfaction guarantee.

L. M. Bosworth

Last Week Sale Forces Move of Leader Grocery Dept

The Leader closes its grocery stock after a sale at bargain prices as Til den Bros. will move the department to their store on Monday. Sowers runs a sensational sacrifice sale slashing prices below wholesale to attract shoppers before the deadline of March 29.

Tilden Pros. & Co Messrs, Tilden Bros Leader Sowers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Jacobs Cous Jive Ith Ames, Iowa Judge Carries Story Co Chamberlain A. F. Clark Glade Springs Virginia Caxton Building Duff Street T. Corrien Broady Kelley John M. Johnson Bay Road Smood Gro J. B. Kooster & Co E. Carry the Times Charles City Kex Dontver Allison Press of Mark Hanna Marcus Board of Supervisors Timms T. Old Stand C. Hamilton Geo. E. Baker
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