06 May 1897
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1897
Page
1
The notice advertises a local newspaper subscription rate of one dollar per year for readers in Story County. It emphasizes affordability and invites residents to subscribe, reflecting the paper’s public access appeal.
A compact note remarks that jokes about house cleaning fit the current editorial mood, aligning with common themes seen in country newspapers. The line hints at a broader trend without specific names or dates.
The warm spring days bring political talk to街 corners as residents note the growing chatter about elections and public issues this Saturday.
A neighboring editor published a strong piece urging support for home industries and a local storekeeper replied with thanks on a Chicago printed letter head.
The piece discusses the sixth year of the Times in hard times with guarded bets on its venture. It criticizes Spain in Cuba and the Turkish Greek conflict, notes U S Senate laziness, and questions the Dingley tariff and legislative progress. It contrasts action with inaction and muses on American industry.
Early reports indicate little opposition to Governor Drake’s renomination this fall. A quote about luck contrasts a man with hands in pockets to a man with sleeves rolled up pursuing a proper result.
The Greeks faced a crushing defeat and proposed denouncing King George as a split. They urged immediate action, insisting Greeks must entertain the Turks until external aid arrives, then annihilate them.
Excerpt portrays a critic lamenting a landowner who, after building a prosperous enterprise in a town, hoards wealth and neglects community needs with stingy behavior and obstructive stance, implying a moral judgment on wealth and locality.
Spaulding the Globe bank wrecker in Chicago remains jailed as records show his career involved handling others money for various politicians and capitalists. Ex Governor Altgeld reportedly borrowed about $50 000 of depositor funds, and the Chicago platform writer refuses to sign Spauldings bail bond.
Col Bob Moore of Ottumwa Democrat reports Mayor Phillips was arrested after using vile language on the street. The mayor, allied with Moore during the city campaign, later opposed his interests and faced a police judge. He pled guilty to a city ordinance violation and paid $1 plus costs.
Twenty one ewes in a Hamilton county flock bore twins this spring amid hints of wool tariff restoration. In Iowa, the lower house defeated a Senate-passed bill to ban Sunday baseball, concluding that law cannot legislate virtue.
The piece notes Prof. R. C. Barrett of Osage Iowa as a Republican state convention candidate for superintendent of public instruction. It says his supporters push his bid and assumes his competence if nominated, though no further details are provided.
The Tur Webster City Tribune states there should be no opposition to Governor Drake’s renomination. It notes the door remains open for any willing candidate, cautioning that the Tribune’s stance should not deter capable individuals from pursuing office.
The Times backs Frank Yeoman of Eagle Grove for the gubernatorial nomination on the free silver ticket. It believes Iowa would gain a strong old line Republican majority regardless of the ticket. Yeoman is described as highly suited for governor, likened to a bumble bee as a bus driver in a figurative comparison.
The Reform Club of New York has begun steps to nominate Grover Cleveland as McKinley’s successor. It helped nominate Cleveland the third time, triggering market panics that linger on the commercial horizon. It is time the Reform Club went out of business.
John Twedt of Howard township declares in the Times his candidacy for county supervisor, pending Republican primaries. A Story county resident for over thirty years, hebuilt a successful business and is viewed as a capable choice. Some favor the north county claim due to location.
The article reviews Grover Cleveland's public address and his stance on tariff reform, denouncing the Bryan led crusade and praising McKinley. It contrasts Clevelandism with Republican gains, notes the political drift of voters, and remarks on economic forecasts for Iowa farms and cattle.
Beaversville Draggist G Caillouette says his customer in the La Grippe scare recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery. He reports starting with a single bottle and improving after three bottles, calling the medicine worth its weight in gold and promising free trials at Bosworth s Drug Store.
D N Kratzer traveling salesman for Kratzer Karriage Co of Des Moines is an aspirant for the Democratic nomination for governor. He authored a free silver work titled Koin Kurrency and Konstruction by Kratzer advocating a currency convertible into coin for each congressman's constituency.
The advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers laity rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by L M Bosworth.
Miller and Kooser advertise syrup priced at 20 cents per gallon claiming the product is still satisfactory for customers seeking affordable sweetening options.
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