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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1895
Page
1
The narrator notes a long dry spell and explains a watch may need cleaning even when no dust is visible. They urge bringing the watch in so the repairman can assess whether cleaning is needed, asserting confidence in their expertise.
Advertised savings on small coins at the East End store. A shopper is urged to buy dress goods including woolens chiffons laces and embroideries. Also featured are pants shirts silk umbrellas flour sugar coffee tea spices and eggs.
An old classified notice markets a publication under the heading Only One Dollar Per Year. The brief item lists pricing or subscription terms attributed to Hardin as editor.
J A McKer of Cambridge Iowa and A B Banks announce candidacy for Sheriff subject to Republican nominating convention. A B McCorp of Collins Louisiana also declares Sheriff bid to be decided by the Republican county convention.
A flood of notices from Story City Ames and Cole Iowa announce candidates for local offices. Names include J F Reed H McCarthy J A Campbell W H Stevens H Henryson P W Hopkins and A M Bingman for Treasurer Representative and Board of Supervisors with action pending at the Story County Republican Convention. Dates cited April 15 1805 and April 25 95.
I am a candidate for the office of County Superintendent subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention at Slater Iowa on April 16 1895 Also a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Schools subject to the action of Gro W Phillips.
The article surveys Democratic and Republican maneuvering for governor and state conventions, notes editorials on political culture, railings against mob justice, and praise for the Times newsroom. It references Harlan, Duncan, the Prince of Wales, and local figures, alongside weather and social observations.
The text notes Ames may host the county convention this year as the committee prepares to meet. It also mentions the seventy six anniversary of Odd Fellowship celebrated in many towns, and discusses Story county voters likely adopting a primary nominating system if conditions hold.
Prof Budd notes slowness of spring but maintains optimism for rain. He claims past conditions in this western region have consistently led to a wet season once a wet spell begins, dating back to early settlement.
The speaker urges selecting a strong campaigner from the list of Republican candidates to avoid taunting remarks like those seen in Wheeler campaigns and attacks about "that speech of Wheelers."
The Eagle Grove Times is now owned by Hindman and Taylor who recently purchased the paper. The issue features about eighteen columns of home advertisements and the new owners are praised by local merchants for their enterprise and hustling spirit.
A rural fashion note traces the bloomers craze from Ames to Fort Dodge. Geo Roberts of the Messenger mocks expectations that the style will dazzle crowds, comparing it with bicycle pants and noting knee-fit differences.
The American Creamery announces a formal retraction regarding a 1894 article about Prof James Wilson director of the Ames Iowa Experiment Station. The note admits unreliability of sources and wrongfully published statements, citing a libel suit by Wilson against E Burdige and Burridge offering costs and amends to settle the dispute. Wilson is described as vindicated.
The text argues that ALLISON will be Iowa's candidate for president and that if a western man is nominated it will be William B. Allison of Iowa.
The Poweshiek county treasurer has disappeared with thirty to forty thousand dollars in county money. The celebration of rainfall brings optimism for a bumper crop as all candidates for governor are deemed suitable, with no clear preferred nominee.
Tur Times reports the Dairy Commission Boardman has published a voluminous annual report spanning 175 pages detailing the office’s work over the past year and highlighting information of great value.
Secretary McFarland faces a tough gubernatorial bid while State Dairy Commissioner Beartle notes fourteen creameries in Story County. Gen Drake leads with a big fight anticipated. Ogle figures on convention leadership, and L W Reynolds of Boone touted for senator amid Boone County Republican optimism.
An exchange notes a man in Lyon County who sold his son in law a half interest in a cow and then refused to share milk, claiming only the front half was sold. The buyer must provide feed and water thrice daily, and the cow allegedly caused injury. The man sues for damages.
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