TIM Official Paper of Story County
A local newspaper announces a yearly subscription price of one dollar in Story County. The notice emphasizes affordability and community coverage.
31 Mar 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
1
A local newspaper announces a yearly subscription price of one dollar in Story County. The notice emphasizes affordability and community coverage.
Candidates' announcements report Tema as a candidate for County Attorney subject to Republican action in Alderland Iowa dated March 7 1808.
County clerk candidate notices from Ames Iowa announce bid for Clerk of the Courts subject to Republican primaries. Dates listed March 19 1905 and March 21 1908.
An exchange suggests President McKinley go to Cuba in disguise to see the real facts of the case. Senator Healy of Ft. Dodge earns praise for a bold anti monopoly bill if it passes. FP. A. Rinehart of Omaha secures exclusive rights to take photos on the Trans Mississippi Exposition grounds for $1000 in 8 hours and 20 percent of gross receipts.
In a recent interview the State Auditor discusses late son Albert's duty aboard the Marblehead. He says the vessel has faced heavy danger and the crew feels aged and exposed. The auditor describes anguish and dishonor tied to the unit's perilous position and wartime tasks.
The county court term is light with only three jury cases on the docket. The Republican pick for temporary House officers favors Iowa. Six of eleven usual selections come from Iowa: Lepburn, Henderson, Lacey, Hull, Dolliver, Cousins. The Trans Mississippi Exposition exhibit will surpass previous expositions. building cost set at 70000 dollars. The state central committee plans a Dubuque convention on September 1 with Hon. John F. Lacey as temporary chairman.
A new code requires road supervisors to install guide boards at crossings and forks of major routes. Boards must use durable timber, be well painted and lettered, and mounted on hardwood posts set four feet in and eight feet above ground.
President Gates of Iowa College failed to prove charges against the American Look Company. The case warns others against indiscriminate abuse of corporations and suggests enthusiasm can cloud judgment.
Colonel Joln Scott of Nevada a prominent state figure buys a home in Kingman Place and plans to move his family to the city. Scott commanded Union forces at Blue Mills Missouri and was a hero at Pleasant Hill. Born in Ohio in 1824 he was a lawyer admitted to the bar in 1845 and served in the Mexican and Civil Wars. He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1859 representing Hardin Hamilton Boone and Story counties and led during the Civil War as captain of Company Third Town later rising to major general.
The concession to row gondolas on the lagoon at the Trans Mississippi Exposition was awarded to A. G. Graham and W. B. Jardine of Omaha for 20 percent of the gross receipts.
Ben Shaw, longtime graduate and trustee of I. B. C., sold his newspaper the Corning Union last week to Jud Welliver of the Des Moines Leader. Jud is described as a promising journalist from Des Moines and it remains to be seen what impact he will have on the Corning country village.
Governor Shaw announces a board of control appointment featuring Ex-Gov Larrabee, Ex-Chief Justice Kinne, and Farmer John Downie. The three are described as sturdy business men and financiers, chosen for ability and freedom from political entanglements.
The piece argues Dubuque will host the state Republican convention while Des Moines frets over losing the event. It calls Des Moines to provide a large auditorium and better treatment for delegates, noting Cedar Rapids set a high standard last year and delegates praised the city.
A letter from Emmetsburg outlines E J Hartshorn of Emmetsburg as a candidate for the Republican nomination for state auditor. The piece also notes political talk, Cuban crisis war fervor, and local railroad tax assessments, with a Portland Oregon letter describing life in Salem and surrounding area.
A heated exchange centers on a Times suggestion about Ole O Roe for state auditor. The Times defends free speech and warns of past editor confrontations, while the representative hints at changing subscribers over criticism and calls for fair play in public office discourse.
Nine bars of silk soap offered for 25 cents at Miller and Kooser store.
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